Ko Tao
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Welcome to Ko Tao
The insider's travel guide to Ko TaoLocated in the southern Gulf and linked to both Ko Phangan and Ko Samui via year-round island-hopping ferries, this 'Turtle Island' is Thailand's most popular place to learn to dive.
Dozens of dive schools do a good job with both adults and children, and numerous snorkelling sites—such as Mango Bay and Shark Bay—are far better than any site found off the shores of Ko Samui or Ko Phangan. Families should consider staying on quiet beaches like Sai Nuan or Ao Luek as opposed to the noisier beaches at Haad Sairee and Mae Haad.