Ko Yao
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Ko Yao (เกาะยาว), sometimes written Koyao, is a group of islands between Phuket and Krabi. There are two main islands, Ko Yao Noi ("small long island") and Ko Yao Yai, ("big long island") with Noi being the more developed of the two. Ko Yao Noi remains a beautiful island, where most people believe that the island should be preserved from human despoliation. It is often described as one of the last islands in the region to not be over-developed.
What to Experience in Ko Yao
Famous Beaches
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Being one of the biggest islands in Phang Nga Bay, Ko Yao Noi is home to a hospital, several schools and a post office. 24 hour electricity supply, Internet access, mobile telephone connection and ATMs available.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsBoats depart Phuket's (two piers), Krabi (Tha Len), and Phang Nga for Ko Yao Noi at the following times: Boats depart Ko Yao Noi for Phuket (two piers), Krabi (Tha Len) and Phang Nga at the following times: All trips cost between 100-140 baht per person (except the speedboat), 120 baht to transport a motorcycle, one-way. Pay on the boat. Regular longtails ply between Chonglad Pier on Ko Yao Yai and Manok Pier on Ko Yao Noi during daylight hours. 20 baht per person, 30 baht extra to bring a motorcycle, takes 10 to 15 minutes Ko Yao Noi covers about 50 square kilometres. There is no accommodation available within walking distance of Manok Pier. There will generally be between ten and twenty tuk-tuks waiting to take you to accommodation for a fare of about 85 baht. Ko Yao Noi has approximately 18 km of concrete and dirt road around it. The main road is a two-lane concrete road that rings the entire perimeter of the island, excluding the northernmost parts, where there are only dirt roads....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Ko Yao Noi covers about 50 square kilometres. There is no accommodation available within walking distance of Manok Pier. There will generally be between ten and twenty tuk-tuks waiting to take you to accommodation for a fare of about 85 baht. Ko Yao Noi has approximately 18 km of concrete and dirt road around it. The main road is a two-lane concrete road that rings the entire perimeter of the island, excluding the northernmost parts, where there are only dirt roads. There are several interior roads that are a combination of either sand/dirt or concrete. The most efficient way to get around the island is to hire a motorbike, and cost 200-300 baht per day. No licence is required and helmets are provided. Enquire at your hotel. Tuk-tuks are available to give you lifts across the island. Simply flag one of these vehicles down as they drive past. Failing that, if you simply wait most locals will be happy to give you a lift.
Where to Stay
Being one of the biggest islands in Phang Nga Bay, Ko Yao Noi is home to a hospital, several schools and a post office. 24 hour electricity supply, Internet access, mobile telephone connection and ATMs available.
Safety Information
Glimpses of Ko Yao
brown tractor on green grass field during daytime
red boat on sea during daytime
man in black shirt riding on blue boat on sea during daytime
people on beach during daytime
view from the beach
white and brown boat on water during daytime
Beach, please
green leaf in close up photography
Pier in the sunset
Aerial view of a beach at low tide on the island of Ko Yao Noi, Thailand.
brown tractor on green grass field during daytime
red boat on sea during daytime
man in black shirt riding on blue boat on sea during daytime