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Thailand · Asia

Koh Kood holidays

11.7°N · 102.5°E
At a glanceThailand's quietest big island: no towns, no nightlife, just jungle waterfalls and some of the clearest water in the gulf. What Koh Samui was forty years ago.
~12.5h flight estimate5 to 9 days£30 to £255+ per dayStraightforward
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Best time to visit Koh Kood

The strongest period is November to March. April and October are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 30°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.

Jan30°CBest
Feb31°CBest
Mar32°CBest
Apr33°CShoulder
May32°COther
Jun31°COther
Jul30°COther
Aug30°COther
Sep30°COther
Oct30°CShoulder
Nov30°CBest
Dec29°CBest

How much does a trip to Koh Kood cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £30 a day at the budget end, around £75 a day mid-range and £255+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £970 to £1350 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £470 off-peak, £600 typically and £810 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Koh Kood?

Koh Kood is strongest for beaches and coastal time, switching off, and romance. The main settings are tropical islands, coastal scenery, rainforest and jungle, and lakes, rivers and waterfalls, and the pace is relaxing.

How flexible is it? Koh Kood can credibly be planned with a very relaxed to active daytime pace, serene to balanced evenings and hidden gem to mixed crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has very relaxed days, serene evenings and a off-beat setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Strong fit if

  • You want beaches and coastal time, switching off, and romance.
  • You prefer a slower, more restful pace.
  • You value quieter, less obvious places.

Think twice if

  • You want a packed, high-energy itinerary every day.
  • You want lively nightlife every evening.
  • You want extensive tourist infrastructure and constant buzz.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 12.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Koh Kood?

The strongest period is November to March. April and October are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 30°C. Rainfall is generally limited.

How much does a trip to Koh Kood cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £30 a day at the budget end, around £75 a day mid-range and £255+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £970 to £1350 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £470 off-peak, £600 typically and £810 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Koh Kood from the UK?

Allow roughly 12.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Koh Kood good for?

Koh Kood best suits travellers looking for beaches and coastal time, switching off, and romance. Expect tropical islands, coastal scenery, rainforest and jungle, and lakes, rivers and waterfalls, with a relaxing pace.

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