Koh Kood (Koh Kut)

The quietest of the eastern islands: no big towns, clear water, empty bays and some of Thailand's most secluded resorts, a favourite for honeymoons. Reached by speedboat from Laem Sok near Trat. Sailings thin out and seas get rough from June to September, and many smaller resorts close then.

Highlights

• Klong Chao waterfall
• Ao Tapao and Ao Noi beaches
• Kayak up the Klong Chao river
• Ao Yai stilt fishing village
• Snorkel trip to Koh Rang
• Sunset at Bang Bao bay
• Secluded honeymoon resorts
• Scooter loop of the island

Things to do

• Klong Chao waterfall & river kayakMorning · 3h
• Koh Rang snorkelling boat tripMorning · 6h
• Ao Yai fishing village & seafoodAfternoon · 2h
• Beach afternoon at Ao TapaoAfternoon · 3h
• Sunset at the west-coast baysEvening · 1h 30m
• Scooter loop of the island's baysAny time · 3h

Tours & tickets

When to go

Best time: November – May

• Buddhist holy days (Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asahna Bucha) · Visakha Bucha 31 May; Asahna Bucha and Buddhist Lent 29–30 Jul — Candle-lit processions round the temples at dusk, worth seeing in Chiang Mai and Ayutthaya. Alcohol may not be sold anywhere, bars included, for 24-48 hours (hotels and airport duty free excepted); the Full Moon Party moves a night.
• Christmas and New Year peak — The most expensive fortnight of the year on the islands: resorts set 5-7 night minimums and compulsory gala-dinner charges on 24 and 31 December, and Phi Phi, Samui and Phuket ferries and flights fill a month ahead. Indian school holidays add to it. Book by October.