Getting there and away

Boat

Boats to Ko Kut leave the mainland from Laem Sok, about 30km from Trat, from Ko Mak or from Ko Chang.

Times as follows;
Ko Kut Ferry T: (086) 126 7860
High season timetable:
Ko Kut 10:00 – Ko Mak 10:40 – Ko Chang 11:40.
Ko Chang 12:00 – Ko Mak 13:00 – Ko Kut 13:40.

Low season timetable:
Ko Kut 10:00 - Laem Sok 11:30.
Laem Sok 13:00 – Ko Kut 14:30.

Siriwhite Speed Boat
Ko Kut 10:00 – Laem Sok 11:00.
Laem Sok 13:00 – Ko Kut 14:00

Alternatively there are boats from Ko Chang and Ko Mak circulating at various times of the day from smaller companies; check about for details on the Bang Bao Boat or Island Hopper, both of which run out of Ko Chang.

Getting Around

Travel around the island is difficult and expensive. A taxi ride to your bungalow or resort should be included as part of any boat ticket Ko Kut. But the local drivers are prettty much a law unto themselves, and might ask as much as 400B for a 5km journey. Considering you could take a 12hr bus ride from Bangkok to Chiang Mai for less, politely refuse and they'll probably end up taking you for free anyway.

Motorbike rentals are possible, but it's expensive at 400B a day. Drive carefully as the roads are very hilly and windy and there's just enough space for a songthaew to pass a bike without someone ending up in the ditch. Parts of the road south of Khlong Chao are unmade and should only be attempted by experienced riders.