Adventures on the Water From Phuket to Khao Lak

Welcome! Please be prepared to meet in the lobby at 5:30 P.M. to depart for your welcome dinner. The dinner reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you plan on arriving today, we recommend flying into the Phuket International Airport (HKT).

The day begins with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a journey to the Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve. Enjoy a tour of the reserve and learn about these majestic creatures, their stories and the conservation efforts being done to protect them. After your tour, you'll enjoy lunch at the reserve. In the afternoon you will be leaving Phuket on a private transfer to Khao Lak. The day concludes with a transfer to a local restaurant for dinner. For today's activity, wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

• Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve

  After a 30-minute transfer, you will arrive at Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve. Here, you'll have the rare opportunity to connect with rescued elephants while supporting award-winning conservation efforts. Meet these magnificent animals and hear their incredible rescue stories! Then, take a peaceful walk through a lush jungle sanctuary, where they roam freely in their natural habitat. Watch in awe as they bathe, play, and socialize in mud pools and natural ponds—just as nature intended. Guided by experienced experts, you'll gain deep insights into elephant behavior and welfare. You'll have the chance to participate in making nutritious vitamin balls, learn about elephant dung recycling, and discovering the specialized veterinary care that keeps them healthy and thriving. For ethical and animal welfare reasons, you are not permitted to ride, touch, or hand-feed the elephants. After touring the reserve, you'll enjoy a brief cooking demonstration and be served lunch on the premises.

  09:00· 210 min· Phuket
• Transfer · The Nap Patong → Apsara Beachfront Resort

  You'll be picked up from the hotel in the afternoon for a private transfer to Khao Lak. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

  private · 120 min

The day kicks off with breakfast, followed by a private transfer to Tab Lamu Pier, where you'll board a shared speedboat for a full-day adventure to the picturesque Similan Islands. Snorkeling in the pristine waters reveals a vibrant underwater world teeming with colorful marine life and corals! After a break at Koh Miang with a boxed lunch provided, the tour continues with more snorkeling at Koh Ba Ngu, famed for its stunning coral reefs. The tour finishes with a visit to the iconic Sailing Rock at Koh Similan, offering relaxation, swimming, and scenic viewpoints. You are then transferred back to the hotel, concluding the day's memorable island excursion. For today's activity, be prepared with a swimsuit, sandals, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a light towel.

• Similan Island Full Day Speedboat

  Embark on a shared speedboat tour to the stunning Similan Islands, where your adventure begins with snorkeling! Marvel at the vibrant marine life and colorful corals beneath the crystal-clear waters. Next, head to Koh Miang, also known as Princess Bay, for a relaxing beach experience. Enjoy a boxed lunch on Koh Miang around midday. In the afternoon, journey to Koh Ba Ngu for more snorkeling at Christmas Point or Namchai Bay, renowned for their stunning coral reefs and diverse marine species. Conclude your tour with a visit to the iconic Sailing Rock at Koh Similan, offering opportunities for relaxation, swimming, photography, and even a climb to a scenic viewpoint atop the rock. A snorkel, mask, and life jacket (as needed) will be provided.

  09:00· 480 min· Similan Island National Park
• Transfer · Apsara Beachfront Resort → Tap Lamu Pier

  This morning, you will be picked up from the hotel for a private transfer to Tab Lamu Pier to board the speedboat.

  private · 50 min
• Transfer · Tap Lamu pier → Apsara Beachfront Resort

  After your excursion, you will be picked up from the Tab Lamu Pier for a private transfer back to your hotel.

  private · 50 min

The day starts with breakfast, after which you will have the entire day free to explore the charming surroundings of Khao Lak at your own pace. Whether you choose to relax by the beach, indulge in local cuisine, or embark on an adventure, the day is yours to enjoy. In the evening, a private transfer will take you to an included dinner at a local restaurant.

The day begins with breakfast at the hotel before heading to Ratchaprapa Dam Pier in Khao Sok National Park. There, you'll embark on a scenic journey across Cheow Larn Lake aboard a traditional long-tailed boat, surrounded by breathtaking limestone cliffs and lush greenery. Lunch awaits at the floating raft houses, where you can also enjoy some free time to go swimming and kayaking (at an additional cost). Afterwards, explore Coral Cave, accessible by a short trek through the jungle and a bamboo raft ride. Inside the cave, marvel at the stunning formations of stalactites and stalagmites resembling coral reefs. Finally, return to the pier by long-tailed boat. Your last quick stop will be at the viewpoint of the dam for some sightseeing before and transferring back to your hotel in Khao Lak.

• Cheow Larn Lake by Long Tailed Boat

  Embark on a journey to discover the stunning vistas and panoramic beauty of Cheow Larn Lake aboard a traditional long-tailed boat. As you navigate through the waters, you'll witness the natural splendor of the lake's surroundings firsthand. Towering limestone cliffs and lush greenery provide a picturesque backdrop, offering glimpses of the region's unspoiled wilderness. You'll arrive at the raft houses where you will enjoy lunch, as well as have some free time for swimming and kayaking (at an additional cost, cash only), or just enjoy relaxing and exploring.

  10:30· 60 min· Cheow Larn Lake - Khao Sok
• Coral Cave

  After lunch, continue your exploration of Cheow Larn Lake via a long-tailed boat as you head towards Coral Cave. After docking, a 20-minute trek through the jungle awaits before reaching the pier, where you'll be transported by a bamboo raft for approximately 15 minutes to reach Coral Cave. Inside the cave, marvel at the formations of stalactites and stalagmites resembling coral reefs. Concluding your visit to Coral Cave, you'll depart for Ratchaprapa Dam pier aboard a long-tailed boat, concluding this leg of your adventure on the serene waters of Cheow Larn Lake. To leave Coral Cave, you'll head back the same way and hop back on the long tail boat towards Ratchaprapa Dam Pier. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to the scenic 'Viewpoint' of the Dam for sightseeing before returning to your hotel. Please note that this activity is part of Cheow Larn Lake by Long Tailed Boat and cannot be removed.

  13:00· 150 min· Khao Sak
• Transfer · Apsara Beachfront Resort → Cheow Larn Lake

  Depart from the hotel this morning and take a private transfer to Ratchaprapa Dam Pier (in Khao Sok National Park). Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

  private · 150 min
• Transfer · Ratchaprapa Dam Pier → Apsara Beachfront Resort

  Afterwards, you'll be picked up from the Ratchaprapa Dam Pier for a private transfer back to the hotel in Khao Lak. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

  private · 150 min

Today begins with breakfast, followed by a leisurely morning. Around midday, you'll be picked up from the hotel in Khao Lak for a private transfer back to Phuket. Upon arrival, the remainder of the day remains free for relaxation and exploration in Phuket.

• Transfer · Apsara Beachfront Resort → The Nap Patong

  Depart from the hotel and take a private transfer to Phuket. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

  private · 150 min

The morning starts off with breakfast before embarking on an exciting Phang Nga Bay Speedboat Tour. You'll be picked up from the hotel for a 40-minute private transfer to Boat Lagoon Pier. Boarding a shared speedboat, the adventure begins with a visit to Panak Island to explore hidden caves surrounded by mangroves. Next, you'll head to Koh Kudu Yai to admire the crystal-clear turquoise waters of its lagoon. Lunch is served on the charming island community of Koh Panyee, known for its unique floating structures including a football pitch. Following lunch, you'll journey to James Bond Island, with views from Koh Ping Ghan due to protected regulations. Sea canoeing follows, with 1-2 stops guided by local boatmen. The day concludes with a return to Boat Lagoon Pier for a transfer back to the hotel, allowing time to prepare for the farewell dinner. For today's activity, you'll want to wear/prepare a swimsuit, sandals, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

• Phang Nga Bay Speedboat Tour

  The day begins with a morning pick-up from the hotel for a 40-minute private transfer to the Boat Lagoon Pier. You'll board a shared speedboat and then the adventure kicks off with a visit to Panak Island, where you can float along inside one of the hidden caves surrounded by mangroves. Then, it's off to Koh Kudu Yai to marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the clear turquoise waters in its stunning lagoon. Next stop is for lunch on the quaint island community of Koh Panyee, where houses, huts, and restaurants perch on stilts above the water. Don't forget to check out their unique floating football pitch! After lunch, it's time to channel your inner Bond as you head to James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan). While boats aren't allowed too close due to its protected status, you can still enjoy the iconic sight from Koh Ping Ghan, where a towering leaning rock and small caves await exploration. Afterwards, continue the adventure with some sea canoeing where the canoe guide will take you to 1-2 stops around the island. Each canoe accommodates 2 passengers with a local boatman. Finally, you'll journey back to the Boat Lagoon Pier, then take a 40-minute transfer back to the hotel for some time to get ready for the farewell dinner. Please note: Timings are estimated and will be reconfirmed by your local Guide on the ground.

  09:00· 360 min· Phang Nga Bay

All good things must come to an end, but only until your next adventure! Enjoy a final breakfast and then make your own way onward. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of Phuket International Airport (HKT).