World by City

Nature

Ko Thap

Open in Maps
Ko Thap

About Ko Thap

Ko Thap, also known as Koh Tub, is an island located in the Poda Archipelago within Thailand. It is primarily visited for its natural landscape and the unique phenomenon where a sandbar connects it to nearby islands during low tide, allowing visitors to walk between them.

Getting There

The island is accessed by boat from the mainland or nearby hubs. Since it is located in the Krabi province area, travelers arriving via Phuket International Airport (HKT) must first travel to the coast. The journey from the city center to the island involves a land transfer to a pier followed by a boat trip, typically taking several hours depending on the departure point.

Duration of Visit

Most visitors spend between two to four hours on the island. This allows enough time to explore the shoreline and experience the sandbar transition if the tide is receding.

When to Visit

The best time to visit is during the dry season to avoid monsoon weather. It is advisable to check tide tables before departing, as the connection to neighboring islands is only visible at low tide. The area can become crowded during peak tourist seasons and mid-day hours.

Nearby Attractions

Because of its location in the archipelago, this site is often combined with other nearby points of interest:

  • Ko Po Da Nok (1km)
  • Ko Po Da Nai (1.2km)
  • Noppharat Thara Beach (9km)
  • Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park (9.1km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Tickets & tours

Admission prices and opening hours change often, so we don't list them here. Check what's on sale and at what price below — booking ahead can cut the queue at some places.

GetYourGuide GetYourGuide 클룩 Klook Tiqets Tiqets KKday KKday WeGoTrip WeGoTrip

This place may not appear in the results — some sites are free to enter or sell tickets only at the gate.

Stays near Ko Thap

Sorted by distance, walkable ones first. Distances are straight-line.

Map and place data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Ko Thap Nearby stays

Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

Pick your dates — we'll search Phuket hotels for you

Choose dates and guests, and the buttons below will open search results with your criteria. Prices differ between sites, so compare before you book.

View on Compare sites 부킹닷컴 View on Booking.com 호텔스닷컴 View on Hotels.com

Hotel membership

Staying at Accor hotels often? ALL Accor+ Explorer

A paid annual membership. It includes two free nights a year across Asia-Pacific, 30% off dining and 15% off drinks, and 15% off stays at more than 4,500 hotels worldwide.

Explore the membership

Good to visit alongside

Ko Po Da Nok

Nature

Ko Po Da Nok

Ko Po Da Nok is a small island located off the coast of Phuket, Thailand.

1.0 km away
Ko Po Da Nai

Nature

Ko Po Da Nai

Ko Poda is an island off the west coast of Thailand, in Krabi Province, about 8 kilometres (5 mi) from Ao Nang. It is part of the Mu Ko Poda, or Poda Group Islands, which are under the administration of Hat Nopharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park. The group consists of Ko Poda, Ko Kai, Ko Mo and Ko Thap.

1.2 km away
Noppharat Thara Beach

Nature

Noppharat Thara Beach

Noppharat Thara is a public beach located on the western coast of Phuket.

9.0 km away
Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park

Parks & gardens

Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park

Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park lies in the Ao Nang, Sai Thai, and Pak Nam Sub-districts of Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Krabi Province, Thailand. It is a marine national park. Established in 1983, it is an IUCN Category II protected area with coral reefs, and an area measuring 242,437 rai ~ 388 square kilometres (150 sq mi).

9.1 km away
Ko Mai Phai

Nature

Ko Mai Phai

Ko Mai Phai is a small island in Thailand, located between the Krabi coast and the Phi Phi Islands.

16.1 km away
Ko Yung

Nature

Ko Yung

Ko Yung is a small island located within the waters of the Andaman Sea near Phuket, Thailand.

16.6 km away