Gulf Coast
Koh Tao
A small dive island where nearly everything happens underwater: cheap PADI courses, easy snorkeling, and the Koh Nang Yuan triple-island viewpoint.
11 guides Best: Feb–Apr & Jun–Sep
Know before you go
Best time to go The best time to visit Koh Tao is February through April and June through September, when seas are calmest and dive visibility is at its best (often 20-30m). Best Time to Visit Koh Tao: Month-by-Month Diving Guide → Getting around Koh Tao has no airport of its own, so every route funnels through a ferry, most commonly from Chumphon, the mainland town closest to the island. How to Get to Koh Tao: Ferries, Flights & Night Boat → Top things to do Koh Tao is a 21-square-km dive island where nearly everything revolves around the water: a PADI Open Water course runs ฿11,000-12,950 (~$335-390) over 3-4 days, a full day of snorkelling gear rental is around ฿100-150… Things to Do in Koh Tao 2026: The Complete Guide →
Where to stay in Koh Tao
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★★★★ Sairee Cottage Resort 8.85,357 reviews
★★★ View point Resort 9.12,175 reviews
★★★★ Sai Daeng Resort Koh Tao 8.71,986 reviews
★★★★ Koh Tao Cabana Hotel 8.52,263 reviews
★★★ Koh Tao Relax Freedom Beach Resort 8.91,428 reviews
★★★★ Cape Shark Villas 8.91,353 reviews
★★★★ Haadtien Beach Resort 8.32,267 reviews
★★★ Ban's Diving Resort 8.32,216 reviews