The park comprises
some 40 islands northwest of Ko Samui covering some 250sqkm
(97sqmi) of which 50sqkm (19sqmi) is land mass. The most attractive
islands include Ko Wua Talap (Sleeping Cow island), Ko Mae Ko
(Mother island), Ko Prayat (Economical island), Ko Sam Sao (Tripod
island), Ko Nai Pud (Mr Pud's island), and Ko Wua Teh (Kicking
Cow island). Most islands are limestone masses reaching
heights of up to 400m (1313ft), fringed by beaches and tropical
rain forest.
The park
office is on Ko Wua Talap where bungalow-style accommodation
is available. Popular sites include Hat Chan Charat (Moonlight
Beach), a high viewpoint and the Tham Bua Bok (Wating Lotus Cave,
named after spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations).
An emerald saltwater lake known as Thale Nai on Ko Mae
Ko is the park's major attraction; to reach it requires a strenuous
climb, but the resultant view is well worth the effort.
Additional
information on Ang Thong Marine National Park:
Canoe
Excursions
