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Koh Tao, Turtle Island, is the smallest of the three main islands in the Gulf of Thailand, known for being a Scuba Diving and Diving Certification paradise with more than 50 dive schools and numerous excellent diving sites.
\nThe island\u2019s diving sites are rich with marine life, at 5-30 meters deep shallow warm water, 10-30 meters visibility, and additional sites only 15-30 minute away by boat.
\nOpen Water certification cost as low as $250-$300 including accommodation, drive the island\u2019s popularity high.
\nIn the island many dive shops, dive cruises boats, dive instructors, and all the other services and infrastructure required.
\nThe island\u2019s excellent offshore snorkeling and freediving opportunities are at Tanote, Ao Leuk, Shark Bay, Koh Nang Yuan<\/strong>, and other beaches. Boat snorkeling tours to nearby islands are also available.
\nAlso available are sea kayaking around the island, small rock-climbing areas with bolted routes, Muay Thai gyms offering training, Yoga studios and short retreats, and some jungle trails connecting beaches and viewpoints.
\nKoh Tao’s nightlife scene is modest and social based rather an intense party scene such as in Koh Phangan<\/strong><\/a>. Beach Bars can be found especially in Sairee Beach<\/strong> et Chalock Bay<\/strong>\u00a0offering live music and fire shows.
\nKoh Tao has limited appeal beyond diving, snorkeling, and backpacker social scene. There are no beach resort infrastructure, luxury hotels, shopping malls, and comprehensive tourist facilities. Only budget to mid-range accommodations are available attracting backpackers and young travelers. Older visitors or families often prefer Koh Samui’s comforts on Koh Tao\u2019s.
\nTraveling around Koh Tao use rented Motorbike or songthaew trucks.
\nThe island offers year-round diving with the best visibility in February-September.
\nSpend 2-4 days in the island snorkeling and diving in its excellent sites. Note that average diving certification period will be 3-4 days.<\/p>\n\n

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