Your base for exploring this destination is the tourist resort island of Koh Samui. For travel information about Koh Samui, read the Koh Samui Travel Guide. To prepare for your trip to Thailand, read the AsiaExplorers Thailand Travel Guide. Looking for budget accommodation? Find good clean accommodation at the Budget Accommodation Guide!
Koh Nang Yuan is not one, but 3 beautiful islands connected together by a sand bar of about 50 m. They are called North, Middle and South Island respectively. Located to the northeast of Koh Tao, the privately developed Koh Nang Yuan offers some of the best dive and snorkelling sites in the Gulf of Thailand.
The waters off Koh Nang Yuan is crystal clear, so clear that you can see schools of fish directly under the pier. There is only one resort on Koh Nang Yuan, and it's the Koh Nang Yuan Resort. The resort operator envisioned a tropical paradise when they created this resort, and they were serious to ensure the islands remain pristine. The architects designed the resort to have minimal impact on the environment. They leave the beaches untouched, building on the boulders.
Wooden walkway at Koh Nang Yuan, Thailand.
Arriving in Koh Nang Yuan is close to like arriving on Fantasy Island. Visitors are requested not to bring along any plastic drinking bottles, to ensure that the amount of refuse discarded is kept to the bare minimum. They are also requested not the collect any seashells, to respect the environment, and to respect local sensibilities by being appropriately dressed when dining in the restaurant.
North Island
The North Island of Koh Nang Yuan offers splendid views of Koh Tao's northenmost tip. The cottages here are secluded, offering closeness to nature and much privacy. All the cottages here are fan cooled. The accommodation here is not suitable for families with small children and travellers who have difficulty walking.
Middle Island
The Middle island of Koh Nang Yuan, which has a connecting pier for boats coming from Koh Tao and elsewhere, is an excellent choice for families with young children or travellers with trouble getting around. The chalets here are mostly sea level and within walking distance to the resort's restaurant and reception. Although it does not offer the same spectacular views as North and South Islands, it does offer the convenience of being right at the snow white beach, with all the cottages enjoying sea view and air conditioning.
South Island
South Island offers the resort's most luxurious accommodation and the most spectacular views. On top of the island you will also find the famous view point, where most post card pictures of Koh Nang Yuan have been taken. Please bear in mind that having a magnificent sea view does require some walking - but it is truly worth it.
How to go to Koh Nangyuan
Koh Nang Yuan receives much of its visitors from Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. There are catamarans plying there from Bangkok, Hua Hin, Koh Samui and Chumporn.
When to go
The climate in Koh Nang Yuan is tropical and is usually pleasant all year round, though to avoid rain, stay away from the wet season, from September until November due to the Northeast monsoon.
Koh Nang Yuan Photo Gallery
The pier at Yai Nee Bay, where longtail boats bring visitors to Koh Nang Yuan. In the background is Koh Tao.
The sea at Koh Nang Yuan is so clear you can see fish swimming among the rocks on the sea bottom.
Giant boulders mark the way towards the Middle Island.
The wooden walkway weaves through the giant boulders.
View of the South Island from the sand bar that links it with the North and Middle Islands.
Wooden walkways runs along over boulders to keep environmental damage from construction to the minimum.
Staircase going up towards the viewpoint on South Island.
View from the viewpoint at South Island showing North and Middle Islands and the sandbar that links them.
Closeup view of the Middle Island, where Koh Nang Yuan's restaurant and reception are located.
The sandbar between Middle and North Islands makes a suitable ground for sunbathing.
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