Koh Yao Noi Trips & Tours

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Koh Yao Noi

Sleepy, soul-soothing and utterly dreamy – R&R doesn’t get better than on Yao Noi…

45-minutes by boat from Phuket, yet several worlds away from the buzz of Thailand’s largest island, Yao Noi is mellow, relaxed and cool as a frozen cucumber (apart from the food). The tiny island is for those that like things remote and aside from a handful of ultra-private, ultra-gorgeous hotels, it’s just you, the palm trees, ocean for days, and views of the karsts that will make you gasp. The waters here are truly unspoiled and a sea-kayak or a long-tail expedition will take you to hidden coves and crescents of sand that feel as if you’re the first to discover. Landlubbers can take advantage of the quiet roads for a cycle or a moped trip, and in the north, the rock climbing is fantastic. And if you need a helping hand on the way to holiday nirvana, the hotels here have some of the best spas in the world. Need we say more?

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What to do in Koh Yao Noi

A tiny speck of land in the Andaman Sea, Koh Yao Noi does relaxation and island adventures so well. Laze on the flaxen sands and soak up the glorious vistas, take up a watersport, meander along the coast in a kayak or longtail boat, or head further out for a spot of snorkelling and diving amidst the reefs, caves and channels.

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Reviews

Based on 12 Feefo Reviews for Thailand

lana siglinger

Low stress travel the way it's meant to be

June 2026

17 nights in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos

As I mentioned- everything was great. Super easy to work with Meg. the dashboard was pretty straightforward and informative. It was so wonderful being taken care of at every location- having someone meet us at the airport and show us all of the best things in each place. the tours were well thought out and well curated. I liked having tour guides that seemed to have secret handshakes to get us into super crowded lunch spots with our own reserved table- my husband felt like he was in the Godfather. :-)

Paige Rollins-Colombo

The Dreamiest Honeymoon

April 2026

11 nights in Thailand

Timbuktu made our Honeymoon! From all of the excursions, guides, transits and stays, the attention to detail was incredible. I felt safe, relaxed, and in good hands -- while planning the trip, and in Thailand! Jess is a superstar, and we'll definitely be working with her again soon. Thanks!

Guest

January 2026

15 nights in Thailand and Laos

Lisa Keehnel

Very Satisfied

November 2025

11 nights in Thailand

Kevin that I worked with listened to what I wanted and presented a trip with the information I gave him. We had to tweak it a couple of times before we settled on the itinerary.

Guest

Custom Tour of Thailand

September 2025

21 nights in Thailand and Malaysia

Jess has been super attentive and patient as we plan our first trip to Asia (Malaysia and Thailand). We are looking forward to the trip and the adventures she planned for us.

Brandon Best

Amazing Thailand trip, thanks to Timbuktu and Khiri for a great anniversary

May 2024

10 nights in Thailand

Always love Timbuktu. The service is great, and they are very friendly. We had the most incredible help from Catherine our first time around, so Meg had big shoes to fill. This experience and trip were nearly as perfect as the last, so we have been recommending to friends and family for a while now. They definitely charge a premium, but the convenience and professionalism of their local partners can't be beat. They always find the most spectacular excursions and add little details to make your journey feel special.

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