Coral Island Day Trip: Your Perfect Beach Getaway

Coral Island (Koh Larn) is a tropical escape that feels worlds away from city life, and is only 7.5 kilometers from Pattaya. It has pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and rolling green hills inland.

For an adventure-minded tourist, this relaxing paradise offers both relaxation and adventure. Coral Island is an amazing and gorgeous island! Whether you like something exciting to do or love lying on the beach, you can do whatever you want. And it's so close to Pattaya - only 15 minutes by boat!

The Beginning of the Journey

The Coral Island day tour starts at Bali Hai Pier, where you can see a bunch of speedboats launching out to Koh Larn as part of the morning launch. The ride across the Gulf of Thailand allows wind and salty water to splash your cheeks while you get excited for the short adventure ahead.   

Most day tours go at least for the morning, so whether you signed up for a day tour or went independently, the sooner you arrive, the better for the island experience. Tour packages will also provide hotel pick up, lunch, and some type of activities; independent people can catch the local ferry and do whatever they want.

Beaches to Suit Every Mood 

There are so many beautiful beaches on this island, each with a slightly different vibe. Tawaen Beach, the most popular beach on the island, has a more energetic vibe with sunbathers, souvenir stores, restaurants serving Thai food, and fresh seafood. Tawaen Beach accommodates the first-time tourist perfectly and this is also a great beach vista to grab a coconut and people watch. 

If you want a quieter vibe then you can then take a chance and go a tad further away. Samae Beach has a nice, calmer vibe, and Tien Beach is known for being beautiful. You can also rent scooters and bikes, which make it fun and easy to hop from beach to beach by utilising the nice little paths around the island.

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Activities in and out of the Water

Coral Island isn't only a beach paradise, but it is a water paradise. So you can also enjoy Coral Island with a water sports tour.

You can start your day by parasailing high above the bay, where you will have an awesome bird's eye view of the island and of the coastline of Pattaya. Next, you can get onto a banana boat for an exhilarating trip with friends or family. Those who like speed, can jet ski across the tranquil waters of the bay. 

For those who prefer to go below the surface, the island lives up to its name. The coral reefs that are just offshore are teeming with marine life, and snorkeling is a "must-do". Want to go further down? Dive or check out one of the sea walking options. 

Sea walking is a unique and amazing experience that lets you walk on the ocean floor, wearing a helmet that provides air while underwater and you are surrounded by fish and corals. No ocean experience required to do a walking tour, and the guides are experienced professionals.

Flavors of the Ocean

After a day full of adventure and great exercise, you are likely quite thirsty and ready for some island food. Locals love fresh grilled prawns, fried squid with garlic, and spicy papaya salad. And sipping from a chilled coconut while taking in the views of the sea is simply wonderful.

Usually for greater variety and better value, independent visitors tend to have a great meal and a really nice surprise by just checking a few menus before settling on a restaurant, particularly with seafood so fresh and reasonably priced!

Touring the Interiors of the Island

Even though the beaches will take center stage, the island's hilly interior has its own allure. Strolling or scootering along the meandering roads will lead you to scenic views of the island, peaceful wooded areas, and a few tucked-away temples. The views from the top of the island are wonderful, perfect for a photo or simply sitting back and reflecting.

The Befitting End to an Amazing Day

When the sun is sinking lower in the sky, it is time to head home. Getting back on the boat across the sparkly water with the horizon glowing gold along the way, is how one concludes a wonderful day that seems like you were really on vacation. 

If there are accommodations overnight for you to stay in one of the island's humble resorts, then your evening will calm down after all of the day visitors leave; the beach will quiet down and the island will feel like you are the only visitor.

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Tips for Your Visit

• Best time to visit: November to April, when the weather, sea, and external conditions are usually great.
• What to bring: Swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, photography equipment, change of clothes.
• What to wear: Comfortable beach attire, sandals; bring motion sickness pills if you can suffer from boat motion.
• Bookings: You can book tours in advance for ease or during your vacation.

The Final Bow

Coral Island is an alternative world of natural beauty, coupled with a semblance of peaceful solitude. Whether you want to dive below the waves, float above the waves or just stretch out on the beach, you will certainly find something for your efforts on Koh Larn and coral island welcomes all visitors with warm embrace in its natural turquoise waters.

Make sure you include Coral Island in your travel calendar, you wont regret it!