The ultimate guide to exploring Thailand’s turtle island — from underwater adventures to sunset viewpoints.
Koh Tao is a tiny paradise in the Gulf of Thailand that packs an incredible amount of adventure into just 21 square kilometers.
Water Activities
Learn to Scuba Dive — Koh Tao is the cheapest place in the world to get PADI certified. Cost: ~8,000-12,000 THB. Book via KOHME!
Go Snorkeling — Shark Bay (see turtles!), Japanese Gardens (colorful coral), Hin Wong Bay (best visibility). Cost: 500-800 THB for full-day tour.
Try Freediving — Learn to hold your breath and dive without tanks. Popular schools: Apnea Total, Blue Immersion.
Beaches & Bays
Sairee Beach — 1.7km of white sand, beach bars, best sunsets. Freedom Beach — Secluded, boat access only. Tanote Bay — Great snorkeling, rope swing. Shark Bay — Reef sharks in shallow waters!
Viewpoints
John-Suwan Viewpoint — Most dramatic, 360° views. Mango Viewpoint — Easiest to reach, great sunrise. Koh Nang Yuan — The iconic triple-island view. Entrance: 150 THB.
Wellness
Take a Yoga Class — Shambhala, Koh Tao Yoga, Unity Yoga. 250-400 THB per class. Book via KOHME!
Getting Around
Rent a Scooter — Best way to explore. 150-300 THB/day. Book via KOHME!
Download KOHME
One app for everything on Koh Tao — Koh Tao restaurant delivery, diving, yoga, scooter rental.
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Activities on Koh Tao
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