There are so many great things to do in Koh Tao. When I have a rough day in real life (working), I always go back to my little Island in Thailand with the name Koh Tao. I think the majority of people know about this Island. Why? Because it´s an excellent place to be. You can go diving, being on the beach, have Thai massage or Thai food or Thai beer, Thai sunset and Thai Paradise. It just has an irresistible vibe of happiness and peace. I will now give you: The seven best things to do in Koh Tao.
Koh Tao the Island Paradise in Thailand
7 Great things to do in Koh Tao
1. Diving
If you want to get, your diving license go to Koh Tao, why? Because we all do more or less, Koh Tao is 2nd in the world when it comes to certified scuba divers. The best – the water is nice and warm, and the dive sites have a beautiful marine life and vibrant, colorful corals. The prices are very affordable, and sometimes you get free accommodation while doing the curse. You have a top choice when it comes to choosing your dive center, around 70 options. Most of the time you can get an instructor that speak your native language – Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, German and English most likely even more languages.
Under the Sea. Darling, it´s better,
down here we got no troubles only Bubbles
Learned to scuba dive in Koh Tao with Bans Diving – Had a perfect time!
2. Beach
Sairee Beach is where all kind of people are hanging out; you will see backpackers having their scuba adventures as well as buckets: you will learn when being in Thailand. Sairee Beach offers irresistible sunset view if you combine that with some Thai food and a beer you will pretty much be a happy person. Why Sairee? If you like to be social, have good space and excellent access to food and cold drinks or Thai massage, then it´s a remarkable spot for you.
There are other more Beautiful beaches around the island, you can discover them by renting a scooter or taking a taxi. I think Ayesha Cantrell did a great job on What`s the best beach on the Island
Snorkel: Shark Bay and Mango Bay
3. Koh Nangyan Island
You need to get yourself into a longtail boat and cross over to the island. It cost 100 baths to enter this paradise, and you are not allowed to have plastic bottles. Go early, if you want to avoid some of the crowd. You should walk up to the viewing point and get yourself a postcard photo. Remember to bring snorkeling gear for some seductive snorkeling, it´s good. If there is one thing you should do in Koh Tao, I think this is the one.
4. Eating
If you want my favorite place to eat Thai food it´s Su Chili – and it´s Delicious, it is without a view but with great food. When I want a view and some great seafood, I go to the walking street and just pick the fish that looks tasty and sit down and watch the sunset go down and waiting for my fish to be ready. If I want really tasty meat, I go for Bang Burgers so good and so many flavors when it comes to their french fries dips.
When the night is one and I get a bit hungry, I have the world most famous pancakes, banana, Nutella, lime and more choices. If I feel like saving money, I go to 7eleven and have cheese/ham croissant with their soda water, so many times a winner on a fun night in KT or for breakfast. Very often I end up having lunch at Bans Diving and great food as well, my regular spot because it was close to my room. Next, to Ban’s Diving, there is Bing with a Chicken Sandwich or a Chicken Burger, they are completely the same exact the price. Chicken Sandwich is more affordable and of course the winner.
Fun fact, I think 7eleven in Thailand are the best in the world. They have everything there! Everything.
For more places to eat on this remarkable Island check out – Koh Tao Foodies
FishBowl and Lotus are Great Bars
You can easily forget the time when having fun here
Lotus Bar
They have the best firework shows on the Island. Fantastic place with a great vibe and music.
This place will hypnotize you and make you want never to leave the island!
Fish Bowl
Fish Bowl is the bar – This is where you at the end of the night have a friend from each continent in the world, almost. Great people with a lot of good stories to tell or to drink for.
5. Thai massage
When in Thailand, you have to get Thai Massage. It will just make your life better and also supporting the locals. They are great for your body and not so bad for your wallet. I love having them all. Thai massage that is with clothes on and very comfortable.
Then the deep tissue massage is only having the bikini on and then oil all over your body. It is nice if you have been on extended travel to reach the island or on the beach – LOL. They will also give you ginger tea, that is so tasty so drink up and keep healthy. Tipping is not customary in Thailand, but if you had a great massage, it is nice to give something and will always be appreciated.
After one hour massage
6. Sunset
A Breathtaking Sunset Spot is Sairee Beach
7. Island life
Koh Tao gives me gravity and irresistible peace. It ‘s hard to explain this feeling completely, I feel it in my heart. I love this charming Island in the Gulf of Thailand. It has its own beauty.
There is a lot of happy people there, living the dream. It is just beautiful. Yes, there is tourist visiting, you don´t feel like you are standing in line for being there. Koh Tao is a great community, you feel welcome wherever you walk.
The people are from all over the world. You are in Thailand, but end up going home with friends from Australia, Argentina, England, Netherlands, Israel, and USA. Fascinating combo, that makes this island a great spot to be for some seductive experiences. Now you have 7 great things to do in Koh Tao, add this Island on your bucket list.
Travel Style
I have been going to this Island as a female solo traveler, and I loved it. I never had a feeling of unsafe and then I returned with my sister on vacation and had a great time all over again. This island has room for everyone and any traveler.
Stayed at Ban’s Diving Resort
I stayed at Ban’s Diving Resort which was the perfect place to stay, do to doing many diving activities, like getting my PADI. First time I went, I stayed a 16 bedroom dorm, which was one week for free because I was diving.
The other time with my sister we upgraded very much to another level, that was much more comfortable.
How to travel to Koh Tao the Paradise Island:
From Bangkok to Koh Tao
7 Great things to do in Koh Tao
- Go Diving – Lighthouse, Red Rock, Twins, Chumpon Pinnacle, HTMS Sattakut
- Sairee Beach for some sunbathing
- Koh Nangyan Island, make people jealous back home
- Su Chili for some Thai food
- Thai Massage because you deserve it
- Sunset somewhere one the Island – Sairee Beach a great spot
- Island life, just enjoy the vibe and the crowd
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