Ko Muk

Travel guide

Quicklinks	» Book a room now!
» Accommodation	» Getting there & away

Though Ko Muk (also spelt Ko Mook and Ko Muuk) sits close to the mainland between Ko Ngai and Ko Kradan, it doesn't actually serve as a hub for the area, and in fact sees far less staying guests than Ko Ngai.

It does though see an awful lot of daytrippers -- or at least a part of it does anyway. Travellers and tourists alike flock to Ko Muk to see the famed Emerald Cove, a somewhat captivating quirk of nature.

A sinkhole rather than a cave, the Emerald Cove (we assume that sounded better than Emerald Sinkhole) was formed when the roof of a partly underwater cave collapsed, allowing light to flood in and jungle to develop.

The cave is reached by swimming through an access tunnel that leads from the outside world into what the TAT would have you think is a little hidden away Eden.

A word of warning, depending on the tide, the tunnel may be totally submerged in places, meaning that you have to swim, in the dark, underwater, without really knowing where you're going.

The tunnel is often full of fish and it can be a bit of a freaky experience. People have been known to react badly -- ie., totally freak out -- while trying to get into, or out of, the Emerald Sinkhole, sorry, cave.

 

If you are the claustrophobic type, or just happen to find the idea of swimming up a tunnel full of fish, in the dark, kind of revolting, then we'd suggest passing on this attraction and having a few more hours on the beach instead.

Also note that while the travel posters give the idea the cave will be deserted, it very rarely actually is and it's not unusual for boats waiting in queue to herd people through.

The Emerald Whatever aside, travellers who do make it to Ko Muk will find an inviting holiday atmosphere, with the main beach dominated by one sprawling resort, Charlie's. You don't have to pay Charlie's rates to enjoy the beach though and Ko Muk has some of the best value accommodation of all the Trang islands, making it easily accessible to travellers of most budgets.

Text and/or map last updated on 13th August, 2009.

Considering a tour to Thailand?



Add to scrapbook

 

 

Book online

Koh Mook Charlie Beach Resort
Trang, Koh Mook
From: US$31.00 with Sawasdee


Koh Mook Sivalai Beach Resort
Trang, Koh Mook
From: US$82.00 with Sawasdee

  Search for accommodation

Search for guesthouses & hotels
where in Thailand?
Ao Nang Ao Phang Nga National Marine Park Ayutthaya Ban Chiang Ban Huay Kon Ban Krut Ban Phe Ban Toei Bang Saen Bang Saphan Yai Bangkok Betong Buriram Cha-am Chachoengsao Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Kham Chiang Khong Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chiang Saen Chom Thong Chumphon Chumphon Beaches Damnoen Saduak Doi Inthanon Doi Khun Tan National Park Doi Phukha National Park Haad Nopphara Thara Hang Dong Hat Yai Hot Hua Hin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park Khong Chiam Khun Yuam Ko Adang Ko Bulon Lae Ko Chang Ko Kham Ko Kho Khao Ko Kradan Ko Kut Ko Lanta Ko Lao Liang Ko Libong Ko Lipe Ko Maak Ko Muk Ko Mun Nork Ko Ngai Ko Pha Ngan Ko Phi Phi Ko Samet Ko Samui Ko Sukorn Ko Tao Ko Tarutao Ko Wai Ko Yao Noi Ko Yao Yai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Lopburi Mae Chaem Mae Hong Son Mae Na Chon Mae Sai Mae Salong Mae Sariang Mae Sot Muang Tam Mukdahan Mukdahan National Park Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nakhon Si Thammarat Beaches Nan Nan to Ban Huay Kon Narathiwat Nong Khai Nonthaburi Pai Pakbara Pattani Pha Taem National Park Phang Nga Town Phanom Rung Phattalung Phayao Phetburi Phibun Mangsahan Phimai Phitsanulok Phrae Phrao Phu Chee Fah Phu Lang Ka Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Railay Beach Ranong Ratchaburi Sangkhlaburi Sanpatong Satun Soppong Sri Chiang Mai Sri Racha Sukhothai Sungai Kolok Surat Thani Surin Tak Tak Bai Thale Ban National Park That Phanom Thong Pha Phum Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani Umphang Yala Yasothon

Sort results by:
Travelfish ranking (best first)
Price (cheapest first)
Name (A-Z)
Show only properties bookable online

 

Fresh off our Asia travel forum

Here are some discussions off the Travelfish forum, perhaps related to Ko Muk. You can find the full forum here.

Topic	Replies	Views
What's there to do in Ko Muk?  In Thailand: by JesseNYC, last reply by idreamofdurian	1	646
Ko Muk - Hiking? Bike or Scooter rental?  In Thailand: by Lizzo	0	932

Ko Muk reviews

Backchat from the Travelfish community

Not a soul has had a thing to say about this place -- why don't you get the ball rolling?

Have your say