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.