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Koh Tao · Freediving Tourism

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Koh Tao · Freediving Tourism

Koh Tao is a budget-friendly freediving paradise integrated with the diving industry. It offers affordable certification courses, drift freediving at Shark Island, shallow training at Japanese Gardens, night freediving, cross-training with scuba, and a vibrant social freediving scene. This island offers year-round favorable conditions, 20+ freediving schools, and a party island balance with established diving infrastructure.

Destination Overview

Koh Tao is a budget-friendly freediving paradise integrated with the diving industry. It offers affordable certification courses, drift freediving at Shark Island, shallow training at Japanese Gardens, night freediving, cross-training with scuba, and a vibrant social freediving scene. This island offers year-round favorable conditions, 20+ freediving schools, and a party island balance with established diving infrastructure.

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Best season
Summer
Difficulty
5
Region
Thailand, Southeast Asia

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Sunset on Koh Nang Yuan Island in Koh Tao Thailand Southeast Asia

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Where I’m based in Thailand, Pink anemone fish are common. They’re plucky little creatures that will defend their homes from even the biggest of creatures, (including the very overwhelming reflective glass and bubbles from a divers mask and regulator) this bravery makes them one of my favourite creatures to see whilst under the surface. Especially during a safety stop at 5m, when the sunlight shows the colours in all their glory.

Photo by James Thornton

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