And yes, you can still snorkel with sharks, and perhaps the odd turtle as well, just check out our web site for all the local dive centres available.
During the last thirteen years KoTao has changed in many ways as it strived to become one of the foremost dive islands in Thailand, bringing in all levels of divers and water lovers alike.
The island of Koh Tao is one of Thailand's true tropical gems. Blessed with golden beaches and hidden bays, visitors from all over the world come back every year to experience the unforgettable Thai culture.
KohTao now has 24 hour electricity on the island too and finally they have had a water reservoir constructed to make sure that even in the dryest season there is enough water for all.
It seems wierd that such a tourist paradise should have been first earmarked as a prison.
Local farmers and fishermen recognised that people from other places were building up full moon party on Ko Phangan. Here they discovered something more than just a new island to discover and soon the back packer network was energetic about the wonderful newly found island paradise. Mesmerised by the beautiful pure white beaches, the back of beyond aura, and of course the inexpensive living, back-packers soon arrived in droves. Arrivals and departures were on the local fishing boats, and even then delays of several days were common. Back to the hammock and a world of dreams; The boat comes another day . As a result, as its name for beautiful nature, outstanding marine life and staggering landscapes grew, simple access was offered when enhanced and safer boats were brought in to deal with the number of backpackers, being engrossed to the island.
Koh Tao's weather is almost always beautiful. Blue-sky days and a nice sea breeze are the norm. For the purists, end of December to late of March is the best tropical island weather. |