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The real magic of the park's entrance sandbar and the iconic beach swing happens right after sunset! Most people only visit Tarutao on a day trip and miss this completely. To truly experience the island's raw beauty, you absolutely need to stay overnight. A crucial tip for overnight travelers: the island's electricity goes off at night, and the bungalows can get incredibly hot inside without a fan. When that happens, the best place to be is right here on the beach under the first trees. I’ve included a short video clip and some photos to show you the vibe and the best moments. As twilight and night set in, walk down to this entrance beach. By looking at the shoreline from a side angle, you will see a rare and beautiful view: the perfect curve of the waves catching the last colorful reflections of the sky, while the main shipping lane lighthouse glows in the distance. As the night gets darker, the view becomes spectacular as the horizon lights up with a mysterious neon-green glow from the distant squid fishing boats. Anyone can capture these minimalist, magical moments—you just have to be willing to stay overnight and see the island wake up after dark when everyone else has already left. Every shot and video clip of me was taken fully solo using a camera self-timer and an intervalometer, out there completely alone.

Beautiful Stop on the Way to Koh Lipe We stopped at Tarutao National Park on our way from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe Island, and it was a really pleasant surprise. The island is peaceful, clean, and surrounded by crystal-clear water with beautiful natural scenery. Even though our stop was short, the atmosphere was very relaxing. The beach is quiet, the water is calm, and you can truly feel the untouched nature of the national park. It’s a great place to take photos, stretch your legs, and enjoy the sea breeze before continuing the journey. Highly recommended as a stopover if you’re traveling to Koh Lipe. A beautiful reminder of Thailand’s well-preserved natural heritage 🌿🏝️

Stayed overnight in Tarutao National Park. We rented a bungalow with air conditioning for 1,500 THB per night. Electricity on the island runs from 6 p.m. to midnight. In the evening we were served dinner — simple but delicious. The place is incredibly atmospheric and peaceful. Langurs and hornbills live right next to the bungalow — amazing to watch them in the wild!

Island definitely worth seeing. It is small, no fancy hotels. You won't find any accomododation on popular sites like booking. You can prebook online at park site, but it is easier to do it while you arrive. You can choose from tents through bungalows to ac small houses. We choosed it for its empty beaches and quietness. It is a National Park so there are two restaurants and one small shop. It is wise to buy things in advance on land, keeping in mind that electricity is available only in certain hours. So avoid things that spoil quick or attract bugs or monkeys 😂. You can rent a decent mtb bike and make your climb to the even more remote parts of the Island. I recommend seeing old prison and remote beaches, renting kayaks. On the down side it is an Island so everyday ocean washes up tons of garbage. But it is to be expected sadly. Still i recommend it. If you like active traveling, this is place for You. It is easy accesible from Pak Bara pier.

The nature in the park is something unique, you can relax and enjoy great views and beach but there is a lot of rubbish around and that is a shame... Some much plastic from the other island! Even the weather wasn't too good we really enjoy our stay here, we saw monkey wild, birds and a lot of different insect. The staff is lovely, they help you in everything you need and the food in the restaurant is delicious!