I spent 5 nights in the island but it seriously felt like 2 weeks. It has such a good vibe.
The only way onto the island is by ferry. But it's a very enjoyable ride, whether you go on the slow boat (3 hours from the mainland) or the fast boat (1 & 1/2 hours).
Koh Tao is close to another, slightly bigger, island called Ko Pha Ngan. Which I would recommend visiting as well.
We went snorkelling around koh Tao one day and it was absolutely brilliant! We just asked one of the small boat drivers if he would take us around to all the best snorkelling stops. It didn't cost much and he was 'ours' for the whole day. The island has amazing snorkelling spots and the water was so clear. The best time to go in the year is March/April as the rain season just finnished and the water has been cleared. I would highly recommend this day out to anyone going to koh Tao!
The island is a great spot for travellers, families or retirees. It has such a wide range of places to stay, places to eat and places to visit.
From rustic hostels to 5 star resort and everything in between everyone can find the perfect place to stay. Whether you want to stay a month and rent an apartment or just a couple of nights. The cheapest hostel on the island is around 5£ (from memory) a night for an air conditioned room.
But the island isn't just for tourists. There are loads of locals living on the island too and we were able to get a taste of their culture as well.
There is also a wide range of places to eat - from westernised restraunts to traditional Thai.
I would highly recommend a visit to koh Tao.
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These are some of my photos from koh Tao.
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