What activities are there on Koh Tao when you are not Scuba Diving? There are loads! From rock climbing some of Koh Tao’s highest peaks, to freediving Koh Tao’s deepest depths and so much in between, Koh Tao has something for everyone.
Snorkelling
For those people who still want to be in the water but maybe can’t go scuba diving or have no interest in diving, there’s Shark Bay – the best place on Koh Tao to see blacktip reef sharks and a huge resident green sea turtle. The road to get there is straight forward and easily accessible. We also have Koh Nang Yuan which is the small island situated just north-west of Sairee. You can rent a kayak or a longtail taxi boat and enjoy the views from the viewpoint. Just make sure you take plenty of water and sun protection.
Eating and drinking on Koh Tao
Hungry? Everyone needs to eat right and Koh Tao has some of the best restaurants around, from Blue Chair in Sairee for some of the best Thai food around, to Big Blue Restaurant renowned for the best pizza on the island, to Blue Water, or Whitening, or Fizz – all offer amazing menus and are located on Sairee Beach. These are all perfect spots to watch the sunset and feed the little ones before bedtime. Choppers plays live sport most nights and nearly all the big events will be shown regardless of the time difference. The owner is Australian but that can’t be helped.
Fitness activities on Koh Tao
Wanna sweat some more? From Gladiator circuit training and cross fit to Thai Boxing – if you want to come and work off those buckets and red,yellow and green curries you have been eating, there are a wide variety of classes and gyms available with a pay as you go price or monthly membership.
There is much much more to Koh Tao than just Scuba Diving, so when you have finished your Open Water Diver Course don’t leave straight away. Stick around and see what else Koh Tao has to offer. Find out more about Koh Tao with our friends at the Complete Guide to Koh Tao here.
