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Koh Yao Noi

	One of the first things you notice after arriving on Koh Yao Noi is that all the motorbikes have the keys in the ignition. The people here are particularly friendly - and by Thai standards, that means very, very friendly indeed.

This island, located between Railay and Phuket, offers the traveller a unique and wonderful experience. Koh Yao Noi is an island characterized by traditional Muslim fishing and farming villages, as well as a low-key tourism infrastructure. Situated in Phang-Nga Bay, the views are jaw-droppingly spectacular.

	Koh Yao Noi is a small island that one can explore in less than an afternoon. The pace of life is slow here, and people smile and wave as you pass by. The residents of Koh Yao Noi are working as a community to develop tourism in a sustainable manner

Most people work in fishing and coconut farming. Koh Yao Noi is as photogenic as its presence in the National Park suggests. It consists of pristine beaches, knotted forest and un-spoilt coast-line and offer a great vantage point for relaxing and absorbing the beautiful scenery in the bay. Hat Pa Sai and Hat Tha Khao are first class beaches. There are lots of dirt trails, which can be explored by motorbike or mountain bike (you must take a mountain bike with you, which Andaman Adventures can supply). Basic supplies can be purchased at Ta Khai. It is possible and a thoroughly good idea to take a boat trip to the neighbouring islands. Koh Bele, a small island east of Koh Yao Noi, is particularly beautiful. It has three pristine, white-sand beaches plus a sizeable tidal lagoon and caves / coral reefs which are easily-accessible.

Koh Yao Noi Summary

Looking for seclusion, endless stretches of untouched white sand beaches, a get-away with adventure and the ultimate in relaxation? Koh Yao Noi is your destination. From exciting landscapes formed by limestone rocks, beautiful coral reefs and virgin beaches, Koh Yao offers all you need for an adventure or a beach retreat in Thailand.

Koh Yao Noi National Geographic Award

In 2002, Koh Yao Noi gained worldwide attention after receiving the World Legacy Award for Destination Stewardship from the Conservation International and National Geographic Traveler magazine for its eco-friendly home stay programs offered by the local residents.

Koh Yao Noi Hotels and Resorts

Koh Yao offers a wide variety of accommodation from home stays to 5* resort and spas. Koh Yao Noi is famous for its home stay program www.kohyaotravel.com/homestay.htm which is offered at local fishing villages. In addition to these environmental and community friendly home stay options, several new resorts have developed along the coasts of Koh Yao Noi including the gorgeous Koh Yao Island Resort, with its breath takingingly picturesque landscape views of the Phang Nga Bay and surrounding islands.

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Koh Yao Noi Climbing, Thailand

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Koh Yao Noi Kayaking, Thailand

Some of the best kayaking in the world is very close to Koh Yao Noi. Get there by paddle power or by loading the kayaks onto a long-tail. Click here for the following kayaking sites accessible from Koh Yao Noi :

Koh Hong Archipelago

Phang Nga bay