The 4 Day expedition (on request, minimum 4 persons)

The reward for paddling up to 20Km a day is a journey through short open water stretches, a network of small caves accessed at high tide, a trip to Secret Beach that can only be reached by boat and unique perspective of Koh Chang’s rocky cliffs.

Although this expedition is only four days in duration we expect to cover at least 20km per day and so good physical fitness and experience of journeying in kayaks or canoes is a must.

What’s Included

All meals on expedition are provided apart from breakfast, lunch and evening meal on the familiarisation day and food on any rest days. Clients are required to bring sufficient money to purchase their own meals on this day/s. Drinking water is supplied throughout the expedition, other drinks are at your cost. Accommodation is provided for the familiarisation day and the remaining expedition days. The night of the final day of the expedition (back on Koh Chang) is at your cost. Accommodation is in twin share rooms (doubles for couples) only, if there are no twin rooms available, you will be placed in your own room (at S.E.A. cost). If you require your own room throughout the expedition, there will be an additional cost.

Additional Costs

Food (rest days) and Travel Insurance (kayak specific).

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All Expeditions begin with a Familiarisation Day

This day is all about getting to know each other (expedition participants and your guide) and all the equipment we will be using. We meet in our office at The Emerald Cove, Klong Prao, at 12 noon. At this point we discuss the route and complete paperwork, such as medical/contact forms and answer any questions our customers have. Please bring your passport/I.D. card with you.

We go our separate ways for lunch and for you to check into your hotel for the night, which is a short distance away.

We meet up again at 3pm. This session is about introducing you to our safety procedures, the boats and other technical equipment. We fit each person to a boat, paddle and BA, which is suitable to their height and weight. Any adjustments will be made on this day, saving time for the expedition.

After this session your boat will be fitted to you and ready to go in the morning.

The ‘Familiarisation Day’ is included within the identified dates for the expedition, and is held on the first day of every expedition, before the main activity begins, on the second day. So a 7 day expedition will indeed be 8 days, day 1 being the ‘Familiarisation day’ and the other 7 days for the expedition.

Day 1

Bang Bao – Koh Klum – Koh Wai = 18 km

From the beach we are afforded a panoramic view of the Islands that await us. Once we have packed our kayaks and orientated ourselves we set out for the western tip of Koh Klum, an open water crossing of 7km. Before you know it, the first of numerous Islands has been reached. After a little rock hopping and exploration we arrive at our Lunch spot (packed)

Having eaten and had a swim we continue our journey to Koh Wai. The crossing to Koh Wai is a 4km crossing and is done in only a short time. On arriving on the West coast we turn left along the north coast. Our first destination on Koh Wai is the aptly named Paradise Beach which serves up the best coffee and fantastic snorkelling.

From this point we contour around the South coast for 4km to our resort for the night, Koh Wai Beach Resort. Facilities include Wifi, Hot showers, A/C and restaurant.

Day 2

Koh Wai – Koh Bai Dang – Koh Chan – Koh Massi Yai – Koh Ngam

The final leg of our journey takes us to Koh Ngam and our stunning Island camping spot, for the night. The crossing from Koh Bai Dang to Koh Ngam is only 4.5km.

The camp site on Koh Ngam is run by the Navy, the same as Koh Rang and as such our tents will be set up for us on arrival. To facilitate a good nights sleep S.E.A. kayaking will provide inflatable pillows and mattress. Evening meal and breakfast will be prepared by S.E.A.Kayaking staff.

There is an optional Hotel upgrade available at 3000THB per room. The resort is situated just across the bay.

Day 3

Koh Ngam – Salak Phet – Bang Bao (20 km)

Koh Ngam- Salak Phet- Bang Bao 20km

Setting out north across the bay to Koh Chang, we then, keeping Koh Chang on our right contour our way to Salak Phet Bay via Koh Phrao Nol and Koh Phrao Nai, from the northern tip of Koh Phrao Nai we kayak into the mangrove river for a short excursion. From here we then head for lunch in Salak Phet (restaurant).

After Lunch we kayak out of Salak phet bay and head due west along the south coast of Koh Chang, stopping at Wai Chaek Beach along the way, before coming into Bang Bao and our resort.

Day 4

Koh Chang – West Coast = 14.5 km

We begin our day in a unique way by dropping straight from our beds into our boats (not really). The west coast of Koh Chang has some of the most breathtaking rock formations in the National Park. With 5 km of inaccessible coastline ahead, our journey up the west coast offers us ample opportunity to express ourselves. Gliding between rocks, carving turns testing our skills against the waves, there are challenges for all abilities during this first section of the day. Playing in and with both the conditions and the environment we find ourselves in, is what kayaking is all about.

Alas the excitement ends as we make our way around, Bailan Bay headland, one last flurry of interest presents itself as there are several shallow caves that have extensive bat populations. Lunch on Lonely Beach, is our next port of call.

The remaining 4km back to The Emerald Cove offers us a time to reflect on our journey and revel in our achievement.

Distances

Day 1 : 18 km
Day 2 : 15 km
Day 3 : 14 km
Day 4 : 14.5 km
Longest Crossing: 7 km