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Khao Sok National Park
Khao Sok National Park is largely jungle with undulating mountain ranges and rugged high cliffs. The park office is 1.3 kms off the Surat - Takua Pa Road. Attractions in the park include Namtok Mae Yai, Namtok Sip Et Chan (Eleven-tiered Waterfall) and other beautiful waterfalls and caves, mostly accessible by foot. Rare flora and fauna are found along nature trails.
Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park comprises some 40 islands northwest of Ko Samui and covers an area of 250 square kilometers of which 50 square kilometers is land mass. Most of the lands comprise limestone masses reaching heights of up to 400 meters and fringed by beaches and tropical rain forest. The park office is located on Ko Wua Ta Lap. Popular attractions include a high viewpoint, secluded beaches, Tham Bua Bok – a beautiful cave with spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations, and an emerald saltwater lake known as Tale Nai on Ko Mae Ko, which entails a strenuous climb. Another popular venue is Ko Sam Sao where an extensive span of coral reef and huge rock arch offers scenic views. A one-day tour package to Mu Ko Ang Thong is organized by some travel agents on Ko Samui.
Tai Rom Yen National Park
Tai Rom Yen National Park covers forest areas in Amphoe Ban Na San and Amphoe Wiang Sa. There are two beautiful waterfalls: Namtok Dat Fa, 33 kms from Surat Thani and 13 kms along an access road, and Namtok Muang that, 20 kms from Amphoe Ban Na san.
Khao Tha Phet Wildlife and Nature Education Center
Khao Tha Phet Wildlife and Nature Education Center is some 6 kms from town along the Surat Thani-Na San rout. It covers an area of 1,162 acres and houses a number of caged wild animals near the Center.
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