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Chalong vs Koh Racha

Choose Chalong for a shorter airport transfer; choose Koh Racha for diving.

Chalong

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Choose Chalong for a shorter airport transfer.

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  • To the airport: 38 km · 50–75 min
  • Climate: Hot & humid · coast
  • No resorts listed yet

Koh Racha

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Choose Koh Racha for diving.

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  • To the airport: 1½–2 h. Drive to Chalong pier, then by speedboat
  • Climate: Hot & humid · coast
  • No resorts listed yet

Chalong and Koh Racha are about 27 km apart, with a boat trip between them.

Ratings

  • Beaches: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Calm-water swimming: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Surfing: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Diving & snorkeling: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Excellent (5/5)
  • Sunsets: Chalong Poor (1/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Nightlife: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Restaurants & cafés: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Culture & temples: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Nature & landscapes: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Yoga & wellness: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Family-friendly: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Peace & quiet: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Remote work: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)
  • Walkability: Chalong Fair (2/5), Koh Racha Fair (2/5)

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