Daily Plan for Lonely Beach
Depending on how long you are staying at Lonely Beach I made a daily plan for a choice of activities. Don’t take it as an accurate plan, more as an adviser. It surely depends on your preferences. I like a mix between lazy beach days, activities and party. If you are just on vacation and want to relax, you can easily spend a week doing nothing and just laying on the beach. If you are a backpacker with strict timing you can do three activity days in a row. Just read the guide you will get some good inspirations and hopefully a little bit of the vibe I experienced at Lonely Beach.
Day 1: Scooter Trip
Do a Scooter Trip and explore the island there is a lot to see! On the site “Scooter Tour” you will find some information and routes.
Go to Baanmai Restaurant for some of the best Thai food around for dinner. If you prefer seafood check out Dang Seafood. If western food is your choice visit the Magic Garden and hope it’s not fully booked.
End the night with a drink at a nice bar like Gu Bay to socialize with nice people. If you like Cocktails check out Margaritaville. Or play a round of pool at Riverstone or Lonely Beach Resort.
Day 2: Activity and Party
If you want some full day activity I recommend a trekking tour or a boat trip (click for more info). Be sure to book it one day in advance.
Rim Seafood or The Kitchen for Thai food are your dinner choices. If you like Pizza or Lasagna go to Marcos Guest House for the best Italian food in town.
Start the night with a drink while watching a nice fire show at Cancun Bar or Nature Rocks (the fire show is almost every day, but be sure to check it out before).
Hit the party street Soy 1 and have a bucket at Himmel Bar. Stay there if you prefer pop and dance music. If you prefer electronic music go to Ting Tong which is just a few steps further down the road. Have fun!
Day 3: Beach and relax
Start the day with a healthy fruit shake or a nice Thai Omelet at one of the tiny places on the main road or at Cafe del Sunshine.
Check out the Lonely Beach and grab a nice spot, play some frisbee and take a cool down in the water. Go for a fruit shake or some Thai food at Nature Rocks for lunch. If you want some activity rent a kayak and paddle to the small islands next to Lonely Beach or go for the stand up paddle boarding. If you rather want to relax take a nice Thai massage directly at the beach.
Go for a little shopping tour at the main street. Do a course of Yoga at the BB or Aire.
Go to Oasis for dinner to have nice view of the sunset and excellent food. If you prefer to have nice view on the ocean check out the Warapura.
End the night at one of the nice bars like Stonefree or Joys Cottage. Sometimes you get nice live music at Banana Leaf or Ting Tong.
You made a good choice to stay longer at Lonely Beach. If you are lucky you will get the chance to get to know some locals and insights to the tiny town of Lonely Beach. I usually go for one activity day followed by one day of relaxing. It surely is your choice.
Day 1: Arriving, Check-in, Beach, Food
After arriving and checking in to your accommodation check out the beach. It’s just a couple of minutes walk and very nice.
Plan and book your activity for the next day.
Go to Baanmai Restaurant for some of the best Thai food around for dinner. If you prefer seafood check out Dang Seafood.
End the night with a drink at a nice bar like Gu Bay to socialize with nice people. If you like Cocktails check out Margaritaville.
Day 2: Boat trip
Do a nice boat trip to the small islands in the south of Koh Chang. Snorkel gear and food is included. Some important information about the trip here: “Boat Trip“.
Feel exhausted? No problem! Go to Yummi Restaurant and watch a movie while having a nice dinner. The movie normally starts around 20:30pm.
Day 3: Town, relax and party
Start your day with a nice breakfast at Cafe del Sunshine.
Go to the BB to have a workout in the gym or a class of yoga.
Walk the main street and do some shopping or hit the beach.
Have a nice Thai massage at Sunflower or at the beach to get relaxed.
Check out Marcos Guest House for the best Pizza in town. For good other western food I recommend the Magic Garden.
Go start the party night in Lonely Beach while watching a nice fire show at Cancun Bar or Nature Rocks and have a drink (the fire show is almost every day, but be sure to check it out before).
After some drinks hit the Soy 1 street and go for a bucket at Himmel Bar. If you prefer pop and dance music stay where you are. If electronic music is your choice go down the street a little bit and visit Ting Tong.
Day 4: Scooter Trip
Start the day with a healthy fruit shake or a nice Thai Omelet at one of the tiny places on the main road.
Do a scooter trip and explore the island there is a lot to see! On the site “Scooter Tour” you will find some information and routes.
On the way back stop at the Rasta View to have a nice view and some food.
Play a round of pool at Riverstone or Lonely Beach Resort.
Day 5: Beach Day
Take a nice walk at the beach and find your perfect spot.
If you want some activity rent a kayak and paddle to the small islands next to Lonely Beach.
Check out the town.
Go to Baanmai for dinner and have one of the best red curries with chicken in coconut milk that you get in town.
Go to the Gu Bay bar if you want a tiny bar to socialize with nice people and play some Jenga while having a drink. Otherwise Stonerocks or Joys Cottage are nice bars.
Day 6: Activity Day
Depending on your preferences you have some options:
Do a Trekking Tour. Koh Chang has a lot to offer and the nature is beautiful. Be sure to get a good breakfast. More info: trekking tour.
Go to the Treetop Adventure Park. If you like adventure courses, rope courses or zip lining in an unique setting of nature environment, that is your choice! More info: Treetop Adventure Park.
Visit an Elephant Camp. If you are into elephants you can check out one of the elephant camps. As those are not elephant sanctuaries I will not advertise or recommend to do that! Still you have the option if you really want to. Please don’t.
Dinner at The Kitchen (Thai food) or Rim Seafood (Seafood).
Hit the tiny bar Chili Garden. Have a herb shot or space cookie and a nice talk with the owner Nid.
If you’re up for party go hit the Soy 1 and choose your club.
Day 7: Relax
Have a nice day on the Lonely Beach and get some last tan. Go for a fruit shake or some Thai food at Nature Rocks for lunch.
If you want some activity go for the stand-up paddle boarding.
Buy some souvenirs at the beach or in the town.
Go to Oasis for dinner to have nice view of the sunset and excellent food. If you prefer to have nice view on the ocean check out the Warapura.
Enjoy the night in one of the bars while having a drink or listen to some live music at Joys Cottage or Banana Leaf.
Wow you are lucky and have the honor to explore the whole package of Lonely Beach and Koh Chang. Try to get to know some locals and insights. Depending on your preferences you can do more relaxing or activities as mentioned below.
Day 1: Arriving, Check-in, Beach, Food
After arriving and maybe searching and checking in to your accommodation have a walk on the beach. It’s just a couple of minutes walk and very nice. Close to the end is a nice swing, take a picture and enjoy the sunset.
Go to Dang Seafood for good and cheap Thai food.
Hit a chilled bar like Riverstone or Stonefree. Go to bed early.
Day 2: Scooter Trip
Start the day with a healthy fruit shake or a nice Thai omelet at one of the tiny places on the main road.
Rent a scooter and explore the island there is a lot to see! On the site “Scooter Tour” you will find some information and routes.
On the way back stop at the Rasta View to have a nice view and some food.
Go to Gu Bay bar after and meet nice people and the owner. Get socialized and have a good drink while playing a round of Jenga.
Day 3: Beach and Party
Check out Sleepy Owl to have a great coffee and breakfast.
Then hit the beautiful beach and relax.
If you get hungry there is a little shop on the beach next to Nature Rocks, they sell great and cheap shakes and pad thai.
Meet the old beach lady with the great voice and get yourself some luck.
For dinner check out Baanmai for the best curry in coconut milk in town.
Go to Margaritaville and have a good Cocktail. Next stop is the tiny Chili Garden bar on Soy 2. Don’t forget to ring the bell and have a crazy and cheap herb shot.
Now hit the Soy 1 and enjoy your party. Good time to go is close to midnight. Himmel can offer classic old and actual pop music or RnB and dance. If you prefer electronic music go to Ting Tong just down the street.
Day 4: Cooking class and fire show
Do a cooking class at the Chili Garden and meet the owner Nid. She is great, funny and speaks good English. Learn to cook traditional Thai food like pad thai.
Book a boat trip for the next day.
For the evening I recommend you to see a fire show at Cancun Bar or Nature Rocks directly at the beach. Have a good Cocktail and enjoy the show. Don’t make it to late you have a long day tomorrow.
Day 5: Boat trip
Do a nice boat trip to the small islands in the south of Koh Chang. Snorkel gear and food is included. Some important information about the trip here: “Boat Trip“.
Feel exhausted? No problem! Go to Yummi Restaurant and watch a movie while having a nice dinner. There is a sign in front to see which movie is on. It usually starts around 20:30pm.
Day 6: Beach, Yoga, Pool
Go hit the beach. On the way to the beach you will find the Nutcharee homemade bakery on the left side of the main road. You get fantastic bred and coffee there.
At the beach play some frisbee or rent a stand up paddle board.
Have lunch or a great shake at Nature Rocks.
Take a yoga class at BB Lonely Beach or Aire.
Book your activity for the next day.
Good and spicy thai food is waiting for you at The Kitchen.
Play a round of pool at Lonely Beach Resort or Riverstone.
Day 7: Trekking / Hiking Tour
Do one of the great trekking tours of Koh Chang. All info here: Trekking Tours
You have earned yourself a good and big western meal. Go to Magic Garden and enjoy.
Day 8: Town, relax and party
Start your day with a nice breakfast at Cafe del Sunshine.
Take a cab and visit another place on the island like white sands beach. It’s the biggest place on Koh Chang. Do some shopping and explore the main street and the beautiful beach.
Check out Marcos Guest House for the best Pizza in Lonely Beach.
Go start the party night while watching some live music at Banana Leaf or Ting Tong.
Take a cab to a Nightclub like The Bar (in white sands, former known as One).
Day 9: Beach Day and Muay Thai Fight
Take a nice walk at the beach and find your perfect spot.
If you want some activity rent a kayak and paddle to the small islands next to Lonely Beach. I recommend the first one which has a nice tiny beach on the opposite side of Lonely Beach. Be sure to bring your snorkel gear.
Go to Nong Dao Kitchen for dinner and have a delicious noodle soup.
There are some Muay Thai Boxing events quite regularly on Koh Chang. Check out where the next one is. I visited fights at Kai Bae and Bailan. The fights were impressive and not show fighting at all. Also there often is a foreigner fighting a local and the crowd gets crazy about it.
Day 10: Scooter Trip
Do a second scooter trip. Check out info and tours here: Scooter Tour on Koh Chang.
Back in town eat at World of Tapas (at BB Lonely Beach).
Enjoy your night as you wish with pool, darts, live music, movie or just a drink.
Day 11: Different beach
Even if you want to relax why not take a cab or scooter and drive to another beach, it’s all close by. The Klong Prao beach is nice. Just stop at the Flora I Talay. You can also sit in their restaurant at the beach and enjoy a great lunch.
You can do an elephant or horse ride on the beach. Even if I don’t recommend any of that because the animals seem not in the best shape and treatment. Still you have the option.
If you stay at Klong Prao have dinner at the Pizza King for western food, the By the Sea for local food and nice ocean view or at Blue Lagoon for an adventures spot.
Day 12: Activity
Depending on your preferences you have some options:
Go to the Treetop Adventure Park. If you like adventure courses, rope courses or zip lining in an unique setting of nature environment, that is your choice! More info: Treetop Adventure Park.
Visit an Elephant Camp. If you are into elephants you can check out one of the elephant camps. As those are not elephant sanctuaries I will not advertise or recommend to do that! Still you have the option if you really want to. Please don’t.
Do a Quad Tour. ATV Monster Adventure offers some nice tours, a bit expensive in my opinion but still a lot of fun.
Visit the Crocodile and Snake Show. Well not overwhelming, but if you haven’t seen something like that before it can be fun.
Back at Lonely Beach dinner at Warapura with a nice beach view.
Day 13: Last beach and party day
Have a nice last day on the Lonely Beach and get some last tan. Get a fruit shake or some Thai food at Nature Rocks for lunch.
Go to Oasis for dinner to have nice view of the sunset and fantastic food.
Do a little Pub Crawl. Here a nice round: Mamboo Bar, Gu Bay, Joys Cottage, Chili Garden, Banana Leaf, Himmel Bar.
Day 14: Goodbye
Why not start with a big roti at Nong Coffee.
Buy some souvenirs at the beach or in the town. Maybe have a last massage or a bamboo tattoo.
Say goodbye to the friends you made and to the beach.