julie sicard
Super expérience ! Très bien organisée, les guides sont très sympathiques, attentifs et serviables. Et évidemment le cadre est splendide. L’expérience snorkelling est top : nombreux et superbes poissons. Et le déjeuner du midi est vraiment très bon. Le timing est très bien équilibré sur la totalité de la journée.Nous recommandons vivement.
Clare Clark
Super day of snorkelling at Koh Rok and Koh Haa. Beautiful clear water with abundant fish. Koh Haa beach is picture postcard. Helpful team from pick up, boarding, lunch offering and taking back to hotel. A professional company who know their stuff.
Cameron Johnson
Truly a great experience! Time at the market to learn about the products that we would require for the dishes being presented. Then a fun but educational class of preparing Family Thai dishes.
Ma T
Fantastic longboat tour of 4 islands around Koh Lanta. The tour guides were excellent and explained everything along the way very well. Overall a great experience and would recommend.
Mephisto Pheles
We had a great time with Non and his team. The trip was smooth and well organised. You have ample time to enjoy each location. Value for money. The food was delicious.
Thung Yee Peng Village is a peaceful eco-tourism destination nestled on the east coast of Koh Lanta, far from the island’s busy beaches. This small local village is surrounded by one of the largest and most beautiful mangrove forests in Southern Thailand. The area is rich in biodiversity and plays an important role in protecting the coastline and supporting marine life. It’s a place where nature and local life go hand in hand, offering visitors a quiet, authentic alternative to typical tourist spots. The highlight of Thung Yee Peng is its mangrove forest. You can explore it by longtail boat, kayak, or even on foot along the wooden boardwalks. The calm waterways weave through dense green mangroves, creating a peaceful setting filled with birds, crabs, and sometimes even monkeys. A guided tour gives you a chance to learn about the importance of the mangrove ecosystem and how it supports both the environment and the local fishing communities. Apart from mangrove tours, you can enjoy a homestay experience with a local family, try traditional Thai cooking, or join a handicraft workshop. It’s a great way to connect with Lanta’s local culture and support sustainable tourism.
Thung Yee Peng’s mangrove forest sits in a low-lying coastal zone with soft, muddy soil formed by sediment from nearby rivers and the sea. This unique geology creates ideal conditions for mangroves, which thrive in brackish water where salt and freshwater mix. The area supports a rich ecosystem that includes mangrove trees, monkeys, mudskippers, crabs, birds, and fish nurseries. These mangroves play a vital role in preventing coastal erosion, absorbing carbon, and serving as breeding grounds for marine life. The biodiversity found here is essential for the health of surrounding coral reefs and fisheries, making it one of Koh Lanta’s ecological treasures.
WeThung Yee Peng Village is easily accessible from anywhere on Koh Lanta. If you’re staying on the west coast, it’s just a 15–20 minute drive across the island by scooter or taxi. Follow the signs toward the east coast or use Google Maps to reach the village entrance. We also offer half-day eco-tours that include transport, a mangrove boat or kayak tour, and sometimes a local meal. If you’re coming from the mainland, take a ferry or minivan to Koh Lanta first, then continue by road. The area is well-marked and welcomes visitors throughout the year.
The best time to visit Thung Yee Peng Village and its mangroves is during the cool, dry season from November to April. At this time, the weather is sunny, humidity is lower, and the calm seas make kayaking and boat tours more enjoyable. The mangroves remain lush year-round, but visiting in the dry season means fewer mosquitoes and more comfortable conditions for walking the boardwalks or joining eco-tours. Early morning or late afternoon is ideal to avoid the midday heat and to see more wildlife activity. The green season (May–October) is quieter but can bring heavy rain and rougher seas.
Yes, the area is family-friendly. Boat tours are relaxing and safe for all ages, while the boardwalk offers an easy, flat walk through nature. Please note that there are no handrails on the boardwalk, so keep an eye on your (little) children.
You can explore the mangroves by longtail boat, kayak, or walking along a wooden boardwalk. Guided tours are available and offer insights into the ecosystem.
While walk-ins are usually welcome, it’s a good idea to book in advance during peak season (November–April) to ensure availability.
There is an official entrance fee to the village of THB 20 per visitor. This is usually excluded from the tour price. Guided tours, boat rides, or kayaking experiences typically have a small cost that supports the local community to keep the area clean and protected.
