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Koh Phangan travel guide

Full Moon Parties, yoga retreats and hidden bays

Haad Rin beach. Photo: Manfred Werner (User:Tsui, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

12h 30mflight from London
USMnearest main airport
29° in Maywarmest month
27° in Jancoolest month

Koh Phangan is famous for the Full Moon Party on Haad Rin beach, but most of the island is quiet, with jungle, waterfalls and secluded bays.

It's also a wellness hub, with yoga and detox retreats on the west and north coasts.

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What Koh Phangan is known for

  • Full Moon Party

    All-night beach parties each month.

  • Yoga retreats

    Wellness centres across the island.

  • Bottle Beach

    A secluded bay reached by boat.

  • Waterfalls

    Jungle trails and pools.

Top things to do in Koh Phangan

  1. 1

    The Full Moon Party

    Haad Rin's monthly beach party.

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  2. 2

    Bottle Beach

    A remote bay by long-tail boat.

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  3. 3

    Thong Nai Pan

    Twin bays with resorts.

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  4. 4

    Than Sadet waterfall

    A royal waterfall in the national park.

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Where to stay in Koh Phangan

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Best time to visit Koh Phangan

Best value: May–Sep. January to August: sunny and dry.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Bar height is the average temperature in Koh Phangan, °C, 2001–2025 (NASA POWER).

Getting there and around

About 12h 30m from London to USM, and flights from most UK airports.

Songthaews and long-tail boats. Many roads are steep and rough.

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Good to know

  • Hotels in Haad Rin book up and raise prices around full moon.
  • Don't ride scooters after drinking.
  • Never accept drugs: penalties are severe.
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Koh Phangan FAQ

Is Koh Phangan only for partying?

No, most of the island is calm and natural.

How do I get there?

Ferry from Koh Samui in about 30 minutes.

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