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The ones worth your time.
The 15 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.
“Best instructor ever! Safari made me feel calm and confident the whole time. What a man. Deserves a raise! Would defo 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.
“My friend and I completed the Try Dive. We were a bit apprehensive at first but the instructors made us feel so excited and comfortable straight away. The day was amazing and I’d truly recommend it to anyone. We had James, who was an incredible instructor, made us feel so safe and at ease. If…”
Premium morning snorkeling around Koh Tao on Oxygen. Small group, top-notch spots, included lunch, and time back for Samui or Chumphon.
“Best snorkel boat trip ever! The boat is well kept and not over crowded with guests. Jumping off the top deck is a lot of fun. The staff are amazing and take you to the most amazing snorkel spots. Saw turtles, sea anemone, coral, giant clams, and so many fish!”
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.
“We had a great experience with this day trip ! Great staff that made the day a fantastic one. Great value !”
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”
Five islands, guided snorkeling around Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan, plus lunch and free underwater photos for a low-cost full day.
“Amazing daytrip with great snorkeling spots, views and friendly staff. They helped ja with everything and were most kind.”
Koh Tao’s Hidden Bays and Koh Nang Yuan snorkeling tour with transfers, gear, lunch, fruit, and turtle odds. Expect a full 6–7 hours.
“Amazing day out if your in koh tao. The slide is so much fun. Loads of staff to keep everyone safe. Great food and loads of fun!”
Try scuba on Koh Tao in a small, private group with an instructor-led briefing, a boat to Nang Yuan, and a Basic Diver cert.
“Our instructor Honey was great and the water was amazing. The staff was very welcoming and pros at what they do.”
Koh Tao small-group snorkeling with lunch, BBQ, and sunset cocktails, plus hotel pickup and sterilized gear on a 7-hour boat day.
“This has to be one of the best tours on the island A wonderful host who looked after us so well from picking us up and dropping us back to our villa food very good with a barbecue to watch the sunset Not busy maximum of 20 people unlike many others with hoards of people…”
