Koh Yao Destination Guide - (Map) , (How to get there) , (General Info)
Ko Yao (เกาะยาว) covers an area of approximately 137.6 square kilometres. Most of its dwellers are Thai Muslim. Ko Yao comprises 2 main islands; namely, Ko Yao Noi and Ko Yao Yai, surrounded by small islets. Interesting beaches and bays include:
Hat Pa Sai (หาดป่าทราย) is about 7 kilometres from the Ko Yao District Office which is located on Ko Yao Noi. It features a white sandy beach with shady trees, suitable for swimming. A scenic view of various islands of Krabi province can be seen.
Hat Tha Khao (หาดท่าเขา) is about 5 kilometres from the Ko Yao Noi District Office. The beach is dotted with pebbles of various patterns. Slightly off the shore, there are small islets that are accessible at low tide. These islets house forest trees and orchids.
Ao Ti Kut (อ่าวตีกุด) is on Ko Yao Yai and features a clean white beach. To the north, there is a cape with beautiful scenery. The shore is shady with pine trees.
Ao Khlong Son (อ่าวคลองสน) is on Ko Yao Yai and offers a clean white shady beach with pine trees. To the left, there are rocks and pebbles of beautiful colours. The inlet is suitable for swimming and diving to admire the coral reefs.
Ao Hin Kong (อ่าวหินกอง) is on Ko Yao Yai and features a shady beach where Khiam trees - Cotylelobium lanceolatum – are grown. It is a habitat of baby stingrays, not suitable for swimming. There are Muslim fishermen living here.
Ao Lan (อ่าวล้าน) is on Ko Yao Yai and offers a scenic beach suitable for swimming. To the north, there is a steep cliff. It is most conveniently accessible by boat.
Ao Sai (อ่าวทราย) is on Ko Yao Yai and offers a white powdery beach, suitable for swimming.
Ao Lo Pa Raet (อ่าวโละปาแรด) is on Ko Yao Yai and features a shady beach with coconut groves. The white powdery beach stretches for a long distance. To the north, there is a cape of beautiful rocks suitable for swimming.
Laem Nok Ok (แหลมนกออก) is on Ko Yao Yai and features a rocky beach with colourful pebbles, suitable for swimming.
In addition, homestay accommodation is available both on Ko Yao Yai and Ko Yao Noi. Visitors can enjoy while learning the folk way of living and daily activities such as fishing, clam catching, and biking along a nature trail. For more information, please contact the Ko Yao Noi Ecotourism Club, Bang Rong Pier, Tel. 0 7659 7244, or Khun Samroeng Rakhet, Tel. 08 1968 0877, or Ko Yao Noi Subdistrict Administration Organization, Tel. 0 7659 7122, or visit www.homestaykohyaonoi.com. Private run accommodation is also available |
