The island of Koh Kood is an azure sea with beaches not yet littered with tourists, a secluded corner with pristine tropical nature and simply an ideal place for a romantic, relaxing holiday.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to get to this paradise resort directly from Russia. And few travelers purposefully go on vacation exclusively to Ko Kood. Most tourists end up on the island by purchasing a two- or three-day excursion from Pattaya or Koh Chang.
Direct course from home to Ko Kood
Still, if tourists choose Palm Island as their main destination, they will have to be patient and prepare for a “winding path.” Initially, you will have to use the services of airlines flying from the main cities of Russia to Trat. Such flights are carried out by aircraft of Aeroflot, Etihad, Bangkok Airways and others. Depending on the airline and the number of transfers, of which there are most often two, the cost of the flight will cost 24-94 thousand rubles. The most expensive period for traveling in this direction is November, December, January. In the low season (May, June) ticket prices drop almost threefold. In terms of time, traveling from Russia to Trat takes at least 19 hours.
Perhaps some tourists will be interested in another flight option. Travelers will first need to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. This will take about 9 hours. Moreover, due to the fact that most flights take place at night, the flight will be transferred quite easily. Direct flights from Moscow to Bangkok are operated by Aeroflot, Thai Airway. S7 Airlines and Etihad Airways will help you with transfers. The price of a ticket to Bangkok starts from 15 thousand rubles. Next, tourists will still have to get to Trat. To do this, it will be enough to transfer to a plane making domestic flights. Depending on the season, flights to Trat from Bangkok operate 1-3 times a day. The flight takes only an hour and costs between 5-6 thousand rubles.
And finally, once in Trat, travelers will only have to get to the pier from which ferries to Ko Kood depart. One such pier is Laem Sok.
Every day depart from it towards the island of Koh Kood at 10:00 and at 13:00 speed boats . Depending on the season, the boat schedule may vary slightly. As for the duration of the trip, it almost always lasts two hours. A ticket for high-speed transport can be purchased directly at the airport, at the tourist information office. It costs 600 baht. Children under 5 years old travel for free. By the way, you can always discuss with the boat captain the most convenient place to land on the island. There are no speedboats to Ko Kood during the low season.
Another water transport ready to take tourists from Laem Sok Pier to the island is ferries . Every day they make two flights towards the island and back. One large high-speed ferry can accommodate about 140 passengers. It delivers tourists to the island even faster than a boat - in 75 minutes (Ko Kut Express ferry) and 1 hour 40 minutes (Koh Kood Princess ferry). True, on Ko Kood ferries arrive at different piers. One drops off tourists near Ao Salad beach, the second arrives at the Khlong Hin Dam pier on the western side of the island. A high speed ferry ticket costs 350 baht. It is best to check the departure time from Laem Sok Pier on the carrier’s website: http://www.kokutexpress.in.th/, but most often it is noon plus or minus half an hour.
Travel to Ko Kood from Ko Chang
If tourists vacationing on Koh Chang have a desire to visit the island of Koh Kood, it will be very easy to do so. There is a high-speed water connection between these two islands. From Bang Bao Pier and from Kai Bay Beach there are daily departures towards Koh Kuda. speedboats . Tickets for such water transport cost about 900 baht. They can be bought at a travel agency on Koh Chang or at the ticket office at the pier. Moreover, when purchasing a ticket at the tourist office, travelers will be provided with a free transfer from the hotel to the pier. Another advantage of traveling on a speedboat is that before the start of the journey, the crew of the ship is interested in which part of the island of Koh Kood the passengers need to be transported to. And in the end, all tourists are transported to the right corners.
Transportation from one island to another is carried out by ferries . True, they depart only from Bang Bao Pier and take tourists to the tropical island of Koh Kood in an hour and a half. A ferry ticket costs about 700 baht. There is one flight per day in each direction. The ferry departs from Koh Chang at 9:00 and returns around 1:00 pm.
Getting around inside Koh Kood
There is virtually no public transport on the island itself. Only local residents can help tourists get from the pier to the hotel. Some islanders earn extra money by driving cabs, waiting for tourists near the Ao Yai and Ao Salad piers. To further travel around Ko Kood, travelers can rent a motorbike for 300 baht or a mountain bike for 200 baht at any hotel. The nice thing is that the island has an asphalt road and two gas stations, the prices of which do not differ from those on the mainland.
You can easily refuel a rented bike for 100 baht and this is quite enough for one day of riding. Tourists will be able to find one gas station in the area of the Khlon Hin Dam pier; the second gas station is located north of Khlong Chao beach. In addition, gasoline can be bought in bottles from the roadside right on the main road of the island or near shops, as well as in the market. True, fuel will cost more. As for the bicycle, riding it will be, to put it mildly, tiring. And only well-prepared travelers will be able to master such a vehicle.
Ko Kood attracts tourists primarily for its calm atmosphere, clean beaches with white sand and clear water. Unlike other islands of Thailand, the infrastructure of Koh Kood is practically undeveloped. Most tourist and entertainment services can only be obtained in hotels.
Koh Kood Hotels
If you are planning to stay on the island for several days, you can stay in hotels or rent a bungalow.
You will find low prices for Koh Kood hotels at. The system will quickly find you the best prices for Koh Kood hotels among many booking sites, such as Agoda.com, Booking.com, Ostrovok.ru and many others. This way you will save time and money.
On the island you can go windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, canoeing, cycling, water skiing, and fishing. You can rent all the necessary equipment at The Hub sports and entertainment center.
Since the island is quite large and transport is not developed, you should immediately think about renting a motorbike. Renting a bike on the island of Koh Kood will cost more than, for example, in Pattaya, so if you are planning a vacation on the island for a long time, we recommend that you simply bring the bike with you by boat.
It is also worth taking care of currency exchange in advance, since finding an exchanger or ATM here is not at all easy.
Prices for many goods, services and products are slightly higher than on many other islands, so keep this in mind when calculating your budget.
Prices for excursions to Koh Kood from Pattaya
How to get to Koh Kood island from Pattaya on your own?
The easiest way to get to Koh Kood from Pattaya is to go to the pier first Laem Sok (Sork), and then take a speedboat to the island. The entire journey will take approximately 5 hours, of which the journey from the pier to the island will take approximately an hour and a half. Prices and schedules of high-speed boats going to Koh Kood can be found on the website kohkoodboat.com.
Location of Koh Kood island on the map:
Beaches of Koh Kood:
There are several beaches on the island, almost all of them do not have any infrastructure. If you want a bounty-style holiday, we recommend visiting the southern beaches of Ao Phrao and Ao Jark, where you can take great pictures.
There are very few people here.
Bang Bao beach
This beach is located in the southern part of the island
Taphao Beach
This beach is located next to the port and is the most popular beach on the island.
Khlong Chao Beach
Located in the western part of the island. Great place for canoeing.
Phrao Beach
The beach is located in the southern part of the island, there are few or no people.
Yai Kerd Beach
This beach can only be reached by boat. Naturally there is no infrastructure, there is a bounty here.
Kluai Beach
If you like scuba diving or snorkeling, then this one is just what you need. This is the most popular place on the island among those who like to lie on the white sand and admire the beauty of the sea.
Basic moments
The first people sailed to the island in 1905. These were Cambodians forced to leave their homes due to the French conquerors. Today, about 2,000 people permanently live on Koh Kood, and most of them are engaged in serving tourists. Like almost all Thais, local residents lead a measured and calm lifestyle. They live in six villages. In addition to tourism, the islanders earn income from fishing, growing coconut palms, and also from collecting raw materials from rubber-bearing Hevea trees.
The island of Koh Kood is famous for its beautiful beaches, near which the main tourist infrastructure is concentrated - hotels, restaurants and shops. In addition, the island has a public school, a hospital, a bank, administrative offices and a police station.
Due to its remote location, a holiday on the island of Koh Kood costs 1.5 times more than at other Thai resorts. Prices for accommodation, food and rental vehicles are usually higher than in other places. And food in island stores is more expensive than on the mainland.
Lovers of leisurely beach time and swimming in warm sea water come to Ko Kood. There are no discos or nightclubs on the island, so people come here for the silence, contemplation of beautiful sunsets and secluded relaxation in nature.
The island of Ko Kood is considered an excellent place to relax, take a break from the crazy life in the metropolis and recuperate. Newlyweds, couples with children and older tourists feel good here, for whom convenience, lack of noise and the opportunity to spend a lot of time outdoors, enjoying the colors of the jungle, the sea surf and fresh breezes are important.
However, the island of Koh Kood is attractive not only for this - the Gulf of Thailand around it is full of life. The rich underwater world gives many vivid impressions to fans of diving and snorkeling. In addition, while relaxing on Ko Kood, it is interesting to go sea fishing, swim along the shore in a kayak, or hike deep into the island to beautiful waterfalls and giant trees.
Geographical location and climate
Koh Kood Island is part of the Mu Koh Chang archipelago, which includes about 50 islands. It is the farthest from the Thai mainland (79 km from the city of Trat) and, like all the islands of the archipelago, is part of the National Marine Park.
The island of Koh Kood stretches from north to south for 22 km and has a width of up to 8 km. In size - 131 km² - it is considered the fourth island of the kingdom in the Gulf of Thailand.
The entire land is covered by dense jungle, and in the depths of it there are giant trees that are more than 500 years old. The terrain here is slightly hilly, and the highest point of Koh Kuda reaches 315 m above sea level.
The islands of the Koh Chang archipelago are considered year-round resorts. They are always warm and sunny. The swimming season in Thailand also has no breaks, and the sea water around the island is always very warm +27...+30 °C.
The low tourist season in Koh Kood is the monsoon period, which lasts from March to October. During these months it often rains on the islands, and strong storms can arise in the Gulf of Thailand. The monsoons are especially strong from June to October. And April and May are characterized by high temperatures and high humidity, which not everyone can easily tolerate.
Most tourists come to the island of Koh Kood from November to February, when there is no sweltering heat, the sun shines every day, and there is very little precipitation. During the high season, all island hotels, massage parlors, restaurants and travel agencies are open.
Beaches of Koh Kood island
Excellent beaches have become the hallmark of the island of Koh Kood. They are all very clean and covered with snow-white, fine coral sand, which is a pleasure to walk on! Almost everywhere the descent into the water is very gentle, and the sea water is crystal clear. On maps of the island, you can often see the word “hut” in front of the names of the beaches, which means “beach” in Thai.
Coconut palms and spreading casuarina pines grow right next to the shore. Their crowns create shade, which is impossible to do without on hot days. Further, in the depths of the island, mangroves and jungles begin.
One of the most popular beaches in Koh Kuda is Klong Chao. It is located on the western coast of the island, known for its large size (about 800 m) and well-developed infrastructure. A holiday on Klong Chao Beach turns out to be quite budget-friendly, since food in restaurants and cafes located along the shore is cheaper than food in hotel restaurants.
To the south lies the small Bang Bao Beach, surrounded by hills. It is valued as a clean and secluded place, protected from bad weather and strong winds. Boats from Trat come to the wooden pier in Bang Bao Bay. When planning a vacation on this beach, you need to take into account that there are no restaurants or cafes on it, but the local coast is not so susceptible to the influence of ebb and flow.
Even further south there are several clean beaches - the long Ao Prao and the small Ao Jark and Ao Khlong Hin, connected to each other along the seashore. The downside of these beaches is that they are often visited by tourists, and the coast can be quite crowded. True, those who do not like noisy companies can always go to the neighboring beach and enjoy a secluded holiday. There is an additional bonus - low prices for alcohol in the beach restaurant.
One of the most isolated and least crowded beaches on the island of Koh Kood is Ao Yai Koet. You can only get to it by sea by boat. This is where the resort history of the island began, but these days there are no hotels, entertainment, restaurants or cafes on the beach.
Sights of Koh Kood Island
In 2012, the Buddhist Temple of the Golden Bell was built in the island village of Ao Salad. This is a wat where locals perform Buddhist ceremonies throughout the year. Tourists can enter the wat territory freely. Thais are very tolerant of different religions, so they allow people of any religion into their temples. Several monkeys live near the temple, and these animals are happy to take tasty treats from tourists.
The Temple of the Golden Bell is permanently inhabited by male monks, who are easily distinguished by their saffron-colored clothes. When visiting a wat, you need to know a few simple rules of behavior. It is customary here to leave offerings of money. Women are not allowed to touch monks. If the temple doors are open, you are allowed to go inside, but you must take off your shoes before doing so. You cannot talk loudly inside, nor turn your back to statues and images of Buddha.
The Koh Kood Princess ferry from Trat arrives at Ao Salad Pier, and you can drive across the island to the village along a paved road. There is no beach in the village, but there is a restaurant where they cook delicious seafood and fish dishes, and there is also a souvenir shop “Kraten Souvenirs”.
On the southeastern coast of Koh Kood is the small fishing village of Ao Yai, whose residents engage in fishing and live in houses built on stilts over the water. It’s worth coming to Ao Yai to see the life of local fishermen. Here you can also have a cheap snack in small eateries, buy food at the market and admire the coast from a good observation deck. There is an asphalt road leading to the settlement through the island.
If you get the idea of looking for giant old trees in the jungle, you should stock up on water and a map of the island, as well as put on sturdy shoes. When traveling through the jungle, the main dangers are snakes and poisonous insects.
Waterfalls
In the central part of Koh Kood there are three beautiful waterfalls. The largest of them, Klong Chao, is located on the river of the same name, which flows into the sea on the west coast of Koh Kood. Almost all tourists coming to the island come to admire this picturesque waterfall and swim under the cascading streams of fresh water. Klong Chao is famous for the fact that King Rama VI of Thailand came here in 1911.
During the dry season, when there is practically no rain, the waterfall dries up to a small trickle. However, the bowl underneath is still pleasant to dip into. They get to the waterfall on foot or by kayaking up the river. From the coast to Klong Chao it is about 2.5 km.
The smaller Khlong Yai Kee Falls also has a bathing bowl washed by jets of water. It is located north of Klong Chao, 1.5 km from the mouth of the river that flows into the sea near the Captain Hook resort. It’s easy to walk from the coast to the waterfall or take any transport.
Huang Nam Kaew Waterfall is less famous than the other two. It is located in a small picturesque gorge, and the water flows down several rock ledges blocking the river bed. All three waterfalls can be visited for free at any time.
Where to stay
On the island of Koh Kood it is not difficult to find accommodation for every taste and budget - from simple guesthouses and bungalows to comfortable 3-4* hotels. Most hotels are built along the western shore of Koh Kood. Wi-Fi is not available everywhere, but only in large hotels. The fastest connection exists on desktop computers at the tourist office near Klong Chao Beach.
By Thai resort standards, accommodation on Koh Kood is expensive. During the high tourist season, it is almost impossible to find a room with air conditioning for less than 1000 TNV per day, and prices for rooms with a fan that are less comfortable in the heat start from 800 TNV per night, and even then such hotels are located quite far from the beaches, in the interior of the island.
When planning a trip from November to February, it is worth booking accommodation in advance, as the demand for it is quite high. And for those traveling around Koh Kood during the low tourist season, you don’t have to worry too much. Even without a reservation, you can always find rooms of suitable quality upon arrival.
Please note that it is customary to pay in cash on the island of Koh Kood, since only a few large hotels accept credit cards.
Restaurants and cafes
Many resorts offer bed and breakfast accommodation to their guests. However, eating in hotel restaurants is not cheap, so tourists prefer to solve the issue of food on the island on their own.
In the central village, next to the stadium, there are several Thai eateries where they prepare dishes starting at 40 baht. The advantages of such establishments are that the products here are always fresh. At the eateries you can order boiled and fried rice, salads, fried chicken and pork, omelettes, soups, seafood and fish dishes, as well as delicious Thai desserts. Thais are known for their love of spicy food. To make the dish less spicy, just tell the hostess “but spicy.”
Inexpensive Thai establishments are also open near Klong Chao Beach and on the way to the waterfall of the same name. Along the main road there are several small grocery stores and shops selling cheap fruit.
Transport
Koh Kood does not have public transport and there are no taxis available. There is also no motorbike transportation service here, so you should rely only on the help of neighbors or rent a vehicle yourself. Rental services exist at almost every island hotel. Daily car rental costs from 1200 TNV, a motorbike - from 350 TNV, and a mountain bike - from 200 TNV.
There is no ring road around the island. The main transport artery is a paved road connecting the north of Koh Kood and its southern coast. It has a length of about 25 km, starts from the Ao Salad pier, leads to the west coast, then goes south and then turns to the east coast. Several side roads branch off from the main road towards villages and hotels. You won’t find the kind of steep serpentines you find on Koh Chang here, since the island’s topography is only slightly hilly.
The only gas station is located next to the Khlong Hin Dam pier, in the western part of Koh Kood. In addition, you can purchase gasoline at small improvised stations near shops and markets. True, it will cost more - 40 TNV/liter.
For a long period of time, it is beneficial to come to Koh Kood with your own motorbike. The cost of transporting him on the ferry will cost the price of an adult ticket.
How to get there
Most travelers come to Koh Kood as part of organized excursions. Such tours are conducted from Pattaya and from the larger island of the archipelago - Koh Chang. Those who have purchased an excursion to Ko Kood do not have to worry about anything. They are brought to the island and back by minivans, buses and boats.
For those who want to organize an independent trip, it is beneficial to take advantage of the offers of island hotels and travel agencies for delivery to the island of Koh Kood. Transfer to Laem Sok Pier from Bangkok (from the city itself or from Suvarnabhumi Airport) will cost 3,800 TNV for a passenger car and 4,500 TNV for a minivan. Transfer to Laem Sok Pier from Pattaya costs 900 TNV per person, 2900 TNV for a passenger car and 3500 TNV for a minivan. It is better to immediately purchase a transfer in both directions, since purchasing a return transfer on the island will cost more.
Some tourists get to Koh Kuda on their own. From Suvarnabhumi International Airport in the capital of Thailand, you can take a taxi to Laem Sok Pier. Another option is to fly from Bangkok to Trat Airport. Airplanes fly there 2-3 times a day, and the journey takes about an hour.
The third option is to come to Trat from Bangkok by bus, and then take a taxi to Laem Sok Pier. It is best to travel on overnight flights that depart from Bangkok in the evening and arrive in Trat early in the morning. Buses to Trat run from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Ekkamai East Bus Terminal, Mochit North Bus Terminal and Koasan Road, a tourist street located in the center of Bangkok. The journey to the provincial capital takes about 5 hours.
From Laem Sok Pier to Koh Kood island you can take a speed boat. It takes about two hours and costs 600 TNV. The price includes transfer from the Trat bus station or from any local hotel. For children under 5 years old, the speed boat ride is free, and for children from 5 to 10 years old you need to pay 50% of the adult ticket price.
High-speed ferries also go to the island. The road to Koh Kuda takes 1.30-1.40 hours and costs 350 TNV. One ferry drops off tourists on the western side of the island - at the Khlong Hin Dam pier, and the other docks at the Ao Salad pier in the north of Ko Kood. Children under 6 years old are allowed to travel on ferries for free, and children from 6 to 9 years old can purchase a ticket for 50% of the cost.
A small boat runs daily from the main island of the Koh Chang archipelago to Koh Kood. It departs at 9.00 from Kai Bae Pier and takes passengers to Bang Bao Pier in two hours. The journey costs 900 TNV.
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The Thai island of Koh Kood is the fourth largest among the islands of this country. It differs from others in its privacy and untouched nature. The main advantages of Koh Kood are its amazing tropical vegetation, clear water and snow-white beaches of the Gulf of Thailand. This island is mainly visited by tourists who want to completely immerse themselves in the splendor of pristine nature and experience unity with it. There are few local residents here (about 1 thousand people). Most of them live in traditional fishing villages.
How to get to the island
There is no airport on the island, so you can get to Koh Kood only in the following ways:
- Fly by plane from Bangkok to Trat, and from there take a taxi to the pier, from which you can take a boat or boat to Koh Kood. There are 3 flights daily from the capital of Thailand. The flight lasts 1 hour. Ticket price is about 3000 baht.
- Come as part of group excursions organized on the island. Koh Chang or Pattaya. The average cost of such a trip for two days is about 5,000 baht.
- Arrive from Bangkok by bus departing from the Eastern Bus Station to Trat. Speedboats and boats depart regularly from the pier to Ko Kood. This island is located 300 km from the mainland, so the journey to it takes approximately 3 hours.
Hotels near Koh Kood
Although this island has preserved pristine nature and local traditions, any tourist will be able to find a cozy and comfortable hotel. There are hotels of different classes here, so everyone can choose accommodation according to their capabilities. It is noteworthy that almost all hotels on the island include breakfast in the price of your stay. Near the hotels there are restaurants and bars that serve a variety of dishes from seafood, meat, vegetables and fruits.
Almost all hotels are located near the beaches of Koh Kood. Most of them provide their visitors with accommodation in cozy and spacious bungalows. The most popular hotels in Koh Kood are:
- Peter Pan Resort is loved by tourists who prefer a relaxing holiday, as it is located away from nightclubs and bars. It is built on Klong Chao Beach.
- Tinkerbell Privacy Resort is a new hotel that opened only in 2009 and consists of 15 villas. It provides its visitors with a comfortable and relaxing holiday, as well as the highest level of service.
- Away Resort – located on Klong Chao Beach. Guests are accommodated in comfortable bungalows and villas.
- The Beach Natural Resort – built in Bang Bao Bay. Guests are offered accommodation in comfortable villas equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, DVD player and hairdryer. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, and playground for children.
- Koh Kood Resort is an exclusive boutique resort. It is built right next to the sea and is surrounded by tropical thickets. There is a restaurant next to it. The hotel provides free internet access.
- Siam Beach - located in the Bang Bao lagoon. Comfortable bungalows are equipped with shower, toilet, fan. Some of them are located along the coast, and the rest are built on a hill 50 m from the coastline. The hotel has a restaurant.
- Cham\"s House Resort - built on Ta Kian Beach. It has 32 villas and 16 rooms. It has a massage pavilion and a swimming pool.
- Pa Hin Sai is a budget resort offering spacious bamboo bungalows with verandas. There is a wooden pier next to it. The hotel has a restaurant and a travel agency.
- The five-star Soneva Kiri hotel, located on Ta Tin Beach, is one of the best in Ko Kood. Visitors are provided with international level service. Luxurious villas are located on a vast area of 60 hectares. It has 3 restaurants, a spa center, a swimming pool, a cinema, a private jet, dry cleaning and laundry, and a children's club. The hotel offers yacht rental, bicycle rental, sea walks, excursions, and fishing.
Vacation prices
Unlike other resorts, spending time in Koh Kood is cheaper. In restaurants, for little money you can enjoy the freshest seafood at very affordable prices. So a portion of fish costs 350 baht, chicken - 120, shrimp - 160, squid - 130, pork - 120. Only alcohol is very expensive. So a small bottle of beer will cost about 60 baht.
The prices for other services are also quite low. So, renting a mask and fins for a day will cost only 150 baht, and renting a scooter will cost 10 dollars. USA.
The cheapest guesthouses provide rooms with minimal amenities for prices starting from 10 dollars. USA.
Beaches of Koh Kuda
A holiday in the tropics naturally means a pleasant pastime on snow-white beaches, washed by clear waters and bordered by gorgeous greenery and palm trees. On Ko Kood, tourists have the opportunity to visit more than a dozen excellent beaches. The most popular of them are the following: Tapao, Bang Bao, Klong Chao, Ao Prao, Ta Kian, Klong Hin. Most of them are located in the south and west of the island:
- Klong Chao - located south of Tapao Bay. Its length is about 0.5 km. The beach in its northern part is limited by a narrow bay with mangroves. In the south, a low stone cape rises above it. It is surrounded by coconut palms and casuarina trees. Nearby there are resorts (budget and expensive), hotels, bars, restaurants. Here tourists actively relax, playing football and volleyball.
- Bang Bao is a lagoon located in the southwest of Ko Kood. This beach is one of the best, as it is protected from any bad weather by a rocky cape. That is why the water is almost always calm. Bang Bao is surrounded by huge coconut palms.
- Ta Kian is located in the southwest of Ko Kood. This picturesque beach is a wide strip of sand that curves like a crescent. In the east it is limited by a rocky cape. Ta Kian amazes his with snow-white powdery sand.
Among other beaches, it is necessary to note Ao Chak, Klong Ta Tin and Yai Ki, Ai Noi, Klong Quen, Ta-U. Each of them has its own hotels and resorts.
Attractions Ko Kuda
People go to this island to communicate with nature, so the main attractions of Ko Kood are:
- Numerous beaches with unique nature.
- Picturesque waterfalls such as Than Sanuk Waterfall (consisting of 3 cascades) and Khlong Chao.
- National Park.
Excursions on the island
Almost all hotels on the island offer their visitors a variety of excursions (individual and group). So you can book a trip around the island by speedboat or boat, go fishing with an experienced instructor, or go diving or snorkeling in the clear waters of the island. Other excursions worth noting include:
- Kayaking trip – travel along the coastline and mangrove forests.
- Fishing from the shore or from a boat. In this case, the catch can be not only some exotic tropical fish, but also squid. The best fishing is found near the coral reef. Many resorts offer night fishing tours.
- Visit to rubber plantations, where you can become more familiar with the methods of collecting this natural raw material and the process of turning it into rubber.
- Journey through the island's tropical forest with an experienced guide. Any tourist will be amazed by the diversity of flora and fauna of this beautiful island.
Weather at the resort
Unlike some other resorts in Thailand, the weather in Ko Kood is wonderful all year round. Only in summer there are a few showers. Best time to visit this island: October – May. During this period it is dry, warm and sunny. In December-January the evenings and nights on the island are cool, so warm clothing will be required.
