Ko Jum is a small island between
Ko Lanta and Krabi Town. While the south
end of the island is known as Ko Jum (or
Jam or Cham), the northern part is also
called Ko Phu, and local villagers take
fierce pride in the two different names.
Ko Jum has three main villages and is home
to about 1500 permanent local residents.
On the west side of the island are about
20 resorts which provide very simple bungalow
accommodation.
How to get here
Most travellers arrive
via the ferries that connect Ko
Lanta and Krabi, which charge
about 350 baht (the same price as
for the entire crossing, even though
Ko Jum is at the half way point).
The fare can be paid on board, but
pre-booking is recommended as the
ferry is often full. Tickets can
be bought from travel agencies in
Krabi
or at the main ferry offices at
the old pier on Thanon Khong Ka,
and with resorts on Ko Jum.
Ko Jum has no jetty or dock - the
ferry stops offshore and is met
by longtail boats. If you've pre-booked,
then a boat from your resort should
be there to pick you up; otherwise
simply choose one and ask for a
lift to shore.
Getting
around
Ko Jum is a relatively small island
and most of the population gets
around on small 100-125cc motorbikes,
which can be rented easily. There
is also a local taxi service, comprising
a motorbike and sidecar! The roads
are narrow, unsealed, and frequently
pot-holed and wet, and can be very
challenging for inexperienced riders.
Only in the main village is there
a concrete road surface.
About Koh Jum Island Krabi Thailand
