Activities & Experiences

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There is so much to choose from for activities and experiences in and around the resort. Whether you are an adventurer or here to relax, you will surely not get bored during your stay. Just watching the view can keep you happy for a few days!

Cliff Cottage is in a beautiful bay which offers nice snorkeling just in front of the restaurant.

In the resort we have kayaks, snorkeling sets, life jackets, fins, bicycles, beach volley, petanque, dipping pool, massage can be ordered... or you can book a day out with BBdivers' boat for scuba diving, snorkeling or discover dives.

Whilst staying in Cliff Cottage you will find the warm furry company of +20 rescued cats, keeping you company and purry appreciating your cuddles.


Don’t hesitate to contact us or ask our staff at the reception if you need some inspiration on what to do or where to go. 

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Discover Scuba Diving

If you have never dived before, you can join on a Discover Scuba Day which is a great way to find out if you like diving.

We can train a DSD with one dive of the shore in the bay before the resort, or 2 dives of the boat. You can upgrade this experience to Padi Open Water certification, which will allow you to explore dive sites all over the world.

Padi courses

Get your Padi open water License:

If you have never dived then 3 days of training is all you need to get your Padi diving ticket. You can book ahead of time an do all the theory with the padi e-learning, or you can sign up once you are here and take the theory lessons at our resort. Once the theory is done (half day) we train in the pool to teach you all the skills. Then your real adventure starts with 2 days of diving, 4 dives in total. When you have successfully finished the course, you have your Padi open water ticket to dive the world!


For divers we offer all other courses as advanced open water, rescue, divemaster, IDc instructor course. Visit our BB divers website to have more info


Freediving

Freediving or apnea is getting very popular amongst travelers. The freedom of jumping in the water with just a mask, snorkel and fins to explore the sea bottom is easy, safe and fun, as long as you know how to get downand back to the surface in all safety.

The padi freediver course takes just 2 days. You will learn all techniques to equalize, hold your breath longer than 2 minutes and get down to about 10 meters depth. Freediving is always done with a buddy to keep it safe, but it can be done anywhere you have sea, pools. lakes...

Snorkeling

For those who prefer not to get in scuba mode, we offer snorkeling of the same boat as the diving, perfect for families or groups who would like to join with mixed activities. All coral sites are great for snorkeling, and when the sea is calm the HTMS Chang wreck is an unexpectedly nice snorkeling spot.


Visit the BB divers website and learn more about diving and snorkeling around Koh Chang or book your trip to secure your spot on the boat.


BB Diver Website
BB divers: where service meets style

BB divers is a Belgian-owned Padi 5-star idc center that works with an international divers team. Kristel, who used her passions for diving and traveling to found a professional but fun-loving dive center in 2003, still likes to welcome her guests personally in the longest established dive center on the island. Dive center BB divers dive school is widely known as one of the best diving schools on Koh Chang with its broad offer of fun dives, snorkel trips, Padi Scuba Diving courses, or freedive courses. It is open year-round with trips almost every day, so feel free to join any time.

The reason why all our guests love to come back here is because BB divers has a distinctive style; we treat our divers and snorkelers as friends. We organize each fundive and diving course professionally and with an eye for detail, while taking good care of our divers and snorkelers on the BB boats. Good quality, service, and safety are all number 1 priority on the BB list. Including scuba diving in Thailand along with a stay at Cliff Cottage, you are just a few steps away from experiencing a trip of lifetime. Our dedicated team of staff is all ready to welcome you.

Things to do at the resort

At the resort we have some activities and experiences available which are free for our room guests. Not staying at Cliff Cottage? No worries, you can rent all the equipment for a small price.

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Kayaking

We have kayaks available for our guests . Nearby Klong koi is only across the bay, or you can be adventures and kayak further out. We also have crystal clear kayaks to enjoy the local under water world from your kayak, these are not suited to for sports kayaking.

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Snorkeling

The private bay on which our resort is set is considered by many as the best snorkeling site on Koh Chang. We rent snorkeling equipment (free for our staying guests) to let you see the beautiful corals and sea life in front of our resort.

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Fishing

We have fishing equipment available for rent at our reception. There is some decent fishing right in front of our restaurant, where many of our guests were able to catch some big fish. Our chef will be happy to prepare a nice dish with it for you to enjoy afterwards.

Exploring the island on wheels

Motorbikes are the best way to explore Koh Chang. We have a limited number of motorbikes for rent, which is a conveniant way to see the island, go wherever and whenever you want, and do some activities and experiences that are more remote. Please be very careful on the steep hills and during rain fall when the road can get slippy. Small warning: as fun as a motorbike trip is, Koh Chang is not the place to learn driving!


We also have our bicycles which our staying guests are welcome to use for free. They are a fun and environment-friendly way to get to Bang Bao, and you will be able to take in the jungle sounds on the way. We do not recommend them for use on the main and mountain roads, as they are city bikes and no professional mountainbikes.

Visit a waterfall

Some of the must-do activities and experiences, are the very scenic waterfalls created by Koh Chang’s mountainous landscape. The following are frequently visited by tourists and locals. At some waterfalls there is a National Park entrance fee of 200 Baht for adults and 100 Baht for children over 3 years old.

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Kiripet Waterfall

Medium sized Kiripet has multiple levels. During dry season, it is possible to climb up to the seventh level of Kiripet. Swimming is possible but it is advisable to check the water currents especially during the rainy season. During this period it can be wet and slippery.


Where: Located 2 km from the southern fishing village of Salak Phet


Trail: You can park your car or motorbike in the rubber plantation near the waterfall and take a 15-minute walk. Hikers should wear climbing shoes and use great caution when climbing up the rocks. Rangers from nearby Salak Phet Forestry Office can lend a helping hand if you request it.

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Than Mayom Waterfall

A series of three falls along the stream of Klong Mayom. The second waterfall is about 500 meters east and the third is 3 km from the first


Where: Located next to Than Mayom pier with its entrance just behind the headquarters of the Marine National Park.


Trail: A well marked pathway leads to a 45 minute climb to the first set of falls.


Why Go There? There are good views from the top and you’ll find two stones with inscriptions bearing the initials of King Rama V, King Rama VI and King Rama VII. Swimming is allowed. Restrooms and food stalls are available.

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Klong Nonis Waterfall

A small waterfall with several cascades.


Where: Located on the northern part of Koh Chang. It is about 4 km from the Marine Park headquarters at Than Mayom. A 1-hour, 3-km path from Ban Dan Mai near Koh Chang police station leads to this waterfall.

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Klong Phlu Waterfall

The water plunges down a narrow drop into a pool where you can go for a refreshing swim.


Where: Close to Klong Prao and Kai Bae.


Trail: An easy 20 minute walk from the main parking area. There are more levels above the main falls but they can be tricky to negotiate, especially in the rainy season.


Why go there? Klong Phlu is probably the easiest of all Koh Chang’s waterfalls to get to as it is located close to the main road.

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Klong Neung Wwaterfall

The tallest waterfall on Koh Chang.


Where: Not far from Kiripet.


Trail: The hike takes 1 hour and most guide books mention having to climb over a huge boulder to reach the waterfall but it might be an idea to just walk around the boulder instead.


Why Go There? It’s not an easy waterfall to get to but many people say that the swimming in the fresh water pool makes it all worth while.

External activities and experiences

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Elephant Trekking

We can arrange an experience in the Elephant camp. A great day out with free pick up and drop off service. The Baan Chang Thai is our favorite camp, since elephants are kept in the jungle, and are older animals saved from working camps. You experience other than just the usual elephant trekking, they let you bath the elephants in the nearby river.

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Jungle Trekking

Go where most locals never been and trek into the Koh Chang jungle. The trekking guide is informative and a genuinely likeable guy. The trek is suitable for most people of average fitness, but for the more adventurous he treks to Koh Chang’s highest peak Salakpet (744m) every Friday. This trek is for people of above average fitness. Raht provides boots for those who need them. Lunch and refreshments are also included in the price.

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    Trash hero

    We are actively involved in the trash hero movement.

    Even is Thailand is getting much better and cleaner, there is still a long way to go.

    With trash hero we organize weekly clean ups on Wednesdays, 2 hours of helping to clean along the roads, beaches or in the bay where a lot of trash washes ashore.

    Next to the weekly clean ups, our staff clean the bay and beach every day, and always welcome a helping hand.

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    Cooking Courses

    A great way to impress your friends and family after visiting Thailand would be to prepare them a Thai meal.


    Koh Chang Thai cooking school cookery classes will teach you how to cook some of the most delicious dishes that Thailand has to offer, such as Tom Yum, Pad Thai, or maybe even a green curry. This is a half-day experience and costs around 1200 THB per person, including pick-up and drop-off service from our resort. You will get to eat all you cook. We recommend this particular cookery school because of the excellent literature they provide for their students. The students can choose what dishes they want to cook.

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    Fishing Trips

    We can arrange fishing trips for our customers on one of the many charter fishing boats that exist on Koh Chang.


    Any questions or inquiries about one of these activities? Ask our reception or contact us in advance.

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    squid fishing evening trip

    We can arrange squid fishing trips for our customers on one of the  boats leaving from Bang bao.

    The trip teaches you how to fish for squid, if you are lucky then you will enjoy a nice barbecue on board with the freshest squid and some fried rice

    

    Any questions or inquiries about one of these activities? Ask our reception or contact us in advance.

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