This 190 sq km island is popular amongst backpackers, because of its mountainous terrains and dense jungles. Its rustic surroundings, less populated beaches, cheaper food and lodging, make Koh Pha Ngan a cheaper and less crowded alternative to Koh Samui . Getting there By boat from Koh Samui . Dive Sites Visibility is not very good on the sites here. Marine life is good and the corals are reasonably untouched.
Some sites provide good snorkelling.
A fairly short boat ride away. Depending on location. Gentle to moderate. Abundant reef fishes and healthy corals. Parrotfish, wrasse, damselfish and butterflyfish, including large schools of red snappers, fusiliers.