Koh Yao is an invitation to secluded tranquillity, postcard perfect beaches, and spectacular scenery

Paradise Koh Yao

Six Senses Yao Noi Thailand

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Steel-grey pillars rise straight out of a mirror-like aquamarine stillness; giant fruit bats fill a golden sky at sunset; and bird calls welcome visitors into the mystery of an ancient mangrove lagoon. These enchantments, and many more, await on untrammelled Koh Yao Noi. Overlooking legendary Phang Nga Bay, this Thai island paradise is known as a secluded getaway for lovers, a challenging playground for rock climbers, and a photographer’s dream come true.

Conveniently situated between Krabi and Phuket, yet in a nature-loving world of its own, Koh Yao Noi offers placid isolation, where the only disturbances come from the shrieks of Indian pied hornbills and white-bellied sea eagles. On land, visitors simply can’t get enough of the beautiful views and friendly people, while underwater, they revel in the inspirational company of sea turtles, stag horn corals, and sea snakes.

Phang Nga Bay’s karst formations, with their unique grottos accessible only to intrepid kayakers, welcome Koh Yao Noi visitors to spend a few unforgettable moments within their Edenic gardens. Metaphors for the beauty hidden within us all, these inspiriting natural phenomena ensure unforgettable moments filled with heart-stopping beauty. Koh Yao Noi is ideally located to enable early-morning kayakers to reach the more-popular karst formations long before tours from Phuket can crowd the region.

Due to its emphasis on ecological sustainability and preservation of its Heaven-sent loveliness, Koh Yao Noi received the World Legacy Award for Destination Stewardship from National Geographic Traveller magazine, in 2002. More than unspoiled, this island is nearly a miracle. Its unusual sands, derived from crushed and digested fish bones, have a powdery softness that can make the beach itself the centerpiece of any vacation, honeymoon, or simple Asian getaway. The tranquillity of Koh Yao Noi has attracted a Buddhist foundation, whose monks meditate within the isle’s heavenly atmosphere. But for those looking outward, this paradise offers innumerable trails for hiking and biking as well as resplendent lagoons ideal for scuba and snorkelling.

When not admiring the picturesque jungle and beach views, visitors to Koh Yao Noi may enjoy tours of local fish and coconut farms as well as many isolated beaches reached via sun-dappled jungle trail. But no matter where you go in Koh Yao Noi, or what marvels you choose to admire, you can always rest assured that you’ll be helped to find your way by the island’s ever-smiling denizens, who embody the storied Thai lifestyle of balance and tranquillity. Koh Yao Noi is a perfect destination for anyone who seeks to sleep far away from the tourist drama, but near enough to access the very best sights of Tharn Bok Khorani Park, of which the island is a part.