Ko Tao

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Ko Tao (เกาะเต่า), literally "Turtle Island", is an island on the Central Gulf Coast of Southern Thailand.

An introduction to Ko Tao

Koh Tao Sairee Beach

Ko Tao was once a detention place for political prisoners. Today it's a great place for divers or persons who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Ko Samui or the chaos of the Full Moon Party on Ko Pha Ngan. The island is geared more towards relatively affluent divers than backpackers on a budget. Thus, you won't find good quality food stalls here. There are hardly any ocean currents and there is a wide selection of dive sites and dive shops, dive schools, and resorts. Activities other than diving are on the increase and the food and dining options are some of the best in the Gulf of Thailand.

Ko Tao is a small island of roughly 21 km2 and receives over 100,000 visitors per year. This is a heavy tourist load for a small island with rudimentary sanitation infrastructure. Everything that can't be burned has to be taken away to the mainland. There is no sanitation department to clean the roads or other public areas, so don't dump your waste thoughtlessly. Avoid the unnecessary plastic bags that are given out mindlessly for virtually every purchase. Water is scarce and electricity expensive, so don't waste them.

Peak seasons in Ko Tao are from December-March and July-August. It is a quite popular destination among Thais also, so it can be nearly fully booked on (Thai) holidays.

Get in

Ko Tao map

Fly to Ko Tao

The nearest airports are in Chumphon, Ko Samui and Surat Thani. Ko Tao can then be reached by numerous ferry and high-speed catamaran services.

Combined flight and ferry ticket

Nok Air sells a Bangkok to Ko Tao, air-sea combi ticket online. It includes a seat on one of their twice daily 86-seater turboprop services between Bangkok (Don Muang, DMK) and Chumphon Airport (IATA Flight Code: CJM), followed by a transfer to the ferry pier and a Lomprayah catamaran to Ko Tao.

If you have purchased a separate flight ticket and then various ferry operators have booths in the airport arrivals area selling ferry tickets which include a bus to the pier.

Flight options from Bangkok

By boat

From Chumphon

The closest port to Bangkok for the island ferry service is Chumphon. Numerous agents sell tickets for a variety of boats of varying size and speed travelling in from the north. The fastest takes about 90 min and the slowest more than 5 hr.

There are two high-speed ferry operators from Chumphonː Lomprayah and Songserm. Their websites both have timetables and allow you to buy tickets online. They also both offer pickup services from the train and bus stations and from hotels.

Another option is the night boats, generally leaving at some point between ten and midnight, and offering bunks in large dormitories with fairly basic facilities. There are three operatorsː

  • Talay Sub - operates Tu, Thursday, Saturday from Chumphon - 600 Baht - +66 81 8945488 or +66 81 0861793
  • Ko Jaroen - operates M, W, Friday from Chumphon - 600 Baht - +66 77 580030
  • Pontaweesin - operates Sunday from Chumphon - 650 Baht

A good solution if coming from Bangkok is to book "Sleeper Train #85"; leaving Bangkok at 19:30 and arriving in Chumphon at 04ː13 and then have a ticket booked for the 07:00 ferry. Both ferry operators can pick you up from the station where you can while away the connection gap of several hours. You can also buy your ferry ticket at the station when you get off the train. Lomprayah have a ticket office at the station and a ticket on a waiting bus is included in the price.

From Surat Thani

If you're coming from the south, you can take a ferry from Surat Thani on the mainland with a travel duration of around 3 hr. Catamarans are operated by Lomprayah and Seatran Discovery. If you're taking a boat from Surat Thani (province) | Surat Thani, one possibility might be an overnight ferry. These depart around 23:00 and arrive the following morning at about 06:00 (subject to changes). It's advisable to arrive early to grab a mattress. As most of the boats are formerly cargo boats the passenger facilities are basic.

From Ko Samui

Bangrak Pier (aka "Big Buddha Pier) is your best option if you are arriving at Ko Samui Airport (~10 minutes via taxi). Or are staying in Chaweng Beach area. Seatran Ferry has several trips to and from Ko Tao's main pier (Mae Head). Seatran has large modern ferries, ~2 hours and 600 Baht one way as of 2022.

Maenam Pier is about 45 minutes to an hour from Ko Samui Airport. To confuse things, it is also known Lomprayah Ferry Pier (for company operating two trips to Ko Tao).

Nathon Pier is much further away from Ko Samui Airport than the above.

You might make the trip on diving charters from Ko Samui. Many have high-speed boats that can make the trip to Ko Tao in about 1 hr.

Get around

Koh Tao Sai Nuan Beach

There is one primary street running north to south on the island that connects Sairee, Mae Haad, and Chalok, with many smaller roads branching off from it. Some roads lead over the spine of small mountains that run along the middle of the island and are all dirt, can become impassable after rain, and can be challenging even to a skilled driver. If you are looking for an adventure and the dirt roads are a good place to find it. Also be aware that distances can be quite deceiving due to the quality and elevation changes of the trail. As of October 2016 many of the roads are actively being replaced with freshly poured concrete, though this has led to an increase in speeding compared to the older worn down/dirt roads. The other main thoroughfare is a pedestrian pathway known locally as the "Brick Road" (or "Yellow Brick Road" despite being gray) that runs along the majority of Sairee Beach from Mae Haad to the main intersection of Sairee. Despite being a pedestrian path there's still numerous scooters weaving and bobbing, so be sure to keep an eye out.

You can rent bicycles and motorcycles at many places around the island, though an increasing number of rental shops are running motorbike scams where they hold your passport hostage and insist on you paying large amounts of money for non-existent scratches upon their return — primarily shops on/near the "Up Road" from the Mae Haad pier or near the Sairee 7-Eleven. Make sure you note and photograph all scratches and dents when you take delivery of a rental bike, including the underside of the bike as it inevitably will take a few bumps once off the primary street (if the shop is charging less than 200 Baht/day for a 125 cc scooter, chances are they're making up the difference elsewhere). Taking passports as the deposit is standard even at reputable shops, though some will alternatively take a deposit of 8000-10,000 Baht for a typical 125 cc scooter if you ask.

Reputable rental shops

Some of the hostels also have motorbikes for rent.

  • RPM Red Power Motor - Just up the steep section of the Songserm Pier road from the beach. A well-known motorbike rental shop in Mae Haad. They almost always have 125 cc Honda Click's with dirt tires available, which are more than capable of getting you anywhere on the island with some patience. Proper dirt bikes are frequently available also, though these are overkill unless you're uncomfortable on a scooter or it's the rainy season.
  • Oli's Motorbike - ATVs have been recently banned from the island, though may still be seen roaming the island once or twice during your stay. There are usually plenty of taxis available in both Sairee Village and Mae Haad, however they tend to be expensive for Thailand with a minimum price of 300 Baht or 100 Baht per person when transporting larger crowds. Longtail boats offer rides to and from hard-to-get-to beaches on the island. They are a more comfortable way of getting to isolated beaches than attempting to ride over the mountains, however they are noisy. A round-island longtail can be as much as 2,000 Baht, whereas some short trips will only be 100-200 Baht.

What to see in Ko Tao

Koh Tao Sunset view from Mae Haad

Take a bike around the island. Shark Bay is a good place to go snorkelling for the day (don't worry too much about sharks and they are only small black-tip reef sharks). Ko Nang Yuan, Freedom Beach, Laem Thian, Mango Bay, Hin Wong Bay, and Tanote Bay are good day excursions, accessible by road or boat. If you rent a scooter, be prepared to turn around or continue by foot since some roads (e.g., to Mango Bay) may be in such condition that you need a dirt bike or a vehicle to travel them. While there are legally no private beaches in Thailand, some are relatively inaccessible by land making a paid longtail boat a necessity, and some are "owned" or only accessible via "private roads" that charge 100-200 Baht entrance fees..

However, to see the best places, go by foot or longtail as some places are inaccessible to motorists. There are a number of good viewpoints around the island such as John Suwan mountain viewpoint in the south of the island, Two View in the centre, and Fraggle Rock in the north.

What to do in Ko Tao

Freediving

Freedive training and education worldwide is generally done through AIDA, SSI, and Apnea Academy, though PADI recently began to offer freediving courses.

  • Alvaro Diving Koh Tao - Alvaro Diving Courses Koh Tao - Small family-run dive and freedive shop with new equipment, flexible boat schedules and friendly multilingual staff. Teach PADI & SSI diving and SSI freediving courses in small groups in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
  • Apnea Total - Ko Tao's first and longest established freediving school. Apnea Total profits from experienced teachers and a private boat for a safe and successful learning experience.
  • Blue Immersion Freediving - Freedive off Sairee Beach by longtail boat with accomplished instructor Akim. AIDA and SSI courses available.
  • Coral Grand Divers - Now offers the PADI Freediver course.

Scuba diving

Scuba diving is the biggest attraction on Ko Tao. Diving in Ko Tao is easy, fun, and you can see turtles, stingrays, barracudas, lots of small fish, and reef sharks. There is a small chance you'll see a whale shark.

At Chumphon Pinnacle you are likely to see juvenile bull sharks which have, until recently, been misidentified as grey reef sharks. Be careful as the bulls are curious and very aggressive, though for many years thousands of people have dived this site without a single shark-related incident.

Nearly any time of the year except November is good diving weather in Ko Tao and visibility can exceed 40 meters. Average visibility is around 15-20 meters. In November, visibility is reduced to 5 m and the seas are choppy.

It is feasible and perfectly comfortable to swim and dive without a wetsuit year-round. However, as with most diving, a wetsuit is recommended to help reduce the risk of cuts or injury. Avoid contact with coral reefs.

Various dive locations around Ko Tao are:

  • Chumphon Pinnacles
  • Southwest Pinnacles
  • Green Rock
  • White Rock
  • Red Rock
  • Japanese Gardens
  • Twin Pinnacles
  • HTMS Sattakut (wreck)
  • Hin Pee Wee
  • Mango Bay
  • Ao Leuk
  • Shark Island
  • Hin Wong
  • Lighthouse Bay
  • Laem Thien

Scuba Dive training

There are a huge number of dive operators on the island, many offering good lodging (sometimes described as "free lodging", but this is not really true as you will usually get a discount if you stay elsewhere). The price for PADI open water certification including the new PADI training manual, professional instruction, rental equipment, boat dives, and certification is around 9,800 Baht. For SSI open water certification including professional instruction, rental equipment, boat dives, and certification is around 9,000 Baht. Insurance and basic lodging may also be included. Shop around as not all shops teach the course in the same way. Look for experienced dive instructors rather than a low price.

A common method for teaching new divers is to train in a swimming swimmingpool first to be taught about 20 basic skills before being taken out into the open water. Others will instead take you to a secluded beach so you will see fish and coral from the start and you might be able to squeeze in a short extra dive in this way, depending on your group and instructor. Some shops have a private pier, some shops depart with a longtail from the beach, and some use the public pier, where you will have to climb across some other boats. Ask, if this matters to you. Most important: find out the maximum number of dive students in a group. Make sure you get an instructor who speaks your language if you are not absolutely sure about your English. These are the little things that will make the difference between an OK course and a great one.

PADI dive centres and resorts
  • Alvaro Diving Koh Tao - Alvaro Diving Courses Koh Tao - Small family-run dive and freedive shop with new equipment, recently established, flexible boat schedules and friendly multilingual staff. Teach PADI & SSI diving and SSI freediving courses in small groups in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
  • Asia Divers Resort - 5 star Gold PADI Instructor Development Centre offers a full range of diving courses, including divemaster internships. Multiple languages. The resort's bar is always a nice place to chill out after diving.
  • Ban's Diving Resort - PADI open water courses up to professional PADI Instructor courses. A full range of technical diving courses.
  • Big Blue Diving Resort - PADI dive resort with beach side restaurant, lodging with 50+ rooms. Offers all courses from beginner to instructor, all technical diving. Also offers eco-internships. Winner of PADI's Project Aware Environmental Achievement Award. One of the longest established dive centres on Ko Tao.
  • Big Bubble Dive Resort - One of the long-established dive centres on Ko Tao. Relaxed, fun diving. Scuba diving lessons from beginner to PADI divemaster training with a well trained, professional staff. Also in Chalok Baan Kao.
  • Buddha View IDC Dive Resort - PADI 5 star IDC Gold palm resort with friendly staff, good facilities and a BBQ and beach bar to relax in the evenings. Dive instructor courses and professional training programms with a divemaster.
  • Calypso Diving Koh Tao - Dive training (hands on, no video teaching) from beginner to pro following CMAS and PADI standards in small groups. Located in quiet and party-free bay with a house reef in front of the premises.
  • Coral Grand Divers Resort - In a much quieter area than the other dive shops, at the far end of the beach. Hotel is more up-market and better suited for families. Operates 2 dive boats plus a speed boat.
  • Crystal Dive Resort - PADI scuba diving resort, Koh Tao, Thailand. All PADI dive courses, scuba internships and pro level Divemaster and Instructor courses. FREE lodging!
  • Davy Jones Locker - Divemaster internships and PADI Instructor Training, and MCA boat handling courses in their RIB. Accommodation and gear packages are available for all courses.
  • Dive Point - PADI 5 star dive shop run by an Austrian. Offering diving classes in (German), French, Italian, and English. Small groups and individual care for students special needs.
  • Go Pro Diving - Concentrates on PADI Go Pro courses on Ko Tao. PADI divemaster course, IDC course, IDC staff instructor course and master instructor training with full dive internship programs are available.
  • Koh Tao Easy Divers - PADI 5 star dive shop with friendly experienced instructors. Professional and fun with great lodging, and the only dive centre on Ko Tao with all inclusive packages. With a private pier and a maximum class size of 6 students to 1 instructor.
  • Impian Divers 5 Star Dive Center - Groups limited to 4 divers per pro dive leader. Courses in 5 languages. European-owned/managed with strong safety record/procedures, but still easy going. Differ from most dive centres because of the daily different locations for the dive trips, long dive times. and non-early morning departures. 12 years of experience diving around Ko Tao.
  • Island Dive Club - Does good deals on course and lodging packages. The (Thai) staff can be annoying, so deal with the foreigners and they really make the effort. The dive shop is not that busy, meaning you might get an instructor for yourself or be taught in a small group.
  • Master Divers - A small professional dive PADI 5 Star IDC. They guarantee small groups and offer private tuition and private guiding too. They have an experienced team and time their boat trips to go to dive sites when they are quietest too. They take their diving and environment seriously. They provide free water refills to minimise plastic bottle waste. They re-cycle and provide re-usable containers for take-away food to minimize polystyrene waste.
  • New Way Diving - One of the oldest and most reputable dive shops. This small school has the first dive boat out in the morning. The truck leaves for the harbour at 06:00 to avoid crowds. Small groups, friendly and professional instructors. Basic lodging is available.
  • Ocean Sound Dive + Yoga - Personal service in small groups. PADI dive courses + 12 scheduled yoga classes per week.
  • PADI IDC Koh Tao - PADI Instructor Courses, full scuba diving internships, gap year programs and lifestyle change.
  • Planet Scuba Koh Tao - Over 25 years of experience, 5 star Instructor Development Centre, full range of PADI scuba diving courses for complete beginner all the way through to instructor.
  • Sairee Cottage Diving - PADI scuba diving school on Ko Tao. Very friendly and beautiful diving resort right in the middle of Sairee Beach. Sairee Cottage Diving offers PADI courses from beginner to Scuba Dive IDC Instructor courses including free lodging.
  • Samui Diving Service - PADI 5 star diving and education in small groups of 4 students per instructor. All PADI courses and daily fun dives.
  • Seashell Dive Centre - Small locally-run shop with helpful multilingual staff, an OK boat and gear, but no free lodging.
  • Simple Life Divers - Popular medium sized Western-owned and managed PADI 5 star dive centre on Ko Tao's Sairee Beach.
  • Sunshine Divers Resort - PADI 5 star Gold Palm Resort. DMT’s, staff, instructors, students, resident dogs, and fun divers all contribute to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
SSI dive centres
  • Alvaro Diving Koh Tao - Small family-run dive and freedive shop with new equipment, recently established, flexible boat schedules and friendly multilingual staff. Teach PADI & SSI diving and SSI freediving courses in small groups in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
  • ACE Marine Expeditions - All dives and training are offered in small groups with a maximum of 2 divers per 1 staff or private tuition. Specializing in diving for photographers and film makers or those wishing to have a private diving experience. Expeditions are offered on private luxury speedboat or custom-built dive boat and dive schedules change daily to avoid the crowds. Day trips to Ang Thong Marine Park are also available. HQ in Sairee Beach. Dive courses are offered from beginner to professional.
  • Carabao Diving Center & Resort - A good diving centre on a quiet beach with some nice places to eat and drink. The staff is gracious and helpful. Good lodging available.
  • Mojo Divers Koh Tao - Friendly dive shop in the heart of Sairee Beach in small groups, fun & friendly atmosphere, from beginners to professional level. Bi-weekly trips to Sail Rock.
  • New Heaven Dive School - Over ten years of experience on Ko Tao. Has been involved with turtle conservation, reef restoration and the Wednesday love Ko Tao Festival and the Ko Tao Underwater Festival and other activities which help to create the eco-friendly environment crucial to Ko Tao's future.
  • Roctopus Dive - Short walk from Sairee Beach, next to the big yellow hotel SSI, PADI, BSAC and reef conservation courses.
  • Scuba Junction - Run by Natalie, who runs a very tight ship. The equipment is beautifully maintained and they dive and teach strictly by the rulebook. Good lodgings nearby are available at the Prik (Thai) Bungalows and SBC Cabana. Scuba Junction is an SSI Diamond Instructor training facility.

Liveaboard sailing and diving

  • Scubasail - A 30 m sailing and diving yacht and the Naga. Accommodation, diving courses, visiting dive locations and a beautiful experience on board assisted by a helpful crew.

Marine conservation

  • Koh Exist - A marine conservation school providing information on marine ecology, corals, fish and how to rescue corals by attaching them to artificial structures.

Other activities

Over the last couple of years more and more non-divers have discovered the beauty of this island with its secluded little bays and unspoiled mountain ridges. Due to this, and the increasing number of small upmarket resorts and villas nestled in the hillsides there are now a lot more activities available, including sailing, rock climbing (trad routes, sport routes, top rope routes, and bouldering), abseiling, cliff jumping, wake boarding, mini golf, or bowling in Mae Haad, private massage and yoga courses, and cooking courses.

  • Black Tip Diving & Water Sports - Wake boarding, tube rides, shark snorkelling trips, cliff jumping, round the island trips, hiking, kayaking.
  • Bowling and mini golf - On the primary street between Mae Haad and Chalok Baan Kao just after the turning for Aow Leuk. The bowling is "manual". There is a guy at the end of the alley that sets up your pins for you after each bowl and returns the ball down to you.
  • Dive Career Internships - Divemaster and dive instructor internships, underwater videographer training, and resort management courses with experienced PADI course instructors.
  • Hike to one of the secluded bays on the northern and eastern side of the island. On the 2 hours walk through the jungle to Mango Bay you will hardly meet any people. The snorkelling there is good.
  • Island Cruises - Sailing charters - Day and sunset cruises, private charters, Ang Thong National Marine Park safaris and fully customised crewed charters.
  • Koh Tao PROvideo - A videography company. Run by experienced underwater videographers and instructors who film and teach every day. Each course is tailor made.
  • Monsoon Gym and Muay (Thai) Camp - For those looking for a serious workout. Muay (Thai) courses are provided and you can step in the ring for a real bout when you're ready.
  • Mountain Biking There is a shop renting mountain bikes next to the bowling and mini golf course. Mountain bikes are in reasonable condition. 100 Baht/day with a 1,000 Baht deposit.
  • Oceans Below-underwater Video Training - 3 and 5 day courses in underwater videography and offers professional-level training for those looking to make a career of it. All training done with HD video cameras.
  • Ocean Hiker Sailing Courses - Seamanship courses and competent crew sailing courses Ko Tao-based and liveaboards on ocean-going yacht.
  • Ocean Sound Yoga - Vinyasa, Yin, Meditation, Hatha and Restorative yoga classes offered daily. High quality equipment provided. All levels welcome.
  • Thailand Gap Internships - 1-7 month internships in Pro HD video training, Muay (Thai), free diving, PADI instructor, divemaster and technical dive courses.
  • Good Idea Massage - (Thai) massage, oil massage, foot massage, body scrub, reflexology massage. Also waxing hair removal treatments from the face and body – for women and men.

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Ko Tao

A huge selection of (Thai) Food is available, including lots of seafood. Barbecued fish is one of the local favourites. As a large portion of the population are expats, you will find plenty of other cuisines too with several Halal restaurants.

Buy Muslim Friendly Condos, Houses and Villas in Ko Tao

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At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Ko Tao ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

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Ramadan 2025 in Ko Tao

Ramadan 2025 in Ko Tao

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Ko Tao

You can usually find lodging at the pier when you arrive. However, during peak times it is worth booking ahead unless you want to sleep on the beach or spend the night in one of the more expensive lodgings. If you are planning on taking a scuba diving course whilst on the island, most dive schools have an attached resort and will either discount the lodging or throw it in for free when you book a course. During busy periods, most resorts with dive outfits will not want you to stay unless you are diving at least every second day with them. If you don't want to stay with your dive operator and use their free lodging, you may want to ask for a discount.

The majority of the lodging on Ko Tao are centred around three main areas: Sairee Beach, Mae Haad, and Chalok Ban Khao.

Visit for a full resort list.

Stay safe

Motorbike accidents are so common to the point that the term "Ko Tao Tattoo" is frequently used to jokingly describe the inevitable scrapes and bruises.

Please make sure you buy the Best Travel Insurance Money can Buy because you might need it.

When renting bikes, insist on a receipt when you have paid the rental fee, or for every subsequent payment per rental day. Do not trust the shops to write accurate information in their own books.

Should you be unfortunate enough to need minor medical attention there are numerous clinics on the island. These are only clinics and the closest hospitals are in Ko Samui and Chumphon. Any medical condition not treatable locally will require a minimum of two hours ferry travel to reach a hospital. If the weather is bad the physical rigors of such a trip can complicate medical treatment significantly.

Small scratches or mosquito bites can become seriously infected if swimming, and ear/eye infections are extremely common among divers, more than many equivalent resort locations. Susceptible individuals and especially parents of young children should be aware of these dangers and exercise great caution.

As always, watch out for the sun. It seems to be particularly strong on the island due to the bright sand and surroundings, especially when slightly clouded.

Where to go next after Ko Tao

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