The main beach on Ko Ngai is one of Trang's best -- a long sliver of white sand that looks out onto distant limestone karsts -- but as you might expect, it's also one of Trang's most developed beaches.While tourism seems to have barely a toehold on other islands dotted off the scenic Trang coastline, it's fully entrenched on Ko Ngai, with barely a yard of beachfront left undeveloped. The trend here is for full service upmarket spa resorts, and the budget options that were once the mainstay of Ko Ngai have been slowly squeezed out. For some, this smacks of the over development seen on Ko Phi Phi and Ko Samet. For others, it will be a welcome relief from the basic accommodation of the other islands. Whatever your take, it's hard to deny the island's beauty. And you can take solace in the fact that most of the island is still left to nature -- evident in the pairs of noisy hornbills that occasionally swoop out over the beach. With comfort minded resorts, Ko Ngai is a good option for families. In addition to providing rooms with hot water showers and 24 hour electricity, the island's resorts will be glad to provide enough activities for the whole family.
The snorkelling is very good and there are ample reefs within easy distance, and, as with the other islands in the area, most resorts will organise snorkelling trips out to sites further afield.
The snorkelling is very good and there are ample reefs within easy distance, and, as with the other islands in the area, most resorts will organise snorkelling trips out to sites further afield.
Getting there and away
Boat
With no permanent settlement on the island, your only option for getting to Ko Ngai is to take a transfer from Trang Town. Expect to pay around 400 baht.
With no permanent settlement on the island, your only option for getting to Ko Ngai is to take a transfer from Trang Town. Expect to pay around 400 baht.
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