Tambon Pak Nam Trip Overview
Experience the UNESCO Global Geopark in Satun on an eco longtail boat trip to Khao Yao Island including a visit of the stone castle of Prasat Hin Pun Yod and a hike to fossil bay with unique rock formations.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Tambon Pak Nam, Thailand
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Eco Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tambon Pak Nam, Chang Wat Satun, Thailand
Experience the UNESCO Global Geopark in Satun on an eco longtail boat trip to Khao Yao Island including a visit of the stone castle of Prasat Hin Pun Yod and a hike to fossil bay with unique rock formations.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Ko Lipe Thailand
Get picked up by local truck from Pakbara Pier in Satun and head to the starting point of the tour at Laem Teh Pun Pier. Meet the captain and your local guide, and get safety tips that set you up for the kayaking adventure.
Ride on a converted fishing boat to Khao Yao Island which belongs to the Mu Koh Phetra National Park. Cruise through turquoise waters with stunning coral reefs and marine creatures.
Make the first stop at Ao Fossil on Koh Lin Te. Here you can learn about the rich geological and cultural diversity of this place. Hike along the jungle trail to the viewpoint where you can spot many Palaeozoic fossils of marine animals. Enjoy a spectacular view of the surrounding islands and make a selfie in front of a rock hole in a heart shape.
Continue by boat along the coastline of Koh Khao Yai and stop at a private beach for lunch. Then it’s time to explore the abundance of the pristine nature of this island on a sit-on-top kayak.
The highlight of this eco tour is a stop at Prasat Hin Pan Yod. It’s like a natural fortress with an open roof. You can only enter the sinkhole by kayak through rock archways. Once inside, you feel like in a castle with thousands of peaks surrounding you.
On the way back to the pier you can admire a long stretch of sandbars at Talay Waek.
Satun UNESCO Global Geopark is known as a peaceful place of great natural beauty. Multiple cultures and groups, including Buddhists, Muslims, Christians and smaller groups live here together in harmony. It’s well known as the land of Palaeozoic fossils due to their abundance, high diversity and remarkable succession of fossil.
Itinerary:
• 08:30: Meet at Pakbara Pier in Satun
• 08:30 – 08:45: Drive by local truck to Teh Pun Pier
• 08:45 – 09:00: Meet the boat crew and get instructions
• 09:00 – 09:30: Ride by longtail boat to Koh Khao Yai
• 09:30 – 10:30: Kayaking to Pob Rak Cave
• 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch at a secret beach
• 13:30 – 14:30: Paddle by kayak into Prasat Hin Pun Yod
• 14:30 – 14:45: Spot a fascibating sandbar on the way back
• 14:45 – 15:00: Drive back to Pakbara Pier
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Pakbara Pier, Satun 91110 Thailand
Meet at Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club office at Pakbara Pier in Satun 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tarutao National Marine Park, Pak Nam Sub-district, Satun 91110 Thailand
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Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Mu Ko Phetra National Park, Pak Nam Subdistrict, La-ngu 91110 Thailand
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Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Prasat Hin Pun Yod, La-ngu 91110 Thailand
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Duration: 7 hours
