Timeline
17:27
Stop at Ban Talay Café for a cold drink or light snack. It is just a six-minute walk from your starting point near the anchor.
17:57
Walk 17 minutes east to Ao Leuk beach. Find a spot on the sand facing west. The beach is open and ready by the time the sky starts to change color.
18:17
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins about 30 minutes before, painting the water in warm tones.
18:47
Head back to Ban Talay Café as the light fades. It stays open late, so you can enjoy the cool evening air and finish your drink.
Local tip
Ban Talay Café is closed on Mondays. If you are visiting on a Monday, check the route for an alternative café near Ao Leuk or head to one of the shops near the anchor.
Check before you go
- Ban Talay Café operates Tu-Su 08:30-20:00 and Mo 08:30-19:00.
- Sunset times vary by month: Jan 18:17, Apr 18:31, Jul 18:46, Oct 18:03.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ko Tao (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).