Time zone
GMT +07:00
No time difference
Currency
Thai Baht
1EUR = 37.49THB
Official languages
Thai
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What to do in Ko Yao
Ko Yao is best known for guided Tours and Water activities, with Tours the dominant booking category through the year and Water activities popular among smaller groups. Demand on Klook rises and falls seasonally: historical booking data shows a major surge in September and a deep lull in August. Choose activities that match that rhythm — day tours and short excursions suit the quieter months, while the September peak is when the island feels busiest and most atmospheric. Decide between calmer low-season days or the lively September peak. Based on Klook booking data.
When to visit Ko Yao
September is the clear busy month, showing a strong spike in demand, while August is historically the quietest month. Prices move through the year too: November shows the highest typical price and October the lowest median price, so there are months when crowd levels and prices diverge — for example September is very busy but not the priciest. For lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for October or the quieter months like August and July; for the peak-season atmosphere, plan for September. Choose between lower-cost quieter months or September's peak atmosphere.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Quieter than usual | AUD 36 |
| February | Busier than usual | AUD 40 |
| March | Busier than usual | AUD 48 |
| April | About average | AUD 31 |
| May | Busier than usual | AUD 31 |
| June | Quieter than usual | AUD 34 |
| July | Very quiet | AUD 39 |
| August | Very quiet | AUD 45 |
| September | Peak demand | AUD (no data) |
| October | Quieter than usual | AUD 31 |
| November | Busier than usual | AUD 175 |
| December | Very quiet | AUD 34 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Australia
Most travellers book quite close to travel dates — on average about 1 day ahead — though a small group plan further out, typically up to six days out. That means you can be flexible and still find experiences, but during the September peak you’ll want to lock favoured tours earlier. Use Klook to check availability and secure the time slots you want, especially for guided Tours that sell out faster. Book with confidence on Klook and pick quieter months if you prefer more space and lower typical prices, or book early for September to avoid disappointment.
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