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Tung Yee Peng Community-Based Tourism
OUR EXPERIENCES
Experience nature-based wellness through sunrise journeys aboard traditional Pok Chun boats, mangrove exploration, local cuisine, and meaningful connections with the community. Visitors can discover the rich mangrove ecosystem, learn about local traditions and livelihoods, and take part in conservation-focused experiences that showcase the natural and cultural heritage of Koh Lanta.
ABOUT US
Our vision is to become a leading model of wellness and regenerative tourism where people, nature, and culture thrive together for present and future generations.
Tung Yee Peng is a small Muslim community on Koh Lanta, Krabi, surrounded by a rich mangrove ecosystem that has long supported local livelihoods and culture. Tourism is managed as a community enterprise, with local residents actively involved in ownership, decision-making, and benefit-sharing. Experiences are rooted in local wisdom and sustainable tourism principles, creating meaningful connections between visitors, nature, and the community while supporting long-term environmental and economic resilience.
IMPACT
- Mangrove Conservation
Protecting and restoring mangroves to enhance biodiversity, coastal resilience, and carbon storage. - Ban Buak
Creating local jobs and income through community-based tourism and shared economic benefits. - Re-Root
Improving food security through organic waste management, composting, and community food production. - Eco-Friendly Tourism (Pok Chun Boat)
Promoting low-impact tourism through traditional Pok Chun boats and nature-based wellness experiences.
DETAILS
To learn more, contact: nas463@hotmail.com
What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
2–40
Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Yes
Do you have group rates?
Yes
Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
Yes
What languages do you offer your services in?
Thai, English
When are you open?
Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., year-round.
What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
The experience is currently not fully accessible, but a wheelchair ramp is available.