Sponsored by
French Kiss Divers
French Kiss Divers is an SSI affiliated dive school
focuses on the Francophone traveller market.
Taught in small groups with a maximum of 4 people.
Sponsored by
Oxygen Tour
Oxygen Tour Koh Tao organizes snorkelling trip
a road trip to mountain viewpoints of Koh Tao
and a ticket booking service.
Koh Tao Hiking
Hiking Koh Tao gives you the freedom to discover the island at your own pace and the chance to see Koh Tao in a unique way. These 5 best Koh Tao hiking trails take you from the towns of Sairee, Mae Haad, and Chalok Baan Kao.
PLEASE NOTE:
The following hiking routes pass some private properties and therefore are not be accessed by motorised vehicles. Please walk only.
Hiking Grape Viewpoint, Koh Tao
You are hiking to Koh Tao’s most remote and challenging Grape Viewpoint (named and first publicised by Koh Tao Complete Guide in 2017). From this point, which is almost at the northern tip of Koh Tao, you will witness the beauty of Koh Nang Yuan from a very close angle. Though the highlight isn’t just the destination, it is also the trail to it. Starting from a very steep deserted concrete road in North Sairee, you will hike across the most abundant dry evergreen forest of Koh Tao, where decorated with giant alocasia, Platycerium ferns and wild bananas and accompanied by the song of wild cicadas. On the way back from Grape Viewpoint, if you’re still feeling energetic, hit one of the pay-to-visit viewpoints that offer a panoramic view of Sairee Beach.
West Coast Viewpoint and Tanote Peak
This 4.6 km long route takes about three hours, starting at Sairee Soi 1, also known as Soi Moonlight. The first kilometre of small concrete road runs uphill through a residential area and becomes more lush as the road turns to a dirt trail (A). The next 600 m of the trail is partly washed away and requires a bit of easy climbing. At Two View crossroads (B), go straight on to visit two of Koh Tao’s most stunning viewpoints, West Coast (C), and Tanote Peak (D), which is a 300 m walk across the road.
Head back to the Two View crossroads and, turn left, walk 500 m to the Koh Tao Reservoir (E), where you can grab some refreshments or take a few Instagram shots at this local’s favourite viewpoint (fee applied). Continue to walk downhill 600 m along the concrete road, then turn left when you reach Tanote Road (F). From here, it’s a 1 km walk to Tanote Bay, which you may choose to enter through Tanote Villa Resort to find one of a few Koh Tao waterfalls (seasonal waterfall) beside their wooden bridge leading to the beach.
Tanote Peak Viewpoint
West Coast Viewpoint
Hiking Laem Thian and Mao Bay, Koh Tao
This is a 2.8 km hike that will take approximately 1 1⁄4 hours. The road to Laem Thian (A) is mainly a washed-away dirt track. As you are hiking, look around, you may see a Nicobar pigeon on the ground or a green imperial pigeon in the trees. About 700 m before you get to Laem Thian, there is a small trail on the left near a big mango tree (B), which goes to Mao Bay (C). This 300 m trail becomes narrow and bushy while going downhill to the bay. There is a waterway with large boulders and a huge Pandanus tectorius tree just before you arrive. Mao Bay is one of a few secluded places where no buildings or people are staying.
Mao Bay’s waterway
Hiking Koh Tao Lighthouse
Overland hiking is the only way to reach the uninhabited Lighthouse Bay of Koh Tao for its empty beach and that striking lighthouse tower. The recently built hiking trail is entirely tree-shaded, making its steep gradient more enjoyable to tackle. While the path winds and rolls through this tropical forest, we often spot (or hear) the Nicobar pigeon, one of Thailand’s protected wildlife species, usually feeding on the ground or flapping Caryota urens palm for its nuts. Note that whether you can enter the lighthouse tower depends on the maintenance schedule of the Royal Thai Navy, which holds this facility.
Mae Haad – Sai Nuan – Chalok Baan Kao
This hiking route of Koh Tao is along the coastline, starting from the southwest and finishing at the south of the island. It’s a fairly easy hike that will take you to seven beaches, each one only 500 – 700 m from the next. It starts at Charm Churee Villa parking and takes you to Sai Nuan Beach along a small, well-built concrete path. It is suitable for all ages, though there are quite a few steps. From Sai Nuan, a 700 m dirt road over a small hill takes you to Cape Je Ta Kang. About 50 m before you reach the steps down to this cape, there is a small turning on the left to June Juea Bay. This 600 m long trail will pass Tao Thong 2 Villa and a small green hill with lots of cycads, then it goes on to June Juea Bay through Sunset Bungalows. The road behind June Juea Bay continues to View Point Resort, Saan Jao Bay and finally to Chalok Baan Kao Bay.
The mountainous terrain of Koh Tao also offers many interesting routes for trail running and rewards your efforts with scenes of beautiful landscapes of remote, hidden jungle and sea views. The ‘Sairee – Tanote’ and ‘Laem Thian & Mao Bay’ routes await for adventure and exercise.
Koh Tao boasts stunning coral reefs and abundant marine life, combined with a relaxed lifestyle, making it an unforgettable destination for thousands of visitors per year.
Koh Tao has a great variety of places to eat offering international cuisines and fusion blends. Here is a selection of Koh Tao restaurants we have reviewed.
Koh Tao beaches and bays are perfect for snorkeling and diving, with shallow coral reefs only a short distance from the shore.
Terms & Conditions
Ticket must be purchased at least 3 days before departure date.
The voucher must be printed out and reconfirm at Lomlahkkhirin check-in counter on departure date. Passenger must check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time. Failure to do so, the ticket will not be refunded.
Baggage allowance is 20 kg/person. Extra weight cost 20 Baht/kg, but not exceed to 30 kg in total.
Destination and route are not allowed to be changed.
Cancellation 3 days prior to your departure date and not longer than 180 days after purchase, 50% of your payment will be refunded. Tickets booked on long holiday are non-refundable.
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries reserves the right to cancel their service due to poor weather conditions or any circumstances beyond the reasonable for any safety reason. Departure and arrival times may be subject to change due to weather conditions without prior notice. Please be advised to allow 12 hours minimum for connecting flight.
Discover Koh Tao and Koh Tao Complete Guide do not take responsibility for any expense, loss, damage or injury which may arise in the event of cancellation or delay of Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries service.
Price does not include Koh Nang Yuan landing fee 250 Baht/person.
Snorkelling spots may be subject to change due to weather conditions without prior notice.
Oxygen Tour reserves the right to cancel their service due to poor weather conditions or any circumstances regarding safety.
To possess a 50% refund for your cancellation, you must inform us two days before the trip and no longer than 180 days after the deposit payment. Snorkelling trip booked on long holiday are non-refundable.
To possess a 50% refund for your cancellation, you must inform us seven days before the tour and no longer than 180 days after the deposit payment.
KOH TAO : a Complete Guide reserves the right to cancel our tour due to poor weather conditions or any circumstances regarding safety. We then refund 100% of your deposit payment.
Head back to the Two View crossroads and, turn left, walk 500 m to the Koh Tao Reservoir (E), where you can grab some refreshments or take a few Instagram shots at this local’s favourite viewpoint (fee applied). Continue to walk downhill 600 m along the concrete road, then turn left when you reach Tanote Road (F). From here, it’s a 1 km walk to 
