Koh Tao (Turtle Island)

...is a small tropical island
located in the Gulf of Thailand,
about 40km from the mainland.
The island is famous for it’s crystal clear waters
and stunning natural beauty,
and is therefore a popular holiday destination
for thousands of people from every corner of the planet.

Food and Accommodation

...are very easy to find on Koh Tao
with bungalows, houses, beach huts and restaurants
located almost everywhere around the island.

However, new year is peak season and
if you want to join us at the Experience,
we recommend that you book your
accomodation well in advance.

You can log onto: Phangan Bookings, on-koh-tao.com, kohtaoonline.com,
or kohtao.sawadee.com for more information.
Also check the website of Buddhaview
for accomodation during your stay.

Alternatively, we will provide a free camping area
with clean toilets and shower facilities
during the festival (bring your own tent).

Please note that you need to book your
own accomodation for your stay on Koh Tao.
Unfortunately we cannot reserve or
recommend any accomodation.

How to reach the festival?

Travelling in and around Thailand is fairly easy
and the transport services are usually
running very regularly and smoothly.
However, keep in mind that the festival will be
during peak season, so again we recommend that
you should plan your travels as soon as you can,
and try to give yourself some
extra travel time in case of delays.

Getting to Koh Tao there are
several choises of travel.

Fly from any airport in Thailand
to Koh Samui or Suratthani.
BANGKOK AIR
NOK AIR
AIR ASIA

Travel by train or bus
to Chumpon or Suratthani.

From these destinations and the neighbouring islands
of Koh Phangan and Koh Samui there are several
ferry services running daily to and from Koh Tao.
SEATRAN DISCOVERY
LOMPRAYAH
SONGSERM

You can book a
"joint ticket" from most
major travel agencies
around Thailand.
These tickets include all
transport from wherever you are in Thailand.


Once you arrive on Koh Tao,
The Experience Festival is located in the "Magic Garden"
halfway between Mae Haad pier and Chalok Ban Kao.
To get there you can simply follow our signs or
ask any taxi driver to bring you to the venue.

Safety on and around the festival

We offer a 24h free shuttle service
from the parking area at the bottom of the hill,
close to the main road, up to the festival location.
For your own safety NO motorbikes
will be allowed on this steep road.

First aid will be available at the festival,
however it is advisable to use sunscreen
and drink plenty of water throughout your stay.
Also, use mosquito repellent when necessary.

REMEMBER

Drugs are illegal in Thailand!
There are very strict laws about
possession and trafficking of narcotics.
Let the music be your drug!