Besides enjoying the underwater world of Koh Tao, you can choose to have fun above water on the surface with a choice of water sports.
Water Sports on Koh Tao
There are an increasing amount of things available to try out including wakeboarding, tubing and standup paddle boarding.
For the uninitiated, read on to find out what these are all about. Wakeboarding is riding a board over the water surface and combines water skiing, snowboarding and surfing techniques. The board itself is small and thin with shoe bindings mounted onto it to keep your feet in place.
Wakeboarding and tubing (where you sit in a giant inflatable ring and hang on !) involve being towed behind a boat that can hold a small group of your friends, so lots of fun as you can all have a go. You can choose the duration of time, from 30 minutes or an hour, to 4 hours.
Standup paddle boarding or SUP is a relaxing way to spend some time where you stand on what is like a big, wide surfboard whilst paddling.This is a great way to enjoy sightseeing around Koh Tao’s bays and beaches at your own pace and to have your own private spots for sunbathing and watching beautiful sunsets. You can even practise yoga while floating peacefully on the ocean. There are a few places to rent the boards on the beaches at Sairee and Chalok Baan Kao.
Kite surfing courses are also available, this is an adventurous water sport combining wakeboarding, surfing, paragliding and gymnastics. If you have a few days or longer to spare, why not sign up for a sailing course and enjoy Koh Tao and the surrounding areas from a sail boat. For those who already know how to sail, there are a few small dinghies available for rent on Sairee Beach.
Fishing Trips on Koh Tao
All the tour companies that offer the ‘Around Island’ trips, also provide fishing trips too. Night fishing trips are also available. Day trips start at 09:00 and return at 16:00, and the night trips go out at 18:00 and return at midnight. There are professional anglers as well who specifically offer game fishing and some other local fishermen can be found on the main beaches and on the piers in Mae Haad.
Koh Tao’s stunning coral reefs with an abundance of marine life start just a few metres offshore. Here is a guide for best Koh Tao snorkeling experience.
Koh Tao beaches and bays are perfect for snorkeling with shallow coral reefs only a short distance from the shore. Here is an information of all beaches.
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.
