Fame Tours and Services have a counter at arrivals hall offering transfer and hotel services. This is the best option for transfers as the airport doesn't have a meter taxi service.
Lomprayah has a counter offering transfers and tickets for high speed catamarans.
The TAT Tourism Authority of Thailand, Chumphon has a tourism information counter offering information on the region adjacent to the airline counters.
Note in 2015 Lomprayah will move the main ferry terminal and pier to a new purpose built facility at Cape Pathiu about 2 km from the Chumphon Airport in Pathiu. This will reduce travel time from the airport to pier by 50 minutes and cut 90 minutes from the bus journey from Bangkok to the ferry pier. The new pier will likely be complete mid 2015.
Samui Airport IATA Code (USM)
Samui is fairly well connected to major cities in the region such as Bangkok, Penang and Singapore. Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and Silkair operate from the private airport in Ko Samui and both charge artificially high rates. Bangkok Airways operates more daily flights to and from Ko Samui than Thai Airways. There is a 300 baht departure tax for all flights.
Other Airports Several airlines, including Thai Air Asia, Nok Air and Thai Airways operate from the Surat Thani Airport.
By boat[edit]
From Bangkok via Chumphon[edit]
The closest departure point for the island ferry service is Chumphon. Numerous agents sell tickets for a variety of boats and speeds travelling. The fastest Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran takes about 90 minutes, the slowest night boat almost 5 hours. Lomprayah have a pickup service from your hotel to the pier for 100 baht. The ticket itself is 600 baht wherever you book it.
These ferries depart Chumphon at 07:00, 13:30, 23:00 and midnight. The ferries at 07:00 and 13:30 are the normal passenger ferries offered by
- Lomprayah [4] - High Speed Catamaran service about 90 minutes
- Seatran [5] 5 to 6 hours
- Songserm [6] Boat 2 to 3 Hrs
Both Lomprayah and Songserm sell packages from Bangkok by bus or Nok Air [7] offer a fly / sea combi ticket.
The late night ferries are normally vehicle or cargo ferries, making for a slower (5-6 hour trip, arriving at 05:00) and offer a comfortable bunk bed in a dormitory included in the 300 baht ticket. If you are arriving via bus or train, be sure to arrive well before the ferry times, as the ferry terminal is around 1 hour travel time from the train station, and a missed connection either results in a late night trip on the vehicle/cargo ferry or an overnight stay and a 05:30 start to catch the bus to the ferry terminal for the first ferry the next day.
Train to Chumphon then boat[edit]
A good option for travelling from Bangkok is to book Sleeper Train #85; leaving Bangkok around 19:30 and arriving in Chumphon at 04:00 and then have a ticket booked for the 07:00 ferry. Most ferry operators can pick you up from the station where you can while away the 3 hour connection gap. You can also buy your ferry ticket at the station when you get off the train at 04:00.
Bus to Chumphon then boat[edit]
Lomprayah have an inclusive ticket from Bangkok on a comfortable large bus included in the price with connections to the port.
From Surat Thani[edit]
If you're coming from the south, you can take a ferry from Don Sak pier, 60km from Surat Thani on the mainland with a travel time of around 3 hours for the morning ferry, or from Ko Samui, 1.5 hours, or Ko Pha Ngan 1 hour. If you're taking a boat from Surat Thani, one possibility might be an overnight ferry. These depart around 23:00 and arrive in the morning, about 06:00 (subject to changes). It's advisable to arrive early to grab a mattress as most of the boats are former cargo boats and so the passenger facilities are basic.
From the other islands[edit]
You can also day trip on diving charters from Ko Samui. Many have high speed boats that can make the trip to Ko Tao in about 1 hour.
Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran [8] or Seatran [9] are the fastest and most comfortable way to get to Ko Tao. They run twice a day from Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan, Surat Thani, and Chumphon. They also have online booking - useful for checking availability at peak times and all their boats have air conditioning and movies for passengers. Booking from Ko Samui can cost 500-1000 baht on the streets. You can get a ticket for the slower boat (2.5 hours) as low as 250 baht if you buy it in the ticket office next to the pier (next to 7 eleven). You can get a ticket on the spot, no need to book in advance.
Get around[edit]
Poster warning of motorbike rental risks in Ko Tao
There is no car rental in Ko Tao. Your only options are motorbike/ATV rental, or 4WD/boat taxi hire.
The roads in Ko Tao will set you for some of the most dangerous driving to be found in the country. A labyrinthe maze of concrete and eroded dirt roads that often go beyond a whooping 45 degree inclination, means that if you want to be really sensible, 4WD taxis (apart from boats) are the only vehicles that can safely reach these destinations. An average trip will set you back an exorbitant 500 baht one way (per car).
When it comes to self driving, 70% of the island is meant to be accessible only by the most skilled of off-road motorbike riders, but unfortunately everybody seems to be giving it a go in Ko Tao. The result is that there are accidents on a daily basis, sometimes with a very bad ending. The roads are extremely steep, deformed by intense rainfall with deep cuts that has carved the road in slices, and your flimpsy scooter (or even worse your ATV), especially with 2 people, has little chance of not skidding on the crusted fine gravel all the way to the bottom of the road grazing everything along the way. It is a common sight to see people bandaged up in Ko Tao. This is not the place for anyone to learn how to drive, and case of trouble, serious medical attention is several hours away. Furthermore, there is a bizarre island-wide agreement amongst renters in Ko Tao that dictates that damaged motorbike parts are to be replaced, not repaired, something quite unique in Thailand. The slightest implication in a fall or wipeout can set you back several thousand baht and you may see very fast the ugly face of your friendly renter.
By car[edit]
There is one main road running north to south on the island with many smaller roads diverting off it. Some roads lead over the spine of small mountains that run along the middle of the island and are all dirt, can close out after rain, and can be challenging even to a skilled driver. If you are looking for an adventure, the dirt roads are a good place to find it, also be aware as distances can be quite deceiving due to the quality and elevation changes of the trail.
Be aware when filling up any vehicle with gas (petrol or gasoline to non Americans). Attendents will often distract you (particularly in pairs) and try to draw your attention away from either the fact that the pump has already been used and not refreshed, thus charging you for both transactions; or they will quickly refresh the pump used for your vehicle and point to an adjacent pumps higher reading. This is particularly the case at the gas station up the hill from the pier in Mae Haad, whilst you may need fuel immediately the next station is less than 1km away in Sairee. Due to the intimidating nature of the three or more men working at the Mae Haad station, as anywhere in the region it would be advisable to buy gas from the minutely-inflated roadside stalls dotted across the island, gas is pre-measured in whiskey bottles.
By taxi[edit]
There are usually plenty of taxi cars available on both Sairee village and Mae Haad, however they tend to be expensive given the distances travelled. The best way to travel is by renting a small scooter or motorcycle, and this gives you the freedom to explore all of the treasures of the island without paying the large taxi costs. Taxi drivers have begun carrying around a small piece of laminated paper with the 'official' minimum prices for journeys, whilst the official prices state no journey can be less than 300 baht they will dip to 200 baht (100 per person). Whilst the majority of people will stay within 1 kilometre of the pier these prices are extortionate. It is cheaper to rent a scooter for 24 hours and transport your luggage yourself.
By motorcycle or bike[edit]
You can rent bicycles and motorcycles at a few places on Sairee Beach, Mae Haad, and Chalok. Be careful if you rent a motorbike as the dirt roads can get dangerous. ATV's (all terrain vehicles) are dangerous (ask any medical clinic) and expensive (500+ baht/day) and should be avoided in favour of Honda Dreams (150-200 baht/day) or Sonic's (200-250 baht/day).
It is normal practice for motorcycle rental places to ask for a passport as deposit, this is due to the fear of drunken tourists crashing their bike and not returning it. You should be wary of handing over your passport unless you are positive of the legitimacy of the operation.
Be aware that an increasing number of rental shops are charging large amounts of money for non-existent scratches on bikes when returning them, notably the shop next to 7-11 in Sairee Village (Save Way travel) and Owen Bikes opposite the petrol station in Sairee Beach. Make sure you note down and photograph all scratches and dents before you rent a bike from anyone. A good option is to hire a bike from your bungalow/resort.
Oli’s Motorbike Rentals [10] Phone number: 0983578178 Hours: 09.00-17.00 Located in Mae Haad Town 5 minutes from the Pier, next to Bangkok Bank/Post Office. Also provide a pick up/drop off service. It’s a Swiss owned company which guarantees a good service and fair prices, no scams! The Motorbike Models are Honda Wave 110cc semi-automatic and Honda Click 125cc automatic, all are maintained regularly. The shop has already a good reputation and is working together with over 20 Resort/Div
เฟมทัวร์และบริการมีตัวนับที่มาถึงศาลาบริการโอนและโรงแรม นี้เป็นตัวเลือกที่ดีที่สุดสำหรับการโอนย้ายเป็นสนามบินไม่มีบริการแท็กซี่มิเตอร์ กรีมีเคาน์เตอร์บริการรับส่งและตั๋วสำหรับ catamarans ความเร็วสูง ททท.การท่องเที่ยวแห่งประเทศไทย ชุมพรมีตัวนับจำนวนข้อมูลท่องเที่ยวที่นำเสนอข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับภูมิภาคที่ติดกับเคาน์เตอร์สายการบิน หมายเหตุกรี 2015 จะย้ายเฟอร์หลัก และท่าเรือเพื่อวัตถุประสงค์ใหม่สร้างขึ้นประทิวแหลมประมาณ 2 กิโลเมตรจากสนามบินชุมพรในประทิว นี้จะลดเวลาเดินทางจากสนามบินไปท่าเรือ 50 นาที และตัด 90 นาทีจากการเดินทางรถโดยสารประจำทางจากกรุงเทพฯ ไปยังท่าเรือเฟอร์รี่ ท่าใหม่มีแนวโน้มจะเสร็จสมบูรณ์กลาง 2015 รหัสสนามบิน IATA (USM) เกาะสมุยสุราษฎร์ธานีได้อย่างดีที่เชื่อมต่อกับเมืองใหญ่ในภูมิภาคเช่นกรุงเทพฯ ปีนัง และสิงคโปร์ การ บินไทย บางกอกแอร์เวย์ และ Silkair มีสนามบินส่วนตัวในเกาะสมุย และทั้งคิดราคาสูงสมยอม บางกอกแอร์เวย์ทำงานเพิ่มมากขึ้นทุกวันเที่ยวบิน จากเกาะสมุกว่าการบินไทย ภาษีเดินทาง 300 บาท สำหรับเที่ยวบินทั้งหมดได้ มีสนามบินอื่น ๆ หลายสายการบิน ไทยแอร์เอเชีย นกแอร์ และสายการ บินไทยจากสนามบินสุราษฏร์ธานี เรือ [แก้ไข]จากกรุงเทพฯ ผ่านชุมพร [แก้ไข]The closest departure point for the island ferry service is Chumphon. Numerous agents sell tickets for a variety of boats and speeds travelling. The fastest Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran takes about 90 minutes, the slowest night boat almost 5 hours. Lomprayah have a pickup service from your hotel to the pier for 100 baht. The ticket itself is 600 baht wherever you book it. These ferries depart Chumphon at 07:00, 13:30, 23:00 and midnight. The ferries at 07:00 and 13:30 are the normal passenger ferries offered by - Lomprayah [4] - High Speed Catamaran service about 90 minutes - Seatran [5] 5 to 6 hours - Songserm [6] Boat 2 to 3 Hrs Both Lomprayah and Songserm sell packages from Bangkok by bus or Nok Air [7] offer a fly / sea combi ticket. The late night ferries are normally vehicle or cargo ferries, making for a slower (5-6 hour trip, arriving at 05:00) and offer a comfortable bunk bed in a dormitory included in the 300 baht ticket. If you are arriving via bus or train, be sure to arrive well before the ferry times, as the ferry terminal is around 1 hour travel time from the train station, and a missed connection either results in a late night trip on the vehicle/cargo ferry or an overnight stay and a 05:30 start to catch the bus to the ferry terminal for the first ferry the next day. Train to Chumphon then boat[edit]A good option for travelling from Bangkok is to book Sleeper Train #85; leaving Bangkok around 19:30 and arriving in Chumphon at 04:00 and then have a ticket booked for the 07:00 ferry. Most ferry operators can pick you up from the station where you can while away the 3 hour connection gap. You can also buy your ferry ticket at the station when you get off the train at 04:00. Bus to Chumphon then boat[edit]Lomprayah have an inclusive ticket from Bangkok on a comfortable large bus included in the price with connections to the port. From Surat Thani[edit]If you're coming from the south, you can take a ferry from Don Sak pier, 60km from Surat Thani on the mainland with a travel time of around 3 hours for the morning ferry, or from Ko Samui, 1.5 hours, or Ko Pha Ngan 1 hour. If you're taking a boat from Surat Thani, one possibility might be an overnight ferry. These depart around 23:00 and arrive in the morning, about 06:00 (subject to changes). It's advisable to arrive early to grab a mattress as most of the boats are former cargo boats and so the passenger facilities are basic. From the other islands[edit]You can also day trip on diving charters from Ko Samui. Many have high speed boats that can make the trip to Ko Tao in about 1 hour. Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran [8] or Seatran [9] are the fastest and most comfortable way to get to Ko Tao. They run twice a day from Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan, Surat Thani, and Chumphon. They also have online booking - useful for checking availability at peak times and all their boats have air conditioning and movies for passengers. Booking from Ko Samui can cost 500-1000 baht on the streets. You can get a ticket for the slower boat (2.5 hours) as low as 250 baht if you buy it in the ticket office next to the pier (next to 7 eleven). You can get a ticket on the spot, no need to book in advance. Get around[edit] Poster warning of motorbike rental risks in Ko TaoThere is no car rental in Ko Tao. Your only options are motorbike/ATV rental, or 4WD/boat taxi hire. The roads in Ko Tao will set you for some of the most dangerous driving to be found in the country. A labyrinthe maze of concrete and eroded dirt roads that often go beyond a whooping 45 degree inclination, means that if you want to be really sensible, 4WD taxis (apart from boats) are the only vehicles that can safely reach these destinations. An average trip will set you back an exorbitant 500 baht one way (per car). When it comes to self driving, 70% of the island is meant to be accessible only by the most skilled of off-road motorbike riders, but unfortunately everybody seems to be giving it a go in Ko Tao. The result is that there are accidents on a daily basis, sometimes with a very bad ending. The roads are extremely steep, deformed by intense rainfall with deep cuts that has carved the road in slices, and your flimpsy scooter (or even worse your ATV), especially with 2 people, has little chance of not skidding on the crusted fine gravel all the way to the bottom of the road grazing everything along the way. It is a common sight to see people bandaged up in Ko Tao. This is not the place for anyone to learn how to drive, and case of trouble, serious medical attention is several hours away. Furthermore, there is a bizarre island-wide agreement amongst renters in Ko Tao that dictates that damaged motorbike parts are to be replaced, not repaired, something quite unique in Thailand. The slightest implication in a fall or wipeout can set you back several thousand baht and you may see very fast the ugly face of your friendly renter. By car[edit]There is one main road running north to south on the island with many smaller roads diverting off it. Some roads lead over the spine of small mountains that run along the middle of the island and are all dirt, can close out after rain, and can be challenging even to a skilled driver. If you are looking for an adventure, the dirt roads are a good place to find it, also be aware as distances can be quite deceiving due to the quality and elevation changes of the trail.
Be aware when filling up any vehicle with gas (petrol or gasoline to non Americans). Attendents will often distract you (particularly in pairs) and try to draw your attention away from either the fact that the pump has already been used and not refreshed, thus charging you for both transactions; or they will quickly refresh the pump used for your vehicle and point to an adjacent pumps higher reading. This is particularly the case at the gas station up the hill from the pier in Mae Haad, whilst you may need fuel immediately the next station is less than 1km away in Sairee. Due to the intimidating nature of the three or more men working at the Mae Haad station, as anywhere in the region it would be advisable to buy gas from the minutely-inflated roadside stalls dotted across the island, gas is pre-measured in whiskey bottles.
By taxi[edit]
There are usually plenty of taxi cars available on both Sairee village and Mae Haad, however they tend to be expensive given the distances travelled. The best way to travel is by renting a small scooter or motorcycle, and this gives you the freedom to explore all of the treasures of the island without paying the large taxi costs. Taxi drivers have begun carrying around a small piece of laminated paper with the 'official' minimum prices for journeys, whilst the official prices state no journey can be less than 300 baht they will dip to 200 baht (100 per person). Whilst the majority of people will stay within 1 kilometre of the pier these prices are extortionate. It is cheaper to rent a scooter for 24 hours and transport your luggage yourself.
By motorcycle or bike[edit]
You can rent bicycles and motorcycles at a few places on Sairee Beach, Mae Haad, and Chalok. Be careful if you rent a motorbike as the dirt roads can get dangerous. ATV's (all terrain vehicles) are dangerous (ask any medical clinic) and expensive (500+ baht/day) and should be avoided in favour of Honda Dreams (150-200 baht/day) or Sonic's (200-250 baht/day).
It is normal practice for motorcycle rental places to ask for a passport as deposit, this is due to the fear of drunken tourists crashing their bike and not returning it. You should be wary of handing over your passport unless you are positive of the legitimacy of the operation.
Be aware that an increasing number of rental shops are charging large amounts of money for non-existent scratches on bikes when returning them, notably the shop next to 7-11 in Sairee Village (Save Way travel) and Owen Bikes opposite the petrol station in Sairee Beach. Make sure you note down and photograph all scratches and dents before you rent a bike from anyone. A good option is to hire a bike from your bungalow/resort.
Oli’s Motorbike Rentals [10] Phone number: 0983578178 Hours: 09.00-17.00 Located in Mae Haad Town 5 minutes from the Pier, next to Bangkok Bank/Post Office. Also provide a pick up/drop off service. It’s a Swiss owned company which guarantees a good service and fair prices, no scams! The Motorbike Models are Honda Wave 110cc semi-automatic and Honda Click 125cc automatic, all are maintained regularly. The shop has already a good reputation and is working together with over 20 Resort/Div
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