Koh kood island from Pattaya. Koh Kood - an island of coconut trees in Thailand

Koh Kood Island is one of the young but rapidly developing resorts in Thailand. Since it is at some distance from tourist routes, then it began to be mastered quite recently. As a result, there are many uninhabited areas with pristine tropical beauty. Numerous beaches are not so crowded, the sea is azure and clear.

The landscape is dominated by mountains and plains, with tropical jungle impenetrable occupying 2/3 of the island. The most high point- Mount Paenti (Phaenthe) with a height of 320 meters above sea level. The flat part is occupied by large areas of rubber trees and coconut trees, therefore local population is engaged in the collection and import of rubber and coconuts. Another source of income is seafood and, of course, the tourism business, in which more than two thousand residents are involved in one way or another.

The infrastructure is not yet very well developed, which is an indisputable advantage for many vacationers. the island is not inundated with many hotels, supermarkets and nightclubs. Local residents hardly speak English, they understand foreign speech only in hotels.

Still, Koh Kood is not completely far from civilization, there are hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, a hospital and a school.

If you are an active person, then the money here can be spent on water activities, fishing, diving and snorkeling, jungle trekking, kayaking, boat trips to small islands nearby.

Koh Kood Island is often viewed as an addition to, from which excursions are organized here. In fact, it is a completely independent resort where you can spend your entire vacation. Unfortunately, the prices here are among the most expensive in Thailand.

One of the largest settlements on the island is the village of Ao Yai, located near the harbor with fishing boats.

Koh Kood island on the map of Thailand

Story

The first settlements on the island appeared in 1905, when the inhabitants of Kampuchea (modern Cambodia) fled from their native lands from the French conquerors. It was they who formed the first village of Klong Mad, which still exists today. Its inhabitants, like their distant ancestors, are engaged in fishing and collecting coconuts and rubber.

On Koh Kuda there is beautiful waterfall Nam Tok Khlong Chao, which is famous, among other things, for the fact that the King of Thailand, His Majesty Rama VI, stayed here in 1911.

How to get to Koh Where

From the mainland

The island does not have its own airport, so you cannot get directly to Koh Kood by plane. From Russia, you must first fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.

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Transport

Public transport to Koh Kood is completely absent. Moreover, there is not even a "commercial" one, i.e. taxi and motorcycle taxi. They cannot be caught either on the road, or near attractions or near hotels, as in other resorts. Only at the pier in Ao Yai and Ao Salad can there be a tuk-tuk on duty, which belongs to one of the residents and who just decided to earn a little extra money on a cab.

Therefore, the only option to explore the island is to rent a motorbike. The cost is 300 baht and is provided in almost all hotels. There are no special rental offices. We do not recommend taking a bike, since the island is large and mountainous and you will not get any pleasure from examining it, but you will only sweat, pedaling hard uphill.

There is an asphalt road from Ao Salad village in the north to Ao Yai village in the south. It also runs next to the Khlong Chao beach, and there are dirt branches to other beaches from it. So you can move around with relative comfort and reach almost all places on the island.

Since there are motorbikes on Koh Kuda, there are also gas stations. True, there are not so many of them. Two large ones are located just north of Khlong Chao. You can also buy bottled gasoline on some sections of the main road.

Who should go to Koh Kood

We recommend going to Koh Kood to everyone who wants beautiful beaches Bounty in Central Thailand. In this part of the country, few people can compare with the island, except for Samet, but there they are not so long and because of this there is less room for the eye. The beaches are much more crowded, and there is only one beautiful beach on Ko Mak. So if the main thing for you on vacation is the sea, silence, picturesque landscapes, the cleanest sea, then there is no better place to find.

Also, rest on Koh Kuda will appeal to all scuba diving enthusiasts. Due to the fact that the waters here are not polluted by water transport, they have preserved the flora and fauna in their original form as much as possible, as well as transparency. Therefore diving and snorkeling are very good.

For everyone who wants to forget about civilization for a while, we also recommend the island for the entire vacation. Here you will not be reminded of the fast pace of cities and mainland resorts - there are almost no cars and motorcycles (their average interval of movement is one motorbike in 10 minutes, besides, the road goes far from the beach and you won't even see it), there are no shopping centers with large shops and supermarkets, no noisy bars, discos and any transvestites or annoying merchants. Koh Kood only offers beachfront hotels and restaurants. Nothing more will remind of civilization.

But the island's pluses for some may be minuses. We do not recommend going here:

For lovers nightlife and entertainment. Even aquatic species there is no sport in the form of motorcycles and skis, only kayaking.

There are no conditions for shopping either.

You can only move around on a rented motorbike, there is no more transport (neither a taxi, nor a motorcycle taxi).

Few attractions: a couple of waterfalls that practically dry up from March to May, and several modest temples.

It is a very long journey, longer than any other island or resort in Thailand.

What to do and what to visit

A little. The island is more suitable for beach holiday than sightseeing. But if you get tired of doing nothing on the sand, then you can go to see the waterfalls Nam Tok Khlong Chao and Klong Yaiki, as well as the Big Buddha in the village of Ao Salad. But keep in mind that the falls almost dry up at the end of the dry season (from March to the beginning of the rains in June) and you will just see boulders from which a tiny stream flows.

You can also see the village on stilts in Ao Yai, coconut and rubber plantations and old "thick" trees, which are several hundred years old. This is where the list of attractions is exhausted. We will tell you more about each of the above in a separate article.

The island offers an extensive field of activity for amateurs active rest... Enjoy traditional water sports such as jet skis, jet skiing, boating and many more. In addition, there are many other opportunities to actively spend time on the island.

1. Travel by kayaking.

It is best to rent a kayak (traditional Thai boat) with a guide who will help you explore all the hidden corners of Koh Kood. There are many small rivers and lakes on the island, lost among the mangrove forests, which can only be reached by water, as hiking trails in dense jungle no.

Sailing along forest rivers, in which trees come right up to the water, you can see a myriad of different animals and birds. It is very interesting to make such a voyage after sunset, as the jungle begins to glow due to the large number of fireflies. Subsequently, when you are perfectly familiar with kayak control, you can take walks on your own. Also, you can travel by boat outside of Koh Kood, to nearby islands or to go fishing and snorkeling on the high seas.

2. Snorkeling.

Snorkelling is possible all over the coast and beyond, but still the best places are the west and especially the south of Koh Kuda. V coastal waters the southern coast has much fewer divers due to the fact that it is more difficult to get there. This is a big plus, because you can enjoy the rich underwater world all alone without bumping into other divers every now and then. And there are much more coral reefs and marine inhabitants living around them than on other coasts. The best places for diving - near large rocks and rocky formations.

3. Diving in Koh Kood.

The island attracts divers from all over the world for its natural, untouched nature of the deep sea. Deeper places are suitable for them, located at some distance from Koh Kood, as well as the nearest islands. There are several dive schools along the coast where beginners will be taught the basics of deep diving.

4. Fishing.

It does not require any skills, it is enough to buy a fishing rod and throw it into the sea, the bait will take care of the rest. If there is no fishing rod, then you can simply throw the rope with a bait and a sinker and catch in this way. However, in this case you will have to dive often in order to unhook the hook from the coral. It is best to fish for snails, squid or crabs. You can buy bait for little money in some restaurant by asking the cooks for it. The fishing rod can be rented. There are a lot of fish in the coastal waters, they bite almost everywhere. But be careful, not every catch can be eaten! If you do not know this type of fish, then be sure to ask the locals if it can be eaten. There have been cases of poisoning!

Beaches

The most popular beaches are in the west of Koh Kuda and Ao Yai Koet. The most habitable is this. It is here that the infrastructure is highly developed. Large selection of hotels and budget guesthouses. The beach is 600 m long and about 100-150 m wide, which allows regular football and volleyball competitions to be held on the sand. Nearby there is a waterfall of the same name, which is one of the attractions of the island. In the evenings, this place looks very romantic, in several places it is illuminated by lanterns.

Also popular. It is surrounded on all sides by high hills with rich vegetation. The sea is always calm here coastline consists of white sand to which large boulders are added in the north.

One of the most beautiful beaches. Palm trees grow on the snow-white coast, in the shade of which you can take a break from the heat. Here are the most beautiful sunsets. The place is conveniently located near the village of Klong Mat.

Ordering an excursion is no different from a regular order in any online store. Select a date and indicate:

  1. - name and surname in Latin letters;
  2. - phone number (main and / or Thai);
  3. - email.

* your first order will register you in the club and you will be able to add other excursions to the basket without registration. This will give you a preliminary dream plan (vacation plan). The operator will definitely contact you to agree on the details. Dates, number of people, etc. can be changed in the basket.

After ordering, we will offer you a special offer with great benefit!

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    Since any orders go through the site, you will be asked to provide the name of the tour and:

    1. - date;
    2. - the number of people (adults, children, babies);
    3. - First Name Last Name;
    4. - the name of the hotel and room (if any);
    5. - phone number (main, Thai);
    6. - email.
  • How do I pay for a tour? Are there any bonuses?

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    1) Buying a club - paying a small tariff. This is the most convenient and profitable way: pay now and relax whenever you want at discounted club prices. After paying the fare, you only have to pay the remaining amount upon arrival. Convenient and beneficial for any number of people in the order.

    1.1) Instant payment on the site at a favorable rate in rubles.

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    3) You can also pay for excursions each time upon collection by the guide or the driver on the bus. Bonuses are deducted for the 4th excursion in order from the rest plan in the basket. 1 bonus = 1 bat. Suitable for up to 3 people in a group.

    * payment options 1 and 2 for any number of people. If the order contains more than 3 people, a prepayment of the reservation or the purchase of a tariff is required.

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    Koh Kood ( Koh kood) is located in the eastern part of the Gulf of Thailand, south of the islands Koh Chang ( Ko Chang) and Ko Mak ( Ko Mak).
    Koh Kood is equidistant from both the coast of Thailand and Cambodia: 25-30 km to the coast.
    The route to the island is by sea: Laem Sok ( Laem sok) - Koh Kood:
    - the pier, from where catamarans and speed boats depart to the island, is located in the town Laem sok 25 km southeast of the city of Trat ( Trat).

    Koh Kood can be reached by speedboat from Koh Chang or Koh Mak.
    Thus, there are two options for getting to Koh Kood from the mainland:

    1. with stops on the islands of Koh Chang and Mak
    2. straight off - from Laem Sok pier

    How to get to Koh Chang Island from Pattaya or Bangkok -.

    Now let's figure out how to get to Laem Sok or Koh Chang island.
    That is, we will select the ground part of the route.

    Closest to the island international Airport- Utapao (Pattaya) is located 247 km from Laem Sok pier, from which speedboats and ferries leave for Koh Kood.
    The closest airport to Pier Laem Sok is Domestic Airport Trat (TDX).
    There are three flights from Bangkok to Trat every day.
    The monopolist Bangkok Airways flies, so the airfare prices are not cheap:.

    Throughout the scenario, you can see - the path to Ko Where is not easy ():
    - You can't get to Koh Kood directly from Bangkok or Pattaya.
    The options are:

    1. Air from Bangkok (BKK) to Trat (TDX) + taxi to Laem Sok pier + speedboat / ferry
    2. Taxi from Bangkok (ride 5-6 hours) to Laem Sok + speedboat / ferry
    3. Bus from Bangkok bus station to Trat + taxi to pier + speedboat / ferry
    4. A sparing option with a visit to several islands along the way (our option)

    How did we get to Koh Where are we

    The first part of our March trip to Thailand was devoted to the inspection of three islands in the Gulf of Thailand:,.
    All movements along the route were one way (one way), so we did not rent a car, moving by taxi and speed boats.

    Koh Chang - Koh Kood

    We moved to Koh Kood from Koh Chang.
    In the first agency I came across, I bought a transfer to Koh Kood: 900 baht per person.
    What's included: pick-up from the hotel to the pier, speedboat stopping at Koh Mak, pick-up from Koh Kuda pier to the hotel.

    Departure from the hotel at 12:00 (bought 10 minutes before the transfer).
    Depart for Koh Kood from the southern part of Koh Chang (Bang Bao) at 13:00.
    The duration of the speedboat ride is 2 hours.

    The speedboat brings everyone to Klong Chao Beach in the southern part of Koh Kood: there is a deep fairway to go to the pier.
    At different times and seasons, the stop of the speedboat may be different.
    From the pier he picks up a pickup and takes you by land to your hotel.

    )

    Choose your beach

    Beach holidays on Koh Kut island

    Koh Kut is an 80% private island. All basic infrastructure, respectively, is located at the hotels. Hotels are scattered along west coast with a cent on the beach of Klong Chao, where the "public" life of the island is concentrated. The best part about Koh Kut is that almost all the beaches are uncrowded (at least as of the time of this writing). the island is large, and there are few hotels on the island.

    There are no banks or ATMs on the island, only large hotels accept credit cards (stock up on cash). The beaches are snow-white, with absolutely hedonistic beach areas and terraces equipped at the hotels. The format of hotel accommodation is mainly beach bungalows. Rest here is paradise, but be prepared for the fact that, as on any "hotel" island with a minimum of competition - the quality and price level of proposals for bungalows, food, motorbikes, day tours, etc., on the island of Ko Kood will be higher than the average for Thailand ...

    Koh Kood Island, Thailand. Photo credit: Away Koh Kood, Flickr


    Koh Kood Island, Thailand. Photo credit: Stuart McDonald, Flickr

    Rent a boat on Koh Kood. Thailand. Photo credit: Away Koh Kood, Flickr

    Kayaking on the Khlong Jao ​​River

    Kayaking on the Khlong Jao ​​River is perhaps one of the best ways to get to know wild nature islands. There are two options available - either you go by foot / motorbike to the Klong Chao waterfall, rent kayaks at local guesthouses and go kayaking down to the ocean, or from the Klong Chao beach up to the waterfall. Klong Chao is a picturesque cascading waterfall, this is the most big waterfall islands, with a fairly large pool where you can swim.

    Kayaking on Koh Kood island, Thailand. Photo credit: Stuart McDonald, Flickr


    Klong Chao waterfall, Koh Kood island, Thailand. Photo credit: Marko Radulovic, Flickr

    Ancient trees of Koh Kut island

    Poems can be written about the tropical forest of Koh Kut, which covers most of the island - it is beautiful. Some especially ancient, large and beautiful trees have received the names and status of local attractions. You can get to them by motorbike, part of the way will have to go on foot through the jungle) If you decide on an adventure and go to look for the ancient trees of the island, stock up on water, a map and be guided by the road signs and signs Makayuk-Saiyai.

    Koh Kood attracts tourists primarily with its calm atmosphere, clean beaches with white sand and clear water. Unlike other islands in Thailand, the infrastructure of the island of Koh Kood is practically undeveloped. Most of the tourist and entertainment services can be obtained only in hotels.

    Koh Kood Accommodation

    If you are planning to stay on the island for several days, then you can stay in hotels or rent a bungalow.

    Low prices for Koh Kood hotels can be found at. The system will quickly find for you the best prices to Koh Kood hotels at once among many booking sites such as Agoda.com, Booking.com, Ostrovok.ru and many others. This will save you time and money.

    On the island you can go windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, canoeing, cycling, water skiing, fishing. Everything necessary equipment You can rent it at The Hub.

    Since the island is quite large, and transport is not developed, you should immediately think about renting a motorbike. Renting a bike on the Koh Kood island will cost more than, for example, in Pattaya, so if you are planning a vacation on the island for a long time, then we advise you to just bring the bike with you on the boat.

    It is also worth taking care of currency exchange in advance, since it is not at all easy to find an exchanger or an ATM here.

    Prices for many goods, services and products are slightly higher than on many other islands, keep this in mind when calculating your budget.

    Prices for excursions to Koh Kood from Pattaya

    How to get to Koh Kood island from Pattaya on your own?

    The easiest way to get to Koh Kood Island from Pattaya is to get to the pier first Laem Sok (Sork) and then take the speedboat to the island. The whole journey will take about 5 hours, of which the road from the pier to the island will take about an hour and a half. Prices and timetables of speed boats going to Koh Kood island can be found on the website kohkoodboat.com.

    Location of Koh Kood island on the map:

    Beaches of Koh Kood Island:

    There are several beaches on the island, almost all of them have no infrastructure. If you want a bounty holiday, we recommend visiting the southern beaches of Ao Phrao and Ao Jark, where you can take great pictures.

    There are very few people here.

    Bang Bao beach

    This beach is located in the southern part of the island

    Taphao Beach

    This beach is located next to the port and is the most popular beach on the island.

    Khlong Chao Beach

    Located in the western part of the island. Great place for canoeing.

    Phrao Beach

    The beach is located in the southern part of the island, there are few or no people at all.

    Yai Kerd Beach

    You can only get to this beach by boat. Naturally, there is no infrastructure, there is a bounty here.

    Kluai Beach

    If you like scuba diving or snorkelling this is the one for you. Exactly this popular place on the island among those who like to lie on the white sand and admire the beauty of the sea.

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