11 Day Trips from Khao Lak Worth the Early Start

1.Khao Lak: Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $83Our pick

Spend nine hours traveling by speedboat from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands, with breakfast, Thai buffet lunch, snacks, and dinner included. Snorkel at Collar Bay and Koh Pousar, see Sailboat Rock and Donald Duck Bay, and enjoy a guided day with crews such as Olivia, Olay, and Pancake.

“Guiderne var virkelig gode og venlige. Stoppene var af passende længde. Der var ikke meget plads på båden, da vi skulle have redningsveste på og i vandet”

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2.From Khao Lak: Phi Phi, Maya Bay, and Khai Islands Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 98 reviews · 10 hours · from $101

Travel from Khao Lak to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Khai Nai Island by van and speedboat. You get hotel pickup, a Thai and English speaking guide, snorkeling gear, refreshments, lunch, and time to swim, though long transfers and crowded boats are part of the deal.

“very disappointed if the island PhpiPhi, too many boats and people, not relaxing at all. Maya Bay was georgeous! but I prefer Similan Island, way less people and sooo nice. trip back to Kao Lak took 3 hours due to traffic, horrible”

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3.From Khao Lak: Day Trip to Khao Sok with Elephant Camp Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 8 hours · from $99Top rated

Travel from Khao Lak into Khao Sok for a calm river canoe ride past limestone cliffs, monkeys, frogs, and tree snakes, then eat at a treehouse resort and visit an elephant camp. You can feed, bathe, and play with the elephants. Small groups, English, German, and Thai guides.

“This trip was truly excellent and we made memories that will stay with us forever. “Gift”, our guide, was exceptional. We particularly enjoyed the food market and canoeing on the river (our local guides were excellent, and pointed out monkeys, jungle frogs and tree snakes). We then had lunch at a stunning tree top resort and got to see two lively monkey groups at a temple. But the highlight of course was the visit to the elephant sanctuary. We got to feed and bathe the gentle giants - it was excellent and a really moving experience. The trip was faultless - thank you Gift!”

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4.Phang Nga Bay: Private or Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 8 hours · from $160

Leave Khao Lak early for an eight-hour private or small-group trip through Phang Nga Bay. Ride a long-tail boat, canoe with a local paddle guide, visit James Bond Island and Koh Panyee, then see Wat Suwan Khuha’s golden reclining Buddha. Guides include Jum, Arisa, Aisha, and Sexy Wan.

“throughout the trip I liked our guide Arisa the most. she was attentive, cheerful and happy at all times. PS: she's also a very good photographer”

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5.Khao Lak: Private Day Trip Khao Sok with Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 78 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Khao Lak by private car to Cheow Lan Lake, then spend four hours with a local captain on a private longtail boat. See Khao Sam Kloe, visit Diamond Cave, swim at Nang Prai Raft House, and enjoy a Thai lunch. Guides such as Suwit and Pat are praised for patient service and great photo stops.

“Nice privately organized trip. We were so lucky to skip the queue everywhere, so no time was wasted. Lunch was so delicious. We definitely recommend it”

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6.Khao Lak: Phi Phi & Bamboo Island Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 13 hours · from $125

Travel from Khao Lak to Phi Phi and Bamboo Island by clean, well-run speedboat. Expect Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, snorkeling, a beachside buffet, and steady snacks and drinks. Guides such as P and Y Y keep the day friendly and organized, while an optional photographer can capture the trip.

“Really lovely boat was used for our trip, comfortable & very clean. They do the most to upkeep cleanliness while on the trip. The guide was amazing, very friendly and informative. Lots of snacks and drinks offered every 20 or so minuets drinks inc cola, sprite & water. Snacks I assume vary however we had different fruit offered & vanilla cake bars. I also like you can book a photographer for 1,700 bhat to document the trip with pictures and videos. The lunch was lovely the best excursion lunch I’ve had by far, this was at a resort in phi phi islands, you get use of the pool & facilities…”

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7.Khao Lak: Phi Phi Island, Maya Beach and Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 68 reviews · from $110

Travel from Khao Lak or central Phuket by minivan and speedboat to Phi Phi, Loh Samah Bay, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Bay, and Bamboo Island. You get four snorkeling stops, lunch, equipment, and English, French, or German commentary, but Maya Bay is currently photo-only.

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8.From Khao Lak: Bamboo & Phi Phi Islands, & Maya Bay Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 38 reviews · 10 hours · from $115

Travel from your Khao Lak hotel to Phuket’s Queen of Andaman pier, then ride a speedboat to Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay. The day includes meals, snacks, snorkeling gear, an English-speaking guide, and hotel transfers.

“I was delighted with this excursion. I went alone and thought it was not going to be fun for me, but they were all kind to me (willing to take pictures of you if you needed to). They helped me in everything very good disposition of all the staff, very friendly people and quality, always willing to help you, I loved all the places, but I would have liked it to be a little longer on the Monkey Island, I would definitely take another excursion with this staff again, I really enjoyed it and have a great time thanks to the whole team.”

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9.From Khao Lak: Similan Islands Day Trip by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 27 reviews · 10 hours · from $120

Travel from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands on a VIP speed catamaran, with hotel pickup, four island stops, snorkeling gear, meals, and an English-speaking guide. Expect beautiful beaches and clear water, but prepare for a rough ride in poor weather and a busy pier experience.

“Wir waren in unserem Hotel bestens versorgt und hatten wegen dem kurzen Transfer bereits im Hotel gefrühstückt. Abendessen war für uns im Hotel ebenfalls vorhanden. #s bestand also für uns keine Notwendigkeit morgens sowie am Nachmittag insgesamt 3 Stunden an diesem völlig überfüllten und lauten Pier zu verbringen um dort essen zu können. Die Zeit an den stränden war viel zu kurz.”

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10.From Khao Lak: Similan Islands Day Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 23 reviews · 9 hours · from $112

Spend nine hours traveling by van and speedboat from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands. You’ll visit Donald Duck Bay, snorkel near Islands 9 and 7, eat Thai lunch, and walk on Koh Miang. English-speaking guides lead the trip, with hotel transfers and equipment included.

“The weather was AWFUL!! Incredibly rainy, choppy seas, tourists getting sea sick, terrible visibility in the water. Half the guests opted to stay on the boat and skip snorkeling. It was a miserable day. I think the tour company should have canceled the trip and refunded our money.”

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11.Khao Lak: James Bond and Khai Islands Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 10 hours · from $95

Leave Khao Lak early for a full day by van and speedboat. With an English or Thai guide, you’ll visit Panak’s caves, James Bond Island, Panyi village, Hong Island, and Khai Island. Lunch, hotel transfers, insurance, life jackets, and refreshments are included, but the national park fee costs extra.

“Très bonne excursion même si il y a beaucoup de monde sur l'île de James bond”

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