About Koh Tao
Tiny Koh Tao ("Turtle Island") is built around scuba diving — schools line Sairee Beach offering 4-day Open Water courses at the lowest prices in Asia. Off the boat, Mango Bay viewpoint and Tanote Bay snorkeling fill the days.
Top highlights
- PADI Open Water course
- Sairee Beach sunset
- Nang Yuan twin island
- John-Suwan viewpoint
DivingOpen WaterSnorkelingBackpacker
What's typically included
- Shared transfers by air-conditioned vehicles
- Hand-picked hotel accommodation (twin or double)
- Local support in english through out the tour
- All entrance fees for scheduled sights
- 24/7 on-trip support from TC3 Travel
Not included
- Flights (domestic & international)
- Travel insurance
- Meals not specified
- Personal expenses & tips
- Optional activities & spa treatments
Travel tips
- Carry small Thai baht notes (20s, 50s, 100s) for markets and tuk-tuks
- Dress modestly when visiting temples — shoulders and knees covered
- Mosquito repellent is essential, especially around dusk
- Reef-safe sunscreen is required at all marine national parks
- Download Grab (ride-hail) and LINE (messaging) before you arrive
Frequently asked questions
Top activities in Koh Tao
Day tours, adventure, and experiences booked through TC3 Travel.
Multi-day4.9(4,820)PADI Open Water Diver — 4 Day Certification Course
4 days
Get scuba-certified at the world's #2 PADI hub — 4 ocean dives, eLearning, max 4 students per instructor.
PADI eLearning theory4 open-water divesMax 4:1 ratio
What's included
- All scuba gear
- PADI manuals & cert
- 4 boat dives
- +1 more inclusions
Itinerary
- Day 1Meet at the pier
- Day 1PADI eLearning theory
Full itinerary (6 stops) →
From
THB 11,500/ person
Day Tour4.7(1,820)Koh Nang Yuan Twin-Island Snorkel Half Day
5 hours
Quick longtail to Koh Tao's three connected islets — climb to the iconic viewpoint, snorkel Japanese Gardens reef.
Three-island viewpointJapanese Gardens snorkelShark Bay reef
What's included
- Longtail transfer
- Snorkel gear
- Island entry fee
Itinerary
- 08:00Hotel pickup
- 09:00Three-island viewpoint
Full itinerary (6 stops) →
From
THB 900/ person