Ko Kut
From Wikitravel
Ko Kut (also Koh Kood) is an island in Trat in the Gulf of Thailand and the easternmost island before Cambodia. The island is a popular spot for package tourists and families. The island has virtually no night life, so if you are after partying this is definitly not the place to go.
[edit] Get in
There are two ways to get to Koh Kood from Koh Chang's Bang Bao harbour. Either the slower Inter Island Hopper, which takes 3-4 hours, or by speedboat. The price by speedboat is 900 baht (as of Nov 2009) one way, which includes a pick up or drop off at most hotels on Koh Chang. The trip takes about 1-2 hours, depending on conditions and the number of stops at the islands between Koh Chang and Koh Kood (Koh Mak, Koh Wai, etc.) and the number of stop around Koh Kood.
Two boats depart daily during the high season from Laem Sok on the mainland near Trat. Stops are made on demand at most west coast piers on Koh Kood, finally terminating at Koh Kood's Bang Bao Bay. First boat departs from Laem Sok at 09:00, costs 600 baht one-way, and takes 60-90 minutes to Koh Kood. Second boat departs at 13:00, costs 600 baht one-way, and also takes 60 - 90 minutes to Koh Kood. During the low season other operators run a daily service from the Dan Kao pier near Trat city. Two boats depart from Koh Kood daily at 10:30 and 12:00pm, returning to the mainland. For more information, phone Siriwhite Speedboat at 086-126-7860. For reservations, phone C.P. Speed Boat at 083-110-4448 or 087-136-1102.
[edit] Get around
Getting around can be a bit of a hassle since taxis are not available. The best way to get around is by motorbike (expect to pay around 300 Bath per day) which can be rented at almost all resorts. Road conditions vary between dirt roads and pathed roads. Maps are available though a bit confusing.
Bang Bao Boat has a speedboat and one or two competitors.
[edit][add listing] See
- The west coast has some breath-taking beaches. Most resort gather there.
- Nam Tok Khlong Chao - a nice waterfall
- Ao Salat is a fishing village in the north of the island. It can reached by motorbike.
[edit][add listing] Do
Swimming in the crystal clear waters, sunbathing, scuba-diving, snorkeling, trekking to the waterfall or reading a book. There are virtually no cities on Ko Kut so sightseeing is pretty limited. The fishing village of Ao Salat (on the North East of the island) is home to around 300 people, making it the largest settlement on the island. The village is built on stilts in the water, and is quite interesting and well worth the gruelling road trip to get there. Expect to pay around 500 baht for the trip as cars are quite scarce. Or rent a scooter to get around.
[edit][add listing] Buy
There is a souvenir shop in Ao Salat. Other than that, you'll be hard pressed to find anything in particular to buy outside your resort.
[edit][add listing] Eat
Cross your fingers and hope your resort has a good restaurant. You can't go anywhere else to eat. But most of them do.
[edit][add listing] Drink
Singha, Chang, the usual.
[edit][add listing] Sleep
- Dusita Resort. (081-825-7076) Cosy air-conditioned bungalows that will set you back around 1200 baht per night. Really good food to, and a beach you will never want to leave.
- KohKood-Ngamkho Resort (081-825-7076) Laid-back resort on the west coast run by a guy called Uncle Joe and his family. Has basic bungalows for 500 Bath and tents for 200 Bath. There is a small strip of a white-sand beach. Motorbikes and kayaks are available for rent on a daily/half-day basis.
- Beach Natural Resort. (086-999-9420) Neither a naturist resort nor particularly natural, but the deluxe bungalow (3200 baht/night) is really nice, and the chairs at the end of their long pier is a perfect place to watch the sunset.
- Koh Kood Resort [1] (087-026-5515) Wonderful Japanese style bungalows in a magnificent garden for only 1800 baht / night. Private Beach, Free use of Kayaks, Free WiFi / internet access for guests.
- Away Resort Koh Kood, 43/8 Moo 2, Baan Klongchao, Kohkood, Trat, 23000 Thailand, ☎ +6681 835 4517, +6684 466 5554, [2]. Away Resorts on Koh Kood is the epitome of an island hideaway. The resort features spacious luxury bungalow villas, with private terraces and sea views from almost every room. The resort has the largest activity and dive centre on the island, so guests can enjoy not only the beauty and peacefulness of the resort, but also everything the island has to offer. edit
- Koh Kood Seaview Bungalow, Ban Khlong Chao, ☎ 087-9083593. checkin: 1300; checkout: 1200. Good location to Khlong Chao beach(600meter) and waterfall(3km)Family running restaurant and motorbike rental 400-1000THB. edit
[edit] Contact
Compared to neibourhing Ko Chang infrastructure is generally thin. Some resorts offer internet access (such as Siam Beach Resort and Koh Kood Resort) while others do not.
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