Day trip from Phuket, Phuket
Ko Yao Islands Day Trip
The Ko Yao Islands sit in Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi and offer a glimpse of traditional island life largely untouched by mass tourism. Ko Yao Noi is predominantly Muslim and known for rubber plantations, cycling on quiet roads, and stunning views of the bay's limestone karsts. Ko Yao Yai is larger and even more rural. A quiet, beautiful escape from Phuket's busier beaches.
Location
8.0658, 98.6233 — View on map
Highlights
- Cycling through rubber plantations and stilted villages
- Loh Jark Bay — pristine, uncrowded beach
- Kayaking around mangroves with bay views
- Traditional Muslim fishing village life
- Panoramic Phang Nga Bay karst views
Tips
- Ko Yao Noi is a Muslim island — dress modestly off the beach
- The island is best explored by bicycle — all roads are flat to gently hilly
- Facilities are basic — ATMs are limited; bring enough cash
- A popular choice for travellers seeking a slow-paced escape