Duration
Full day (6-8 hours)
Category
Attractions & Culture
Difficulty
easy
Price
$15–45
Poda Island sits a few kilometres off Ao Nang and it's the picture everyone has in their head: powder-white sand, water you can see your feet through, and a lone karst tower rising out of the sea just offshore. It's the anchor stop on the 4-islands tour, with good snorkelling straight off the beach and a lunch break under the trees. Get there early on a longtail before the speedboats arrive and it's close to perfect. No accommodation — it's a day-trip island only.
Highlights
Powder-white sand and clear water
Karst tower rising offshore
Anchor stop on the 4-islands tour
Snorkelling straight off the beach
Day-trip only, no stays
Where to stay nearby
Ko Poda Beach is a day out. The closest hotels we list are in Ao Nang, about 5 km away. Prices move. The Agoda link is the live rate.
Good to know
Meeting point: Ao Nang Beach or Nopparat Thara pier
Best for families, couples, snorkellers
Book a day ahead in high season — popular slots sell out, especially weekends
