Koh Chang Adventure

Koh Chang Adventure is a jungle trekking outfit based in the village of Salak Phet, in the south-east of Koh Chang. Its guide has spent his whole life on the island and knows its plants, flowers, animals, paths, viewpoints and waterfalls.

The Jungle Trip combines trekking with survival skills: learning to drink water from giant lianas, find fruits, cook inside coconuts and make coffee in homemade bamboo mugs. The route climbs to the 744-metre summit of Khao Laem, with a panoramic view over Salak Phet Bay.

The 24-hour trek starts around 9:30 AM from Salak Phet, with lunch in the jungle and arrival at the top around 3 PM to watch the sunset. The night is spent on the mountain around a bonfire, waking at 5:30 for breakfast and sunrise over the bay. The walk back includes a swim at Khiri Phet waterfall, returning to Salak Phet temple around 11 AM. Booking ahead is advised in high season.