Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Kho Phangan are three of the most popular islands for travellers while in Thailand. The Gulf of Thailand, formerly known as the Gulf of Siam, is situated in the western Pacific Ocean. The Gulf of Thailand is surrounded on the north, west and southwest by Thailand and on the northeast by Cambodia & Vietnam.
How to Travel Between Islands
We traveled with Lomprayah, the only high-speed ferry operator in Thailand. When you are shopping around for a ferry company you may notice that they are not the cheapest alternative. You will pay a premium to travel via speed boat.
Booking was very simple. You have the option of booking at the ticket book at the pier’s on each island or you can also reserve tickets through their Facebook. We reserved all our tickets by simply sending them a message via Facebook. Booking was so quick and simple.
Koh Samui – 4 Days
Out of the three islands, Koh Samui is the only island that can be reached by plane. This makes it the best starting point for anyone flying in and out. We began our trip in Koh Samui for that reason. This tropical is one of the most visited islands in Thailand and is home to many luxury hotels but also many budget accommodations too.
What to do
- Visit some of Koh Samui’s most famous temples – Big Buddha Temple, Wat Khunaram and Wat Plai Laem.
- Hire a bike and explore the island. Stop off at some of the many view points, beaches and coffee shops along the way.
- Check out Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach and Bophut.
- Watch a fire dancer show on the beach
Where we stayed
We stayed at The Amari Koh Samui on Chaweng Beach. We highly recommend this beautiful resort. CLICK HERE to read our review on The Amari Koh Samui. If you would like to book a stay at The Amari Koh Samui CLICK HERE.
Koh Tao – 5 Days
Out of the three islands we visited on this trip Koh Tao (turtle island) was our favourite! It had a very relaxed vibe and the beaches were beautiful. Koh Tao is the must visit destination in Thailand for scuba diving. However, even if diving is not your thing Koh Tao is also home to stunning beaches and magnificant view points.
What to do
- Koh Tao has many dive shops at very affordable prices. Scuba diving is a very popular activity on the island. Many people travel here to get scuba certified as the prices are very affordable.
- Hire a bike and explore the island.
- Relax on the beach
Where we stayed
We stayed at The Tarna Align Resort. The resort is situated at the top of the hill and the views are amazing. They offer a free shuttle transfer to the beach area. The Tarna Align Resort has a dive shop, two pools and an excellent sushi restaurant. CLICK HERE to book your stay at The Tarna Align Resory.
Koh Phangan – 4 Days
Famous for the Full Moon Party, Koh Phangan is provably one of Thailands most well known islands. The party attract over 30,000 partiers to the island each month. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 there was no Full Moon Party on, but attending a Full Moon Party is defiantly on our bucket list. If you are looking for a party island Koh Phangan is the destination for you. The island is also very popular with yoga enthusiasts with many yoga schools dotted around the island.
What to do
- Attend a Full Moon Party
- Hire a bike and explore the island to explore the many stunning beaches and waterfalls.
- Visit Mae Haad beach for some snorkelling and finish your evening off by enjoying the beautiful sunset.
- Attend a yoga class. Koh Phangan is popular with yogies
- Enjoy delicious seafood at Fisherman’s Bar and Restaurant.
Where we stayed
We stayed at Maehaad Bay Resort. This resort was located right on the beach overlooking the Maehaad Bay, a popular area for snorkeling. The resort also had a large book with ocean views and a good restaurant with a large variety of food. CLICK HERE to book your stay at the Maehaad Bay Resort.
Koh Samui – 1 Day
We returned to Koh Samui for one final night before catching our flight back to Chiang Mai.
Where we stayed:
We stayed at Lanna Samui Luxury Resort as it as close to the airport. The Lanna Samui offer free morning yoga classes, a beautiful pool area, a spa and they have an excellent restaurant. The hotel is very close to the airport and they also have an airport shuttle. CLICK HERE to book your stay at the Lanna Samui Luxury Resort.
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