Koh Tao Guide Online,Thailand - Accommodation and diving on Koh Tao

Maybe, you are thinking by now Koh Tao is only for divers with nothing else to do. Well, you are mistaken.

The good thing about divers is, that they spent most of their time in the water. So you could start the day with the obvious and relax on a quiet, empty beach.

If that gets a bit boring you can get active in many ways: water skiing, wake boarding, kayaking, banana boat rides, even sailing lessons. On land you can go trekking, mountain biking or free climbing. There is island style bowling, petanque and mini golf.

Why not charter a real sailing yacht for a customized day tour or rent a longtail boat to go snorkelling in one of the many bays around the island and getting a first glimpse of the spectacular underwater world or visit the neighbouring little island Nangyuan, with its unique triple beach.

Stay in shape at the open air gym, take Thai boxing lessons or let off steam at the paintball jungle games.

Explore the sights and heights on foot. The breathtaking views make it absolutely worth the effort. (see next section)

After all these activities in the hot climate you feel probably exhausted. A traditional Thai massage should not be missed. It will relieve your strained body and revive your spirit. A herbal steam or a visit to the Japanese bath will add to your well-being and cleanse your tired skin.

Why not develop your inner strength and heal body, mind and spirit? There is Tai Chi, Chi Gong and Yoga, Reiki, Foot Refelexology, all practised and taught.

You see, the turtle has a lot to offer for non-divers after all.

Here is a little collection of interesting things to see and nice tours to make around the Turtle.

Let's start at Sairee, or better say Jor Por Ror bay at its southern end, there you'll find the before mentioned (in the beginning...) Rama V rock, right in front of that is the Fishery Museum, small but still of interest. Behind that, a bit uphill is the Fishery Conservation Unit, where marine life is observed and cultivated.
Next stop could be at Sairee View, a beautiful hilltop resort in the north end. Not only can you overlook the whole east coast till Jansom bay, the owner has also a gigantic, whale skeleton on display. Close by you can visit the mysterious diamond caves.

Another great panorama you'll have at Two View, the highest peak of Koh Tao, best take a taxi towards Tanote Bay, get off at the signs and walk the rest, it's really worth it.
From there you could walk straight down to Sairee, or if you want to see more, walk back the way you came with the taxi, follow the sign leading to Ao Leuk and be rewarded with a refreshing swim in one of the most beautiful bays.

A day tour could start at Chalok Baan Kao's east end. There you find stunning viewpoints in every direction. To the east you see Thian Og bay, to the north you overview Chalok and to the south you see both bays together. All routes involve steep walking, but you won't regret it.

Next proceed on the beach to the west side of Chalok, cross the concrete bridge leading to Saan Jao. Take a break at the Viewpoint restaurant with the best angle of the Buddha Rock. Then climb the stairs behind uphill and follow a shady path down to the next bay, June Juea. This is where the real trekking adventure starts and proceeding is recommended only for the sportive and healthy ones.
The path goes very steep uphill and enters thick jungle. After a while you reach Cape Jeda Gang. Time for another refreshment. Check out the view and the huts on the cape. From there uphill again, stay on the coast side path until the next bay, Sai Nuan. Up again, through stick and stones, pass the "Lost Hippie's Totem" and finally arrive in Jansom bay from where it is only 10 min walking through three resorts to reach Mae Haad (and a taxi). This trip should take from Saan Jao about three hours without breaks, so don't start too late.

Hope you will enjoy it.