The unspoilt Thai island of Koh Yao, one of Thailand's best kept secrets, consists of 2 main islands, Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi with numerous surrounding islets. Situated in the heart of Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi, Koh Yao offers a peaceful refuge.
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Ko Yao
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The Paradise Beach Resort and Spa blends into the unique environment and surrounding landscape on Koh Yao Noi.
Six Senses Spa at Yao Noi features elegantly designed modern architecture with attention to detail. There are 56 luxury villas, each spacious and boasting their own infinity-edged pool with sundeck...
Ko Yao
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Six Senses Spa at Yao Noi features elegantly designed modern architecture with attention to detail. There are 56 luxury villas, each spacious and boasting their own infinity-edged pool with sundeck...
Ko Yao
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Six Senses Spa at Yao Noi features elegantly designed modern architecture with attention to detail. There are 56 luxury villas, each spacious and boasting their own infinity-edged pool with sundeck...
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Ko Yao
Koh Yao Noi is the more popular of the two islands and is one of the last islands not yet overtaken by modernisation. Many tourists include few days on Koh Yao in their Southern Thailand discovery trip. There are about half a dozen Koh Yao hotels and Koh Yao resorts in Koh Yao Noi. Koh Yao is very suitable for couples and honeymooners who would like to have some privacy away from the crowds. Initially Koh Yao was inhabited by sea gypsies. The current inhabitants of Koh Yao are migrants from the Malay Peninsula. The influence of various ethnic communities can be seen in the cave paintings that are hidden in the many islands of Koh Yao. The recent migration (17-18th century) from Trang and Satun to Koh Yao islands is obvious from the Malay dialect spoken by the locals. Fishing and rubber planting are the main industries here. Holidays to Koh Yao can be included in your itinerary of places to visit in Thailand. Koh Yao Noi has beaches on either side with mountainous areas in the centre. The Eastern side has sandy beaches where you can go swimming and snorkelling and the Western side is a scenic blend of mangrove trees and rice flats. Koh Yao has a fairly tropical climate with high temperatures. Monsoon gusts blow in during the months of May to July and again from September to October. Even though there is rainfall between June to November, the sun will still shine and the clean and secluded beaches will make for an unforgettable stay. Mass tourism has not yet inundated the beautiful secluded beaches, uninhabited islands and tropical rainforests. This hidden treasure teems with indigenous animal and plant life and has caught the imagination of the British holidaymaker. A relaxed holiday in Koh Yao will benefit the British holidaymaker who wants to escape the pressures of urban life. You can explore the island by taking a bike tour through the small market town, mosques, rice paddies, fishing villages and through areas of jungle rich in flora and fauna.
Koh Yao Noi offers a perfect vantage point for unwinding and absorbing the beautiful vista in the bay. Buddha Beach and Hat Yao are classic beaches. A boat trip to the neighbouring islands is a great way to explore the beauty of the place from the lagoons at Koh Roi and Koh Kadu to the deserted beaches oh Koh Yao Yai. When you book your visit to Koh Yao Noi, you will be able to get Koh Yao deals with flight and hotel accommodation included. Unbeatable prices can be availed when you purchase Koh Yao late deals and package holiday Koh Yao deals. Koh Kudus lagoon is a good place to go kayaking. Hat Yao is a photogenic lagoon that is secluded from the outside world. Alternate activities available on the island include swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, hiking and agricultural demonstrations. When you want to revitalise and reinvigorate your senses and energy you could enjoy a fully body Thai massage. The Koh Yao spas offer different types of treatment such as foot massage, upper body deluxe massage and much more. There are different dive locations for the die hard diver. Daytrips can be booked to the amazing Koh Hong. A variety of exotic wild life awaits you when you take a trekking trip into the rainforests. Did you know that you can even take Thai cooking classes on your trip to Koh Yao? Cheap holidays to Koh Yao are possible when you make proper planning and prior reservations. If you visit Koh Yao during the rainy season, then hotels in Koh Yao will be available at cheaper rates. The wettest month is May. Koh Yao does not have 3 star hotels. Koh Yao has only 4 star and 5 star resorts. It is possible to find cheap Koh Yao holidays, two of the best resorts in Koh Yao are: The Paradise Koh Yao Boutique Beach Resort and Spa - a 4 star hotel nestled in a quiet and peaceful area of the Koh Yao Island. The 70 villas and studios integrate the natural environment in their décor and setting. The rooms offer expansive views of the bay and the beachfront villas nestled on the sand are just a few metres from the sea. The Paradise Spa offers therapies that are rejuvenating and revitalising. The resort is a one hour drive from Phuket. The 24 acre Six Senses Koh Yao is a 5 star resort set amid natural landscape. The well proportioned villas and suites provide uncompromised world class service and luxuries. Each villa has its own butler to cater to the needs of the guest. The staff at the resort will happily customise tours according to your requirements. An array of restaurants offers fine dining service and cuisines from Thai to Italian. There are no direct flights to Koh Yao. International travellers can fly into Phuket by Thai airways, Air Asia, Tiger Airways via Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. British travellers can fly to Bangkok from UK and then take a taxi or bus to Phuket or Koh Yao. There are also boats that depart from Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga to Koh Yao. Holidays in Koh Yao will help you reconnect with nature and appreciate it to a great extent. A Koh Yao holiday is for those who want to experience the simple and raw side of Thailand.