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Ao Leuk - Koh Tao
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FACTS KOH TAO
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Main town:
Highest Point:
Population:
Hotels:
Best time to visit:
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21km2
7,5 x 3,5 km
Surat Thani
67km. 2h.
55km. 90min.
35km. 60min.
Mae Haad
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Chonburi
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CAMBODIA
Koh Chang
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Koh Maak
Koh Kood
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Welcome to
KOH TAO
Worlds biggest dive school
Koh Tao “Turtle Island” because the shape of the island is said
to resemble a turtle (with a lot of imagination). Tao is about
70 km from the mainland (Chumphon) and was previously
used as a prison (between 1933-1947) for political prisoners
during the “Bowaradech rebellion.” With its isolated location
in the middle of the Gulf of Thailand, it was the perfect prision,
Thailand’s Alcatraz!
Koh Tao has gained a good reputation for its natural beauty
with tropical beaches as well as its rich marine life with beautiful coral reefs. Today, Koh Tao is a popular island for divers
and popularly known as “the world’s largest diving school”.
Koh Tao is also a pradis for those who just want to laze on the
beach during their vacation.
The most famous beaches for us tourists are Hat Sai Ri and
Ao Chalok Ban Kao. Hat Sai Ri is arguably the biggest tourist
beach and is located near the main pier on the island’s west
side. There are a plethora of smaller beaches, some of them
are difficult to reach by land. Rent a longtail boat to explore
the island’s beaches properly!
Ao Leauk Beach
Mae Haad Beach
Tanote bay
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Unicorn Wreck
Red Rock
Green Rock
Mango Bay
Koh Nang Gyan
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H Mango Bay Resort
H Ao Muong Resort
Japanese Gardens
Twins
LightHouse
KOH TAO
H Nang Gyan Dive Resort
Scenic Point
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Sunset View Restaurant
Bio Rock
H Thipwimarn Resort
Hin Wong Pinnacle
White Rock
Hin Pee Wee
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H Coral Grand Resort
Ao Hin Wong
Kai Bae Beach
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Sairee Village
Sairee Reef
H Lotus Resort
Seashell Resort H
To Chumpon
Ta Yang Pier
Ao Mao
Ao Mae Haad
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Koh Tao Pier
Phangan
60 min.
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Three Rocks
Leam Thian
Pinnacle
H Sea Lodge
Ao Leam Thian
Pottery
H Utopia Suites
Ao Tanot Bay
H Blue Diamond Resort
H Sensi Paradise Resort
Bamboo Huts H
Charm Churee Villa H
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Tuk Tuk
King Kong
Sai Thong Resort H
Baan Talay H
Ao Luek Point
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Ao Luek
Pinnacle Tao Resort H
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Hin Ngam
Cottage Resort H
H Coral View Resort
H Jamahkiri Spa Resort
Ao Chalok
Baan Khao
Ao Taa Cha
Shark Island
H New Heaven Resort
Buddha Point
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MW Trident Wreck
2 kilometer
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Chumphon
90 min.
Koh Tao
By boat from Samui
If you take the “fast ferry to Koh
Phangan from Bo Phut Pier the
trip takes about 30 minutes. It
continue to Koh Tao and Koh Nang
Ngyan, an additional 60 minutes
(total 90 minutes).
If you travel on a day trip you travel early in the morning to be back
at Samui around 17:00.
Ferry to Phangan / Koh Tao:
Lomprayah
High Speed ​​Ferries.
Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh
Samui Tel: 077-238412
www.lomprayah.com
Ban Mae Hat
60 min.
Koh
Phangan
Seatran Discovery Ferries.
Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh
Samui. Tel: 077-246086
www.seatrandiscovery.com
Songserm Boat.
Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh
Samui. Tel: 077-375113
www.songserm-expressboat.com
Haad Rin Nok
“Full Moon Party”
30 min.
Koh Phangan
If you stay a few days at Phangan
you should definitely take the
opportunity to rent a longtail for
a day to discover more of the
stunning island.
Lompraya Pier
The different companies have
departures from different
destinations. You can travel from
Bangkok and Hua Hin by bus to
Chumphon, from there
ferry over to the islands.
Chieftain Nonth Pier
30 min.
4171
2,5 h.
Surat Thani
Haad Rin Nai
30 min.
Koh
Samui
Don Sak
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Ao Leuk Beach
Koh Tao
Beaches
Koh Tao is about 70 km from the mainland and was used as a prison
during the years 1933-1947, (for political prisoners from Bowaradech
revolt. The isolated location made it a perfect spot, Thailand’s “Alcatraz”! After the prison closed, people came from Samui and Phangan
and settled on the island for fishing and harvesting coconuts.
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Mango Bay
Koh Nang Gyan
H Mango Bay Resort
H Ao Muong Resort
H Nang Gyan Dive Resort
Scenic Point
Sunset View Restaurant
H Thipwimarn Resort
H Coral Grand Resort
Ao Hin Wong
Kai Bae Beach
Sairee Village
H Lotus Resort
Ao Mao
Ao Mae Haad
Koh Tao Pier
H Sea Lodge
Ao Leam Thian
H Utopia Suites
Ao Tanot Bay
H Blue Diamond Resort
H Sensi Paradise Resort
Bamboo Huts H
Charm Churee Villa H
Sai Thong Resort H
Baan Talay H
Ao Luek
Pinnacle Tao Resort H
Cottage Resort H
H Coral View Resort
Ao Chalok
Baan Khao
Freedom beach
H Jamahkiri Spa Resort
Sai Daeng
Shark Island
H New Heaven Resort
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KOH TAO BEACHES
AO LEUk
Ao Leuk is one of the island’s
most beautiful beaches!
From the height of Ao Leuk
beach you have a wonderful
panoramic view. To the
beach will take you through
a not too well-maintained
road or take the boat that
might be the best route.
Many dykfirmor travel here
to train around the shallow
beaches and the clear water.
At the western end of the
beach is nice hard corals and
some soft species. There
are a variety of species of
fish, we saw a small shark
here during our last visit
(harmless).
MAE HAAD
JANSOM BAY
MANGO Bay
AO CHALOK
Mae Haad Beach runs from
north to south in the middle
west part of Tao. It is to here
all ferry traffic arrive. The town
is a typical tourist resort with
all that implies. Diveshops, exchange offices, travel agencies,
Internet cafes as well as a wide
selection of restaurants and
bars. A cluttered life during the
daytime and chaotic when the
ferries dock. Otherwise, a place
that most leaving after arrival
for accommodation elsewhere.
The southern part offers some
great locations for snorkeling
and some comfortable resorts.
Looking for privacy? - this is not
the best choice. Even if the ferry
location it has still managed to
preserve some of the old fishing
village charm.
Jan as Bay is located on the west
coast, south of Mae Haad. Just by
the little “tip” on the map.
A small and cozy beach with
coarse sand from all the small
coral pieces washed up. The water
is usually beautiful turquoise and
clear and the beach is framed by
large boulders. There is a restaurant, Charm Churee that serves
decent and affordable food and
you will not be disturbed by humming jetskiis and noisy speedboats. Rent a kayak per hour and
discover the nearby beaches, or
take a trip to Koh Nang Yuan, Koh
Tao neighboring island. To Jansom
Bay with motorbike, turn up at
the sign of Charm Churee Village,
then park at the front desk and
take a short walk the last stretch
down to the beach.
Mango Bay on the northern Tao.
The small beach surrounded on
the northern part is surrounded
by rocks and stones of various
sizes, which makes the place
ideal for snorkeling. Mango Bay
is still fairly undeveloped and
quiet which allows you to disconnect all tourism and stress
you may experience at larger
beaches. Snorkeling at Mango
Beach is said to be among the
best around Koh Tao. Its not
deeper than 10m. so you can
clearly see all the corals and fish
that lurks beneath the surface.
Mango Beach have a couple
resorts. Mango Beach is best
reached by taxi as the roads are
steep in places. You can even
take a longtail boat to get here.
Ao Chalok is the third largest
beach on the island and has
become incresed popularity
in recent years, considered
the second most popular after
Mae Haad. The beach is on the
south coast inside the large
bay. The bay is smaller than
Sairee, but offers a similar
range of accommodation,
dining and nightlife. There is a
rock formation at cape Taa Toh
that with a little imagination,
resembles a sitting Buddha
(Buddha Rock). The beach
is lovely and the cliffs that
surround the beach feels it
extra cozy. By walking over the
cape you will find to Ao Thian
Og with a lovely strip of sand
where you can enjoy more
privacy!
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SAIREE
Sairee Beach is the longest and
most popular beach on Koh Tao.
Here you can find everything
you need during your holiday!
Diving companies in abundance,
shopping, mini marts, massages,
restaurants and bars. Sairee has
a lovely beach with white and
soft sand. The water is clear and
beautiful turquoise attracting a
dip or two! The palm trees swaying gently and extends out over
the beach. Many longtail boats
adding on the beach that can
interfere with the view. There is
a plethora of different cozy little
restaurants serving everything
from pizza, pasta, Thai food and
burgers. Accommodation in all
different price ranges, from a
few hundred B. only fan and
cold water. or at Koh Tao Montra Resort & Spa have luxurious
rooms, or in a villa by the beach.
SAI NUAN
AO TANOTE
On the south side of the island, the roads are not the
best, it also refers to the way here which can be a bit
bumpy. The beach is rocky in places with “paths” that
leads into deeper water. It houses Black Tip Resort
(also available in Mae Haad) which offers diving courses at “own water”. IF youre looking for dive-certificate
it can be comfortable, stay, snorkel and diving certificate, all in the same place.
Sai Nuan Bay is located just south of Jan
Som Bay. This beautiful spot is made up of
several small sandy platelets surrounded
by lush jungle and clear waters. Here you
can easily find your very own sand piece
amongst the warm smooth boulders on
the beach where you can enjoy the peace
and paradise.
There are several simpler accommodations along the beach and also restaurants
serving deliciously good food.
Behind the cove is a 200 meters high lush
mountain which makes the scenery more
powerful for the site.
Getting here
Road to Sai Nuan Bay is not one of the
greatest and the best is to walk the last
bit. You can get here by taxi, motorbike or
rent a longtail boat by the sea.
Sai daeng
On Koh Tao’s southeast coast is Sai
Daeng Beach. Because of the coral reef
located here, the beach is full of small
coral pieces. The water is clear and
turquoise with a bit rocky bottom, flip
flops are recommended during a walk
in the water. The beach is cozy and
surrounded by tropical greenery. It is
quiet without a lot of distracting water
activities. Kayaks are available for rent
by the hour or by the day. Besides that,
you can snorkel or just enjoy the sun
and sea. Paddle out to the small island
“Shark Island” that is located just a
hundred meters from the beach.
FREEDOM
THIAN OG BAY
On Koh Tao’s southern tip, we find the charming
Freedom Beach. On the beach are a bunch of trees
providing needed shade, and beach swing hanging
from one of the trees. The water is clear and the
sand is fine and white. The beach feels indisturbed
and is a great place for relaxation. It features a
restaurant serving decent Thai food and hamburgers
at reasonable prices, open from 7.30am. to 9.30
pm..Freedom Beach is accessible by moped or taxi
via the concrete bridge between Chalok Baan Kao
Beach and Freedom Beach, good roads.
Thian Og Bay beach is shallow and have
a coral reef about 200 meters from the
beach. The shallow beach is well suited
also for families. On the Taatoh Seaview
Resort you live well and cheaply fr. 2,000
THB night for two. Early risers can have
their breakfast on the terrace and watch
the sun slowly rise behind the ocean.
There is also a cozy place for an early
dinner with the beautiful bay views. On
the other side you will see luxurious
Jamahkiri Resort.
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THINGS TO DO
AROUND
KOH TAO
It should be said at once, Koh
Tao is not a paradise for those
seeking attractions, and I’ll be
really honest, there will not
be many lines to write home
about. But if you still feel that
you want to explore the island
there is a small collection of
things to see and some great
tours that you can do.
KAYAKING
Kayaking is a great way to see Koh Tao
and get a new perspective of the island!
Nice trips can be made for example
around Buddha Rock. The name comes
from the rock resembles a sitting Buddha. You will find the cliff of Koh Tao’s
southern tip, at Freedom Beach. Stay
close to shore and be aware of currents.
If paddling feel easy on the outward
journey home can be many times tougher. Dont forget to bring water and sun
block for protection. Most resorts rent
out kayaks.
Hin Taa Toh (Buddha Rock)
Hin Taa Toh & Hin Yaai Mae Spirit Rocks. Yhis is the two large boulder formations located at the
cape on the south Tao, east of Chalok Baan Kao Bay. A group of boulders that with lot of imagination creates an almost human-like shape and resembles a male in a sitting position. Hin Yaai Mae
is the female. They are believed to be ‘spirit rocks’ and are treated with respect by the locals and
are famous as Koh Tao landmarks. You will often find a photo of Hin Taa Toh in the homes of local
people where it is revered and worshiped.
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Sunset & sunrise
Take the opportunity to to experience the magic of Koh Tao
sunset and sunrise from one
of Koh Tao’s beaches. From
the west part of the island you
can experience the sunset
best and from the eastern part
is the sunrise amazing. Do not
forget your camera!
Nang Gyan Cliff
If you for some reason do not have the time to visit the neighboring island, Koh Nang Yuan, you can instead head to the lookout point where
you just a couple of hundred meters away can see across to the island.
But our suggestion is that you take a half day and visit the magical
place where the three islands are linked together by a sandbank. Bring
camera, snorkel and some money if you want to eat or buy drinks at the
island restaurant.
Miniature golf
Yes Koh Tao has a golf course! Well, a miniature
golf course anyway. The leisure park is based in
Mae Haad on the main road going towards Chalok
Baan Kao. Who really is the best golfer in the
family or among your friends? Now its time to
challenge them!
bowling
On the main road between Mae Hat and Chalok Ban Kaoyou can find
homemade bowling lanes where the employees have to reset the pins by
hand after every frame (about 300Thb. per hour). There is also a 18-hole
mini-golf course with a landmark theme – try to hit your ball through
Stonehenge or across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Koh Nang Yuan is the stunning island just off Koh Tao. To be clear, it’s really
about three islands which are linked together by a sandbank which visitors
can walk on. The sand is nice and the water is clear and offers a great spot
to snorkel at. There is one resort, Nang Yuan Island Dive Resort, that offers
diving courses and diving excursions. There is a ban on cans, plastic bottles
and bags, all to protect the nature to conserve the environment. Its also
forbidden to bring corals from here! Long-tail mainly departs from Sairee
and Mae Haad. There are also speedboats departing from Chumphon, Koh
Phangan and Koh Samui to Koh Nang Yuan.
Koh nang yuan
rock climbing
With amazing rock formations found in many places in Koh Tao both by the sea and up the mountains – makes Koh Tao the perfect place to try out & experience this challenging sport. Both
for beginners or those looking to improve their skills. Equipment
are available to rent or use own with some edvice where to go...
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Take a step down to the underwater world!
KOH TAO DIVING
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DIVING AROUND KOH TAO
Still, one can hear that Koh Tao is referred to as the
Turtle Island. The shape of the island is said to resemble a turtle (with a lot of imagination). Koh Tao has a
deserved reputation for its natural beauty and rich
marine life of the coral reefs and tropical beaches
to be found here and has become a popular island
for many divers, but also for others who just want to
spend lazy days on the beach, the island is a wonderfully beautiful place.
Dive spots
Aow Leuk
Depth 2m-12m
Aow Leuk is a shallow dive site and great for student
divers to practice their skills. A good option for fun
divers is to get dropped off at Hin Ngam (on the way
into Aow Leuk) as it offers a wider variety of marine
life and is also a little bit deeper.
Chumphon Pinnacle
Depth 14m-35m
Regarded as one of Koh Tao’s best dive sites when
conditions are good, Chumphon Pinnacle is located
within a 40 minute boat journey away from the
island. This is a dive site you must visit during your
stay on Koh Tao. You can see many huge shoals of
fish, and this is where you have the best chance of
seeing a Whale Shark. Check Twitter @roctopus for
sightings.
Green Rock
Depth 12m-20m
Green Rock is a great dive site to explore. It offers
many ‘swim throughs’, great corals, and enough marine life to make you come back for more.
Hin Wong Pinnacle
Depth 10m-28m
This dive site is a good alternative to Chumphon Pinnacle as it’s usually quiet. Located on the East side
of the island it’s made up of many large boulders, so
there are plenty of places for the fish to hide.
Sail Rock
Depth Surface-40m
This is the best dive site in the Gulf of Thailand. A
very impressive place that attracts a huge amount of
marine life. This site is not visited every week as it’s a
2 hours boat journey to get there. Send us a message
to find out when the next trip is.
Shark Island
Another ‘must see’ dive site during your visit to Koh
Tao. At Shark Island you don’t see any sharks (it got
it’s name due to the shape of the island looking like a
shark fin) but you will see everything else you could
possibly want to see on Koh Tao.
Southwest Pinnacle
Depth 5m-28m
This dive site is very similar to Chumphon Pinnacle.
It consists of one main pinnacle which is surrounded
by smaller pinnacles. See if you can find the ‘secret
pinnacle’.
Twins
Depth 10m-18m
Twins is the most popular dive site on the island. It’s
small, quite shallow, and offers a big selection of fish
life and corals. You should also explore Buoyancy
World (located to the north) which is a group of
sculptures and buoyancy aids… definitely something
you don’t see very often underwater!
White Rock
10m-20m
Another popular choice. White Rock is one of the
biggest dive site around Koh Tao and will need more
than one dive to truly explore.
Japanese Gardens
Depth 2m-14m
Japanese Gardens is a popular dive site and another
good choice for beginner divers. Located around
Koh Nang Yuan, it contains many different varieties
of hard corals, and resembles a garden – hence the
name.
Mango Bay
Depth 2m-12m
This beautiful secluded bay offers some good shallow water diving. You can explore both sides of the
bay or do a ‘drop off’ on your way into the it (preferred by fun divers)
Red Rock
Just around the island from Japanese Gardens, Red
Rock is a small pinnacle that comes up to just below
the surface of the water. If you go to Red Rock, you
need to swim to the coast and find Nang Yuan Cave.
It’s one of the more beautiful swim-throughs on Koh
Tao and should not be missed.
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Thong Nai Pan Noi
Koh Phangan
Make a daytrip or longer to the neighboring island, the gorgeous Koh Phangan
Koh Ma
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Haad Rin town
Haad Rin Beach
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Koh Phangan - one of Thailands most affordable islands!
That Koh Phangan only should consist of young people and drugs dancing to heavy techno music
is a myth. It must be conceded that the day-long celebrations occur but there is another side of the
island too. Child-friendly beaches, luxurious accommodation and great snorkeling water.
The beaches stretches like a string of pearls around the entire island. Are you good at figuring you
will end up well over 20 of them! Koh Phangan is still seen as one of the most affordable islands
in Thailand to visit. There is cheap accommodation close to the water and affordable restaurants
to eat at. Phangan is ten years after Samui in their development, which has created a place that is
more quaint by comparison. The important cultural and tourist Haad Rin Beach is popular during
the full moon nights, but is worth visiting the rest of the month for its chaotic jumble of bars, clubs,
restaurants and shops with various crafts. On the undeveloped and pristine beaches are only a few
bungalows that disturbs the peace. The most exclusive of these are Thong Naipan Beach thanks to
the island’s most luxurious resort Santhiya Resort and Spa and Panviman.
Koh Phangan is located in south-eastern Thailand between the popular islands of Koh Samui and
Koh Tao. If you are traveling by boat from Samui to Phanga, the trip takes around 45 minutes and
another 90 minutes to Koh Tao. Thong Sala is the island’s “capital” and the place most people
arrive to as there is the large port. Around the island more than 20 of stunning beaches, most are
accessed through the newly laid concrete road while others can easily be reached from the water
with a long tail boat.
Opinions differ about the first settlers to Koh Phangan. Although most agree that the first people
who moved to the island were Muslim, “sea gypsies” who traveled by boat from the Malay Peninsula. Today there are very few Muslim residents remained on the island. Phangan name comes
from the word “Ngan” meaning “sand dune”. Not many know that Koh Phangan is affordable and
a perfect island for families. There is more than 85 resorts affordable hotels and resorts on the
island.
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KOH PHANGAN
Had Thong lang
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H Royal Orchid Resort
Had Thian
Had Yao H
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H Bottle Beach Resort
Long Bay Resort
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Chaloklum Waterfall
Santhiya Resort H
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Paradise Waterfall
Had Son
Had Chad Phao
Bottle Beach
Had Chaloklum
H Chaloklam Resort
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Wang Sai Waterfall
Had Salad
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Had Khuat
Had Khom
Koh Ma
Mae Haad
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Panviman Resort H
Ao Thong Nai Pan Noi
Ao Thong Nai Pan Yai
Hawana Resort H
Khao Ra 627m.
View Point
H Sunset Hill Resort
Paradise Waterfall
Ao Sritanu
Had Sadet
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Than Sadet Waterfall
H Loyfa Natural Resort
Ao Hin Kong
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Wok Tum Kong
Kong Kliang
Phaeng Waterfall
HOSPITAL
Ao Play Laem
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Had Nam Tok
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Than Prapad Waterfall
Had Yao
Police
Ao Nai Wok H
Baan Mali Resort
Had Wai Nam
THONG SALA
B52 Beach Resort H
Koh Tae Nok
Had Thong Reng
Ao Baan Chang
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Had Thian
H Coco Garden Resort
Ao Baan Tai
H Milky Bay Resort
Had Yuan
Ao Baan Khai
Had Khontee
Ao Hin Lor
Had Rin Nok
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Sunrise Beach
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Welcome to Koh Ma!
Maehaad Bay Resort
This small island just off Ao Mae Haad on Phangan’s northwestern tip has a pair of small but really beautiful beaches. During low tide a sand dune connects the island to the
mainland that you can walk on. During high tide you will still
be able to reach the island but your feet will maybe be wet!
Unfortunately, we find some debris and piles of used bottles
on the island, which is sad! But its a beautiful place to roll out
your towel and brush up on your tan while you work your way
through your favorite book, and to bring your snorkel gear coz
this is one of the best places for snorkeling, best on the west
side of the island.
There should be one resort on the island, Koh Ma Dive Resort
but not shore its open. If you are looking for some place to
stay there are plenty to choose from at Mae Haad Beach and
you will only have a few steps to walk if you want to discover
Koh Ma...
One beautiful resort is Maehaad Bay Resort, high season from
2,500Thb or more easy Maehaad Garden Inn from 500Thb/
night, your choise!
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Welcome to Koh Nang YUAN!
Koh Nang Yuan is a small island located northwest of Koh Tao.
Actually, the island consists of three small islands tied together
with a long sandy stretch. Nang Yuan is a very popular destination for snorkeling enthusiasts and divers. The island feels very
Thai and when you arrive you will be greeted by a long wooden
bridge built on piles. The bridge takes you between the big rocks
to the beach where you can enjoy sunbathing and swimming or/
and snorkelling.
Nang Yuan beaches
Koh Nang Yuan is a great beach that conects the three islands
which are full of small coral pieces in every conceivable form. It
is forbidden to bring the corals from the island, they belong here.
From the dune you have water on both sides, but the right side is
the best for snorkeling with magestic different corals. The water is
crystal clear and beautiful turquoise, very inviting!
Koh Nang Yuan by night
Koh Nang Yuan is a quiet island with no bars. There is basic food
on the resort restaurant on the island, and If you are kind, they
may mixe you a drink too! Here you can enjoy a very quiet holiday,
except during the daytime when all the tourists arrive...
Dive and snorkel
Due to the clear waters of Nang Yuan snorkeling is absolutely fantastic here. You do not need to take many steps from the beach
before the coral reefs begins and all the colorful fish swimming
under you. It is impressive that they swim so close!
Getting to Nang Yuan
Koh Nang Yuan is but a 10-15 minute journey from the west side
of Koh Tao. Advertised speed boat and mega-catamaran Lomprayah offers a package day trip, cheapest and easiest option is
to charter a longtail. There is a boat-taxi-stand during the daytime
at Lotus Bar. The price is 200 Baht roundtrip. Remember to settle
a return time with your driver. If you have a Thai phone you can
swap numbers and call when you would like to go back to Koh Tao.
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Accommodation
There is only one resort on the island, Nang
Yuan Island Dive Resort which offers accommodation in different price ranges, from
1,000Thb low season and double high season!
You’ll stay in small cabins perched in the hillside with a great view over the island and
ocean! The resort has its own restaurant and
offers diving excursions. www.nangyuan.com
The Ang Thong National Marine Park (consists of 42 small islands) lies about 32km. northeast of Samui Island. It was designated the Ang Thong Island National Park in 1980 and is considered to be one of the most beautiful archipelagos in Thailand,
hence the name “the gold basin (Ang Thong) of the gulf of Thailand”. The most popular islands among travellers are Koh Wua
Ta Lub. The wildlife is extensive with, among others, the long
tailed monkey (langur), pacific reef egrets, hair nosed otters,
white bellied sea eagles, ashy drongos, tortoises, sea turtles, lizards and pythons. The best time to visit the park should be from
the end of January until the end of October.
One-day boat excursions are long are popular. A typical trip will
visit the islands of Wua Ta Lub Mae Koh, Sam Sao and Tai Plao
(the program depends on the weather). and prices usually include lunch and drinks and snorkeling gear.
The Ang Thong National Park Office is located on Wua Ta Lub
Island which offering beautiful views. A long tail boat will take
you to the Aow Ta beach, the perfect spot for swim, sunbathe,
kayaking or why not go hiking in the forest.
The most beautiful viewpoint you can find up at the Pa Jarudchan viewpoint, although the walk is quite challenging (500
m. climb up the limestone cliff). On the way up you will pass
the Pah Salad Dai viewpoint, about 100 m. from Aow Ka Peang
beach, also this is well worth a visit. You can benefit from using the rope provided, the route up is steep and can be quite
dangerous. At the top, you you will have a spectaccular view
from the wooden porch. Many of the islands north of Wua Ta
Lub Island can be seen from here. If you stay overnight you can
experience the beautiful sunset and sunrise. There is easy-going bungalow accommodation and an camping area, tents are
available for rent from the office.
The topography of Mae Koh Island, north of Wua Ta Lub Island
consists of beautiful limestone cliffs surrounded by nice beaches. Dont miss the emerald lake which was created after the collapse of limestone caverns creating a salt-water lake.
Ang thong marine park
Speed Boat day-tours to Angthong Marine Park
Numerous speed boat companies runs daily
trip from Koh Phangan and Koh Samui as well
as slow boats. Safari boat are based at Phangan
and they have a office at Koh Samui (Bangrak,
close to Seatran pier) and departs by speed
boat daily to Angthong from Thongsala pier
and Bangrak pier.
Speed boats are more safe, fast, comfortable
and more convenience than slow boats. The
travel time by speed boat from Koh Phangan to
Ang Thong usually takes 45 minutes, by slow
boat about 2,5 hours. Slow boat are cheaper but
can’t stop at shallow waters so you will need to
get a long tail boat to transfer you to the beach.
Approximately price from Koh Phangan
Adult 1800 THB + 300 THB entrance fee
Adult with Kayak 2000 THB + 300 THB
Child 1300 THB + 150 THB entrance fee
Child with Kayak 1500 THB + 150 THB
Child under 3 years FREE!
Child 4 – 10 years old or 120 cm height
Prices from Koh Samui is additional 200Thb.
Note: Since 1st of Feb 2015 the entrance fee
to the Angthong National Park is 300 Thb for
foreigner adult and 150 thb for foreigner child.
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WELCOME TO
KOH SAMUI
The coconut island
Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand after Phuket and one of
the most popular destinations in Thailand. This is where you find wonderful
white beaches and crystal clear waters combined with beautiful scenery.
Regardless of what you expect of your stay, peace and quiet or more action
you will find it on Samui. There is a wide variety of activities, adventure,
diving, nightlife and shopping.
The most popular beaches are Chaweng, Chaweng Noi, Lamai, Maenam and
Bo Phut Beach. The most popular beaches can be found on the island’s
north and east coast. Accommodation is available from simple bungalows
to exclusive five star resorts and everything in between, the choice is yours.
The range of restaurants on the island has been adapted to the wide audience but the focus is on seafood and serves freshly caught each day.
There is a lot to see and do on the island, waterfalls, temples, unspoilt
nature, aquarium and tiger zoo. Moreover, you can visit a monkey theater,
snake and crocodile farm to name a few. Play golf at one of Thailands most
spectacular corses, Santiburi Golf Course. Day trips to neighboring islands
of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao which both are well worth your visit. Koh Tao
(turtle island) is a paradise for those who like diving and once housed a
prison (1933 to 1947), Thailands Alcatraz!
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FACTS ABOUT SAMUI
228 km2
Surat Thani
55.000
4 000 000
>500
Dec - Aug
Sep - Nov
28°
27°
Bid Buddha - Samui
Area:
Province:
Population:
Tourists/year:
Hotels:
Best time to travel:
Green season:
Air temp. average:
Water average:
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Lamai beach - Samui
Bo Phut beach - Samui
Chaweng town - Samui
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Distance from Samui Airport
1. Chaweng Beach 3,3 km. 8 min.
2. Chaweng Noi 8 km. 19 min.
3. Lamai Beach 14 km. 32min.
4. Thong Krut Beach 27 km. 48 min.
5. Talingam Beach 31 km. 53 min.
6. Lipanoi Beach 29 km. 50 min.
7. Bang Po Beach. 16 km. 30min.
8. Maenam Beach 11km 23 min.
9. Bo Phut Beach 6 km. 12min.
KOH SAMUI
2 kilometer
1 km
Laem Samrong
3
Koh Som
Laem Naphra Lan
Koh Tao Pun
Koh Ra Thian
Koh Ra Hin
Bang Po Beach
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Laem Yai
4
Buffalo
Fighting
Choeng
Mon Beach
Bang Rak Beach
Maenam Beach
Buddha Beach
Big Buddha
Bo Phut Beach
Koh
Fan Noi
Santiburi
Golf Club
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Tan Rua
Waterfall
Bangmakham Beach
Samui GoCart
Samui
Airport
5
Koh Matlang
Tesco Lotus
Ferry to
Surathani
& Phangan
Police Box
4169
Nathon Bay
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Hin lat
Waterfall
Thong Yang Beach
(Lipanoi Beach)
Chaweng Beach
4169
Elephant Trekking
W Lat Wanon Waterfall
Buffalo Fighting
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Chaweng Noi Beach
W Ta Nom´s Waterfall
Samui Safari
View Point
Silver Beach
W Namuang 2 Waterfall
Baan Saket
Namuang Safari
W Namuang 1 Waterfall
Lamai Beach
Buffalo Fighting
Talingam Beach
View Point
Mumified Monk
Wat Khunaram
(Phra Wihan Luang
Por Daeng)
4169
Hin Ta Hin Yai Rock
Bang Nam Chuet bay
Bang Kham Beach
Samui Snake Farm
Butterfly Garden
Laem Hon Kham
Bang Kao Bay
Laem Set
Thong Krut Beach
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Best time to visit Koh TAO
The best time to visit Koh Tao is during the hot and dry season,
from Jan to April. usually the same time as everyone else! To
choose a time with decent weather, but some extra elbow room
can be tricky. Below you can see what the weather looks like
during different time of the year, then it’s up to you, what time
of the year you prefere to visit the island. Whenever you do it,
we are sure you will have a fantastic experience.
June can be a great time to visit Samui because the weather is
nice with little rain and not too much heat, while the number
of visitors are lower as most vacationers are waiting for the
school holidays in July and August.
During the eurpean summer the island is hectic and all flights
to Samui quickly gets full. Room rates are increasing and the
beaches getting crowded.
Showers from May to September
From May to September the island gets a small afternoon
showers from the Southwest monsoon, but the weather is still
enjoyable and the sea is usually calm and clear. From October
to December it gets more windy and wet thanks to the northeast monsoon, during this time, it tends to be sparser with
visitors on the island.
The warmest months is March to May when the heat also
makes most beach vendors absent, no use to walk the beach
back and forth near the saturation point of moisture along a
beach without customers.
For those who want to avoid the rain should perhaps avoid the
period from October to December, November usually is the
most intense monsoon period, which also affects harder every
five years.
For those who still take the chance to travel during the off-season can enjoy discounted accommodations and lower prises at
restaurants as well as large private areas on beaches. If youre
interested in diving you should be ware of that the visibility in
the waters decreases during the monsoon season.
Alley / side street - Soi
Beef- Nuea
Beer - Bea
Bread - Ka-nom-pang
Bye - Laa goon
Chicken- Kai
Coffee / Tea - Gaafee / Chaa
Egg - Kai dao
Excuse me - Kho tood
Fish- Pla
Foreigners
- Farang
Fruit - Pom la mai
Hot dog
- Sai grok
Hello (woman) - Sa-wat-dii ka
Hello (man) - Sa-wat-dii khrap
Help - Chuey duey
How are you - Sabai dii mai
I’m OK
- Sabi dii
...and how are you?
- Leu khun la
I do not understand - Mai kao jai
I can not speak Thai - Poudd Thai mai pen
I don’t want - Mai tong gan
Island- Koh
It does not matter - Mai pen rai
Large / small - Yai / lek
Not strongly - Mai pet
No - Mai chai
Noodles
- Kue Tiew
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If you can visit the island in April, try to make it to Songkran.
At April 13 the Thai New Year celebration starts and continues
for three days, sometimes longer.
The whole country is celebrating the New Year by throwing
water on each other and smear talc in the face, no one can
manage from getting wet!
During Christmas and New Year, the island is full of tourists but
most leave in mid-January to late February for school and work
back home. This is a great time weather-wise to visit, when the
weather is still good so this period is still considered to be high
season, look around online, www.arrivalthialand.com for good
prices on accommodation.
Pork- Moo
Prawn- Kong
Rice - Kaow
Red / White wine - Waj dääng / Waj kao
Road - Thanon
Salad - Salat
Small - Noi
Soup - Soop
Spicy (food)
- Pet
Stamp - Sateam
Temple - WAT
Thank you (women)
- Khop khun ka
Thank you (men)
- Khop khun khrap
The bill please - Check bin ka/krap
... or Khit tang ka/krap
Vegetables
Waiter /waitress (young)
Waiter /waitress (old) What is the price What is the time Where is the toilet Water Waterfall Will you help me Yes Do you speak English - Grönsaker
- Nong ka / Nong krap
- Pi ka / Pi krap
- Taow rye
- We la tao lay
- Hong Nam yu ti nai
- Nam
- Nam tok
- Chuey duey
- Chai
- Khon pot pa-sa
ang-crit dai mai
Counting
One
- Nueng
Two
- Song
Three - Sam
Four
- Sii
Five
- Ha
Six
- Hok
Seven - Jed
Eight - Pad
Nine
- Gao
Ten
- Sip
Eleven - Sip ett
Twelve - Sip song
Thirteen- Sip sam
Fourteen - Sip sii
Fifteen - Sip ha
Sixteen - Sip hok
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1000
2000
2500
10 000
20 000
- Yee sip
- Yee sip ett
- Nung roi
- Song roi
- Nueng pan
- Song pan
- Song pan ha roi
- Nueng mun
- Song mun
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Cookery class
Thai-Food
Order your food with some simple phrases
A nice way to spend time together is to take a class in how to cook Thai food.
The class often includes 4 different dishes and fits all the family as well as if you traveling
by yourself. You get an insight into how to choose vegetables and meat from the local
market that you cook together, yummy and nice!
Lear n to
cook your
own thaifood
1. Tom Yam Kung - starter
Strong, sour soup with large shrimp
(very strong)
In Thai: [ tom jam kung ]
5. Pat Krapow Moo
Pork tenderloin with onions, peppers,
chilli, garlic & Fresh “Holy Basil”
(strong) In Thai: [ pat krapov moo ]
2. Tom Kha Gai - starter
Mild soup with coconut milk and chicken
(not strong) In Thai: [ tom ka gaj ]
6. Yam Nuea
Sour shredded beef in hot “salad” with
chilli, garlic, lime and fresh coriander
(strong) In Thai: [ jam nö ]
3. Khao Pad Gai - stekt ris
Fried rice with chicken, children’s favorite!
(not strong) In Thai: [ kao padd gaj ]
7. Paneng Nuea
Beef in panengcurry with coconut milk
& shredded lime leaves
(strong) In Thai: [ paneng nö ]
4. Pad Thai Gai
Wide noodles with chicken
(not strong) In Thai: [ padd taj gaj ]
8. Gai Satay
Curry marinated chicken skewers
with peanut sauce
(not strong) In Thai: [ gaj sataj ]
NOTE! Chili mark indicates how the food is cooked in Thailand! You can always order with fewer or without chili.
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Getting around
By Air
The closest airport to Ko Tao is at Ko Samui. They have regular flights from Bangkok and from other destinations to
Ko Samui. From airport its a short ride to the pier that runs
boats to Haad Rin on Ko Pha Ngan and Koh Tao.
An other option is to fly to Surat Thani (mainland) as
the tickets to there are cheaper, but makes the trip a bit
longer. From the airport to the pier and then a considerably longer ferry ride - add about five hours to your trip.
Boat
There are a number of different ferry companies taking
passengers from Ko Samui, Surat Thani (Donsak Pier) to
Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
If you are in a hurry you should travel with Lomprayah
high speed catamaran, by far the fastest and also the
newest boat, also the most expensive, with tickets ranging
between 600 and 1,200 Thb.
The second-fastest is Seatran and slightly less expensive
if you compare to Lomprayah. Notice that they have a new
and old boat. The new being just as comfortable as the
Lomprayah, it does not apply to the old one. Ask if the
boat will be “Express” if they say yes, youre about 70%
sure to get on the new boat. The Seatran gets you close to
Samuis airport, they do not make the trip to Surat Thani.
Songserm ferry is another decent option, operates to all
ports but rather slow. The Raja Ferry is the car ferry. Slow
but safe and pretty uncomfortable, the cheapest option
around.
The nightboat is the slowest option if you want to reach
the mainland. Perfect if you want to save some money and
at the same time dont want to loose any sun hours. Maybe
not the most comfortable night sleep!
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Lomprayah
Samui to Phangan (20min. ) 08:00, 11:15, 12:30, 17:00
Ko Tao to Ko Pha Ngan (1 h. and 20 min. ) 09:30, 15:00
Surat Thani to Ko Pha Ngan (1 h. and 30 min.) 10:10, 16:00
Ko Pha Ngan to Ko Samui: 07:15, 11:00, 12:00, 16:40
Ko Pha Ngan to Ko Tao: 08:30, 13:00
Ko Pha Ngan to Surat Thani: 07:15, 12:00
Seatran
Ko Samui to Ko Phangan (20 min.) 08:00, 13:30
Ko Tao to Ko Pha Ngan (1 h. and 20 min.) 09:30, 15:00
Ko Pha Ngan to Ko Samui: 11:00, 16:30
Ko Pha Ngan to Ko Tao: 08:30, 14:00
Songserm
Ko Samui to Ko Pha Ngan (30 min.): 11:00, 17:30
Ko Tao to Ko Pha Ngan (1 h. and 50 min.): 10:00
Surat Thani to Ko Pha Ngan (3 h. and 30 min.) 08:00, 14:00
Ko Pha Ngan to Ko Samui: 07:00, 12:30
Ko Pha Ngan to Ko Tao: 12:30
Ko Pha Ngan to Surat Thani: 07:00, 12:30
Haad Rin Queen
Samui to Ko Phangan (50 min.) 10:30, 13:00, 16:00, 18:30
Ko Pha Ngan to Ko Samui: 09:30, 11:40, 14:30, 17:30
Raja Ferry
Ko Pha Nga to Surat Thani (2 h. 30 min.): 07:00, 10:00,
13:00, 16:00, 18:00
Surat Thani to Ko Pha Ngan: 05:00, 07:00, 10:00, 13:00,
17:00
Night Ferry
Ko Pha Ngan to Surat Thani (6 hour) 22:00
Surat Thani to Ko Pha Ngan (7 hour) 23:00
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Ao Taa Chaa
Mae Haad to Ao Taa Chaa about 600Thb. up to 2 people
and extra 300Thb. for add. person. Return trip will cost
1200Thb. up to 4 people.
Songthaews start at 300Thb. up to 4 people, extra people
100Thb. each.
Ko Tao’s major port town is Mae Haad where all travellers
arrive. Its a small town and you can access most by walking,
it also applies to Sairee. If you dont prefere to walk there is
songthaew for 50Thb for a short ride (eveningtime 200Thb).
If travel otside the town you have to negotiate your price.
You can also travel by boat-taxi from the pier to just about
anywhere on Koh Tao, the prices are fair and not to excessive.
Prebooked room? Check with your resort if they provide
free or discounted pickup from Mae Haad - before renting
taxi or boat! The prices are lower between 6am to 5.30pm
and tend to raise a lot before and after. Remember! - always
confirm the price before departure.
Several shops rent out motorbikes and the price ranges
between 150-300B/day. If you go for the ATV the price raise
to between 1,000-1,500B/day (depending on size).
NOTICE! Always check for old damages before renting
motorbike or ATW, and get them documented!
Thian Ok
From Mae Haad - 600Thb. for 2 people and 300Thb. for
each additional person.
Return trip 1,200Thb. 4 people. Ao Thian Ok can be reached
by road, but the road is bad. Songthaew at least 400Thb.
1-2 people and 150Thb./person thereafter.
Sai Daeng
Mae Haad to Sai Daeng - 600Thb. 1-2 people and 300Thb. /
extra person.
Return trip 1200Thb. up to 4 people.
A songthaew 400Thb. 1-2 people and 150B/person extra
person.
Ao Leuk
From Mae Haad 800Thb. 1-2 people and 400Thb. extra
person after that.
Return trip will cost 1200Thb. up to 4 people.
Songthaews charge 300Thb. 2 people and then 150Thb.
extra/piece.
Lang Khaay
Longtail 800Thb. 1-2 people and 400Thb./extra person.
Return trrip 150Thb. up to 4 people.
Songthaew 300-500BThb. 1-2 people and 150-200Thb.
extra person thereafter.
Tanote
Songthaew to Tanote Bay from Mae Haad, about 500Thb.
1-2 person and then 150Thb. each. Longtails from Mae
Haad 800Thb. 1-2 pers. and then 400Thb./person. A return
longtail will cost 1500B up to 4 people.
So what should you pay for a long-tail ride?
Jan Som Bay
One way trip from Mae Haad is 200Thb./ 1-2 person.
Songthaews start at 200Thb. - up to 4 people, extra
50Thb. each.
Sai Nual
Longtail to Sai Nual, 200Thb. up to two people, extra
100Thb./person.
Songthaews start at 500Thb. up to four people, extra
people 100Thb.
Kul Jeua
The easiest way to access Ao Kul Jeua is with a longtail.
Price from Mae Haad is 400Thb. up to 2 people, extra
200Thb./person.
Songthaews start at 500Thb. up to 4 person, extra person
100Thb.
Chalok Ban Kao
To Chalok Ban Kao 400Thb. for 1 or 2 person, extra person
and 200Thb. Songthaews start at 200Thb. up to 4 people
with extra people charged 50B
Ao Taa Toh, Freedom Beach
From Mae Haad to Ta Toh or Freedom Beach, around
400Thb. for 1 or 2 people and 200B/for extra person.
Songthaews start at 300Thb. up to 4 people with extra
people charged 100Thb.
Laem Thian
A longtail will cost you 1000B for one or two people and
500B each thereafter to access Laem Thian on the opposite
end of the island. A return longtail will cost 1500B for four
people.A songthaew typically costs 500-600B for one or
two people and 150-200B each after two.
Hin Wong
From Mae Haad 800Thb. 1-2 people, 400Thb./extra person.
Return longtail 1,500B up to 4 people. Songthaew to Hin
Wong, at least 500Thb. 1-2 people and then 150B/extra
person.
Mango Bay
Boat taxi 600Thb. 1-2 people and 300Thb. extra person.
Return trip 1,200Thb. up to 4 people. There is poor dirt road
to Mango Bay as well. The resorts here usually offer taxi
service to guests. Otherwise, a songthaew from 800Thb. 1-2
person and then 300Thb. for extra riders.
Nang Yuan
Longtails typically cost 500Thb. Return for 1 person or
300B each for two or more people. Remember you’ll have
to pay 100B/person just to visit the island.
Haad Sairee
Sairee is easy to access by walking from Mae Haad, although, if you travel with a lot of luggage it can be more
convient to grab a taxi. From Mae Haad 150-200Thb. 1-2
people and 50Thb. for extra person. The price increse
sharply after 6pm. and seems to rise the later it gets.
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