Surat Thani, Thailand

Ko Tao

Warning: Risk area

IslandCoastNature

4.2 / 5· HidengoEditor's pick

The notebook of Ko Tao

Look further than the horizon line.

Ko Tao combines small bays, rocky hills and diving activities. Underwater conditions and crossings vary; choose outings according to training, equipment and conservation rules.

At your own pace

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Identity summary

Ideal duration

3 to 5 days

Best time

Spring · Summer

Car

Recommended car

Type of stay

Island · Coast · Nature

Accessibility

Limited accessibility

Rhythm

Modular rhythm

General presentation

Ko Tao

Ko Tao combines small bays, rocky hills and diving activities. Underwater conditions and crossings vary; choose outings according to training, equipment and conservation rules.

Check access, bookings and opening hours with the site before visiting.

Strengths and constraints

Strengths

Sairee Beach
Thian Og Bay
John-Suwan viewpoint
Ao Leuk

Before you choose

Check access, bookings and opening hours with the site before visiting.

Places worth visiting

A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.

Beach

Sairee Beach

4.2 / 5· Hidengo

Saire is a long beach on the western coast of Ko Tao. Shore uses, boats and sea conditions require the choice of suitable areas.

Bay

Thian Og Bay

4.3 / 5· Hidengo

Thian Og, often called Shark Bay, is a southern bay of Ko Tao. Its nickname does not guarantee any encounters with sharks or turtles; respect animals and access to the shore.

Viewpoint

John-Suwan viewpoint

4.3 / 5· Hidengo

John-Suwan is a rocky viewpoint south of Ko Tao. The trail and rocks require a good appreciation of its mobility and the weather; access is verified locally.

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