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Daytime

Morning coffee and quiet waves at Tanote Bay

Start your day with a calm coffee before the island wakes up, then wander down to the house reef at Tanote Bay.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 08:00

    Horizon Morn

    Grab a coffee and a pastry. Horizon Morn opens at 08:00, so you will have the place to yourself. Sit outside and watch the morning light settle over the quiet bay.

  2. 08:25

    Calypso Diving Koh Tao

    Walk ten minutes to Calypso Diving. You are in Tanote Bay, a party-free zone with a house reef right in front. Even if you do not dive, the clear water here is perfect for a quiet swim or snorkel before the crowds arrive.

  3. 09:00

    Ao Leuk

    Continue walking twenty-nine minutes southwest to Ao Leuk. This beach is sheltered and calm, ideal for a final morning dip or just listening to the waves without the noise of the main tourist strips.

Local tip

The walk from the dive center to Ao Leuk is along the coast. Keep an eye on the tide if you plan to swim at Ao Leuk, as the bay can get busy later in the day.

Check before you go

  • Horizon Morn is open Mo-Su 08:00-19:00.
  • Calypso Diving is located next to Family Resort in Tanote Bay.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ko Tao (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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