By air
Samui International (USM), plus a ferry of about an hour
Southeast Asia · Thailand
Koh Phangan, Thailand
Jungle, quiet coves and the full-moon party
Getting there
Best time to visit
January to April — dry and calm
Don't miss
Haad Rin
Bottle Beach
Than Sadet waterfall
Ang Thong Marine Park
Things to do
Beach days
Jungle hikes to waterfalls
Snorkelling
Yoga retreats
Where to eat
What to pack
Swimwear, insect repellent, sandals
A quieter corner
Bottle Beach, reached by boat or a jungle trail
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Koh Phangan?
January to April — dry and calm. What to pack: Swimwear, insect repellent, sandals.
How do I get to Koh Phangan?
Fly into Samui International (USM), plus a ferry of about an hour.
What is there to do in Koh Phangan?
Beach days, jungle hikes to waterfalls, snorkelling, yoga retreats. A quieter find: Bottle Beach, reached by boat or a jungle trail.
What should I eat in Koh Phangan?
Thai curries, fresh seafood and fruit shakes.
About Koh Phangan
- Island
- Forest
Where it is
Koh Phangan is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani province, between Koh Samui and Koh Tao, with jungle-covered hills and many small coves.
History
Koh Phangan was a quiet island of fishing and coconut farming until backpackers began arriving in the 1970s and 1980s; the full-moon party on Haad Rin beach later made it world-famous.
People
Koh Phangan's people speak Thai, many from families that have farmed coconuts and fished here for generations, and the island also has a large community of foreign residents.
Known for
- The full-moon party at Haad Rin
- Quiet coves and beaches
- Jungle waterfalls
- Yoga and wellness retreats
Did you know?
King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, visited Than Sadet waterfall more than a dozen times in the late 19th century.
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