Koh Yao Island Guide

Koh Yao Island is found in the emerald sea of Phang Nga Bay. The Islands of Koh Yao lie still hidden between Phuket and Krabi. 44 islands are located in the Bay. The Yao Islands are 25 kilometres from the mainland coast of Krabi and 48 kilometres from the island of Phuket.

Serene beaches and lush interiors. This is Koh Tao Island. Koh Yao is located in the south of Phang-nga Bay is 42 km away from the mainland of Phang-nga Province. Koh Yao has a total area of 141 square km. Koh Yao Yai is twice size of of Koh Yao Noi. Koh Yao Noi is the center of government with all government offices located there. There are no real roads on Ko Yao and the only vehicles are bicycles and the rare seen motorcyclsaurs.

The Ko Yao Islands

This map shows the six islands in the Yao group: Ko Yao Don (the biggest and only inhabited island); Ko Yao Leh; Bamboo Island (Ko Pai); Mosquito Island (Ko Yung); Ko Bida Nok; and Ko Bida Nai. The word 'Ko' simply means 'island' in Thai and is used as a prefix to the island's name. Sometimes written 'Koh', it is actually pronounced like the Engish word 'go' History of Koh Yao ... more

Ferry timetables to Ko Yao

Koh Yao Islands are accessible by ferry boat and there are daily passenger ferries from both Krabi, Ao Nang and Railay, and the Phuket piers. All prices listed below are for one-way tickets. For the current FERRY timetables and schedules for the boats, click here. You will arrive at the main pier on Ton Sai beach. From here, you can walk to your hotel, or take a longtail boat to any of the other beaches on the island of Yao Don... more