Koh Tao, a sub-district of Koh Phangan 45 Kilometres away, is comprised of two islands: Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan. Nearly the entire area is mountainous. The irregular bean-shaped Koh Tao features 11 bays full of natural beauty. Along its 28.6 kilometers shore stretches 8 kilometers of undisturbed coral reefs.
How to get there&Where to stay
Koh Tao can be reached by speed boat from Surat Thani along the Surat-Samui-Phangan route. A second speed boat departting at 1.00 P.M. from Phangan completes the journey to Koh Tao. |
Additionally, a regular boat departs Pak Nam Chumporn Pier at 12.00 A.M. and follows the Chumporn-Koh Tao route, while a sleeper boat departs at 12.00 P.M., arriveing at Koh Tao by 6.00 A.M. . Alternatively, a speed boat directly from Chumporn departs at 8.00 A.M. and arrives at 9.30 A.M. . Accommodation rates on the island are between 100 and 300 baht on average. Motorbikes, boats and diving equipment are also available. |