Ko Tao Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in the Gulf of Thailand
About Ko Tao
Ko Tao was once a detention place for political prisoners. Today it is one of Thailand's top tourist destinations, along with the nearby islands ofKo SamuiandKo Pha Ngan. The island is geared more towards relatively affluent divers than backpackers on a budget. Thus, you won't find cheap food stalls here. There are hardly any ocean currents and there is a wide selection of dive sites and dive shops, dive schools, and resorts. Activities other than diving are on the increase and the food and nightlife options are some of the best in the Gulf of Thailand. Ko Tao is a small island of approximately 21 kmand receives over 100,000 visitors per year. This is a heavy tourist load for a small island with rudimentary sanitation infrastructure. Everything that can't be burned has to be taken away to
Top Attractions in Ko Tao
Explore the best things to see and do in Ko Tao:
- ★ACE Marine Images
- ★Alvaro Diving Koh Tao
- ★Apnea Total
- ★Asia Divers Resort
- ★Ban's Diving Resort
- ★Big Blue Diving Resort
- ★Big Bubble Dive Resort
- ★Black Tip Diving & Water Sports
Where to Eat in Ko Tao
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴995 Roasted Duck
- 🍴A Taste of Home
- 🍴Bang Bugers
- 🍴Cafe del Sol
- 🍴Choppers Bar and Grill
- 🍴Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant
Where to Stay in Ko Tao
- 🏨Alvaro Diving & Taraporn Bungalows
- 🏨Ananda Villa
- 🏨Aow Leuk II Restaurant & Bungalows
- 🏨Baan Suan Ta
- 🏨Black Tip Diving & Water Sports Resort
- 🏨Blue Wind
Ko Tao Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: