Ko Tao is a small island, filled with hills and tropical forests. Only 1,300ish people live on the island, as opposed to the almost 12,000 in Koh Phangan, and 65,000+ in Koh Samui. It is mostly untouched, with hotels on its cliffs.
Our hotel picked us up in a pick-up truck. The ride up and down the hills to the other side of the island was beautiful but scary. I spent the ride white knuckling it, clutching onto the side of the truck. Andy was fine.
Our hotel was up in the cliffs, overlooking lush trees and the ocean. It was nice and relaxing, but very isolated.
Beyond out hotel was a lookout point that Andy climbed up. I did not, as it was hard for him, and I would’ve died, similar to the one on Koh Phangan. 
It was a good ten minute steep hike downhill to the beach. While this wasn’t necessarily a “lounge all day at the beach” kinda beach, I thought it was the prettiest of the beaches we saw.
We watched people try and climb up that big rock in the distance and jump off. Some were successful, some not.
Ko Tao is known for its snorkeling (and scuba diving) and marine life. We took a boat out for the day to five different locals around Ko Tao. It was amazing. The water was so clear and we got to see some beautiful coral and fish. Much better than the snorkeling at Koh Phangan.
First stop was my favorite- Koh Nang Yuan Island. They have super strict rules to maintain the island.
This was the rockier side on one side of the sandbar. Below, was on the opposite side of the sandbar where you could snorkel.
The water was so clear.
Some of the vistas as we traveled between sites. 
Long exhausting enjoyable day.
Without a lot of access to other food options, we ate mostly at the hotel. Luckily they had good options. Pictures of some of their yummy offerings. They made amazing onion rings with a sweet and sour sauce.
Good-bye Ko Tao.
xoxo-sk
xoxo-sk 