The best way to get started in birding is to go on a birding adventure tour. There have been more than 980 species of birds recorded in Thailand. Over 150 species of birds reside in or visit Koh Yao Noi and 86 species of Kingfishers worldwide, in Thailand 13 species.
Hornbills are primarily fugivorous (fruit eaters) and those found in Koh Yao are resident. Hornbills are absolutely stunning when the sunlight hits their beautiful shiny blue feathers. There is sufficient mangrove forest around in Koh Yao Noi to offer bird watching tours. From September to May, You’ll see Ruddy and Brown-winged Kingfisher, Mangrove Pitta and other migratory species.
The Island is located in the South of Phang-nga Bay, 42 kilometers away from mainland of Phang-Nga province and 20 kilometers away from Phuket Island. Total area is 141.067square Kilometers, consisting of 44 Islands.
05:00 : Pick up from your hotel in Phuket,transfer by Long-tailed Boat to Koh Yao Noi Early morning bird watching. Explore Hornbill birds. (Oriental Pied Hornbill), Collared Kingfisher, Brown-winged Kingfisher, LesserCoucal and more.
09:00 : Breakfast/explore Mangrove Whistler, Flyeater, AshyTailorbird, Streak-breasted Woodpecker, RuddyKingfisher, Black-capped Kingfisher and others.
09:30 : Start the second bird watching Program.
12:00 : Lunch.
13:30 : Continue to Afternoon program.
16:00 : End of the program and transfer back to your hotel.
Notes:
All prices based on twin share basic rooms.
Single person supplement : 400 Baht per day for all trips.
Published Price Per Person, Two guests minimum.
Discounts available for large group bookings (4+).
Child 4-12 years are half price.