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Phang Nga bay - River Rovers' play ground
Awe inspiring, seductive, and intoxicating. This is Phang Nga Bay! A wild adventure or a lover's dream. It is all here amongst the hundreds of dramatic uninhabited islands. We have secluded lagoons where a bit of "skinny dipping" would not be noticed, caves and "hongs" to explore, sandy beaches and exotic plants which all add up to the grandeur of Phang Nga Bay.
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Amazing Karsts
How did such an amazing place come to be? A collision of great magnitude occurred about 300 millions years ago, between the Indian sub continent and mainland Asia.
The force of the tectonic plates pushed and rotated the whole of Thailand and Malaysia forcing the limestone above the surface, like a bar of wet soap slipping from your grasp.
The karsts that were then formed appeared like fairy castles out of the sea, all different shapes and sizes, put your imagination to the test and see what these shapes give you:
A sleeping princess, a wild dog, or how about a dragon... |
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Hongs and Caves
 "Hong" is a Thai word for room. There are many hidden "Gardens of Eden", lagoons with shallow water surrounded by fascinating cliff faces. The delta in the north of the bay shelters some exotic caves and ancient wall paintings, rarely visited by tourists, while some southern islands hide caves accessible at low tide only.
Fauna & Flora
As you can see from our bird watching page, there are many species in this area. The crab eating macaques are the most common monkeys. Seen frequently, are the giant monitor lizards and the small clawed otters, and there is more...
You can find the most spectacular flora hanging off the vertical rock faces. Vegetation has evolved to withstand long periods of dryness and an almost complete lack of soil. Cascading down the cliffs are Palm trees, Bamboos, Ferns and wild Orchids which make many strange forms. These plants provide seeds and fruits in abundance for the birds and primates to feed on.
The Dream Cruise
The jade green sea and calm waters are ideal for our river cruiser, away from the bright lights and into the unknown.
It's a stop over in serenity, a side trip to paradise, where the wonders of nature and the comfort of our luxury cruiser live side by side.
Take "the road less travelled" with us and wonder at Phang Nga Bay, a nature lovers dream come true. |
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