Koh Tao (Tao Island) is a little island in the gulf of Thailand, situated to the north of the famous Samui and Pha-gnan islands. Koh Tao has a very good reputation of clear water and beautiful coral reefs, very suitable for both snorkeling and scuba diving. There are plenty of Thai and foreign owned diving schools and resorts around Koh Tao island. Most of the schools are under the supervision of internationally acclaimed diving associations such as PADI and NAUI.
Koh Tao went through a lot of different phases before becoming famous among tourists. The best way to get there is to catch a speed ferry from Chumporn province to Koh Tao island, or you can even catch a ferry from Pha-gnan island if you plan a long trip including Samui, Pha-ngan and Koh Tao. The ferry from Chumporn should take around two to two and a half hours depending on the weather. November to March is actually not a good time to visit because it is usually monsoon season, but most of the locals and tourists say it can be visited all year round.
Attraction in Koh Tao (Tao Island)
1. Beach : all beaches in Koh Tao are beautiful, privacy and accessible, except the northern one where is accessed by boat only. There are abundance of coral reef that snorkeling is available almost around Koh Tao island.
Sai Dang (Red Sand) Beach on the south of Koh Tao island is peaceful and privacy. There is a bungalow namely New Heaven, where is suitable for those who love nature.
Chalok Baan Kao Beach, another clean and peaceful beach where is also a magnificent viewpoint.
Thien-Aok Bay, locating on the south of Koh Tao island, it is no less beautiful than others.
2. Scuba diving spot : Being the most beautiful deep coral site in the Gulf of Thailand. They are around Koh Tao island such as Ao Luk, Kong Sai Dang, Candle cape, Kong Hern Wong, Muang Bay, etc. Boat and scuba devices for hire are available at scuba shops on every beaches.
3. John-Suwan Sceneric Viewpoint, presenting a panoramic view of Thien-Aok Bay (left) and Chalok Baan Kao Bay (right) with a sandy band in between, look like Phi Phi don island at Krabi Province. Getting there by Chalok Baan Kao Road until end of the road. Thien-Aok Bay is on the left and Ta Toh Yai is an the right. Hiking up for 200 meters.
Attraction in Koh Tao (Tao Island)
1. Beach : all beaches in Koh Tao are beautiful, privacy and accessible, except the northern one where is accessed by boat only. There are abundance of coral reef that snorkeling is available almost around Koh Tao island.
2. Scuba diving spot : Being the most beautiful deep coral site in the Gulf of Thailand. They are around Koh Tao island such as Ao Luk, Kong Sai Dang, Candle cape, Kong Hern Wong, Muang Bay, etc. Boat and scuba devices for hire are available at scuba shops on every beaches.
3. John-Suwan Sceneric Viewpoint, presenting a panoramic view of Thien-Aok Bay (left) and Chalok Baan Kao Bay (right) with a sandy band in between, look like Phi Phi don island at Krabi Province. Getting there by Chalok Baan Kao Road until end of the road. Thien-Aok Bay is on the left and Ta Toh Yai is an the right. Hiking up for 200 meters.
