The Beach-Hopping Route
Updated 16 June 2026 · We visit. We don't sell placement.
A geographic loop, not a list — ride the island clockwise from the village and string the beaches together in a sensible order.
Good for: Confident scooter riders who want to see as much coast as possible.
For confident scooter riders, beach-hopping is the most rewarding way to see Koh Larn — a geographic loop that strings the beaches together in a sensible order instead of backtracking across the hills. The plan below runs roughly north to west to south, taking in the viewpoints and Big Buddha on the central ridge along the way. It only works if you're comfortable on a scooter, because the gradients are steep and the roads narrow; if you're not, do a lighter version with songthaews and pick three beaches rather than all of them.
- Duration
- Full day, on wheels
- Rough cost
- From ~500–800฿ per person: scooter rental a few hundred baht/day plus fuel, ferry ~80฿ return, food and water. Cheaper split across a couple sharing a scooter.
- What to book
- Nothing in advance, but bring an international driving permit for the scooter and check the bike over before you ride.
- Getting around
- A full island loop — most of Koh Larn's ~4.6 km length, with steep ridge climbs between bays.
Step by step
- 1
- 2
- 3 Hills
Big Buddha, KOH LARN sign, viewpoints
Climb the ridge for the island's best views between bays.
Open - 4
- 5
Tips
- A geographic loop saves backtracking on the hills
- Only ride if you're confident — gradients are steep
- Leave time to return the scooter and reach the pier
- Carry water, cash and sunscreen for the whole loop