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The ones worth your time.
The 11 koh tao tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
SSI Advanced Adventurer in Koh Tao: five specialty underwater sessions, small group size, HTMS Sattakut wreck training, and a night outing.
“Onilio was our instructor. Confident, knowledgeable, and putting safety first, he made the lessons fun, and allowed us to enjoy the dives, while still teaching us very useful skills. 10000/10 would recommend”
SSI Try Scuba Basic Diver in Koh Tao: tiny groups, 40 minutes of theory, skills to 5m, optional second session to 12m, pickup.
“Really cool. They have patience with beginners, even if you are scared like me and start panicking:)”
Earn your Open Water Diver certification in Koh Tao with small groups, guided training, and five structured underwater sessions at DPM.
“I had an amazing experience getting my Open Water certification here! From start to finish, everything was perfect—the facilities, the dive school, and the hostel made it an easy and enjoyable experience. The entire staff was professional, friendly, and always ready to helRead more”
7-hour Oxygen boat snorkeling from Koh Tao to Koh Nangyuan and hidden bays, with viewpoints, coral reefs, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“The boat was a completely different boat than described, food was left out in the sun and became inedible, the driver was smoking bongs whilst driving and the guide didnt explain anything properly. Viator did nothing to help.”
PADI Open Water course in Koh Tao with small groups, classroom + pool practice, provided gear, and four ocean outings, often with night sessions.
“Had an amazing experience and an fantastic instructor!! (Julian is the best🤪). I recommend everyone who wants to dive in Koh Toa, to have your experience by this company”
Premium morning snorkeling around Koh Tao on Oxygen. Small group, top-notch spots, included lunch, and time back for Samui or Chumphon.
“Great experience!! The team was extremely helpful before, during and after the tour. Amazing views of Koh Tao and we stopped at several snorkeling areas.”
3-day Koh Tao SCUBA certification: provided gear, Nang Yuan practice, a PADI card, and a SCUBA log book for $375.70 in small groups.
“What a unique experience! My instructor was Dominik Maier who was an equally hilarious yet stern when needed teacher. I was very nervous at certain points as I have never scuba dived before, and he was able to calm both myself anRead more”
Certified divers can hit multiple Koh Tao underwater spots in a single day with gear rental, lunch, and expert guidance.
“My girlfriend and I had a great time with the Koh Tao Scuba Club. Our guide, Jimmy, was knowledgeable of the dive sites, as well as very helpful with ensuring we were having a good time, as well as staying safe. We recommend going to the mRead more”
A 6-hour Koh Tao treasure hunt with island clues, beach stops, snorkeling, big snack energy, Thai lunch, and a payoff treasure find.
“Aimmy was great from the start. She was very knowledgable and friendly. There is so much included in this tour, puzzles, challenges, hikes to viewpoints, snorkelling, and lunch. What a great idea this is.”
A 7-hour Koh Tao snorkeling route visiting Nang Yuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Aow Leuk, and Shark Bay, with gear and Thai lunch included.
“If you have the funds to go for a more private experience - do it. There are many things about my experience that were concerning and annoying - but I got what I paid for, frankly. The reviews seemed Great but the reality was far from the reviews.”
PADI Discover SCUBA in Koh Tao with two underwater sessions, shallow-water start, gear provided, snacks onboard, and Gulf of Thailand marine life.
“The experience was just outright amazing and spectacular. Although it was our first time trying out scuba diving, the whole experience made us want to get a certification next time. Den, an absolute unit of a man, was very professional anRead more”
