Ko Mak
A flat, palm-covered island between Ko Chang and Ko Kut known for quiet beaches, coconut and rubber plantations, and a laid-back, low-key vibe.
- Category
- Islands
- Entrance fee
- Free to land; ferry/speedboat fare separate
- Hours
- N/A (island); ferries operate daytime
- Best time
- Nov-Apr (many resorts close in the May-Oct low season)
- Time needed
- Best as an overnight stay (1-3 days)
About Ko Mak
This flat, palm-covered island sits between Ko Chang and Ko Kut, and it's all about the quiet. Think mellow beaches, coconut and rubber plantations, and a genuinely laid-back, low-rise vibe. It draws travelers who want calm over nightlife, and it delivers.
It leans eco-minded and largely low-key, which is a big part of the appeal. If you want peace, this is one of the best spots in the area.
One practical note: it's not really a day trip from Ko Chang. To get the most from it, treat it as its own stay of a night or a few.
Highlights
- Quiet beaches and a laid-back vibe
- Flat, palm-covered island of coconut and rubber plantations
- Low-rise, eco-minded development
- Connections to Ko Kut and Ko Wai
Tips
- Plan an overnight stay, it's not a practical day trip from Ko Chang
- Come in the dry season, roughly Nov-Apr, many resorts close May-Oct
- Choose this over Lonely Beach if you want quiet, not nightlife
- Reachable by speedboat or slow ferry from the mainland or on island-hopping boats
How to get there
Island southeast of Ko Chang. Reached by speedboat (~45-60 min) or slow ferry from the mainland (Laem Ngop) or on island-hopping boats from Bang Bao; also connects to Ko Kut and Ko Wai.