Is Koh Yao Yai part of Phuket?

These two islands are truly an escape. They are part of Phang Nga province and lie to the east of Phuket approximately halfway between Phuket and Krabi.

How do you get to Koh Yao Yai Village?

From Phuket, the most popular and reliable way to get to Koh Yao Yai is via ferry. The ferry departs from Bang Rong Pier in Phuket and reaches Koh Yao Noi in under 30 minutes, with several departures daily.

Is Yao Noi in Phuket?

In the Andaman Sea on the Island of Yao Noi, which is located in Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi.

How do you get around Koh Yao Noi?

The best way to explore Koh Yao Noi is by hiring a scooter and cruising around on your own time. There is a ring road that circles the island with a few little side roads you can take and do more exploring. You can rent a scooter starting at 200 Thai Baht for the day.

Is Koh Yao Yai worth visiting?

Koh Yao Yai is the perfect island for… This island is perfect for travelers that don’t want to do anything for a couple of days, except to stay in a resort and enjoy the calm that reigns supreme on this island. But it’s also fun to go out and explore the island, with its many miles of paved and dirt roads, on your own.

How do you get from Koh Yao Yai to Phi Phi?

There is no direct connection from Koh Yao Yai to Ko Phi Phi Don. However, you can take the walk to Khlong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai, take the ferry to Railay Beach, take the walk to Railay East, Krabi, then take the Speedboat to Phi Phi – Ton Sai.

How do you get from Koh Yao Noi to Phuket?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi. However, you can take the Blue Songtaews to Phuket Bang Rong Pier, take the walk to Phuket Bang Rong Pier, then take the Speedboat to Koh Yao Noi.

How big is Koh Yao Yai?

about 30 km
Koh Yao Yai literally means ‘long and large island’, and indeed it is one of the largest in Thailand, with a length of about 30 km. It is only 20 minutes from Phuket and 15 from Krabi by boat, but despite its size and easy access, it is very little known among travelers.

How do you get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket?

There are 3 ways to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport (HKT) by ferry, taxi or bus

  1. Take the ferry from Koh Yao Yai to Ao Po Pier, Phuket.
  2. Take a taxi from Ao Po Pier, Phuket to Thalang Public Health Office.
  3. Take the bus from Thalang Public Health Office to Phuket Airport.

How do you get from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai. However, you can take the Blue Songtaews to Phuket Bang Rong Pier, take the walk to Phuket Bang Rong Pier, take the ferry to Koh Yao Yai, then take the walk to Koh Yao Yai.

How to get from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai?

To come to Koh Yao Yai you need a boat, there are several speedboats until 4pm (the last boat) departing from Bang Rong Pier in Phuket to Klong Hia Pier in Koh Yao Yai. After 4pm there’s only one longtail boat, it’s a public boat departing before 5.15pm.

Where is Koh Yao Yai Village?

On the west coast of the island is Koh Yao Yai Village, a hideaway resort in Thailand like no other, only 30 minutes from the tourist hub of Phuket. Fill your days roaming rice fields and rainforests, cycling through rubber plantations, sailing to forested islands and lounging on pristine beaches.

How much does it cost to bike around Koh Yao Noi?

Once done there, private hire of a longtail to Koh Yao Noi is 100 THB for the bike and 50 THB for you, and again this island takes a day to ride around and explore with some very good beach eateries.

Why choose Kyo Yao Yai?

Koh Yao Yai is all about enjoying the simple rustic lifestyle, nature, stunning landscapes and a laid-back holiday. The friendly and helpful population of the various small villages is muslim and it is their wish to not go the way that places such as nearby Phuket or Ko Samoi have gone.