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Koh Mak 2 Days 1 Night
Ao Kao – Cycling – Koh Kham Snorkeling

Koh Mak is a quiet island sitting between Koh Chang and Koh Kood, just the right size to cycle around in a single day. The water is clear, the beaches shallow, and the crowds thin β€” perfect if you actually want to rest rather than race the clock. This 2-day 1-night plan is built around the limited boat schedule: start at Ao Kao Beach, cycle past the coconut groves, then snorkel at Koh Kham on the second morning. Real timings and prices included.

🚀 Limited boat scheduleπŸ’΅ Bring cash🌧️ Avoid monsoon May–Oct
Koh Mak 2 Days 1 Night Ao Kao – Cycling – Koh Kham Snorkeling

πŸ”„ Updated 21 Jun 2026

First, get a feel for the rhythm of Koh Mak. This island isn't built for fast travel β€” boats run only a few times a day, supplies on the island are limited, and a lot of things shut down during the monsoon. So a good plan leaves room for travel time and doesn't cram in so many activities that you end up worn out. Two days and one night is just enough to get on the beach, cycle around the island, and do one snorkeling trip, without rushing.

Before you go: boats, prices, and what to pack

You reach Koh Mak by boat from the Trat mainland. The main departure points are Laem Ngop Pier (Krom Luang) and Laem Sok Pier. A speedboat takes around 50 minutes, while Boonsiri's fast catamaran takes about an hour. Prices run roughly as follows (double-check with the operator before you travel, since schedules and fares change with the season).

  • Speedboat from Laem Ngop (Panan / Leelawadee / Suansuk / Seatales) β€” around 50 minutes, about ΰΈΏ450/trip, with several departures during high season from late morning to afternoon
  • Boonsiri boat from Laem Sok β€” air-conditioned catamaran, around 1 hour, about ΰΈΏ400/trip, one departure a day
  • Slow boat β€” around 3 hours, about ΰΈΏ200, the cheapest option but slow and with few departures
  • Each speedboat docks at a different beach (Ao Kao / Ao Nid / Makathanee), so pick the departure that lands closest to your accommodation

Cash really matters here

Things on the island cost more than on the mainland, and many shops take cash only. There are few ATMs on the island and they sometimes run out of money. Withdraw enough on the Trat mainland to cover the boat, accommodation, bike/kayak rental, the snorkeling trip, and every meal.

Avoid the monsoon season

May to October is the rainy season on the Trat coast, with rough seas and far fewer boat departures. Many snorkeling trips and inter-island boats stop running. If you have your heart set on snorkeling at Koh Kham, go between November and April, and check the forecast before every boat departure.

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Day 1 β€” Land at Ao Kao Beach + cycle the island

Day 1

Arrive, hit the beach, then cycle around

10:30–11:30
Boat departs from Laem Ngop or Laem SokYou'll reach the island around noon to early afternoon. Allow time to drive to the pier and wait for the boat to leave. If you're coming from far away, consider staying overnight on the Trat mainland the night before.
12:30
Check in around Ao Kao, drop your bagsAo Kao has the most resorts, restaurants, and shops on the island, making it the most convenient base for a single night. The sandy beach is long, the water shallow, and easy to wade into.
13:00
Lunch at a beachfront spot on Ao KaoIsland restaurants are simple, serving Thai food, seafood, and some Western dishes, at slightly higher prices than the mainland. You can order fresh seafood depending on the season.
14:30
Rent a bike and cycle the islandKoh Mak is fairly flat, with quiet roads and little traffic, which makes it great for cycling. You can rent bikes at your resort or a rental shop. Ride past coconut groves and rubber plantations, through small fishing villages.
16:00
Stop at the viewpoints for photosAlong the way there are capes and viewpoints like Laem Chan and Cape Tukata where you can stop for photos. You may need to push the bike a little on sandy or hilly stretches.
17:30
Watch the sunset at a beach barBanana Sunset Bar is a chilled-out seafront spot with a wooden deck, cushions, and hammocks, and a lovely sunset. Bars along Ao Kao or Ao Suan Yai also have a nice atmosphere.
19:00
Seafood dinner + a stroll along the beachKoh Mak is quiet at night with little nightlife, so it's about a good meal, an easy drink at a bar, and the sound of the waves β€” ideal if you genuinely want to unwind.

Cycling around the island takes about half a day at an easy pace, and stretches longer if you stop often for photos and rest. The appeal isn't the distance β€” it's the quiet atmosphere along the way: shady trees, coconut groves, and the sea appearing in glimpses. If cycling isn't your thing you can rent a motorbike, but a bike fits the rhythm of the island far better.

Travel light on the island

Koh Mak positions itself as a low-carbon island, and waste management here is limited. Bring your own water bottle, skip single-use plastic, and carry your trash back to dispose of it properly. It helps keep the beaches nice for the next person.

Day 2 β€” Snorkel at Koh Kham, then head back to the mainland

Koh Kham is a small island off the Ao Suan Yai side of Koh Mak. Its draw is the white sand set against dark rocks, clear water, and shallow coral you can snorkel over. You can get there two ways β€” kayak from Ao Suan Yai (close enough to paddle if the sea is calm), or buy a snorkeling boat trip sold as a package. There's a landing fee of about ΰΈΏ200/person.

Day 2

Morning snorkeling at Koh Kham, afternoon boat back

07:30
Breakfast, pack up, check out and store your bagsConfirm your return boat schedule first, since afternoon departures are limited. You can leave your bags at your accommodation before heading out to snorkel.
08:30
Start the Koh Kham snorkeling trip / kayakThe island has dive shops like BB Divers and Koh Mak Divers running snorkeling and scuba trips, or you can rent a kayak and paddle yourself from Ao Suan Yai. Kayak rental is about ΰΈΏ150/hour or ΰΈΏ500/day.
09:00
Snorkel the coral around Koh KhamThe water is clear with plenty of fish, and good for beginners since many spots are shallow. On a clear day you'll see the coral and schools of fish well. Always check conditions and wind with the shop before heading out.
11:30
Back to Koh Mak, rinse off, quick lunchLeave time to shower, change, and pack up so you're ready before the boat.
13:00–14:00
Afternoon boat back to the Trat mainlandAfternoon return departures are limited, and if you miss yours you may have to stay another night. Get to the pier at least 30 minutes before departure.

Have a weather backup plan

The snorkeling trip depends entirely on the wind and waves. If the weather turns bad on the second morning, the dive shop may cancel. Have a backup ready β€” switch to kayaking near shore, walk the beach, or cycle to the spots you didn't reach on day one.

Rough cost summary per person

  • Return boat fare β€” around ΰΈΏ800–900 (speedboat ΰΈΏ450/trip / Boonsiri ΰΈΏ400)
  • 1 night's accommodation β€” from a few hundred to a few thousand baht a night, depending on the resort
  • Bike rental β€” a few hundred baht a day; ask at your resort or a rental shop
  • Kayak β€” around ΰΈΏ150/hour or ΰΈΏ500/day
  • Snorkeling trip / Koh Kham landing fee β€” landing fee about ΰΈΏ200/person; the snorkeling trip is a separate package
  • Food β€” slightly higher than the mainland; budget a few hundred baht per meal

These figures are estimates from operator information at the time of writing. Real prices shift with the season and the operator. Before you go, call ahead to confirm the boat schedule, accommodation, and snorkeling trip β€” especially if you're traveling at the start or end of the season when the weather is borderline.

Want a longer, more unhurried plan? Try the 3-day 2-night itinerary.

See the 3 days 2 nights plan β†’

FAQ

Is 2 days 1 night enough for Koh Mak?

It's enough if you want a slow, restful trip β€” you can get on Ao Kao Beach, cycle around the island once, and do one snorkeling trip at Koh Kham. But if you'd rather take it easier, leave room for bad weather, or add another beach, go for 3 days 2 nights so you're not rushing for the boat.

How do you get to Koh Kham to snorkel?

Koh Kham sits offshore on the Ao Suan Yai side. There are two ways: kayak from Ao Suan Yai if the sea is calm, or buy a snorkeling boat trip arranged by one of the island's dive shops. There's a landing fee of about 200 baht per person, and you should always check conditions before heading out.

Can you really cycle all the way around Koh Mak?

Yes. The island is fairly flat with quiet roads and little traffic, which makes it great for cycling. You can ride past the coconut groves and rubber plantations around the island at an easy pace in about half a day, though you may need to push the bike on some sandy or hilly stretches.

Can you visit Koh Mak in the rainy season?

May through October is the monsoon season on the Trat coast, with rough seas, far fewer boat departures, and many snorkeling trips shut down. If you're set on snorkeling at Koh Kham, go between November and April, and check the forecast before you travel.

Are there ATMs on Koh Mak, and how much cash should I bring?

There are ATMs on the island, but only a few and they sometimes run out of cash. Many shops take cash only. Withdraw enough on the Trat mainland to cover the boat, accommodation, bike or kayak rental, the snorkeling trip, and every meal.

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