Is Koh Mak better than Koh Kood?

Ko Kood is more beautiful and has better beaches than on Ko mak , but it can be time consuming to visit. picture of klongchao on Ko Kood. When you say that Koh Kood can be time consuming, what do you mean by that? Mak is a pretty relaxed island, but Kut is way less touristy.

Is Koh Mak worth visiting?

Koh Mak, an island to the south of Koh Chang, is definitely worth a visit if you plan on exploring this part of Thailand during your holiday. It is a mid-size island which is becoming increasingly popular with couples and families due to its deserted beaches and lack beer bars and ugly concrete block hotels.

How do you get around Koh Mak?

Koh Mak is a small island, so it’s easy to get around. If you want to explore the whole island, we recommend renting a bicycle or motorbike. The island is pretty flat, so it’s easy to drive around. Most of the time you can rent a bicycle or motorbike at your accommodation.

Is Koh Kood expensive?

Due to its remoteness, Koh Kood is the most expensive of the islands in Thailand. Prices here are on average one and a half times higher than at popular resorts.

How do you get from Koh kog to Koh Chang?

Hopping from Koh Chang to Koh Mak and Koh Kood during the High Season is very easy. You can use the two daily speedboat services to get from Koh Chang to the outlying islands. The two services are run by Kai Bae Hut Speedboat and Bangbao Boat. Ticket price is 600 Baht to Koh Mak and 900 Baht to Koh Kood.

Where is Koh Kood island Thailand?

Trat Province
Ko Kut (also Koh Kood) is an island in Trat Province in the Gulf of Thailand and the easternmost island before Cambodia. The island is a popular spot for package tourists and families.

How many days do you need in Koh Chang?

Since you only have 3 days in Koh Chang, it can be tough to whittle down the must-sees. So on your first day, start early and enjoy breakfast at one of the restaurants where locals go frequently. The best way to get an introduction to Koh Chang is to check out the White Sand Beach, known to locals as Haad Sai Khao.

Is Koh Chang touristy?

Koh Chang is quite touristy on the Central West Coast and almost not at all on the Eastside. To put it into some perspective, Koh Chang only began to develop as a tourist destination in the late 1990s. So it is a great deal less developed than islands such as Phuket, Koh Samui, and Koh Phangan.

How do you get from Koh Kok to Koh Mak?

Speedboat between Koh Kood – Koh Mak Operated by Koh Kut Express Speedboat, 30 passengers, journey time 30 minutes. Ticket price 350 Baht/person – includes transfer from your resort to the boat. Daily departures from Bang Bao pier, Koh Kood at 09.30am & 12.00pm, arrive at Ao Nid pier, Koh Mak.

How do you get from Koh Chang to Koh Mak?

If you are going to Koh Mak, then take one of the ferries from Koh Chang to the mainland. Once at a mainland pier, take a shared pick up truck taxi that is heading to Trat. They will do a short detour to drop you off at Krom Luang pier, Laem Ngop. Expect to pay 40 – 50 Baht per person.

Why is Koh Chang called Koh Chang?

Koh Chang, which means ‘Elephant Island’ is named after it’s elephant head shape. Koh Chang is one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands with white sand beaches, waterfalls, mangroves and an interior rainforest that has been largely undisturbed due to the mountainous terrain.

What is Koh Chang popular for?

Some of the most popular activities on Koh Chang are kayaking, jungle trekking and diving and snorkelling. Another highlight is visiting the many waterfalls located throughout the island.