Top things to do in Koh Mak
The island will keep you here longer than you intentionally planned!Enjoy the sea
Pristine beaches, diving, kayaking, snorkeling, night fishing and more
Stay active
Learn Muay Thai, Ride a bike, Play tennis and more
Thai Cooking School
Master the Pad Thai with K
Relax
Get a massage on the beach
Watch the sunset
Sip a cocktail on the beach bars facing the sunset
Meditation
Recharge with Yoga classes or a retreat
Enjoy the pristine beaches
Koh Mak has 5 main beaches and 2 small paradisiac islands accessible by Kayak or speedboatsAo Kao BeachOur favorite
You’ll find a few boutique resorts there like the beautiful White Sand Beach resort but don’t worry the beach is not private on Koh Mak: you can access it even if you are not a guest. We encourage you to stop by the Beach Bar or the Monkey bar to have a fabulous cocktail.
Ao Prao BeachNear Cococape
Another white sand beach to discover
Ao Suan Yai Beach
Beautiful long curving bay on the northwest shore of the island
Ao Tann BeachThe wildest one
You can take the boat to Koh Kradat from there.
Nearby IslandsAccessible by Kayak or traditional boat
Koh Kham and Koh Rayang, Koh Kradat (The islands with deers!)
Sports
Stay activeKoh Mak offers several facilities and activities to stay in shape:
Gym, Crossfit, Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Biking, Beach Volley Ball, Kayaking, Indoor and outdoor tennis courts.
Diving
Get your PADI in open watersBB Divers is a belgian diving school working with an international divers team.
Koh Mak Divers offering daily trips and PADI courses.
Yoga, Pilates and Meditation
Recharge by the beach
Koh Mak is the perfect place to be on the mat! They are several individual yoga instructors who offer group and private classes (starting from 300 THB for group-session and 800 THB for private session).
The best choices for group classes are at Good Time Sports Resort, under a big tree nestled in a tropical garden or at White Sand Beach resort near the beach.
Massages and SPA
Relax with the sound of waves and get a famous Thai or aromatherapy massage at a very reasonable price.
Cooking class
Smile cooking school
Smile Koh Mak cooking school offers Thai cooking classes in english with a great sea view!
Price per student is THB 1500, includes all the ingredient for cooking and a free recipe book in English to impress your loved ones back at home.
Watch the sunset
with live musicHere are some recommended bars to best enjoy Koh Mak sunsets:
- White Sand Beach resort
- Blue Pearl Bar at Cococape Resort
- I Talay at Koh Mak Resort
- The Coral Bar and Resort
Explore the island
Rent a bicycle or motorbikeBy foot, bike or motorbike explore Koh Mak's rubber tree farms, coconut plantations and speechless beaches.
Koh Mak is a low carbon destination and has mainly flat terrains which makes it a great place to explore by bicycle.
Rubber plantations
Explore the natural gardens and rubber plantationsRubber plantations are the first island resources. Koh mak is almost self-sufficient thanks to permaculture and organic gardening.
Arts and culture
Koh Mak museum, temple and artistsDiscover the island's history at the Koh Mak museum in an 80 years old house with artifacts and photographs showing the history of the island.
Visit the Koh Mak buddhist temple of Koh Mak with several resident monks.
Get lost in a natural garden full of scultures made by the local artist Somchai.
Help the community
Volunteer for Trash HeroHelp maintain a clean environment by participating is Koh Mak Trash Hero, aiming to make the island one of the cleanest in Thailand.
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