4 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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