Koh Nang Yuan Island is one the top places to visit when heading to Koh Tao. So to make sure you don’t miss out on anything, here’s all you need to know.
How To Get To Koh Nang Yuan Koh Tao
Koh Nang Yuan Island is just a 15 minute boat ride away from Sairee Beach on Koh Tao.
You can see the island peaking its head around the corner as you walk along Sairee Beach, and the locals charge around 250 Baht per person for a return taxi ride throughout the day.
There are taxi boats scattered up and down the shore from as early as 9am. So you don’t need to pre-book one, simply head to the North end of Sairee Beach and you’ll spot them all lined up.
Some people choose to visit Koh Nang Yuan on a Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan Day Trip by Speedboat from Koh Samui.
If you’re looking for transport to and from Koh Tao, you can pre-book all of your Lomprayah transfers.
For those short on time, or that prefer everything to be organised for them, there are some awesome tours on Get Your Guide available to book in advance.
Koh Nang Yuan Entrance Fee
Boat taxi from Sairee Beach: 250 Baht per person return.
This is negotiable depending on group size.
Entrance Fee to the island: 100 Baht per person.
Koh Nang Yuan Opening Times
The island is open from 10am – 5pm, 7 days a week.
Just be sure to check for public holidays!
What To Expect On Koh Nang Yuan Island
Koh Nang Yuan Island, apart from diving, has become one of the main reasons tourists flock to Koh Tao every year.
Many people choose to get the early taxi boats from Sairee Beach and spend the whole day lapping up the sun in paradise.
The Island opens its gates at 10am but the taxi boats are transferring people over from 9:00.
You will have to let your boat taxi know what time you want to head back to Koh Tao so they can arrange the pick up for you.
Koh Nang Yuan Island closes at 5pm leaving the guests of the islands resort with the privacy of sunset all to themselves.
The island does not promote plastic so upon entrance you will have to leave your plastic bottles at the gate.
You also cannot take swimming/wet shoes onto the island as they don’t want damage doing to the underwater world.
Throughout the day it does get busy along the beach although that doesn’t impact the beautiful scenery of the island.
Swimming On Koh Nang Yuan
There are a few separate swimming areas on the island.
One is more for snorkelling where you can find a Japanese Garden and many tropical fish. The others are where people tend to just chill out and relax.
A part from that take a day of rest and enjoy one of the best islands in Thailand.
Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint
As soon as we arrived on Koh Nang Yuan, the first thing we had to do was hike to the top of the incredibly famous Koh Nang Yuan viewpoint.
It takes around 15 minutes to get to the top and we recommend hitting it as early as possible to avoid the crowds.
It’s always the first place people seem to head when they arrive as it’s one of the most famous viewpoints in Koh Tao.
Take water, as it can get super, super sweaty!
Also please be careful on the way down. The small area at the top got pretty overcrowded as we were leaving but the views are insane so definitely don’t miss it!
Where To Stay In Koh Tao
Luxury – The Place Luxury Boutique Villas
The Place Luxury Boutique Villas offers one-bedroom villas in Ko Tao, 2.6 miles from Mango Bay.
Guests have access to free WiFi in all areas. Private parking is available for those who drive and is free of charge.
Featuring a dining area at its spacious terrace, the villa boasts a fully-equipped kitchen where guests can find a wide-range of cooking equipment.
The air-conditioned bedroom offers a direct access to the outdoor infinity pool where guests can indulge in while enjoying the mountain and beach views.
Premium shower amenities are provided for guests’ comfort. The living room includes a flat screen TV and a DVD player for entertainment. Free use of bicycles is available for guests to explore the city.
Mid-Budget – Simple Life Cliff View Resort
Located in Ko Tao, less than 0.6 miles from Mae Haad Pier, Simple Life Cliff View Resort provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar.
With free WiFi, this 3-star resort offers a private beach area and room service. The resort has a garden and offers a terrace.
A continental breakfast is available daily at the resort.
Budget – Tommy Resort Koh Tao
Tommy Resort Koh Tao is located between Mae Had Bay and Sai Ree Bay, 100 yards away from a beach.
Offering clean and comfortable bungalow, the resort has a tour desk and motorbike rental services.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby area and on-site parking is provided.
The property is a 5-minute walk to a local market, restaurants and a spa centre. It is 10 minutes from Nangyuan Island by a speedboat and 1.5 hr from Ko Phangan by a ferry.
For more places to stay in Koh Tao, you can click here for the latest on Booking.com.
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