lying 47 km north of its closest neighbour, Koh Phangan, 72 km from Koh Samui, 74 km from Chumphon and 115 km from Baan Don Pier, Surat Thani.
Koh Tao Geography
Koh Tao, with Koh Nang Yuan, forms a small archipelago with a total area of 19.2 square kilometres. At its widest part, Koh Tao measures 3.4 km and is 7.6 km long. The coastline, which is predominantly steep, rocky shoreline, consists of 11 bays and 10 capes and is 28.6 km long with a surrounding coral reef spanning 8 km. A large percentage of Koh Tao is mountainous in varying degrees with about 30% of flat land. Koh Tao is divided up into three villages, Mae Haad and Sairee on the west coast and Chalok Baan Kao in the south. The eastern part of Koh Tao is steep with cliffs. In contrast, the west slopes down gradually to the sea and the flat areas where the villages are. Koh Tao’s highest point is at 374 metres above sea level and Koh Tao’s mountains stretch from north to south.
Koh Tao was formed through land subsidence of the surrounding area, which is now the sea floor, making the depth of the sea around Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan at the most 30–40 metres. Koh Tao has a diurnal tide meaning there is only one high and one low water each tidal day.
From October through to March, the tide is high, so it’s better and easier in places for swimming and snorkelling with the beaches and bays full of water. From April through to September, the tide is low during the day making the beaches wider for sunbathing and beach activities.
Koh Tao Climate
Koh Tao can be visited all year round, there is always somewhere calm should the weather be windy on one of the coasts.
Conditions are changeable throughout the year, with Koh Tao’s monsoon usually arriving between the end of November and beginning of December. Heavy rain, strong winds and waves are normal at this time, though it only lasts a few weeks. Boat services usually continue even with waves up to 4 metres high, but they can be interrupted if the conditions are too bad.
From October through to March, the tide is high, so it’s better and easier in places for swimming and snorkelling with the beaches and bays full of water. From April through to September, the tide is low during the day making the beaches wider for sunbathing and beach activities.
Price does not include Koh Nang Yuan landing fee 100 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 beyond the reasonable for any safety reason.
Cancellation 2 days prior to your trip and not longer than 180 days after purchase, 50% of your payment will be refunded. Snorkelling trip booked on long holiday are non-refundable.
Terms & Conditions
Ticket must be purchased at least 3 days before departure date.
The voucher must be printed out and reconfirm at Lomprayah 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.
Lomprayah 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 : a Complete Guide do not take responsibility for any expense, loss, damage or injury which may arise in the event of cancellation or delay of Lomprayah High Speed Ferries service.
