Ko Mak

★ 4.5 (414 reviews) 🏍️ Road Trips 📍 Trat

Rob's take

"Quieter again than Ko Chang and reached from the same Trat piers — flat calm water, near-empty beaches and very little to do, which is the entire point. Most people fold it into an island-hopping run rather than travel five hours for it alone. Hire a motorbike or a golf cart when you land, because nothing here is walkable."

Ko Mak is a road-trip destination in Trat, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. It's rated 4.5★ on Google.

Ko Mak is a quiet island reached by boat from Trat, and often included on island-hopping day trips from Ko Chang. Clear, calm water, uncrowded beaches and friendly local food make it a genuine break from the busier stretches of coast. Days fill with snorkelling, diving, kayaking, cooking classes and beach sports, though a rented motorbike or golf cart is the practical way to get around.

Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026

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Ko Mak — Road Trips in Trat, Pattaya — Photo: Mac Fredy via Google

What people say

Quiet and unspoilt, valued as an escape from busier beaches and city crowds
Clear, calm water and beaches rated among the best in Thailand
Good range of activities: snorkelling, diving, kayaking, cooking classes, beach sports
Easy to reach by boat from Trat; commonly combined with Ko Chang island-hopping tours
Getting around needs a motorbike or golf cart; water felt cold in late December

Common questions

Is Ko Mak worth visiting?

Ko Mak holds a 4.5★ average across 414 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go.

Where is Ko Mak, and how do I get there?

Ko Mak is in Trat, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.

What do visitors say about Ko Mak?

Recurring themes from reviews include: quiet and unspoilt, valued as an escape from busier beaches and city crowds; clear, calm water and beaches rated among the best in Thailand; good range of activities: snorkelling, diving, kayaking, cooking classes, beach sports; easy to reach by boat from Trat; commonly combined with Ko Chang island-hopping tours.