Koh Muk (also spelled Koh Mook) is Kradan’s much larger neighbour, a short longtail ride across the channel. Where Kradan is all resorts and forest, Koh Muk has a living village — a Muslim fishing community on its east side with a mosque, small shops, simple restaurants and a school — and a more varied mix of guesthouses, bungalows and resorts.
Its west coast is the dramatic side: Charlie Beach (Hat Farang) faces the sunset, and to its north the cliffs plunge into the sea where the Emerald Cave opens. If you want a little village life, cheaper food and a few more choices, Koh Muk is a good alternative or addition to Kradan.
Top things to do at Koh Muk (Koh Mook)
Emerald Cave
The island’s star sight, on the west coast. Go early to avoid the day-trip crowds.
Charlie Beach at sunset
A broad west-facing beach with bars and restaurants, popular for the evening light.
Walk through the village
Be respectful: this is a conservative Muslim community, so cover up away from the beach.
Day trip from Kradan
Charter a longtail from your Kradan resort for a few hours on Koh Muk, or combine it with Emerald Cave.
How to get to Koh Muk (Koh Mook)
- Longtail from Koh Kradan in roughly 15–20 minutes, arranged through your resort.
- From the mainland, boats run from Kuan Tung Ku pier and, in season, ferries and speedboats call at Koh Muk on the island-hopping route.
Insider tips
- Koh Muk has more cheap food than Kradan — useful for a budget trip.
- Dress modestly in the village.
- Some services on Koh Muk can be paid by card or transfer, but cash is still king.
Best tours & tickets for Koh Muk (Koh Mook)
These experiences are the easiest way to see Koh Muk (Koh Mook):
Island-hopping day trip from €119 Trang: Emerald Cave, Koh Kradan, and Koh Mook Boat Tour
A long day from Trang that covers the whole classic route: Emerald Cave, Koh Kradan’s beach and the snorkelling stops at Koh Waen and Koh Chueak. It is a new listing without reviews yet, and priced well above the shared trips from Lanta — check what the price includes.
- Swim through Emerald Cave
- Beach time on Koh Kradan
- Snorkelling at Koh Waen and Koh Chueak
Island-hopping day trip from €24 Koh Lanta: 4 Islands, Emerald Cave & Koh Kradan by Longtail
The most-reviewed trip that reaches Koh Kradan, with well over a thousand reviews. A traditional longtail takes you south from Koh Lanta to the Trang islands: Emerald Cave, snorkelling stops and a beach lunch. There are two options — pick the one that names Koh Kradan if the island is why you are going.
- Swim through Emerald Cave to the hidden beach on Koh Muk
- Snorkel stops on the reefs of the Trang islands
- Beach lunch — choose the option that includes Koh Kradan
Island-hopping day trip from €27 Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Tour by Longtail Boat
A popular, good-value longtail loop through the islands south of Koh Lanta, including Koh Muk and Emerald Cave, with lunch on a beach. The listing does not promise a stop on Koh Kradan, so check the itinerary before you book if Kradan is a must.
- Koh Muk and the Emerald Cave swim
- Thai lunch on a beach
- Rated 4.5 by more than 500 travellers
