Southeast Asia: Koh Tao to Phnom Penh, 3 Stops by Sea
Explore Southeast Asia's tropical highlights across Thailand and Cambodia. This 1,021 km route connects Koh Tao Island in Thailand's Gulf, known for world-class diving certification, with the historical capital of Phnom Penh and scenic island destinations throughout the Gulf of Thailand region.
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- Places
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- Koh Tao Island Thailand
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- Island in the Gulf of Thailand
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Stops on this route
- Koh Tao Island Thailand — Renowned diving destination in the Gulf of Thailand offering vibrant coral reefs, tropical marine life, and affordable certification courses for underwater exploration.
- Phnom Penh Cambodia — Capital city situated at the confluence of three rivers, featuring the ornate Royal Palace and pivotal historical sites documenting Cambodia's complex 20th-century past.
- Island in the Gulf of Thailand — Island in the Gulf of Thailand accessible by high-speed ferry from the mainland.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Koh Tao is accessible by high-speed ferry from the mainland city of Chumphon.
- Tip
- Around 7,000 new divers get certified on Koh Tao each year, making it one of the most popular destinations in the world to learn to dive.
- Tip
- Mount Fuji can be climbed by over 300,000 people each year, with a post office at the summit to send postcards.
- Tip
- A cable car takes visitors 1,000 m up to the Fuji viewing platform for spectacular views without the arduous climb.
- Transport
- Mount Fuji is located less than 2 hours from Tokyo.
- Tip
- Geghard Monastery is a popular day trip destination from Armenia's capital, carved out of the mountainside and dating back to the 4th century.
- Where to stay
- Accommodation on Railay ranges from inexpensive bungalows popular with backpackers and climbers to renowned jet set resorts.
- Tip
- Railay is a small peninsula only accessible by boat due to high limestone cliffs, which attract rock climbers from all over the world.
- Food
- Kuala Lumpur's multicultural makeup has blessed the city with lots of delicious cuisines, with brilliant street food worth sampling on any visit.
- Tip
- Komodo National Park visitors must rely on experienced tour guides for Komodo dragon sightings as the reptiles roam freely over the islands.
- Transport
- When driving from Colombo to Kandy, you'll pass by rubber plantations on a road considered one of Sri Lanka's most scenic.
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