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Smallest and most
distant of the Samui archipelago islands that
offer accommodation, Ko Tao, also known as
'turtle island', lies 45 km north of Ko Pha-ngan
and has its own distinct attractions. Largely
mountainous, the island is distinguished by a 28
km shoreline studded by lovely little bays,
while beyond stretch some 8 km of undisturbed
coral reefs. Because Ko Tao lies about a
five-hour boat ride from Ko Pha-ngan and pretty
much the same from the mainland - it has little
casual tourism and is best known as a scuba
diving destination. With exceptional underwater
visibility, rich marine life and variety of
sites for all levels of proficiency, it offers
some of the finest offshore diving in the whole
of Thailand.
Another excellent
dive site is the pretty little island of Ko Nang
Yuan, which lies just off the northwest coast of
Ko Toa. A dive resort on the island provides
good facilities for such a small island
hideaway.
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