Ko Adang
The large, jungle-covered island directly north of Ko Lipe, home to the Chado Cliff hike, Pirate Falls and quiet coral-fringed beaches.
- Category
- Islands
- Entrance fee
- Tarutao National Park fee: ~200 THB foreign adult / ~100 THB child (Thai 40/20), valid 5 days, as of 2026 — confirm locally.
- Hours
- Daylight day-use, roughly 08:00–17:00; a ranger station and campsite are on the south shore.
- Best time
- Nov–Apr (park largely closed mid-May to mid-Oct in monsoon).
- Time needed
- Half day
- Difficulty
- Easy (island access); Moderate if hiking
About Ko Adang
Look north from Ko Lipe and the big jungle-covered island staring back is Ko Adang. It's undeveloped and beautiful, a quick boat hop away, and it makes an easy half-day escape from the busier main island. There's a ranger station and campsite on the south shore if you want to stay closer to nature.
The main reason people come is the view. The panoramic clifftop viewpoints looking back over Ko Lipe are the standout, and if you're up for a hike the Chado Cliff climb rewards you with the best of them. There's also Pirate Falls and quiet coral-fringed beaches to fill out the day.
It's genuinely worth the short trip. Whether you just want a calm beach away from the crowds or you're keen to climb for that panorama, Ko Adang delivers on both.
Highlights
- Big, jungle-covered island just a short boat hop from Ko Lipe
- Panoramic clifftop views back over Ko Lipe
- Chado Cliff hike and Pirate Falls
- Quiet coral-fringed beaches and a ranger campsite
Tips
- Charter a longtail from Sunrise or Pattaya Beach, and bargain the round-trip price
- Wear proper shoes if you plan to hike to the clifftop viewpoints
- Go in the dry season — the park is largely closed mid-May to mid-October
- Bring your Tarutao park ticket for ranger checks
How to get there
10–15 minutes by chartered longtail boat from Sunrise or Pattaya Beach (roughly 100–400 THB round trip after bargaining), or included on island-hopping tours.