Travel Itinerary

Hop on the 45-minute public ferry to Koh Larn; drop bags at a small guesthouse and head straight to powder-white Tawaen Beach for your first lazy afternoon of sunbathing and swimming.

Stroll the 1-km palm-fringed promenade as fishing boats bob offshore; the sky turns sherbet-orange and the water glows turquoise—perfect for barefoot photos and a chilled coconut.

Clear, calm water and a gradual sandy shelf make Samae ideal for a lazy float; rent a mask to spot bright parrotfish around the small coral heads just 20 m offshore.

Begin a gentle 20-minute cliff-hugging footpath that leads to smaller Tien Beach; enjoy sea-breeze shade from coconut palms and occasional sapphire viewpoints.

Arrive at this quiet crescent of sand; spread out a straw mat, tuck into fresh pineapple and grilled shrimp from beach vendors, then nap under a rented umbrella.

Return to the mainland and finish the day slurping spicy tom-yum seafood noodles from a wooden boat while watching lanterns reflect on the water.