Fodor's Expert Review Koh Yao Homestay
82160, Thailand
Organized by a community of Koh Yao residents, locals invite visitors to stay in their homes, share meals with them (consisting primarily of fish caught by village fishermen), and learn about about local customs like rubber-tapping, batik-dying, fishing, rice-farming, coconut-harvesting, and other traditional trades. It's a lot more environmentally friendly and less invasive on the island's indigenous people than resort development.
PROS
- up-close cultural experience
- friendly locals
- well organized
CONS
- not much choice with food options
- no alcohol permitted
- most lodgings are pretty basic
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
089-970--3384
Website: www.kohyaohomestay.com
HOTEL DETAILS
10 rooms
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive