Sightseeing in Ko Tao Island - what to see. Complete travel guide
Small Ko Tao Island located in the Gulf of Thailand began to attract the attention of travelers quite recently. It’s the smallest among the Thai islands; area of Ko Tao is a little more than 20 square kilometers. Almost the entire island is covered with dense tropical forests, and the bulk of its major excursion sites are just natural attractions. The island is very convenient to travel by foot, and many tourists prefer to explore its territory on scooter. If you would look at the island from a height, then you’ll see that its outline resembles a huge turtle. ‘Turtle Island’ - that’s how the name of Ko Tao is translated from Thai. Nature lovers and hikers, as well as those who have long dreamed of relaxing at fabulously beautiful beaches would like it.
About a hundred accommodation places are represented on the island. There are luxury hotels and more modest inns focused on budget conscious tourists. Koh Tao Montra remains leader among … Open
Family holidays with kids in Ko Tao Island. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.
Ko Tao in Thailand is fairly called an “island of pensioners and children”. Though there are no aqua parks or amusement parks on its territory, there are still a lot of opportunities to … Open
The amazing legend is associated with John Suwan observation deck offering an unforgettable panoramic view of the southern part of the island. The observation deck is named after two friends who came to the island in search of the perfect place to build a house hundreds of years ago. They have found an incredibly beautiful place on one of the most inaccessible hills, and today John Suwan is considered the most beautiful on the island. Walking through the city of Ko Tao also promises to be exciting. Several amazing Buddhist temples and ancient dwellings, as well as interesting craft shops and museums are situated there.
As everywhere in Thailand, rice is the base for most of the courses in Ko Tao. They cook it in hundreds of different ways and serve everywhere with vegetables, meat or fish. No surprise … Open
Vacationers, who have little interest in diving and simply want to sunbathe is a serene atmosphere, will also not be disappointed. The resorts of Sairee and Mae Haad have everything they want and even more. These resorts have a well-developed infrastructure, a broad range of hotels, massage salons, spa centers, restaurants, and shops. Water is incredibly clean at this part of the island, so the resorts are suitable for fans of snorkeling. Southern and eastern parts of the island are famous for their wild and empty beaches that have absolutely no infrastructure.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Ko Tao Island and surroundings
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National and city parks around Ko Tao Island
♥ Marine National Park 'Than Sadeth-Koh Phangan' , 45 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Marine National Park 'Mu Ko Ang Thong' , 117.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Namtok Si khid' , 122 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Namtok Ngao' , 122.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Marine National Park 'Lam Nam Kraburi' , 128.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Marine National Park 'Than Sadeth-Koh Phangan' , 45 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Marine National Park 'Mu Ko Ang Thong' , 117.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Namtok Si khid' , 122 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Namtok Ngao' , 122.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Marine National Park 'Lam Nam Kraburi' , 128.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Ko Tao Island from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Red Pool
From the series “Most Scary Swiiming Pools”
Check on the map: Distance from Ko Tao Island center - 65.7 km.
The hotel is located in close proximity to the beach Chaweng. This area is considered one of the busiest on the island. It has a variety of entertainment options. The elegant, modern design is typical of the hotel. It is designed in a minimalist style. Many of its decorative elements are made of natural wood. The Library is an ideal place to relax for those who want to escape from the bustle of the resort, enjoy reading the favorite books and diversify the measured vacation with unusual entertainment. …
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Six Senses Yao Noi
From the series “Stunning Beauty Places of the Earth, Unknown to Tourists”
Check on the map: Distance from Ko Tao Island center - 60.4 km.
The area of the luxurious hotel, surrounded by the lush tropical forests, is 24 acres. Guests who choose a cottage for their stay can relax on the individual panoramic terrace. Each cottage has its own swimming pool. In the picturesque health resort is a lot of interesting entertainments available to the tourists. You can visit the sumptuous spa salon and enjoy the exclusive treatments, watch the favorite films in the cinema in the open air and taste the specialties in three restaurants. At the health resort the interesting entertainment programs in the national style are performed regularly. …
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