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Sairee Beach
beachLongest beach on island with bars, restaurants, and diving schools.
Mae Haad
transportFerry pier village with shops, banks, and restaurants.
Chalok Bay
beachQuiet southern bay ideal for families and snorkeling.
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From 9000 THB (3-4 days), cheapest in Thailand
Ferry from Koh Samui 1.5-2 hours or Chumphon 1.5 hours
March to September, up to 40 meters visibility
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Koh Tao
Shark Bay has guaranteed reef shark sightings
Koh Nang Yuan nearby - 150 THB entry, no plastic bottles allowed
Weather
Average temperature by month
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32°
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26°Aug
31°
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31°
25°Oct
30°
24°Nov
29°
23°Dec
Water temperature
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
140 ฿
~140 $
Restaurant dinner
280 ฿
~280 $
Street Food
Local dish
70 ฿
~70.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
70 ฿
~70.0 $
Beer in bar
88 ฿
~88.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
245 ฿ / night
~245 $
Guesthouse
525 ฿ / night
~525 $
Hotel 3★
1,400 ฿ / night
~1,400 $
Hotel 5★
3,500 ฿ / night
~3,500 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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very limited
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Diving island - cash preferred! Dive shops, bungalows, beach restaurants mostly cash. TouristDigi Pay available Aug 2025. ATMs limited - bring baht from mainland.
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Baht (THB). World-famous diving destination! Turtle island - PADI certifications everywhere. TouristDigi Pay (Aug 2025) enables crypto payments. Mae Haad pier area has few ATMs - 220฿ fee, unreliable supply. Sairee Beach dive shops prefer cash for courses (10,000-15,000 THB). Chalok Baan Kao area limited banking. Boat from Chumphon/Koh Samui - withdraw before! Backpacker diving island - bring sufficient cash for week-long stays!
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Tipping not expected. Dive instructors 100-200 baht per day appreciated. Massage 50-100 baht.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Be careful on scooters - hilly terrain. Check dive shop credentials. Some incidents reported in past.
What to see
Attractions and points of interest
