Koh Tao Vacations, Koh Tao Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Koh Tao Vacation Guide

Koh Tao is a small island, about 21 km2, located on the east coast of Thailand, between Surattani and Chumphon.

The island is most famous for it's fantastic diving opportunities, and there's plenty of dive centers all around.Many people come here to learn to dive as it is onew of the cheapest places in the world to do so. The athmosphere is very relaxed and non-formal. Snorkelling is also good and the beaches are beautiful. A great place to chill and relax and still be able to have a drink at night in a choice of bars that keep the nightlife going.
The best place for the party-goers would be to stay at Sai-ree beach, while the couples and families would be better of going with a boat-taxi to the east side of the island where it is possible to stay in amazingly isolated little huts along the sea.

There's really only one proper road, linking the south end (Chalok) with the pier in Mae Haad and the beach area of Sairee on the west side of the island. For other locations, there are dirtroads of various conditions, you can move around with an ATV or a motor bike, or go by boat.

To get there, you can take a ferry, or a more expensive speedboat, from Koh Samui (wich has an airport) and Koh Phangan. There's also ferry connection from Chumphon and Surathani on the mainland.