The island has numerous lovely beaches and bays. It is almost literally an island of coconuts and forested hills, and is fast becoming a resort of international stature. Samui's best beaches line the northern and eastern coasts, the most popular being Chaweng and Lamai where, generally, the most attractive accommodation is found. It comprises some 40 islands northwest of Ko Samui and covers some 250 square kilometres. Nam Tok Than Sadet, Nam Tok Phaeng Forest Park and an extensive coral reef.
Accommodation is available here, as well.
These 2 small rocky islands are administratively under Amphoe Ko Phangan and located at the direction northwest of Ko Phangan. Unspoiled and undisturbed lately by tourists, the islands earn its reputations for underwater resources, unique beautiful bays and coves and coral garden under the crystal sea which give the good promising outlook for the sea sport activities. Accommodations in the form of huts and bungalows are provided on these two islands. To reach Ko Tao economically is by boat that leave from Surat Thani and Ko Phangan. Boats are also available for Ko Tao from Tha Yang Pier, Chumphon.