Koh Chang itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Koh Chang

1. 01

   Day 1: West coast and a waterfall

   Start early at Klong Plu waterfall, return to Klong Prao Beach for lunch and rest, then walk White Sand Beach for sunset.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Klong Plu Waterfall	2-3 hours	Moderate	Morning in the drier months, November to February
   Klong Prao Beach	Half a day, or a whole stay	Easy	Morning and late afternoon; November to February
   White Sand Beach (Hat Sai Khao)	Half a day, or a whole stay	Easy	Late afternoon for sunset; November to February for calmer seas

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Klong Plu Waterfall: The trail is a short forest walk over roots, rocks and wet stone, with no handrails in places. Older travellers should go slowly and may want to stop at the lower viewpoints. Avoid it after rain.

Plan 02

2 days in Koh Chang

1. 01

   Day 1: Klong Plu and the beach

   Waterfall in the morning, a beach afternoon at Klong Prao, sunset at White Sand Beach.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   White Sand Beach (Hat Sai Khao)	Half a day, or a whole stay	Easy	Late afternoon for sunset; November to February for calmer seas

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

2. 02

   Day 2: The south coast

   Drive south to Bang Bao for the pier walk, then Klong Kloi Beach for a quiet lunch. Add Wat Salak Phet if you have time.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Klong Kloi Beach	Half a day	Easy	Midday for a seafood lunch; November to February
   Wat Salak Phet	30-45 minutes	Easy	Morning, before the heat

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Plan 03

3 days in Koh Chang

1. 01

   Day 1: West-coast beaches

   Arrive, settle in at your hotel, walk White Sand Beach and watch sunset.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   White Sand Beach (Hat Sai Khao)	Half a day, or a whole stay	Easy	Late afternoon for sunset; November to February for calmer seas

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

2. 02

   Day 2: Klong Plu and Kai Bae

   Waterfall early, rest at midday, sunset at Kai Bae.

3. 03

   Day 3: Bang Bao and Koh Wai

   Boat from Bang Bao to Koh Wai in the dry season, or a pier walk and Klong Kloi lunch if the seas are rough.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Koh Wai	Full day	Moderate	November to April, in calm seas

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Koh Wai: Boat boarding at small piers and sandy paths on the island make it harder for older travellers or anyone with mobility issues. Facilities are basic and shade is limited.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Koh Chang trip for parents and children

• Choose a resort with ground-floor rooms or a lift; many Koh Chang hotels are on slopes with steps.
• The coast road has steep hills and sharp bends. Use a hotel transfer or hired car with driver rather than a rented scooter.
• Travel between November and February, when seas are calmer and trails are drier; boats and some guesthouses may stop in the rainy season.
• Waterfall trails are uneven and slippery. Skip them after heavy rain or if mobility is limited.
• Carry travel insurance that covers medical care and evacuation; ask your hotel for the nearest clinic and confirm hospital options on the mainland before you go.
• Songthaews are the only public transport and thin out after dark. Arrange return rides for dinner.

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