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 Let's
start at Sairee,
or better say Jor Por Ror bay at its southern end, there you'll find the
before mentioned (in the beginning...) Rama V rock, right in front of that
is the Fishery Museum, small but still of interest. Behind that, a bit
uphill is the Fishery Conservation Unit, where marine life is observed and
cultivated.
Next stop could be at Sairee View, a beautiful hilltop resort in the north
end. Not only can you overlook the whole east coast till Jansom bay, the
owner has also a gigantic, whale skeleton on display. Close by you can visit
the mysterious diamond caves.
 Another
great panorama you'll have at Two View, the highest peak of Koh Tao, best
take a taxi towards
Tanote Bay, get off at the signs and walk the rest, it's really
worth it.
From there you could walk straight down to Sairee, or if you want to see
more, walk back the way you came with the taxi, follow the sign leading to
Ao Leuk and be rewarded with a refreshing swim in one of the most beautiful
bays.
 A
day tour could start at
Chalok Baan Kao's east end. There you find
stunning viewpoints in every direction. To the east you see
Thian
Og bay, to the north you overview Chalok and to the south you see
both bays together. All routes involve steep walking, but you won't regret
it.
Next proceed on the beach to the west side of Chalok, cross the concrete
bridge leading to Saan Jao. Take a break at the Viewpoint restaurant with
the best angle of the Buddha Rock. Then climb the stairs behind uphill and
follow a shady path down to the next bay, June Juea. This is where the real
trekking adventure starts and proceeding is recommended only for the
sportive and healthy ones.
The path goes very steep uphill and enters thick jungle. After a while you
reach Cape Jeda Gang. Time for another refreshment. Check out the view and
the huts on the cape. From there uphill again, stay on the coast side path
until the next bay, Sai Nuan. Up again, through stick and stones, pass the
"Lost Hippie's Totem" and finally arrive in Jansom bay from where it is only
10 min walking through three resorts to reach
Mae Haad (and a taxi). This trip should take from Saan Jao about three
hours without breaks, so don't start too late.
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