Not all resort cities and islands of Thailand are equally noisy and crowded. There are some reserved corners where you can indulge rest as such – soak up the Thai beaches, dive with scuba, taste the pleasure of communicating with tropical nature. One of them is Koh Tao (Koh Tao). is he is located 83 kilometers southeast of the city of Chumphon and It is part of the Koh Samui archipelago, its northernmost point. The island is tiny, only 22 square meters. kilometers of land, but constantly 2 thousand people live on it. Tourists in high season happens Read more about the excursion to Koh Tao and Nang Yuan.
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Diver’s paradise on Koh Tao
Koh Tao Island in Thailand – a few place specific. Most of the beaches on it do not correspond to high aesthetic requirements – in water found stones But it’s really the best. island for divers. The water is clean, clear, and flora and fauna under the surface of the sea is even richer than on the coast. Read more about diving in Thailand.
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Anyone who has never even tried scuba diving can learn this in one of the diving schools that are in each corner of the island. You can even get an official certificate deep-sea diver. At the same time the services of diving centers on the island is one of the cheapest in the country (read more about Russian diving school on Koh Tao). Young and crazy people appreciate it, so Koh Tao is one of the youth resorts in Thailand. Sort of Phi Phi or Phangan islands … last month spend beach parties under the name Full Moon Party.
Dive sites (best dive sites)
Which coast of Koh Tao to choose
The most inhabited western coast of Koh Tao. Ibid There are two main beaches – Mae Haad and Sairi. Around them almost all tourist infrastructure is concentrated, there passes main party life. But the beaches themselves are far from ideal – stones, rocks. Small sandy beaches on Koh Island Tao is located east and south. Going on East coast, you get the desired peace and quiet. There in total two hotels and a restaurant with them. Mango Beach – the most the northern and most beautiful beach on Koh Tao, get to which is not so easy due to the lack of a road along the coast, will have to go through the very depths of the island.
Sairee Beach
Mae Haad Beach
Mango Beach
Jansom Beach
Each beach has a standard set of paid entertainment. But the largest number of restaurants, massage parlors, rental points Bikes and shops located in the west.
The program of stay on Koh Tao island
On this piece of land in the middle of the Gulf of Siam there is no historical attractions. But you will have something to do. Koh Tao island. First of all, admire the tropical by nature. And on the beach, and under water. Beautiful waterfalls, viewing site One of the most famous vantage points is at a small island of Nang Yuan, which is a private territory. If a you do not stay in a hotel on it, then you have to pay for the visit 100 baht
At each beach you can rent a jet ski, kayak, water skiing. Shopping on Koh Tao is not too exciting. There are several Seven-eleven minimarkets, shops where they sell fruit. Shoes, souvenirs, national clothes are sold in shops concentrated around the beaches. With shopping is important to be able to properly bargain for Thai markets.
The only party place to hang out in the dark. time of day – bars and discos on Sairee beach.
Island hotels
Hotels on Koh Tao there are all sorts. For romantics, practicality lovers, comfort lovers, and ready to sleep under a palm leaf in the sand, just to be cheaper. The houses are not only along the coast, but also on the rocks, among palm trees On the island of Nang Yuan is a private resort with its own by the beach. Even if you live in a hut like the one in which Signor Robinson stayed, then surely it will be free Wi-Fi. Read more about how to find and book a hotel at Hotellook.ru and RoomGuru.ru sites.
A selection of the cheapest hotels in Koh Tao
Transport
It is possible that there is an island deal, but to rent any transport on Koh Tao costs from 150 to 200 baht (read more about renting a bike in Thailand). Whatever from the view – a bike in full possession for a day or a boat, delivering to the island of Nang Yuan. The island is small, so if you in good sports form, you can walk on foot. But so if you take a bike, then the most powerful and with good brakes – descents and the climbs are pretty steep.
How to get to Koh Tao Island
Another feature of Koh Tao island in Thailand is the absence of an airport on the island (the nearest airport on the island Samui). Therefore, if you are wondering “how to get to Koh Tao Island “then get ready to commit pretty long sea voyage. Although it increases the attractiveness travels. Ferries depart from Chumphon, Suratthani Province and from Koh Samui. There are airports at these points, but none They do not accept direct flights from Russia. You will need to do transfer to Bangkok or Phuket. Most popular enjoys a journey from the capital’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. There you can purchase a comprehensive ticket (or through the website of the company 12 Go Asia), including not only the flight, but also the transfer by bus and the ferry. A little later we will write a more detailed article on how get to Koh Tao island in Thailand.
