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Le Dugong is close to Hin Muang (Purple
rock) and Hin Daeng (Red rock). These two dive sites frequently
make the list of the world's top ten dive sites. What is more, Libong
island is surrounded by many attracting islands including Koh Rok
Nok, and Koh Rok Nai at the western side; Koh Kradan, Koh Muk, the
owner of the famous Emerald Cave, Koh Waen, Koh Ngai, Koh Ha Yai
and Koh Ha Nua at the northern side; and Koh Lao Liang, Koh Ta Kiang,
Koh Sukorn, and Koh Petra at southern side.
Given its privileged location, it is small wonder that Le Dugong
is a new hub of diving and snorkeling in the region.
There is a dive centre called 'Jolly Roger Dive Centre' located
adjacent to our Resort. All of their instructors are PADI
qualified and will do their best to help you get the most out of
your time with us. They will provide you with information about
dive site depth range, access and conditions
common,
hazardous and unusual marine life
topside
activities and attractions
The instructors are
also friendly and helpful and will be more than happy to share
their expertise and local knowledge with you.If you are looking
for professional instruction for snorkeling, Open Water or
Advanced, diving services and live-aboards, then Le Dugong
is the ideal place to visit.
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Diving
and Snorkeling
Dugongs
and Birds watching
Sun
bathing on our quiet beach
Book
reading
Libong
National park beach exploring (primitive & private)
Sight
Seeing at Viewpoint
Star
watching
Islander
Villages Sight Seeing
Hin Muang (Purple
Rock) and Hin Daeng (Red Rock)
The major reason that diving has become popular in Trang are the
two pinnacles of Hin Muang (purple rock) and Hin Daeng (red rock).
These two remarkable sites offer everything that a diver could want.
Both sites have been listed many times among the top ten dive sites
in the world. They are situated about 30 nautical miles off Koh
Lanta, approximately 25 kilometers Southwest of Ko Rok and only
45 kilometers from our resort. With our Speedboat, they are a 45
minutes ride west of Libong Island. These amazing dive and snorkelling
sites are only 500 metres apart. That fact combined with their diverse
and abundant marine life, means that you are sure not to be disappointed.
Here the soft coral becomes more lush and tall. Other marine life
to see are the great barracuda, schools of large tuna, lobster and
shrimp, giant moray eels, leopard sharks, bull sharks, silver tip
sharks, reef sharks and whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean.
Carpets of octopuses and anemones cover the shallower sections of
the pinnacles.
Koh Ha
Koh Ha is a small group of islands almost directly west of Koh Libong.
These tiny islands, separated by channels over 50 meters deep, jut
straight out of the Andaman Sea. However, unlike Ko Phi Phi, the
water here is ordinarily quite clear and visibility frequently exceeds
25 meters. The highlight of diving here is a series of caves, or
caverns on the largest of the islands, Ko Ha Yai. The caves are
safe to enter, even without a light, as the entrances are large
and there is only one way in and one way out. The best part of entering
these caves is that you can surface inside the island to view stalactites
hanging down from the ceiling over 30 meters above the surface.
The quality of light filtering through the water from the entrance
is magical
Koh Rok
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| Koh Rok, about 25 kilometers west of Koh Libong,
half way between Koh Libong and Hin Muang Hin Daeng, are two
sister-islands separated by a narrow channel about 15 meters
deep. These islands, Nok and Nai (outside and inside) have some
of the prettiest beaches in Thailand and are completely devoid
of inhabitants. The islands are named for a small, furry mammal
called a Rok in Thai, and this animal, along with monitor lizards,
can be observed on-shore-with a little patience and a bit of
luck. The diving here is relatively shallow, with the best corals
and fish life living above 18 meters. The bottom is composed
of mostly hard corals, with small areas of soft corals at deeper
depths. Black tip sharks patrol the reef shallows and Hawks
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Koh
Ngai
There are plenty of colorful soft corals and a good diversity
of reef fish.
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Koh
Muk
The island is mostly high and majestic cliffs face the sea
to the west while a fishing village is to the east facing
themainland. The cliffs are homes to swallows.
More significant than the diving on offer , there is an interesting
adventure for snorkellers - assuming they feel brave enough
to navigate the winding cave/tunnel, 200 ft long, which has
been cut through the western rocky cliff. Known as Morakot
(Emerald Cave), this penetrates the mountain and eventually
emerges into a beautiful lagoon.
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Koh
Kradan Wreck
The wreck is believed to be of a 200-230 ft. Japanese destroyer
sunk by air attack
in 1944. The way to find the wreck is to follow the many fish
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Koh Chuak
Waen are small islands between Ko Muk and Ko Kradan. They are
teeming with
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Koh Lao
Liang
Koh Lao Liang comprises two twin islands which are Koh Lao Liang
Nua and Koh Lao Liang Tai of limestone mountains encircled by high
clifts. The outstanding attractions are at Koh Lao Liang Tai having
the 200 m. long beach with some broken coral reef scattering around
the area. Behind the island is a cave which is the home of large
group of swallows. The sea around Koh Lao Liang has the most wonderful
and abundant coral reef of Trang Sea.
Koh Ta Kiang
Koh Ta Kiang is a small island with a lighthouse on the high mountain
at the heart of the island and a small sandy beach located behind.
Shallow water coral reef as well as colorful fish is found around
the island.
Koh Petra
The island is located at the farthest south of Trang Sea and the
largest of all these three islands (Koh Lao Liang, Koh Ta Kiang,
and Koh Petra). To visit Koh Petra is more strict than other two
islands. Koh Petra has white beach and beautiful colored sea including
the skin diving area in front of the beach
Koh Sukon
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is the second largest island of
Trang Sea from Koh Libong. It is a sub district of Palian
Distric the island lying parallel the shoreline with the between
distance of only 3 km. The east of the island is the plain
where 4 villages are situated and most people are Muslim.
Their occupations are mainly fishery, agriculture (para rubber,
rice and watermelon). Koh Sukon's watermelon is very famous
for its sweet taste, red color and crisp, very delicious.
It is well known in Trang and nearby provinces and can be
found anywhere in March and April.
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Traveling from Trang to Nearby Provinces :
Satun is a small province in the south of Thailand. Some 134 kilometres
from Trang, the province borders Malaysia and faces the Andaman
Sea. Visiting Satun is highly recommended. Satun is Famous for Koh
Tarutao.
Koh Tarutao National Park : The territory
of pirates
The biggest island in the park where the park office is situated,
used to be a prison for long-term punishment and political prisoners.
The island contains many natural attractions; there are waterfalls,
caves, view points, beautiful coral reefs home to an incredible
array of sea fauna.
UNESCO has proclaimed the Tarutao National Park as the "
Heritage of ASEAN ", a place to be protected and conserved
for people all over the world to appreciate.
Just 20 km from Pak Bara lies Ko Tarutao, the largest island in
a 51 island archipelago that has remained virtually untouched by
the tourist masses. With spectacular mountains, deserted beaches
and an aquatic realm that is teemingwith more diverse species of
life, and found in more abundance than in any other island chain
in Thailand, this is the place not to be missed on your vacation.
Some of Thailand's last old growth forests are found here in Tarutao
National Marine Park. On your trip from Pak Bara to Ko Tarutao,
and beyond to Ko Adang and Ko Lipe, don't be surprised to see dolphins,
marlin and even whale sharks near your boat. It is estimated that
25% of the world's tropical fish species can be found in Ko Tarutao
National Marine Park. The park is very well known for its four types
of sea turtles; the Leatherback, Hawksbill, Pacific Ridley and Green.
On land there are numerous species of birds including Great Hornbills,
Herons, Egrets, Mynas, Starlings, Kingfishers and fishing eagles.
There are also bats, wild boar, crab eating macaques, mouse deer,
dusky langurs, fishing cats and squirrels. Accommodation is available
on Ko Tarutao, Ko Lipe and Ko Adang. The best choice of accommodation
is on Ko Lipe.
Koh Adang : The Land
of Coral Beauty
30 kilometers further south from Tarutao Island. The splendors of
Adang are imminent in the crystal clear waters around the island,
particularly when the sea is calm. The transparency of the water
often leads tourists to take a quick dip, mistaking it to be shallow.
Corals are bountiful in the waters around the island. Tourists diving
toadmire the breathtaking beauty of the corals may also witness
the enchantment of exotic fish such as stonefish ,lionfish, anemonefish,
lobster, or even friendly stingrays buried under the powdery white
sands, sea porcupines, and colorful sea shells scattering around
the sea floor.
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These marine creatures move around
the limbs of corals with shapes like antlers, hills, lettuces, and
mushrooms. Most visitors prefer to travel in groups, good for family
outings and also savingtravelling expenses.
Koh Rawi
Situated 40 kms. West of Ko Tarutao are famous for long beautiful
white sand beach.
Koh Li Pe :The land of the sea gypsies
Where a sea gypsy village and coral reefs can be seen, Ko Lipe is
the home of the Chao Le (Sea Gypsies), who traditionally roamed
the islands harvesting fish, shellfish, coconuts, and vegetables.
The Chao Le have their own language, culture, and animist religion.
On the island is a village with a school and small shops where you
can purchase snack foods, toiletries, cigarettes, alcohol, etc.
Koh Hin Ngam
Which is full of shiny black pebbles along its beaches, The shiny
glittering surfaces of the stones reflect the glaring sunshine while
the blue waves splash the beaches providing ecstasies for those
who witness the event. Of particular joy is the sunset when the
last orange rays of the sun touch the pure white foams of the waves
giggling on the stones. This memorable scene defies description.
Ko Khai
A small island with a natural stone arch, Fascinating diving areas
abound around Laem Chaban, Koh Khai and Ko Hin Ngam. Boats depart
from Pak BAra Pier (60 kms. northwest of Satun) to Koh Tarutao daily
during November to May. Contact the national park office (Tel. (074)
729002) in advance for accommodation on Ko Tarutao and Koh Adang.
Koh Bulon
Bulone Yai or Bulone Lae Island is labeled as 'Pearl of Andaman'.
Visitors can enjoy diving into the world of beauty endowed by nature.
In addition to the traquillity and unspoiled nature ,one can experience
the charming and hospital way of life of the Chao Lae inhabitants
on the island.
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