camble Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Koh Kood (AKA Ko Kut) is an island south of Koh Chang and the easternmost island in the Gulf of Thailand before Cambodia. Like Koh Chang, it's an oval, just over half the total area, but more jungle than mountain and much less developed. Only a few thousand people inhabit the island. In general, prices are higher on Koh Kood as Koh Chang has a ferry service that allows goods to be trucked in. ARRIVAL Boat service is available a few times a day from the pier at Laem Sok. Crossing takes just under 2 hours and 350 baht ticket includes taxi to your hotel, and from your hotel back to the pier (at 9 AM on the day of your departure) You can see Koh Chang in the background as you approach the island Usually, you'll arrive at Ao Salad, largest settlement on the island, about 300 people. Next: Accommodation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camble Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 ACCOMODATION Accommodations range from a room with fan for 300 baht up to a 6-bedroom sea view villa with private pool for about 100,000 baht. In general, it's difficult to find good value in accommodations. During my last stay, I was able to find a low-season promotional deal from the Koh Kood Beach Resort, stay 2 nights for 1750 per night, get 1 night free. The pool was too small for my liking but the resort had a small beach for swimming Also some hot Russian babes lounging about Alternately, the Tinkerbell Privacy Resort is right on the public beach for about 7000-8000 per night The public beach there is the most crowded beach on the island Next door to TinkerBell is the High Season Resort. I checked the rates on Agoda, they had some discounted bungalows for 16,000 and a pool villa for 30,000. This was low season. There are also accommodations for the budget minded traveler Next: EATS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camble Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 EATS I wasn't impressed with the kitchen at the Beach Resort and this is a problem with Koh Kood as there were no other restaurants within walking distance and the resort rented motorbikes for the ridiculous rate of 400 baht/day. The only farang operated restaurant is Pizza and Pasta, run by a very personable Italian guy named Alex, serves really good food. These places are located near the estuary but I haven't tried them. But I did stop for a hearty bowl of coconut soup at Katen Seafood There's a good seafood restaurant at Ao Yai, the second largest settlement on the island, about 200 people. Fresh crab and noodles will set you back 100 baht. The problem is this is about a 30 minute drive to my resort. Next: Roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camble Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 ROADS There's no public transportation to speak of, so you'll have to rent a motorbike to get around and rental prices are highest in Thailand. The roads are good however, not nearly as dangerous as on Koh Chang, and newly paved, although many internal roads are still unpaved. In some places roads were already being eroded by underbrush, even worse than a Sukhumvit street vendor Next: Attractions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camble Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 ATTRACTIONS Besides scuba diving, there are just beaches and waterfalls. By far, the largest and most accessible falls is Klong Chao. The second largest falls is Klong Yai Kee Waterfall. I had it to myself until a Chinese tour group arrived from the Captain Cook Resort The most remote waterfall is Huang Nam Keaw Waterfall, also called the 'hidden' waterfall. To get here, you have to drive 20-30 minutes on a dirt road, then another 20-30 minutes to climb down a rocky trail. There was another level little bit downstream. I thought about crawling down but didn't know if I'd be able to get back up. I had to use the rope to get back up to the next level Then climbing back up this rocky trail to get back to the road. I did it in flip-flops but I'd recommend tennis shoes or hiking boots. And take a cell phone in case you slip and break an ankle. There's no telling how long it will be until someone happens to come along. The road ends in the northwest at the third largest settlement on the island at Ao Lak Uan Around that point is the exclusive Soneva Kiri, where you can book a 6-bedroom sea view villa with private pool for about 100,000. The resort is only accessible by boat. A uninhabited island nearby has a small airstrip where guests may be flown in by private plane. Next: Nightlife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camble Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Nightlife There is one bar on the island with live music. Jong runs the Tawan Eco Bar, and is on a first name basis with all his customers. He'll even invite you to jam with him. Live music begins nightly at 8:30 PM. Summary Koh Kood is a great place to get away but you may become bored after 2-3 days. Everything happens at a much slower pace here. However, if you enjoy deserted white sand beaches with turquoise waters, then this is the place for you. Book your accommodations ahead and bring cash, because there are no banks or ATMs on the island (and no 7-11's). Keep your motorbike's tank mostly full, there aren't many gas stations either. Enjoy the peace and solitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiandrew Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Thank you very much for all the good information on the little Island near Koh Chang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooked Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Great. The last thing this place needs is more tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bprinceuk Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Thank you for sharing the information on the Island, and for the great photographs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Great photos and information, thank you! Last little undeveloped island in Thailand now. Let's see in 10 years ... When I came from Singapore Christmas 1968, PhiPhi Island was still pristine. Now it's overrun by tourists, masses of tourists every day. Digital age made that possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Great Posts......Looking forward to going in early March..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTee Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Great report!Many thanks for taking the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yussiesamui Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Thank you very much for all the good information on the little Island near Koh Chang. Koh Kood is actually the 4th largest island in Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Great reports and photos. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmebike Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Great Posts......Looking forward to going in early March..... Took the family last April. We had a great time. Rent a little motorbike as between beaches, resorts and restaurants, it can be a little trek. Some of those roads are very hilly, especially on the way to the fisherman's village. Keep away from Koh Mak ... although beautiful, we got bit to pieces by the sand flies and mosquitoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaRacer Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Nice, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndudorn Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Really enjoyed you sharing your experience with us!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongalulu Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Enjoyed your guide as we contemplated going at Xmas but ended up in Ko Chang because 4 of us and wanted to use our own pickup,not so keen on motorcycles. It's on our list for another time but I'm a keen snorkeller (qualified diver too) . Is there any decent shore based snorkelling from the beach. We had to go on an all day boat trip from Ko Chang,which was really good,to get that .so the only reason to chose Ko khood over Ko Chang would be if this aspect was much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobo Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thanks for sharing, and great pics. I intendeded to spend 2 weeks in April on Koh Chang, but now will probably break that half-way thru with a 3-day trip to Koh Kood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SattahipBri Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thanks for sharing and taking the time to post your experience on Koh Kood. Is there a safe place near Laem Sok pier to park your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thank You .Great photos with the report also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camble Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Sorry, I can't answer your questions about parking or snorkeling, although I know a few dive companies operate there. There's a boat taxi service from Koh Chang, leaving daily from Bang Bao, but only available during high season. I believe it starts mid-October. I always go low season for the cheapest rates and low tourist counts, although it rains a lot during low season. For island hopping between Koh Chang, Koh Mak, and Koh Kood, I returned to the mainland each time. Each segment between islands cost about 600 baht, similar to the price of a boat taxi, but took a few hours more. Alternately, it's possible to hire a boat at Bang Bao, for traveling between Koh Chang and either Koh Mak or Koh Kood, if you want to spend the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushandy Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thanks for the write up. I went here with my family a few years back. I stayed at the beach resort too and absolutely loved it. It really is the most idyllic place I've been to in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buythisdashcam Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 The same boring place that it used to be and where someone must be stupid to drive 5 or 6 hours, when you can actually arrive at better place after 1 hour flight.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how241 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Nice report- very good photos...Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falang07 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 not so special taking into account the hassle it takes to get there.... Much nicer sand on Koh Larn with clean water and just 30 Baht to get there :-) anyway, great report, thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick1968 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 thanks so much good info,,,,love the pictures thanks,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullie Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We went there 7 years ago for our honeymoon ..... ended up staying for 3 weeks. Perfect place for people in love, or people looking for solitude and nature. Sad to see that it has gotten so much busier already though. At the time we were there we hardly saw any other visitors, no restaurants to speak of. Some nice food could be had in the fishing village next to the OP's resort though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 It's too bad that all the big mouths have to share where the nice little gems are. One of the best parts is being away from people when going to an island. It seems like every person has a blog and must share their wisdom with the world. And for what? So people will give you 'likes' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buythisdashcam Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Somebody still believes that there is any secret place in Thailand.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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