Koh Chang has busy and vibrant scuba scene. There are different dive sites to explore and there is plenty to see, including the HTMS Chang wreck.

Koh Chang jungle trekking is another great thing to do on the island. The beauty of Koh Chang’s flora and fauna is its wildness. While there are paths, expect a hard but very rewarding trekking day trough untouched jungle. Scramble up rocky inclines, cross water streams, vines and more.

Koh Chang Thai Cooking Schools are another popular way to spend a day off the beach. They teach a handful of comprehensive methods for everything from ingredients, to techniques and presentation.

Yachts are now a common sight in the surrounding waters off Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Koh Mak and Koh Wai. Renting a kayak is also a good option to explore the coastline, find secluded beaches and enjoy the sea. Alternatively to renting kayaks, stand up paddleboards have also become very popular.

Koh Chang has plenty of other sports and fitness activities to keep you occupied if you need a break from the beach. Activities include ATV riding, gyms, golf, cycling, archery, shooting, Muay Thai, canopying and bird watching.

Across the island, there are dozens of different shops, beach beds and larger spas, offering the usual services of head, body and feet massages in some or other combination with or without oil.

Volunteering in Koh Chang is possible in education, animal welfare and the environment. Each of the charitable organizations listed here are more than happy to take on volunteers for a day, a week or longer.

Elephant trekking in Koh Chang is possible at 6 separate camps located either on the roadside or inland. The camps are not elephant sanctuaries as you can find them in other parts of Thailand. Your are welcome to book an elephant trekking tour, even though we will not promote or recommend it.