Ko Yao Yai Travel Package Tours, Thailand Tour Information Hotel Guide

KO YAO YAI OVERVIEW

Koh Yao Is located in the south of Phang-nga Bay, 42 kilometers away from the mainland of Phang-nga Province. It is a district of Phang-nga Province with a total area of 141.067 square kilometer, consisting of 44 islands. Of these islands, the two most important ones are Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai, which is twice the size of Koh Yao Noi. Koh Yao Yai is the largest island in Koh Yao District and has many interesting beaches, such as Ao Thi Kud, Ao Klong Son, Ao Sai, Lo Pa Raed beach, Ao Laan, Ao Hin Kong, and Laem Nok Og. Lo Jaak pier is an important pier from Koh Yao to Phuket. The water at the pier is clear and schools of fish swim near the bridge at the pier. Visitors can see the production of dried anchovies (pla ching chang) here. There are inexpensive bungalows on the island along with home-stay accommodations with the local people, who make a living by fishery or agriculture, to learn their lifestyle.

The beautiful beaches on Koh Yao Yai
Loh Jaak Beach and Loh Jaak pier
This is an important pier from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket. Merchandise worth over 100,000 baht pass through this pier daily. The beach here is white, and the water is clean and clear. Schools offish swimming near the bridge are a beautiful attraction. Visitors can also go fishing or search for shells or see the production process of making dried anchovies (pla ching chang). Long-tail boats can be hired to go to Koh Kai Nok or Koh Kai Nai. There are two trips leaving the pier to Phuket everyday at 8 pm and 2 pm daily.

Loh Pa Raed Beach
This beach is located in the middle of the island, on the west coast. The long, white beach is parallel to coconut plantations, ideal for camping, swimming, and seeing different types of shells, along with the lifestyle of the Hua Tong boat fishermen. Moreover, there are beautiful rocks on the north of the beach.

Klong Son Beach
This beach is ideal for camping amidst the wilderness where you can see boars, mouse deer, and various kinds of birds. You can also take a walk on the beach and look for shells or arrange a campfire night.

Ao Thi Kud
This bay is located on the west of the island. At the north of the bay is a cape with a beautiful view.

Ao Laan
Ao Laan has a beautiful beach where you can also go swimming. To the north of the beach has deep waters. Getting to this beach would be more convenient by boat.