Koh Tao Viewpoints
The Best Koh Tao Viewpoints
If you take some time out from chilling on Koh Tao beaches and get out of the town and up into the hillsides of Koh Tao, you will be rewarded with some amazing views. There are fantastic viewpoints all around the island offering unrivaled outlooks in all directions. Koh Tao’s roads have been upgraded over the last few years and are now great quality and easy to drive. We find that more and more Koh Tao visitors are choosing to head inland and discover the island’s spectacular viewpoints. Many of Koh Tao’s best viewpoints are easy to get to, while others take a little more effort.
Some involve steep sections or driving on poorer-quality roads with loose gravel and sand. Some are only accessible on foot or by boat. So if you are not already a confident driver and 100% comfortable renting a scooter on Koh Tao, then walking or joining a hiking tour may be your best option.
We recommend you visit any of Koh Tao’s spectacular viewpoints either earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon. This way you avoid excess dehydration and/or burning during the peak heat hours of the day. If you are feeling particularly enthusiastic, you could even go to one of the viewpoints on the east coast of the island to watch a sunrise. Later on in the day, you’ll find that the west coast viewpoints are ideal for sunset. There’s nothing quite like gazing out over the ocean as the last of the sun’s rays disappear over the horizon.
It’s Hot Out There!
Whatever time of day you visit, be sure to take plenty of water. If you are hiking it’s always recommended that you have a mobile phone with you in case you should slip or fall and need to call for help. Some viewpoints are simply rocky outcroppings or mountainside vantage points, whereas others have small bars where you can get refreshments. We’ve made this distinction in our descriptions so you will know what to expect.
Historically the majority of viewpoints on Koh Tao were free to access. But in recent years landowners have become understandably frustrated with trash, empty bottles, and cigarette butts getting left by visitors. So now access fees apply at some viewpoints to cover the cost of keeping the area clean and tidy. We have tried to provide the most up-to-date information on fees. Do be aware that information on charges and access is due to change, so it’s always a good idea to have some extra cash with you, just in case.
We ask all visitors to please respect the natural beauty of Koh Tao, and take all of your trash away with you.
Your guide to the best views of Koh Tao
Fraggle Rock Viewpoint
Fraggle Rock Viewpoint Powered by 12Go system Nobody seems entirely sure exactly where the name came from, but Fraggle Rock is a well-known landmark on Koh Tao. It looks out onto the west coast of the island and provides a birds-eye view of Mae Haad Bay, Sairee Beach, and the
Grape View Viewpoint
Grape View Viewpoint Powered by 12Go system Grape View Viewpoint is a stunning lookout point that takes in all the beauty of the surrounding jungle, plus the area of the ocean looking down onto Koh NangYuan. This is one of the lesser-visited corners of the island and provides a truly
Jim View Bar
Jim View Bar Powered by 12Go system Jim View Bar is often referred to as Mango Bay Viewpoint, although it does not have a view over Mango Bay at all. Rather it looks out from the north over Sairee Beach and down the west coast of the island into Mae
Summit Viewpoint Bar
Summit Viewpoint Bar Powered by 12Go system Summit Viewpoint Bar prides itself as being the highest viewpoint on Koh Tao. It’s well worth a visit if you’d like to get as high up the mountain as possible. You’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding scenery and the gorgeous
Love Koh Tao Viewpoint Bar
Love Koh Tao Viewpoint Bar Powered by 12Go system Love Koh Tao is an iconic place to visit during any stay on Koh Tao. Located high up on the hillside next to the empty reservoir, it holds an elevated position looking down into Tanote Bay on the east coast of
Two View Viewpoint Bar
Two View Viewpoint Bar Powered by 12Go system Offering a great view out over the west coast of the island and over to Koh NangYuan, Two View Viewpoint Bar is a great option if you’d like to sit somewhere and relax with a drink or some Thai food at the
West Coast Viewpoint
West Coast Viewpoint Powered by 12Go system West Coast Viewpoint, as the name suggests, offers stunning panoramic views of the entire west coast of Koh Tao and to the north, you can see Koh NangYuan and beyond. If you visit in the morning you’ll probably be able to make out
Tanote Peak Viewpoint
Tanote Peak Viewpoint One of the highest points you can reach on Koh Tao. Tanote Peak Viewpoint offers panoramic vistas of both east and west coast locations. Looking down over Love Koh Tao Viewpoint Bar and past Golden Viewpoint into Tanote Bay, Laem Thien Bay, and across to Shark Island,
Golden View Viewpoint
Golden View Viewpoint Golden View Viewpoint is a little known and seldom visited collection of granite boulders just a few minutes’ hike from Tanote Peak Viewpoint. It is visible from Love Koh Tao Viewpoint Bar, although until you hike up to the peak of the hill above, at first glance
John Suwan Viewpoint
John Suwan Viewpoint Powered by 12Go system John Suwan Viewpoint is one of the most famous and iconic viewpoints on Koh Tao, second only to Koh NangYuan Viewpoint. Located right on the southernmost tip of the island, standing on the rocks looking back at the island you’ll see a dense