The most common trips from Koh Samui or Koh Phangan for one day. Those wishing to stay overnight or longer are offered rooms in hotels and guesthouses, rental housing from local residents. A simple room with a fan (a must in the tropical heat) and outdoor facilities will cost 250-300 baht. For 500 baht, you can additionally get a TV, a refrigerator and a modern bathroom. Hotels offer accommodation from 800 baht per day.
Before renting, pay attention to the location of the property - if it is located high on a mountain, walking can become difficult. Constant descents and ascents on the way to the beach is a significant disadvantage of second-line hotels.
Hotels in secluded bays are the most expensive - you have to pay extra for silence and the absence of numerous travelers.
Local products are inexpensive. Fish BBQ, popular in the area, costs around 250 baht at the restaurant. Rice for garnish - 60 baht. In budget "diners" for 35 baht you will be served freshly prepared banana pancakes, and for 60 - a bowl of porridge with honey. There are also dishes familiar to Europeans. Italian pasta costs 200 - 300 baht, and pizza prices are in the range of 160 - 200 baht. Freshly squeezed juices can be found in every corner of the island. Their cost is from 30 to 40 baht.
However, keep in mind that the price tags in shops and catering differ from the mainland and Koh Samui in a big way. This is largely due to the need to deliver goods by sea. Market trading is not common, and stall prices are double those on Koh Samui.
The resort has enough drinking establishments where you can spend the evening after the beach or conquering the depths of the sea. Many bars are open around the clock (you can find out about this from the staff of diving schools or on advertising posters). An interesting fact is that establishments in the northern part of Sayri are open until one in the morning, and in the southern part until the morning. Therefore, some tourists move from one bar to another.
There are also budget shops on the island, for example, 7-eleven. In hotels, bars, private stores, food is more expensive.
Ko Tao cannot boast of an abundance of attractions, so you will not see a large number of offers. This is offset by a well-developed infrastructure for beach recreation and diving.
Scuba diving is the main tourism destination on the island. There are dozens of schools ready to teach this art to both neophytes and experienced divers. Prices are quite affordable and are considered among the lowest in Thailand. A course of study lasting 5 days will cost 8 - 10 thousand baht. The price often includes accommodation and breakfast. If you do not speak English or do not understand this language well, there are schools with instruction in Russian. Usually, at the end of the course, the student is issued a deep-sea diver's certificate.
You will definitely be offered a ride to a huge stone, which was once signed by the ruler of Siam himself. A fascinating place to visit is the Fisheries Museum. In it, you will get to know the life and way of life of the indigenous population of this amazing area. Acquaintance with nature can be continued in the center created for its conservation.
Climbing to observation platforms equipped in different parts of the island will open your eyes to breathtaking views of the sea and tropical landscapes.
Agencies will offer you a sightseeing tour on boats, fishing (fishing tour), quad biking, deep diving, snorkeling.
The cost of a day trip to Koh Tao depends on the season. Prices range from 1200 baht for children and 1600 baht for adults. The price includes transfer from the hotel and back, light breakfast and lunch, snorkeling equipment.
