Haad Yuan Koh Phangan is a tiny bay on the island's east coast, a short boat ride or a long jungle walk from Haad Rin, with white sand, clear water and no road you would want to ride a scooter on. It is quiet on weekdays, and its neighbour Haad Tien is quieter still.
This guide covers the boat fare and the hike, the beach, Haad Tien next door, where to stay and eat, and what to bring. It draws on Home Is Where Your Bag Is and Places of Juma. The two guides give different fares and walking times, so we show both.
- Where
- East coast, north of Haad Rin
- Boat from Haad Rin
- About 10 min
- Boat fare
- ฿200 to ฿500, sources differ
- Hike
- About 2 to 2.5 hours
- Snorkelling
- Reefs about 100 m out
- Party
- Eden, Saturdays in high season
How do you get to Haad Yuan in Koh Phangan?
Most visitors take a longtail taxi boat from Haad Rin Beach, a ride of about 10 minutes. Places of Juma gives ฿200 to ฿300 per person, while Home Is Where Your Bag Is gives ฿300 to ฿500 one way, so negotiate. The alternative is a hike of about 2 to 2.5 hours from Haad Rin through the jungle. The road is described as hazardous, so avoid scooters.
What Haad Yuan Koh Phangan Is Like
Places of Juma describes a tiny bay with round rock formations, white sand and turquoise water, with a wooden bridge at the end of the beach that offers the best view. Home Is Where Your Bag Is puts it about 3 km north of the Full Moon Party beach at Haad Rin, calls it a quiet, lightly visited bay and says the sand is fine and white with no stones. It is quiet on weekdays, with Eden parties on Saturdays in high season.
Haad Yuan Koh Phangan is the quiet option. If you want a livelier beach with more services, see our Haad Rin Beach guide. For the whole island compared, see our best beaches in Koh Phangan guide.
How to Get to Haad Yuan Koh Phangan
| Route | Time | Cost reported | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longtail taxi boat from Haad Rin Beach | About 10 minutes | ฿200 to ฿300 per person (Places of Juma); ฿300 to ฿500 one way (Home Is Where Your Bag Is) | Boats wait at Haad Rin beach. Prices vary by season and demand |
| Hike from Haad Rin | About 2 hours (Home Is Where Your Bag Is); about 2.5 hours (Places of Juma) | Free | Jungle trail with a viewpoint. Bring water, good shoes and sun protection |
| Road | Not given | 4×4 jeep is an option | Places of Juma calls the road hazardous and says to avoid scooters |
Haad Rin is at the south end of the island, so you reach it from Thong Sala by songthaew first. Our Thong Sala pier to Haad Rin guide covers that leg, and our Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry guide has the crossing. The widget below searches the ferry on 12Go.
Ask for a return pickup
Home Is Where Your Bag Is suggests agreeing the return with your boat driver, and asking to be picked up at Haad Tien instead of Haad Yuan at the same price if you plan to visit both. Boats often lack shade, so bring a hat and sunscreen.
Haad Tien Next to Haad Yuan Koh Phangan
Haad Tien is about 10 minutes on foot from Haad Yuan, along a signposted wooden path over the rocks past Eden Garden Bar and then stone steps, according to Home Is Where Your Bag Is, which spells it Haad Thian. The sand is somewhat rocky and, at low tide, the small swimming area is often taken by parked boats. It is secluded and relaxed. The Sanctuary Thailand, a yoga, detox and healing retreat, is on this bay.
Kayaks can be rented at Haad Yuan for the trip to Haad Tien, per Places of Juma. For a calmer, easier-access alternative on the other side of the island, see our Thong Nai Pan Beach guide.
Swimming and Snorkelling at Haad Yuan Koh Phangan
The water at Haad Yuan Koh Phangan is clear, and Home Is Where Your Bag Is says it gets deep quickly, which makes it good for proper swimming rather than paddling. Places of Juma lists snorkelling reefs about 100 metres away. Some resorts have sunbeds and umbrellas, but you must order at least one drink to use them.
Where to Stay at Haad Yuan Koh Phangan
There are few beachfront options, so choice is limited, and neither source gives prices. Home Is Where Your Bag Is names Sea Love Beach Bar & Bungalows, with small beachfront bungalows, a pool and hammocks that it calls good sunset spots, and says Ban Tai village, with restaurants, shops and a 7-Eleven, is about five minutes' walk away. Places of Juma names three more places.
Barcelona Resort
Simple bungalowsSea view
Named by Places of Juma. No price given, so check current rates for your dates.
Pariya Resort & Villas
Older resortPool
Described by Places of Juma as simple and older, with a pool.
Bambu Huts
Wooden bungalowsJungle with a bay view
Named by Places of Juma. A basic option for a quiet stay.
Availability changes around the Full Moon Party, so book early for party weeks. Our where to stay in Koh Phangan and Koh Phangan bungalows guides compare the island, and you can search every property on Agoda.
Eating and Drinking at Haad Yuan Koh Phangan
Both sources list bars and restaurants along the beach, and Places of Juma calls them well priced. A Bamboo Hut restaurant at the end of the beach has a terrace with a view. The Eden Garden Party runs on Saturdays in high season, with Home Is Where Your Bag Is saying it goes until early morning. For the monthly main event, see our Full Moon Party guide.
Tips for Haad Yuan Koh Phangan
- Agree the boat fare before you board, and the return pickup time.
- Wear good shoes for the walk and bring water, because the trail is hot and exposed.
- Avoid scooters on the road, which Places of Juma calls hazardous.
- Bring cash. Neither source mentions card payments at the beach.
Haad Yuan Koh Phangan FAQ
How much is the boat to Haad Yuan Koh Phangan?
Places of Juma gives ฿200 to ฿300 per person for a taxi boat from Haad Rin, and Home Is Where Your Bag Is gives ฿300 to ฿500 one way. Negotiate and agree the price first.
Can you walk to Haad Yuan Koh Phangan from Haad Rin?
Yes. Home Is Where Your Bag Is gives about 2 hours through the jungle, and Places of Juma about 2.5 hours with a viewpoint on the way.
Is Haad Yuan Koh Phangan good for swimming?
Yes. The water is clear and deepens quickly, so it suits proper swimming. Places of Juma lists snorkelling reefs about 100 metres out.
Is there a road to Haad Yuan Koh Phangan?
Places of Juma describes the road as hazardous and says to avoid scooters, with a 4×4 jeep as an option. Most people take a boat.
What is the difference between Haad Yuan Koh Phangan and Haad Tien?
Haad Yuan has the white-sand beach with bars and bungalows. Haad Tien is a short walk away, with rockier sand, a small swimming area at low tide and the Sanctuary retreat.
Are there parties at Haad Yuan Koh Phangan?
Eden Garden Party runs on Saturdays in high season, according to both sources. Weekdays are quiet.
Planning a stay near Haad Yuan Koh Phangan?
Compare hotels and bungalows for your dates, and check the cancellation terms before you book.
Photo credits: Longtail boat off Koh Phangan by Per Meistrup (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); Haad Rin by Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy (CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons); The Haadrin Queen ferry at the Haad Rin West pier by Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy (CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons); Sunset over the Gulf of Thailand by Alexey Komarov (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons).
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