Koh Tao
Koh Tao, a small island off the southern coast of Thailand not far from the better known (but more crowded) Koh Samui. And small tropical island with incredible snorkeling and scuba diving, a rich jungle in the centre and surrounded by remarkably quiet, palm tree laced beaches.
Attraction Beaches & Islands
SAIREE BEACH
Sairee’s white sandy beach stretches about 1.7km over most of the west coast, interrupted only by a few huge boulders. Mae Haad is only a 10 minute walk away.Being the most popular area on Tao, Sairee, or Jor Por Ror bay at its southern end, there you’ll find the before mentioned (in the beginning…) Rama V rock, right in front of that is the Fishery Museum, small but still of interest. Behind that, a bit uphill is the Fishery Conservation Unit, where marine life is observed and cultivated.Next stop could be at Sairee View, a beautiful hilltop resort in the north end. Not only can you overlook the whole east coast till Jansom bay, the owner has also a gigantic, whale skeleton on display. Close by you can visit the mysterious diamond caves.
Mae Haad
All boats arrive & depart here. Highly developed now, but still managed to keep some of it’s old fishing village charm.
Tanote Bay
Tanote Bay is between of Sairee and Ao Leukget, off at the signs and walk the rest, it’s really worth it., walk back the way you came with the taxi, follow the sign leading to Ao Leuk and be rewarded with a refreshing swim in one of the most beautiful bays.
Chalok Baan Kao
There you find stunning viewpoints in every direction. To the east you see Thian Og bay, to the north you overview Chalok and to the south you see both bays together. All routes involve steep walking, but you won’t regret it.
Next proceed on the beach to the west side of Chalok, cross the concrete bridge leading to Saan Jao. Take a break at the Viewpoint restaurant with the best angle of the Buddha Rock. Then climb the stairs behind uphill and follow a shady path down to the next bay
June Juea
This is where the real trekking adventure starts and proceeding is recommended only for the sportive and healthy ones.
Koh Nang Yuan
Koh Nang Yuan is not one, but 3 beautiful islands connected together by a sand bar of about 50 m. They are called North, Middle and South Island respectively. Located to the northeast of Koh Tao, the privately developed Koh Nang Yuan offers some of the best dive and snorkelling sites in the Gulf of Thailand.
