Diving Koh Tao is considered to be the best scuba diving destination in the Gulf of Thailand! Whether you have tried diving before, are qualified already or want to start experiencing the wonders of the sea this is the place to do it all - recreational, professional and tech diving. Click the above link for an extensive list of Koh Tao's dive schools, price guide line and dive site maps. Spas Koh Tao now has a great selection of spas with a wide range of treatments and facilities. From mountain top locations to venues by the seaside, on offer here you will find steam rooms, saunas, body scrubs and wraps, therapeutic and traditional treatments, reflexology and massages. There are places providing ayurvedic, water and beauty treatments, not forgetting spirulina and aromatherapy. Click on the above link for a list of spas. Boxing Muay Thai - Kick boxing. One of Thailand’s most loved sport and biggest exports. On Koh Tao you can watch it or you can learn it, up to you! With regular fight nights to go and watch, hosting local fighters and professionals it does get quite exciting, especially when the gambling starts. You can sign up for lessons and not just in Muay Thai but in other martial combat arts as well. Click on the link above for more information. Yoga Yoga really is great and healthy for all people of all ages. Koh Tao allows you the choice of where you would like to study or practice as well as what techniques and skills you would like to learn and develop. With professional Yoga masters and regular classes available in many different locations, you can decide for yourself if it’s Asana, Pranayama, Ashtanga (Power Yoga), Sivananda, Relaxation, Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga that’s suitable for you. Cooking After a visit to Thailand your taste buds will never be the same. With so many amazing flavours, textures and colours from all over the country, Thai food is as good as the reputation that precedes it. It's not just about spicy hot food... the ingredient combinations of fresh herbs, aromatic spices and cooking techniques are what make this food so delightful. So why not save money on restaurants whilst impressing those back home and learn to cook some traditional dishes whilst here on holiday. Massage Thailand is famous for massages and traditional Thai massage is used for medicinal purposes as well as for therapeutic ones. On Koh Tao you will find a multitude of massage places to choose from. Tell the masseuse what ails you and let them help you decide what’s best…there is Swedish, Foot, Oil, Thai & Reflexology massage to name but a few. You really can’t say you’ve experienced Thailand without succumbing to the world of massage. Click on the link above for a list of massage parleurs. Sight Seeing This little island’s topographic nature changes a lot from East to West and North to South. From steep mountains to rolling hills, rocky ridges and flat coastlines. It’s an idyllic place for those who love to walk and trek or mountain bike ride. Follow trails up the mountains or find your own way through dense secondary forest and discover all the stunning view points and secret look outs for yourself. Keep an eye open for amongst others monitor lizards, non-poisonous snakes, amazing butterflies, birds and squirrels. Water Sports If you are not an underwater addict and diving and free diving is not what you want but still love water life above the surface then you will be very happy all the same… Wakeboarding, kite-boarding, skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and the sumo-tube are to name but a few of the water based sports available on the island. And if you like to be on the water but don’t like to do much then spending the day or night on a fishing trip will suit you down to the beer in your hand! Golf & Bowling Koh Tao Bowling and Mini Golf really makes you smile and think of the Flintstones. There are 9 challenging holes to conquer on the out-door golf course with a few being frustratingly difficult. The in-door bowling lanes have a surprise at the end which you should avoid hitting at all costs as the pin-setters are actually humans not machines! This is a fun place to spend the afternoon with family or friends and if its too busy you can always try your hand at Pentaque. Click on the above link for more information. Others Still haven’t found an activity to your liking?! Well there is still more on Koh Tao than you could believe… what about volunteering with the Animal clinic (no experience is necessary - just be an animal lover) or help out with teaching the kids in the local school or even go down to Secret Garden to get involved with replanting trees or playing table games! You could join an environmental beach clean up or reef survey as well. Then there is rock-climbing, free-diving, art, massage courses and Tai Chi. Basically there is something for everyone on this island!
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