Ko Tao

Ko Tao reviews

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• There is more than scuba diving on Ko Tao

  I would just like to add an activity to the previous information.
  
  Diving is certainly the main activity on the island but in recent times more stuff emerged.
  
  I just did a Ocean Hiker Sailing Course on an real ocean going yacht on Koh Tao.It was not only interesting to get more maritime knowledge but it was just enhancing the whole island feeling. The same yacht is sailing as well regularly to the nearby Ang Thong national marine park which is otherwise only reachable from Samui or Phangan.

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  By Phoebenix (dabbler)
  Written on 16th September, 2011 after a visit to Ko Tao in August, 2011

  
  

• I'll always stop by

  I fell in love with Ko Tao and diving in 2007 and I made the promise to stop by on every trip to Southeast Asia. The island is beautiful for divers -- and for divers only. If you want to party, you can, but it's not like full moon on Ko Pha Ngan ;-)
  
  There are not many things to do besides hiking, diving, snorkelling, sun bathing, taking a muay thai class or eating all day. All in all it's a very relaxed place. Though note the beaches are not that classy sandy white because on some parts there are big boulders. You can get everything on the island -- from backpacker options through to high class spas. And, there are always new hotels appearing, old ones being renovated and so on.
  
  Also, don't forget to visit Ko Nang Yuan, which lies just offshore from Ko Tao. It is beautiful.

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  By chaos23 (dabbler)
  Written on 13th June, 2009 after a visit to Ko Tao in November, 2007

  Also reviewed by chaos23: Champasak, Don Dhet, Luang Prabang, Pakse, Vientiane,

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