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god's hidden gem on earth
Attractions in Koh Tao
The hidden pearl of Thailand has lots of attractions to offer, from diving in the turquoise waters to cooking authentic Thai food, Koh Tao is without a doubt the favorite tourist destination for lots of people.
One of the things that Tao is known for is the variety of diving activities, the island offers a wide range of diving schools from the beginner level to the advanced level
SCUBA Diving
Koh Tao is a world renound place to learn to dive, we at Koh Tao Heights love exploring the underwater world, with tempetures of 28 degrees in the water the gulf of Thailand is the perfect place to dive & snorkel. You will find colorful coral & schools of tropical fish such as barracudas and fusiliers. Have fun finding Nemo and you maybe lucky enough to swim with sea turtles or even the seasonal whale sharks in the clear waters around Koh Tao. With over 50 Dive schools on the Island we can recommend the best schools for your needs. From the best big schools catering to most major languages to the small dive schools with a more personal service. With courses & fun dives starting everyday you can start from ½ day onwards with the best prices in the world for your underwater experience, just tell the Koh Tao Heights Team what experience you would like.
Most Popular Courses & Starting Prices
Discover Scuba Diving – From 2000 baht
½ day to 1 day introduction to Scuba including 1 dives.
Optional 2nd Dive – From 1000 baht
*Bubble Makers from 8 years old*
Open Water Diver Course – From 8500 baht
Minimum 3 days including theory, skill development and 4 dives.
This gives you a worldwide licence to dive to 18m.
*Junior Open Water from 10 years old*
Advanced Diver Course – From 8,500 baht
Minimum 1 & ½ days including theory and 5 specialty dives.
This gives you o worldwide license to dive to 30m.
Already Certified Open Water?
Refresher course (suggested if your last dive was over a year ago) – From 1700 baht
½ Day including theory, skill review and 1 dive
Fun Dives – From 900 per dive
Sail Rock Trips – From 3000 baht
Free Diving
Freediving allows you to glide through the ocean and swim through its accessible caves, what we call ‘swim throughs’! Freediving enables you to explore freely and discover our magical underwater world. Freedivers, regardless of age, have the opportunity to experience the ocean like never before!
So what is Freediving? Freediving or apnea diving is having the ability to dive whilst holding your breath, without any artificial apparatus. Your lungs are your tanks! Freediving gives complete freedom underwater. It encourages you to ‘live in the moment’ by helping you to remain calm in the mind and truly connect to your body. A range of aquatic activities such as snorkeling, surfing, spear fishing, synchronized swimming, meditation & yoga, benefit from and required techniques taught in Freediving.
Snorkeling
Enjoy the underwater world by snorkeling around Koh Tao, and neighboring island of Koh Nang Yuan with temperatures of 28 degrees in the water. The gulf of Thailand is the perfect place to snorkel with colorful coral & schools of tropical fish such as damsel fish, parrot fish, and you maybe lucky enough to swim with sea turtles in the clear waters around Koh Tao.
Private speedboat or long-tail boat charters for snorkeling trips around the island can be arranged by us. – Starting from 3000 baht
More activities
Muay Thai
Muay Thai (Thai boxing) is the national sport combining fitness, strength and agility. Private lessons by an English speaking professional trainer are available at the islands own Thai boxing Stadium.
Lessons start from 300 baht
Gym
There are two air conditioned gyms on the Island, with the most popular work out equipment, and daily drop in fitness classes.Daily Prices start from 200 baht a day , there are also cheaper weekly and monthly packages.
Yoga
There are daily classes all over the Island in beautiful outdoor environments, for beginners and experienced yogis to quite your mind and heal your body. – Classes from 250 baht
Thai Cooking Classes
Love Thai Food – Why not learn to cook Thai Style, learn the amazing secret of Thai Cusine and impress all your friends back home with your new skills. Courses run 3 times daily. – Prices from 1,200 baht each
Rock Climbing
Experience breathtaking views from the top of the Island while you learn new skills from your professional rock climbing instructor.
Or experience boulding indoors/outdoor options – From 1500 baht
If you rather stay above the water, why not try wakeboarding or waterskiing? Private tuition and charters are available.
Combined Activites
Want to see all of Koh Tao in One Day?
Try the: Koh Tao Adventure Full Day Tour 3500 baht
Taxi to Mek Mountain and short hike to awesome view point. Abseiling training & abseiling from 20m, go as many times as you like. Rock climbing for all levels. Speedboat around the Island for Snorkelling and Cliff Jumping. Then return to shop for Sunset beer! – 9am to 5.30pm (lunch not included)
Game Fishing
Private Charter for fishing, targeting top marine game fish such as marlin, sailfish, king mackerel and tuna, this is the ultimate thrill for fishing fans! – From 5,000 baht
Watersports
Wakeboarding, water skiing or tube rides on the turquoise blue waters of Koh Tao. A ridiculous amount of fun is guaranteed. – Prices starting from 1300 baht.
