Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Ko Tao Island
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Ko Tao Island with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Ko Tao Island area
This Ko Tao Island map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Ko Tao Island and surroundings
Photogallery of Ko Tao Island sights
Our guide to Ko Tao Island
Cuisine and top restaurants
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 here, “food” in Thai means “eat rice”. Don’t question the color of the rice. Here they sell and serve yellow, and black, and red, and jasmine, and many other kinds of rice. The Thai also like noodles and usually use it … Open
Traditions and mentality of Ko Tao Island
Another interesting thing is that uneven numbers for Thai are lucky. Number 4 here, as in the other Asian countries, means death. In Ko Tao the Buddhist holidays are widely celebrated – Loi Krathong in November, Songkran in April, Visakha Bucha in May, Van Khyn Pi Ma on January 1st, Sat Thai in September. Independence Day, the date of the coronation, Father's Day, and Mother’s Day are also celebrated. … Open
Travel guide to Ko Tao Island
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 … Open
Ko Tao Island for children - what to visit
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 spend time here with your children. Ko Tao, as well as other small islands, is perfect for active and curious children, who are ready for new emotions and experience. However, if your child intends to spend the whole time at the … Open
Best beaches
Ko Tao has a famous beach resort of international scale; we are talking about the exclusive village of Mae Haad. Despite its modest size and charm of past centuries, it differs with literally ideal infrastructure; it’s home to upscale diving centers, sports shops, upmarket hotels, restaurants and nightclubs. The resort will suit fans of outdoor activities, which in addition to beach activities will be able to … Open
Attractions and active leisure
Ko Tao does not attract only those, who like diving. Although, most of the tourists come because of its beautiful underwater world. There are several reasons for such popularity of the island. The first and probably the most important one is good visibility and a comfortable water temperature. Another important factor is that the diving sites are close to the island. A rare trip to the diving place will take you more … Open