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Sunset on Patong beach… : Thailand islands : Thailand attractions
The Most Beautiful Thailand Islands List
Thai Islands in general to the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand spread out. In Thailand Travel Guide you will often encounter the words “Koh” or “Ko”.
“Koh” in Thai means Island. The listing of the islands below was made by me, starting with the most well-known islands and the islands you can go with daily tours from Phuket.
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Finally, let me also state this: If you are going to have a real sea vacation in Thailand, the period you should visit the islands is between October – April.. At other times, ferries may even be canceled due to monsoon rains and the places you have dreamed of may be disappointing.
Also, I have special recommendations for those going to the Thai Islands and staying there.
- If you are going to travel frequently by boat, take it with you. I recommend you to have medicine for nausea.
- If you are going to stay on the islands, I recommend you to rent a motorcycle.. (150 – 250 Baht per day)
- Keep insect repellent products with you.
- Make sure to have sunscreen too
- Take care of your bag on the monkeys’ islands
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1. Phi Phi Islands
It would not be wrong to say that the movie The Beach starring Leonardo Di Caprio caused Phi Phi Islands to be recognized all over the world.. Those who watched the movie know. This island community, with its exotic forest and turquoise sea, impressed the audience even in the movie.
Phi Phi Don Island is also at the top of the Thailand Honeymoon Places.
Longtail boats for Inter-Island Transportation. Phi Phi Island : Thai islands : Thailand attractions
Where are Phi Phi Islands and how to get there?
The Phi Phi archipelago is located in the Andaman Sea between Phuket and Krabi regions. The settlement exists only on the larger island of Phi Phi Don. The smaller island of Phi Phi Lee is uninhabited.. You can still visit it for a day.
Be sure to read this article first: Phuket Island
To Phi Phi Don island, Phuket or Krabi You can go on your own or via daily tours.. If you are going by yourself: You have the chance to find a direct ferry from Phuket, Krabi, Ao Nang, Ko Lanta and Railay regions to Phi Phi island.
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Prices vary depending on where you’re going and the ferry company. For example, on the Phuket Ferry website, the round-trip Phuket-Phi Phi Don ferry cost is around 800 Baht.. Be sure, if you try to arrange it yourself from Phuket, you can find cheaper. It depends on your research proficiency and the tourist intensity of the period.
Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island… is one of the most famous of Thailand’s islands
What are the things to see and do in Phi Phi Islands?
Take into consideration the things I will list and suggest under this heading because I went for a day trip and regretted it.. You need to go to this region and stay for 1 or 2 nights.. In fact, Deniz made the same mistake and he said, “You should have stayed at least 1-2 days.” He said.
Let me tell you why I regretted it: I only saw the must-see places listed below and was able to visit quickly.. I couldn’t even find time to swim in the sea without taking pictures.
Where is Phuket Island, how to get to Phuket Island see my post
Also Monkey Beach’ e fast boats cannot approach due to the tide and you can not mingle with the monkeys and watch from afar! Since this detail is not mentioned in most places, I went with the hope of loving monkeys, but the result was disappointing.. Anyway, let me list the places you should see in Phi Phi.
- Phi Phi Leh island places to see
- Maya Bay
- Loh Samah Bay
- Pileh Lagoon
- Viking Cave (Tham Phaya Nak)
- Seeing Phi Phi Don island where needed
- Ton Sai Bay
- Long Beach
- Loh Moo Dee Beach
- Phi Phi View Point
- Tong Cape
- What to do in the Phi Phi Islands?
- Phi Phi is one of the world’s most renowned spots for diving and snorkeling. someone. If you wish, you have the chance to swim and dive even with harmless sharks.
- You can explore the places I have listed above and many more.. The most ideal way to visit the bays on the island would be to take a long boat ride called “LongTail“.. They offer full-day or half-day tours. Other than that, you can rent a private boat by paying a little more and make your own itinerary.
- Also, if you are going to stay in Phi Phi, you can go to the nearby Bida Nai, Bida Nok and Mosquito, Bamboo Islands.
- Phi You can go to crazy parties in Phi, both in hidden coves and in coves that everyone knows.
- The biggest benefit of your stay in Phi Phi is the Plankton Tours organized to Maya Bay after dark.. You can even go on a Maya Bay tour with boat accommodation.. Let me tell you from the beginning, it’s a bit expensive.
- So where are you going to go at night? To the most beautiful bars: Phi Phi Reggae Bar, Carlito’s Beach Bar & Nightclub, Ibiza Beach Club are some of them…
Viking Cave… : Thailand honeymoon islands
Where to stay in Phi Phi Island?
Phi Phi Island in terms of accommodation prices Thailandslightly more expensive than the rest. You can stay in TonSai, the center of the island, or you can stay in quiet hotels in Long Beach or other parts of the island.. Hotels that I have chosen for you, from Hostel to the most luxurious. Freedom Hostels@Phi Phi
- Phi Phi Leh island places to see
- Chunut House Resort where you can stay for 170 TL per day for two people
- Offering the chance for a peaceful holiday at Pak Nam Beach, Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort (2 person per night 210 TL)
- 1 km from Ton Sai Pier. away from Sabai Sea View Bungalow (2 Persons 255 TL per night)
- Phi Phi Andaman Beach Resort located in Ton Sai Bay (2 Persons 280 TL per night)
- The PP that conquered my heart thanks to its pool Charlie Beach Resort (410 TL for 2 Persons per night)
- 600 m to Ton Sai. far away from Phi Phi Cliff Beach Resort (710 TL for 2 Persons per night)
- And my last suggestion; Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, which is at the top with its pool, rooms and service
NOTE: If you are not going to stay in the Phi Phi islands, you can visit the Phi Phi + Bamboo + Mosquito islands. You can go here with day tours that are visited together.
I visited all three islands by purchasing tours from Phuket.. Don’t be fooled by the prices you search on the internet! When you go, buy by bargaining from tour companies and do not pay more than 2000 Baht, including national park fees, lunches and hotel transfer.
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2. James Bond Island Tour
I will tell you about 4 islands under this title. This is because you only have the chance to stay in one of the islands listed below.. Like Phi Phi Island, I visited these 4 islands with a speedboat tour from Phuket.. I bought this tour for 2000 Baht including national park fees, lunch and hotel transfer.. (The sea has taken care of it to 1,400. He said so.)
Famous James Bond Island
- James Bond Island: The only famous thing about this uninhabited island in Phang Nga bay is that the James Bond movie was shot here in 1974.. On the island, there are shops where Muslims living on the island of Panyee sell souvenirs, and a cave.
- Panyee Island: Also known as the Floating Muslim Village, this place is quite interesting.. Apart from the land area on the island, there are shops, restaurants and hotels built on the water.. In fact, Thailand’s most successful youth football club is on this island.. TMB Bank even shot a special promotional film for them in 2011.. I added it below.
- Hong Island: Come to one of my favorite places.. In this region, you will see the limestone cliffs of Panak Island (Island) along with Hong Island.. But the best thing to do here is to canoe in the Hong Lagune where Hong Island is located.. I would say pay special attention to the fact that the tour you choose has this feature.
- Naka Island: You have a 45-minute sea and rest break on this island, which has a white beach and a magnificent sea, although there are not many fish.
3. Similan Islands (Similan Islands Tour)
Similan Islands in the Andaman Sea : The most beautiful Thai islands
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The Similan Islands are among the world’s most beautiful diving spots and have the status of a national park.. It consists of 9 islands and it is not possible to visit the islands between 15 May and 15 October, when monsoon rains begin.. Although there are 9 islands, you can only stay in bungalows or tents on Miang number 4 and Similan island number 8.
“The names of the other islands are Hu Yong (number 1), Payang (number 2), Payan ( 3), Ko Miang Song (number 5), Ko Miang Sam (number 6), Payu (number 7) and Koh Ba Ngu (number 9).”
Where are the Similan Islands and how to get there?
Khao Lak, the closest land area to the Similan Islands in the Andaman Sea. I bought a tour for the visit, as in the above islands.
The national park fees were again 2000 Baht, including lunch and hotel transfer.. Reaching Similan Islands is not as easy as reaching other islands.. The company we bought the tour from Phuket took it by minibus at 6 am and brought the 2 hour journey to Thap Lamu port in Khao Lak. we could only reach the Similan Islands by. As far as I researched, there is no boat that you can go on your own.
However, you can provide transportation with accommodation or daily packages that you can buy from tour companies.. Your accommodation options include bungalow houses and tents.. Remember that this is a natural national park…
Similan Island : my favorite among Thai islands
Similan Islands’ What to do?
- If you come here. You can be sure that you will swim in the most beautiful sea you will ever see in your life and sunbathe on the most beautiful beaches.. I’m really not exaggerating! I have seen that even those who do not like snorkeling have started to use snorkeling in this place.
- You have the chance to meet different creatures with a walk in the tropical rain forest, not just the sea.
- Restaurant on islands 4 and 8, which are open to accommodation. and cafe/bar service.. Don’t expect crazy parties on this island.
- Know that you are very lucky if you stay overnight! You are on an island in the middle of the sea where there are not many light sources.. I am sure you will witness the splendor of the sky and the stars.
- If you wish, you can come here to take diving training, test dives, and if you are a licensed diver, you can come here to make great dives.
- Sailing Rock View point on Similan island number 8 you can sit and enjoy the wonderful view and watch the sunset if you come across it.
4. Koh Samui (Samui Island)
Honeymoon island Koh Samui… You start to smile as soon as you land on this island. Because you are landing at an airport that is only covered with open sides.. It gives the impression of a place that has not yet met with technology. It wasn’t very crowded even though I was there in February, which is Thailand’s best season.. Of course, this worked for me too.
Wat Pai Laem – Koh Samui is among the most beautiful Thai Islands
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Where is Koh Samui Island and how to get there?
Koh Samui is an island in the Gulf of Thailand. You have multiple transportation opportunities to this beautiful island.. You can reach this island from almost anywhere in Thailand with plane, ferry, ferry+bus and ferry+bus+plane options.
Flights to Samui island are a bit expensive because only THAI and Bangkok airlines operate flights. If your time is not very limited, you can consider the ferry+bus and ferry+bus+plane options.. For this, you can check the websites of NokAir , Thai Smile Airlines and Ferry Samui companies.
You can have your romantic meals at the evening tables on the beaches of Samui.. Thai Islands
What are the things to see and do on Samui Island?
The island has two most important beaches Chaweng and Lamai. I stayed at Chaweng beach. The entertainment venues are in the area close to the Central Festival shopping center in this area.. But there are nice nightclubs and bars. For example in Chaweng area Ark Bar, Soi Reggae; Examples include Swing Bar, Lava Lounge in Lamai area. When you go down to the beach, you will see beautiful beach bars.. You can also watch fire shows in front of these bars.
Let’s see why this place is famous as honeymoon island.. You don’t realize it much during the daytime, but the situation is evident from the dinner preparations that start on the beach just before the sun goes down.. An ideal place for a romantic dinner Chaweng and Lamai beaches.
Where on Samui Island must see?
- Wat Phai Laem
- Big Buddha
- Na Muang Waterfall
- Wat Kunaram – The Mummified Monk
- Hin Ta Hin Yai Rocks
- Lamai View Point (Sivatara Waterfall and Valentine Stone)
- Beaches (Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Choeng Mon, Lipa Noi)
For shopping, you can visit the open market behind the Central Festival, the covered market on Chaweng main road, and the bazaar at the Wat Phai Laem complex.
You can provide your inner city transportation with songthaew or regular taxis.. Remember, we do not do transportation without bargaining! Also, please keep in mind that the Ang Thong National Park boat tour, fishing tours and zipline activities, which I could not do because I did not have time, are other alternatives.
If you go down to Chaweng or Lamai beach in the evening, you can come across fire shows…
Where to stay on Samui Island?
The most preferred accommodation on the island Chaweng and Lamai are the districts. Apart from these two regions, you can also evaluate Mae Nam, Choeng Mon and Bophut.
Our Koh Samui Hotel Recommendations (Click on the names of the hotels) :
- My hostel suggestions; My Samui Hostel for 32 TL per night,
- 100 TL for Escape Beach Resort, which you can’t normally find anywhere else for such a reasonable price.
- City Dance Hotel located in Chaweng District for 2 persons 134 TL per night
- Grand Thai House Resort in Lamai District 106 TL per night at strong>.
- First Residence Hotel for 96 TL for 2 persons per night,
- One of the great hotels Zara Beach Resort 306 TL per night, but wonderful Six Senses Samui. Around 1400 TL per night.
- For those looking for a honeymoon hotel in Koh Samui; Four Seasons Koh Samui or Condrad Koh Samui or Intercontinental Saumi Baan Taling
5. Koh Phangan (Phangan Island)
Imagine an island that is a party island alongside its natural beauty. Yeah! Phangan island an island famous for its parties. It hosts the famous Full Moon Parties during the full moon periods.
You know, there is always an island in Thailand.. There are parties in the morning and evening, folks!!!” where they say. If you don’t go during the full moon, don’t worry! There are lots of parties organized under names like Half Moon and Black Moon.. If I try to list waterfalls, forests, pools, hidden coves, this list would get longer.
Reggae on the Road From Ma Island to Freedom Beach Bar’s View! (Phangan Island)
When you look at the map, you see it as a small island, but this is a really big island.. Its main pier is Tong Sala and sea transportation is provided to almost all islands from this pier.. Meanwhile, I stayed in Ban Tai and Haad Rin areas.
Let’s just say it right now: Haad Rin,The place where Full Moon Parties are held. You can provide your transportation in Phangan with songthaew, but the most sensible method is to rent a motorcycle.. You can rent a motor for 150 Baht per day, if you prefer a new motor, you have to pay 250 Baht.
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The tank of an engine is filling up to 80 Baht! However, I would like to point out right away that since the roads are bad, even when turning with the engine, you may lose control and fall.. be careful my skin. Many tourists, unfortunately, can have accidents all the time on this island.. Be careful…
Where is Phangan Island and how to get there?
Phangan Island is close to Samui Island. If you wish, you have the chance to come to Samui Island by plane and reach it by boat.. For transportation from other islands and cities, you can consider ferry+bus and ferry+bus+plane options as I mentioned in Samui Island.. You can check the websites of NokAir , Thai Smile Airlines and Ferry Samui for this.
Phangan Island is the most beautiful sunrise and sunset I have ever seen. hosts the sunset.
What are the must-see places in Phangan Island?
- You can visit Ma island in Mae Bay in the afternoon. It can be difficult to walk to the island during the day as the sea level is high, but due to the tides in the evening, a natural way is revealed for you to reach the island.. The Malibu beach in the north of the island was highly recommended but I didn’t have time to go.. I thought I should point out that maybe you can go.
- Let’s come to the east side of the island.. Full Moon If you’re not going party time, Haad Rin is a quiet beach during the day. There are beautiful hidden coves to the northeast and you can reach them by Longtail boats. If you try to go there by motorcycle, the roads are bad and you may have to leave your bikes and walk in a certain place.. Yuan Bay (Haad Yuan), the most beautiful of these bays and where the private party is held, has a special value.. The party, which is held at certain times in the place called Eden Bar, starts at 22:00 and continues until 09:00 in the morning (Yes. 9.)
- Speaking of the party, let me just say this: I should not pass without mentioning Sramanera Falls and Paradise Falls, where the waterfall party is held, among the must-sees . My recommendation for sunset Freeway and Amsterdam Bar are two places where you can see the most beautiful views.
- Finally, my other recommendations as a party venue: Floating Fisherman Shelter (Loi Lay Floating Bar) and Ban Sabaai. After getting all this information, you can have fun for me…
- As for food, I always want to eat from the street. If you are, you can fill your stomach at Phantip Bazaar, located close to Tong Sala pier, at restaurants or at outdoor food stands if you wish.. The food at Coral Bungalow is also great if you are staying in the Haad Rin area. The number of days required for Koh Phangan is 2-3 days (Depends on the party day.)
You can reach the island of Ma, located in the North West of Phangan, on foot when the waters recede in the evening.
Where to stay in Koh Phangan?
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Our Koh Phangan Hotel Recommendations (Click on the names of the hotels.) :
- My hostel recommendation; For those who say it’s 37 TL per night and the legendary Beach Resort Hacienda
- where I stayed; Nice Sea Resort for 67 TL per night for 2 persons, Amaresa Resort for 69 TL, High Life Bungalow for 106 TL per night, for 159 TL per night C Villas, Sarikantang with 212 TL Resort and Spa,
- If you want to get a little better; Summer Luxury Beach Resort for 2 persons per night 343 TL, Chantaramas Resort for 489 TL, or Maehaad Bay Resort for 318 TL, 420 TL per night If you say PingChan Koh Phangan Beachfront Resort
- Let it be a legend with its price; Kupu Kupu Phangan Beach Villas for 637 TL per night, Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas for 735 TL,
6. Koh Tao (Island of Tao)
A place that I could not go to even though I searched and stayed inside Koh Tao. One of the few diving spots in the world is on this island.. There are more than 20 diving points around the island.. Therefore, diving lovers should note this island in golden letters.
If you go to Koh Tao, it is right next to it. You must see Nang Yuan island. Thai Islands
Where is Tao Island and how to get there?
Tao Island is close to Phangan Island. If you wish, you have the chance to come to Samui Island by plane and reach it by boat.. For transportation from other islands and cities, you can consider ferry+bus and ferry+bus+plane options as I mentioned in Samui Island.. You can check the websites of NokAir , Thai Smile Airlines and Ferry Samui for this.
What are the things to see and do in Tao Island?
It is possible to watch the fish with your snorkel in almost all the bays on the island.. If you do not have a diving certificate, you can get your diving training and certificate at affordable prices (of course, by bargaining) by training for 4 days. On this island, trainings are held not only for equipped diving, but also for free diving.. The most important spots in terms of diving: White Rock, Green Rock, Chumphon Sail Rock and Twins.
Although the island is actually a diving concept; You have many alternatives such as tropical forest hiking, rock climbing, yoga.. The most beautiful beaches of the island are: Sairee, Hin Wong, Mae and Sai Nuan regions.. I hope you will go before me, enjoy this information and take a dive for me.
- The number of days required for Koh Tao is 2-3 days. (If you are going to dive, the number of days will increase according to the day you will dive.)
- Our Koh Tao Hotel Recommendations (Click on the names of the hotels.) :
- My hostel recommendations; 37 TL per night Koh Tao Central Hostel, The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel, with a price of 159 TL per night for 2 people, to be in touch with nature,
- Be economical to those who say; Simple Life Resort with a price of 162 TL, Aukotan Place with a price of 127 TL, and even Sleep Inn Upccycled with 72 TL for those who want to be more economical.
- For those who want a middle class hotel; Palm Leaf Resort with a price of 232 TL, Mountain Reef Beach Resort with a price of 300 TL per night, even for 4 people, and Sai Daeng Resort
- For those who want a place like a dream; Koh Tao Cabana with a price of 520 TL, Phandara Luxury Pool with a price of 954 TL per night for honeymoon,for those who want to have a villa for 4 people, Philip’s Villa with a price of 760 TL per night
7. Koh Lipe (Lipe Island)
Koh Lipe, known as the Maldives of Thailand, is located close to the Malaysian island of Langkawi.. It is the place to say the last island of the Thai border.. It’s a small island and is often famous as Thailand Honeymoon Island. Your walking distance from one end of the island to the other is 3 km.. Although it is a small island, it offers a nice holiday opportunity to those who go with its magnificent sea and the Tarutao National Park archipelago of which it is a part.
Honeymoon Island Koh Lipe… : Thai islands
Where is Lipe Island and how to get there?
Lipe Island is located in the Strait of Malaca. Access to the island is somewhat limited during monsoons.. You can use ferry+bus and ferry+bus+plane options for transportation.. For this, you can check the websites of NokAir and Koh Lipe companies.
- Number of days required for Koh Lipe 1-2 days
- Our Koh Lipe Hotel Suggestions (Click on the names of the hotels.) :<
- My hostel suggestions; I couldn’t find a nice hostel. That’s why I will recommend cheap hotels.
- For those who want to be economical; For those who want to be moderate; 191 TL Palawan Lipe Hotel, 248 TL per night Ricci House Resort
- For those who call it a legend; 297 TL for The Cliff Lipe, 393 TL per night Sita Beach Resort,Bundhaya Villas for those looking for villas,my last recommendation is wonderful Idyllic Concept Resort 519 TL per night
8. Koh Lanta (Lanta Island)
Lanta Island is an unknown and unexplored place, although it is close to Phuket and Phi Phi Islands. This place consists of two islands called Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai.. This island is best known because the touristic areas are mostly located on Yai island.
Koh Lanta Lighthouse… : Thailand Islands
Where is Lanta Island and how to get there?
Lanta Island is located in Krabi region and there are various options for transportation. For example, you have the chance to come to Krabi from Bangkok by bus and pass by minibus.
Other alternatives are ferry+bus and ferry+bus+plane options as in other islands.. You can check the websites of NokAir, Thai Smile Airlines and Phuket Ferry for this.
What are the things to see and do in Lanta Island?
It is possible to watch the fish with your snorkel in almost all the bays on the island.. Apart from that, Baan Saladan, Baan Si Raya, Lanta Viewpoint, Lighthouse, Mai Kaew and Seua Caves and Sea Gypsies Village and Museum are the main places to see.. Apart from that, equipped diving, boat tours, fishing tours, water sports are just some of the activities you can do.
- Number of days required for Koh Lanta 2-3 days. (If you are going to dive, the number of days will increase according to the day you will dive.)
- Koh Lanta Our Hotel Recommendations (Click on the names of the hotels.) :
- Lanta Valom for 42 TL per night ,
- The Coco Cape, which you can’t stay anywhere else for 108 TL,
- Twin Lotus Resort, for around 284 TL
- For 262 TL, Crown Lanta is also legendary,
- 244 TL for Baan Thai,
- My last suggestion is Rawi Marin
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Thailand, its extraordinary sea, its unique Thai culture and the legend Thai Islands. As Thailand did not want a visa from us, I went to this country 3 times because it was a little more economical, but I think I will go 10 more times.. I loved it so much that I wrote long, long guides for you.. You can reach my other articles from the paragraph above.. Thailand is beautiful. Imagine. Think about it…
