The next day, we both kind of realized that we were going to use the scooter anymore, since we saw everything we wanted to see that required the scooter. So, after I returned it, my friend, Brittney and I started making out way to the abandoned resort.
No joke. There is a abandoned resort on the Eastern side of the island hidden in Laem Thian Beach. If you’re a hiker and like a small challenge, then this is right up your alley. Just don’t be like Brittney and I and forget to eat breakfast or bring a sufficient amount of water (oops).
To get to Laem Thian Abandoned Resort, walk along the road directly up from Sairee Beach. Look for Tarna Align Hotel, this is where the hike begins. You will see the dirt road that literally goes straight into the jungle, this is the “trail,” just make sure to keep the hotel to your left.
Keep walking along this “trail” and don’t waver. This road/trail will take you directly onto the resort grounds.
20 Comments
Brittany Sneller
Ah Nicole, what a fun trip you had! I would love to be a certified scuba diver one day… I did a discovery course in Cozumel and just absolutely fell in love with it as if I had been doing it all my life. It came very naturally to me! How long have you been diving? I would love to visit Koh Tao just for that reason but all the other things to do here sound fun too. And Sairee Beach definitely sounds sweet! xx
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
I’m such a bad blogger taking 5 months to reply. I love diving. I started diving in 2014 when I won a trip with Contiki to Mexico (Contiki Contest) and have been diving ever since. I highly recommend Koh Tao for diving if you ever get the chance…plus whale sharks are beautiful creatures!
Laura
Love how many beautiful dive spots there are here – guess I should finally get my cert to scuba dive! Adding this place to my bucket list now 🙂
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Oh my gosh…YES!!! Diving is amazing! I hope you’ll be able to succeed in obtaining your dive cert!
Francesca
I have never gone scuba diving, but I am looking to getting certified this summer! Koh Tao looks like an awesome place to spend time in the water. The abandoned resort Koh Tao looks like an interesting place to explore as well as the viewpoints.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Koh Tao is one of the main places I’ve heard people getting certified at in SEA! I highly recommend it! There are many, many place you can go! The abandon resort was amazing highly recommend!
Katherine
Had you ridden a scooter before you rented one in Thailand? I’ve never ridden a scooter before and was just wondering how difficult it is.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
I live in Thailand currently, but prior to living here I’d only ever driven one once before. They are super easy to learn! Just takes a little time but KoH Tao is small and the roads are in pretty good shape!
Farrah
I’d love to go back to Thailand someday! I’m all for hostel living + all the hiking would be super fun!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Same girl same. I miss Thailand so much.
Melissa
Koh Tao looks like a great place to visit! The abandoned resort is right up my alley, would love to explore it. I have yet to go scuba diving, but it looks like a great experience. Saving for future planning.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
My friend took me to that abandoned resort and I have to say it was such a fun excursion! I love hiking especially when it ends at something abandoned.
Maria Elsa Jose
Wow, full of activities, from morning til night. I like this kind of adventure. That’s why I am keeping this article of your for reference. Thanks for inspiring me.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Thank you Maria! I’m always up for adventures and I love having packed full days of adventures! I’m glad you enjoyed reading!
Disha Smith
I’ve been to Thailand so many times. but I’ve never been to Koh Tao. Your photos are beautiful! I would love to go next time I go to Thailand.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Thank you! I hope you get to go to Koh Tao one day. The Thai islands are beautiful!
Rhonda Albom
I was in Thailand for my first time recently and it was amazing. It looks like you found a great scuba spot. I have not been in years but this looks like a fun dive area.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Koh Tao was truly some of the best diving I’ve experienced. Thailand is an amazing country! I’m glad you enjoyed your time!
Clazz - An Orcadian Abroad
I LOVED KOH TAO!!! I don’t even dive, although I did do a snorkelling trip. And the pub crawl! We contemplated going back and staying for a month or two one day lol.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
RIGHT?!?! That pub crawl was truly insane. I wish I could just go live and dive all day every day on Koh Tao. I don’t think I could get sick of the whale sharks 🙂