Koh Rok

Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 24 Hours

 

Koh Rok It is located in the waters of Krabi that connects to the Trang Sea. It looks like two small islands, set together, can be admired either by traveling from Pak Meng Beach. Trang Sea or will travel from Koh Lanta Yai Krabi sea You can go on a day trip in the form of a group tour or as a 2 day 1 night and 3 day 2 night camping trip.

 

The beauty of Koh Rok has been preserved as before. With the supervision of the Ko Lanta National Park Due to its remote location, Koh Rok is considered a natural island both on land. and under the sea, the most complete in central Andaman Koh Rok consists of 2 islands, Koh Rok Nai and Koh Rok Nok. The side facing each other is a sandy beach. separated by shallow sea trenches The distance of the island is about 250 meters.

 

Koh Rok Nok is the location of the 1st Mu Ko Lanta National Park Protection Unit. The beach in front of Koh Rok Nok is a fine white sandy beach stretching from the head of the island to the end of the island. Able to swim in the water and have a coral reef in the south of the island. From the location of the protection unit, there is a walking path leading to Ao Talu, behind Koh Rok. looks like a rocky beach The bay is curved in the shape of a horseshoe. At low tide, strange shapes and colors of rocks will be found. There is a walking path to Pha Samet Daeng viewpoint. It is a cliff with a large Samet Daeng tree growing on the edge of the cliff overlooking the Trang Sea Islands. and can be seen as far as Koh Lanta.

 

In addition, Koh Rok Nok also has Ao Man Sai, next to Hat Na, towards the end of the island. If it is at low tide, you can walk along the beach to Ao Man Sai. At Ao Man Sai, there is a giant banyan tree spreading banyan roots down to cover the ground like a curtain. And it is worth noting that the forest in this area is a mixed forest between mangrove forests. Beach forests and rainforests The front of the bay is a white sandy beach, the slope is suitable for swimming. And it's quite private because most tourists only visit the beach in front of the island.

 

Koh Rok Nai has San Chao Beach, the only sandy beach on the island. Located on the east side, facing Koh Rok Nok. The waterway between Koh Yao and the sea in front of San Chao Beach is a beautiful coral reef dive site. And the reason why it is called San Chao Beach is because there is a Salla Chao Mae Thapthim. that the fishermen have built and have a large plaque and a small place that the fishermen brought to the shrine.

 

Next to San Chao Beach, to the south of Koh Rok Nai. It is a Cape of Siam with the old Siamese area pillars since the reign of King Rama V, located in a dilapidated state. May be meant to tell the boundaries of Thailand. In the vicinity of the Siam Pillar is another beautiful snorkeling bay on Koh Rok Nai. On the south-west side or behind the island, there is Koh Rok Nai waterfall. It is the only symbol of Koh Rok.

 

The stream flows from the mountain peak down a long way, falling into the sea. But there will be water only during the rainy season until the beginning of November only. There is also Ao Hin Ngam, which is adjacent to Ao Lak Khet, located to the south of Koh Rok Nai. It is a bay with various shapes of colorful rocks, so it is called Ao Hat Hin Ngam. In front of the beach is a wide area of ​​abundant coral which is another snorkeling spot on Koh Rok. The suitable season for visiting Koh Rok is from October 15th to May 15th of every year.

 

Traveling from Pak Meng Pier, approximately 47 kilometers or takes about 2 hours, during which the journey has the surrounding islands, including Koh Mook (Emerald Cave), Koh Kradan, Koh Chuak, Koh Ma, Koh Ngai can travel all the time. Since traveling to Koh Rok, there is no boat bus, so we have to go as a group charter or go on a joy tour with a travel agency.