ECO DIVERS KOH CHANG

White Sand Beach , Koh Chang , Trat , Thailand. 23170.
Customer Service and Managing Director . Tel & Fax : +6639557296

Who are we?
Historicall, ECO DIVERS is the oldest diving center of Koh Chang. Like the other centers of the island, it was only a affiliated to the federation PADI. Since December 2005, ECO DIVERS is managed by three European Quinaux Olivier, Eric and Michel GUILHON LANCON (call "Khun" Mickael)

Member of the Executive Committee of Thailand Diving Association and National Instructor, Michel, monitor CMAS 3 stars, has 15 years experience and over 6500 deep divers to his credit.

ECO DIVERS is now on Koh Chang the only dive center offering PADI and CMAS courses and the first to be affiliated with the TDA. We are able to offer our customers all types of dives: baptism for the newcomer to the technical diving for the diver confirmed.

Thanks to the skills of Michel LANCON. We offer our customers technical divers high quality exclusive spots. Our presence on the island also allowed us to develop partnerships with selected Hotels and Resorts to take care of your accommodation. And we are proud to be in both the three routard guides, Lonely Planet and HACHETTE!

Koh Chang Thailand
Koh Chang. "Island elephant", is the second largest island of Thailand after Phuket. It is situated near the border with Combodia in the province of Trat. to just over 300 kilometers southeast of Bangkok.

End 1982. Koh Chang and 46 neighboring islands were incorporated into the National Park Mu Koh Chang with a total area of 650 square kilometers. The island stretches nearly 30 kimometers from north to south and about 17 km from east to west.

The coasts of the National Park Koh Chang is a dramatic testament to what can realize the nature. Ashow ranged from beautiful white sand beaches. Tropical forests. Wild jungle. Coral reefs of great beauty. Fifty of islets. True green oasis in a turquoise water... a feeling of heaven on earth to discover absolutely...

Thai name: Mu Chang Kho

Many islands / islets: 52

The total land area: 650 square kilometers

The 3 largest islands
Koh Chang: 154.8 km ? (Thailand's second largest island)
Koh Kood: 129 square kilometers (Fourth largest island of Thailand)
Koh Maak: 16 sq.

Koh Chang dimensions:
Largeur: 14 km. Width: 14 km.

Population 5356 people (from 2005)

Population density 34.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Trat Province

Distance of 310-330 km Bangkok.

Distance Trat 8 km.

Highest peak 744 m (Jom Khao Peasat, Salak Phet)

Administration 2 subdistricts, 9 villages

Temperature Temperature
Average monthly: 34 C (April) - 22 C (January)
Annual average: 27.3 C
Average high: 31.3 C
Low Average: 23.2 C
Hot and humid
Average annual rainfall of 3200 mm

Electricity 220V 50 Hz

Histoire History
- Before the Second World War, Koh Chang was little known and piracy is still prolific around the archipelago.
- Koh Chang has been a sea battle between Thailand and French warships in 1941.
- The backpackers have discovered the charms of the archipelago in the mid-70s.
- The district received the status of national park on December 31 1982.
- It was not until 2000 that electricity and phone sets are available.
- It is the 45th of the 102 national parks in Thailand.
- Rapid developments began in 2002.

Place south of Thailand near the border in Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand
Coordinates
Latitude 12 6'13 "N Longitude 102 21'7" E
Mountainous topography with most rounded slopes, waterfalls are products of this mixture of mountains and water
Flora, gum trees, conifers, Evergreen, fish palms, rattan palm trees, ferns and mangroves
Wildlife 29 species of mammals, 74 species of birds, 42 species of reptiles and amphibians, and rich marine life

Geography
- The interior of the main island, Koh Chang, is mountainous and covered by tropical forests.
- Accommodations are mostly on the west side, while the eastern part remains agricultural. The island resembles a Elephant sleep, hence its name.

Seasons
Rainy season: May to October
Dry season: November to February
Summer: March to April

Activities Snorkeling, diving, elephant trekking, hiking waterfalls, spa, tattoo, bird watching, visit to the island temple, kayaking, sailing, parasailing, fishing, fishing for squid fishing on the high seas , Shopping, festive night visit Cambodia, accrobranche.

Attractions
- Fine white sand beaches
- Submarine
- Waterfalls
- Rich marine life
- The rich wildlife in the rainforest

Average room rates
Low season: 130-600 Baht
Average season: 600-3,000 baht
High season: 3,000-10,000 baht
Luxury: 10,000 baht and more

Average price of meals
Low: 40-180 baht
Medium: 180-300 Baht
High: 300-500 Baht

Suggestions for thin and light clothing cotton fibers during the summer season. However, provide sweaters from December to February because it can be cold on the island with temperatures of 20°C in the evening.

Fun Dive
Diving is our passion. Koh Chang offers an ideal environment for the experienced diver and for those who simply want to discover this activity under ideal conditions.

Whether you are a novice or experienced, you can offer a relaxing day included in the select Discovery or Fun Dive.

Day program includes:
• Round trip from your hotel
• Vassel and crew
• Monitor and equipment
• 2 dives
• Coffee - Tea available
• Lunch
• Soft Drinks

The Discovery
• V You just want to discover the fantastic underwater world and you unforgettable sensations with an instructor or you do not know if you want a patent?

Your instructor gives you a short practical and theoretical training and are ready for a wonderful adventure in safety for two dives on the best spots Koh Chang.

We'll bring to a maximum depth of 12 meters.

Prerequisite: Good health and fitness.
Learn to swim and be comfortable in the water.
Minimum age : 10 years
Duration : One Day

Patents Diving
Diving is our passion.
Come and enjoy with us on this tropical paradise that Koh Chang. We teach in several languages and privileged classes in small numbers in a friendly atmosphere. Guarantee you follow in good conditions the full range of courses we offer and our best spots.

We have PADI and CMAS instructors. So you are free to choose the type of education that suits you best.

Sailing
Discover our special offer season this year! Whith Eco Divers, go three days Diving Cruises dream of sailing catamaran or luxury among the virgin islands national park of Koh Chang.

Program includes Diving - Fishing trolling - Barbecue - Evening on Koh Kood, Koh Maak - 5 Divesites - 1 Night dive.

A dream cruise to combine all the pleasures of travel, scenery and diving. We have assembled all the ingredients to make you discover the National Park Koh Chang under the best conditions.

Everything is included in the service:
- Vessel and crew
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Soft Drinks
- Water
- 2 Diners ashore
- 6 Dives
- Monitor and equipment
- Round trip from your hotel

Maximum : 6 people per boat

Diving Courses

ECO-DIVERS

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5/27 Moo 4 White Sand Beach , Koh Chang , Trat 23170 Thailand. Tel/Fax: 039 557 296