Is Koh Mak worth visiting?

Koh Mak, an island to the south of Koh Chang, is definitely worth a visit if you plan on exploring this part of Thailand during your holiday. It is a mid-size island which is becoming increasingly popular with couples and families due to its deserted beaches and lack beer bars and ugly concrete block hotels.

How long does it take to drive around Koh Samui?

about 1.5 hours
Koh Samui may look small on a map but it’s actually the second largest island in Thailand. It’s located in the Gulf of Thailand – off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus and it’s a part of Surat Thani Province. Driving around the 50-kilometre long ring road of the island takes about 1.5 hours.

How big is the island of Koh Phangan?

48.26 mi²Ko Pha Ngan / Area

Koh Phangan Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand, and is 65 kilometers from the mainland, between the two islands of Koh Samui to the south and Koh Tao to the north. It has a size of about 125 km² and is part of the Samui archipelago, a group of islands that includes another 60 islands and islets.

How big is Koh Samui Thailand?

88.3 mi²Ko Samui / Area

Is Koh Chang touristy?

Koh Chang is Thailand’s third largest island but is nowhere near as developed or bustling as the two largest – Phuket and Samui. It is far less touristy and far less well-known. This means Koh Chang is definitely worth visiting if you want to avoid the crowds.

How do you get from Bangkok to Koh Mak?

Travel distance from Bangkok to Koh Mak is about 370 km via Trat and Laem Sok Pier. The most popular option how to reach Koh Mak is to travel by bus+ferry via Trat – Laem Sok Pier. Travel by bus+ferry from Bangkok to Koh Mak via Laem Sok Pier in Trat takes about 7-9 hours and it costs about $20-30/pp.

How many days are enough in Koh Samui?

3 days is the perfect amount of time to explore Koh Samui. What is this? You’ll be able to do lots of sightseeing, eating, swimming, relaxing and hanging on the beach, and still have time for a day trip outside the island.

Is Phuket bigger than Koh Samui?

Phuket has a larger land area, being 21km in its widest point and 40km in its longest point; whereas Koh Samui is also 21km in its widest point and only 25km in its longest point.

Are there sharks in Koh Samui?

Leopard sharks and whale sharks are occasional visitors to the site, which is home to large schools of snapper, yellowtail barracuda and fusiliers. If you are interested in critters then scorpionfish, stonefish and other bottom dwellers can be found here too.

Is Koh Chang cheap?

Fortunately, prices on the island are much cheaper compared to other popular islands like Ko Phi Phi. And its relative size and location mean that even when the island is busy, it doesn’t feel that busy. Despite its recent increase in tourism, Ko Chang still offers a lot of peace and quiet.

What is Koh Chang popular for?

Some of the most popular activities on Koh Chang are kayaking, jungle trekking and diving and snorkelling. Another highlight is visiting the many waterfalls located throughout the island.

Can you take a car to Koh Mak?

Travel by plane By going up at Suvarnabhumi Airport, using 1 hour to travel to Koh Mak further. Then you need to hire a van from the airport to the pier to go to Koh Mak. All 3 methods that are required are: drive a car or take a car to Laem Ngop pier.

How do you get from Phuket to Koh Mak?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Koh Mak. However, you can take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, take the walk to Mochit 2 Bus Depot, take the bus to Opposite Kong Salak, take the walk to Khaosan Road, then take the bus and ferry to Koh Mak.

Does it rain all day in Koh Samui?

Koh Samui’s rainfall totally depends on the time of year. There’s rainy season, which can offer an astonishing volume of rainfall over a period of weeks. There’s a dry, extra-hot season. There are months when it rains a little every day – consistent but short-and-sweet rain showers.