Eco Tours, Ko Phangan (Koh Phangan)
Koh Phangan has been officially recognized as the zone of eco tourism. I’ve heart about it long before I’ve arrived in Koh Phangan – but I was wrong in my interpretation of the concept “eco tourism”. I was sure that “eco tourism” is an expression of tourist consciousness, that usually means trekking mountains, crossing forests and observing far-flung, lonely sea beaches without polluting your environment, destroying the savage nature and throwing empty glass bottles, plastic bags and cigarette butts in the realm of wild nature. However, during my visit in Koh Phangan I found out, that “eco tourism” is something completely different. In fact, “Eco tourism” means adventure travel, undertaken to witness sites or regions of unique natural or ecologic quality, so you guys will have the unique opportunity to throw your empty glass bottles, plastic bags and cigarette butts in the wild corners of nature, where no man has ever set foot before.
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“Eco – Nature Tour” in Kon Phangan organized by “Phangan Safari”. This tour includes an elephant trekking; visiting the Chinese Temple on the North West; trekking in Phaeng Waterfall National Park; snorkeling in Koh Ma; and visiting the Than Sadet waterfall. The full lunch, free beverages and the famous homemade ice cream are included. The cost of the tour is approx 1,700 baht for each – fairly high in comparison to Koh Phangan standards, but realtively worthwhile considering the private guidance you’ll receive.
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Useful Information
Phangan Safari
Chaloklum, tel. 01-8953783
Phangan Safari Eco-Nature Tour
Price Estimation: 1,700 baht for one day tour with personal guide
Chaloklum, tel. 077-374159, 07-5926991
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