If you like the idea of spending the day gently paddling around a beautiful bay on a sunny day, then kayaking Koh Tao is an activity for you.
Kayaking Koh Tao goes perfectly with snorkeling (or freediving), as you can stop whenever you like to see what’s going on underwater and then continue on again. With a kayak, you can get to many places not accessible by boat or by foot. The south of Koh Tao is best as there are lots of bays and interesting places to see all nearby in the same vicinity, so you don’t have to go too far. In the southwest, kayaking is generally easy and more relaxing, with several very nice shallow snorkeling points such as the Mae Haad Shipwreck , Jansom Bay, Sai Nuan Beach, Cape Je Ta Kang, June Juea Beach, Viewpoint Cape, and Freedom Beach. Sea conditions on Koh Tao are normally fine most of the year.
Kayaking Koh Tao Southeast Coast
Kayaking to the southeast of Koh Tao is more challenging. You may see sea turtles and blacktip reef sharks at Shark Bay. If the conditions are very good and calm, try visiting Shark Island. Sai Daeng Beach, Hin Ngaam Bay, and Aow Leuk are good to visit, but be aware of waves, wind, and currents on this side, particularly around capes.
TIPS
Check the wind and wave conditions the day before you plan to go out and monitor them throughout the day. From May to August, the wind can suddenly pick up and get very strong in the late afternoon.
Try and bail out any water that gets inside the kayak. Check if the kayak has a rope for tying up to floats or buoys.
The life jacket is necessary and can also be used as a good cushion.
The cheapest and most popular way of getting to Koh Tao is the combined bus and ferry ticket offered by Lomlahkkhirin High-Speed Ferries.
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.
