What to do, see and experience on Koh Chang in April?

On this forum I%26#39;ve already asked about the weather in April and where to stay. Now I%26#39;d like some help on what to see and do as well as which restaurants to go to, which shops recommended, etc.. Basically, what should we not miss while on Koh Chang? We have two children, 4 and 7, so activities and places that are good for children would also be good to know.

Thanks again for your help!

What to do, see and experience on Koh Chang in April?

Activities - snorkel trip to Koh Rang, provided weather%26#39;s good most boats will be running. Elephant trek to Ban Kwan Chang. Jungle trek with a guide - one of them does an easy half day walk, suitable for children.

Places to go - Bang Bao fishing village for lunch. Salakkok fishing village and seafood restaurant with boat trip around the mangroves. Waterfalls - as long as we get some rain they should be more than a trickle. Klong Plu is the best.

What to do, see and experience on Koh Chang in April?

Did you decide between Kai Bae %26amp; Klong Prao beach yet? Because what restaurants you go to probably depend on where you end up staying, as you will likely stick to the beach where you are staying rather than head off by taxi every night.

For shops, dont expect a shoppers paradise. There%26#39;s the usual beachwear and souvenirs that you get everywhere. A couple of shops on White Sand beach sell nicer than average handmade trinkets and jewellry. But for most people souvenirs are best left until they go to Bangkok.

If you are here over Thai New Year (April 13-15) get your kids tooled up with water guns and go out and throw water over everyone. They%26#39;ll probably also be a temple fair at Klong Prao temple which is worth a look.

Hi Ian,

We decided on Klong Prao Resort in the end as coconut Beach was full och we did not find a good alternative in Kai Bae. I%26#39;ve heard KPR is located a bit off, but I hope it is possible to walk on the beach to other restaurants if we want and I expect we will take a taxi to White Sand and Kai Bae some nights. Would love advise on where to go. Perhaps rent a car to see the island?

Also, my husband is planning on going to optician to get new glases while we are there. Recommendations? As a last thing; what to avoid.

Thank you for your help.

Klong prao Resort is about 10 minutes walk south along the beach from Coconut Beach. On the roadside, by the entrance to KPR, there are also a few small shops/restaurants.

Several opticians on the island all are branches of large Thai chains - so you shouldn%26#39;t have any problems with quality. (Ignore stickers in the windows announcing special sales / discounts as every optician in Thailand has a 50% off sale pretty much year round.)

White Sand try Cookies / Sangtawan / Bamboo for nice restaurants on the beach. Good food at sensible prices. Or %26#39;Buffalo Bills%26#39; if your kids want a change from Thai food and some rosti and a burger.

In Kai Bae, KB Resort has the nicest beachfront restaurant, Kai Bae Beach is also good. Or for the best cheap food go to KB Hut Noodle shop - 50 metres down the access road to KB Hut, on the left. A big open sided building. ( All kinds of Thai food, not just noodles, as %26#39;local%26#39; prices. )

But most places are pretty good for food. Rare people have a very bad meal here. Just look for the busier restaurants and they must be doing something right.

Can rent a car at Cowboy Car Hire in Koh Chang Plaza at the north of Klong Prao beach. Around 1000 baht/day for a crap Suzuki jeep or 1300 for a small Toyota car.

please do not use cowboy. he seems not to have full insurance. We did have a small scratch on our motorcycle. he asked for 11,000 baht. we had to pay up as he had took my passport.

No rental company has full insurance for small motorcycles. They are all thrd party only.

That is why you had to pay. But you shouldn%26#39;t have paid 11,000 baht for a scratch. At least try the tourist police, they might not do much but it shows that you realise you are being ripped off. And if you make enough fuss the bill should come down.

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