Home/Free Koh Tao Guide
free download

The Free Koh Tao Travel Guide 2026

Everything you need to know before you arrive. Beaches, diving, nightlife, safety, money, Thai phrases and more. 100% free, no spam, written by locals with 20+ years on the island between us.

What’s Inside

The guide we wish we had when we arrived

20+ years of island knowledge between us, condensed into one mobile-optimised PDF you can screenshot and keep with you.

Best beaches
Secret spots, family-friendly bays, snorkel-from-shore reefs.
Top viewpoints
John-Suwan, Mango Viewpoint, Love Koh Tao, the lesser-known jungle paths.
Diving & snorkelling
What to expect, course costs, best times, marine-life calendar.
How to get here
From Bangkok, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Phuket, ferry routes and timings.
Getting around
Scooters, songthaews, longtails, walking. Real prices, real distances.
Where to eat
Local Thai spots, cheap eats, beachfront dinners.
Nightlife
Beach bars, jungle parties, sunset rituals, where the night actually happens.
Safety tips
Sun, sea, scooters, what to watch out for, all the small things.
Costs & budget
Daily budgets in THB from backpacker to premium villa stays.
Emergency numbers
Police, hospital, tourist police, ambulance, all the contacts that matter.
Essential Thai phrases
The ones travellers actually use, not the textbook ones.
Best time to visit
Diving seasons, weather, festivals, month-by-month context.
Get it now

Send the free guide to my inbox

Enter your name and email and we will send the PDF straight to you. One email, no spam, unsubscribe any time.

    We respect your privacy. Your data is never shared or sold.

    Travellers Say

    What people say about Koh Tao

    Real quotes from travellers who visited the island.

    UK01
    Emma, UK

    “I only planned to stay 3 days“

    “I ended up staying 3 weeks. Koh Tao has this magic, you just cannot leave.”

    Lucas, Brazil

    “Best decision of my trip”

    “Got my open water cert here, best decision of my trip to Asia. The dive sites are insane and the instructors are world-class.”

    BR02
    AU03
    Sarah, Australia

    “Sunsets at John-Suwan“

    “The sunsets at John-Suwan viewpoint are unreal. And Freedom Beach? Genuinely one of the most memorable beaches we visited in Thailand.”

    when you’re ready

    Plan the perfect trip

    Book your ferry, find accommodation, and discover the best activities. All in one place.