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Koh Tao is a small island only a dozen or so kilometres in circumference located in the Gulf of Thailand only a coupe of hours to the 'party islands' of Koh Pa Ngang and Koh Samui to the south... more

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  • 31 of 31 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    SophieWehr

    4 Stars Humpin', Jumpin' Frogs... and Blue Berry Lassi 30/06/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Chilled out, cheap, sunsets, great food

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Too quiet for some

    Hopefully the title will get your interest on this one – and believe me, frogs were weirdly abundant during our stay on the island of Koh Tao! The weather was great and we had a chance to relax (after months of, well, relaxing & travels in South East Asia!). We visited Tao after a stay in Kho Pha Ngan, where we went to the Full Moon Party. WHERE IS KOH TAO? ************************** Koh Tao is a small island in a group of 3, on the south-eastern ‘leg’ of Thailand. It’s the first on your way down, followed by Kho Pha Ngan, then Ko Samui (Ko Samui is the biggest of the three). WHY VISIT ... more
  • 2 of 2 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Pablo_Sevilla

    3 Stars Great diving locations, but lacks other activities... 28/05/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Excellent diving

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not much else to do but dive.

    Koh Tao is a small island only a dozen or so kilometres in circumference located in the Gulf of Thailand only a coupe of hours to the 'party islands' of Koh Pa Ngang and Koh Samui to the south. And whilst those islands are all about the partying Koh Tao is more about the diving. Koh Tao has a deserved shining reputation for diving spots. It's one of the cheapest and best places to learn how to dive and get your PADI Open Water certificate for £250/$350 for the 4 day course including accommodation. Many of the dive schools are run solely by westerners and speak most European languages. Other ... more
  • 1 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    howaysali

    5 Stars Diving on Ko Tao - shop around. 09/08/2000
    User recommends the product
    If you're reading this you should be reasonably serious about going diving on Ko Tao and probably know by now that this is one of the best dive areas in the world. Therefore I wont bore you with 30 metre visability, whale sharks, lack of polution, quiet dive sites. What you do need to know is dont sign up with the first tout that meets you coming off the ferry or speed boat. It is a good way to get a free taxi to accomodation but taxis cost less than £1 to anywhere. Dont be sucked in by cheap accomodation deals as every company gives you this. Go to a few bars in the main town - at the pier ... more
  • 10 of 22 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    luluob

    5 Stars Ko Tao, Thailand 09/09/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages beautiful scenery, great weather, friendly & experienced divers- amazing island!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages boat takes 2.5hours from ko samui- but you can sunbathe and mingle with other travellers, so also good

    Arriving on Ko Tao, we were bombarded by guest house employees offering "best price for you!" honestly the one and only place to stay is Bans. It is the biggest dive resort on the island, with great and friendly instructors and really sociable restaurant and bar. We planned to stay for 5days in Ko Tao but ended up staying for 3weeks. I completed my open water padi in 4 days and decided diving really was not for me, so while my friends tackled advanced padi, i swam and sunbathed all day- bliss! the island itself is quite difficult to travel round, being so hilly, but do! Tanote Bay has fabulous ... more

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