The 11 Best Day Trips from Khao Lak

1.Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/Meals

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

Set out from Khao Lak for a 9-hour Similan Islands trip by speedboat. You will see Sailboat Rock and Donald Duck Bay, snorkel at Collar Bay and Koh Pousar, eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and travel with an English-speaking crew. Guides such as Olivia, Olay, and Pancake have been praised for their friendly care.

“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.Phi Phi, Maya Bay, and Khai Islands Day Trip

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

You’ll leave Khao Lak before sunrise for Phi Phi, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Khai Nai Island. An English-speaking guide, hotel transfers, speedboat, snacks, drinks, lunch, insurance, and snorkeling gear are included. Sandy has guided some departures with warm, attentive care, but expect a long day and possible crowds.

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3.Day Trip to Khao Sok with Elephant Camp Visit

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

Leave Khao Lak for an eight-hour Khao Sok adventure with hotel transfers, a guide, river canoeing, Thai lunch at a treehouse resort, and time at an elephant camp. You may spot monkeys, frogs, lizards, birds, and tree snakes. Guides such as Daniel and Gift have helped make this outing especially personal and informative.

“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 around 7:00 am for a private day with a guide such as Jum or Arisa. Cruise mangroves by long-tail boat, canoe with a paddle boy, reach James Bond Island before the crowds, eat at Koh Panyee, and visit Wat Suwan Khuha. Pickup, lunch, drinks, and temple fees are included.

“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.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. Expect limestone cliffs, the Three Brothers, Diamond Cave, a Thai lunch at Nang Prai Raft House, and time to swim. Captains such as Suwit and Pat are praised for helpful service and good photo stops.

“A breath taking experience the best experience…..could not fault any part. From collection at the hotel the journey……boat trip and return home. Everything in between was just perfect…..words and photos cannot describe enough the ambiance and spectacular views and scenery. Our guide ‘Suwit’ made the trip on the boat what it was very attentive and informative of the areas visited. Me and my wife now have a memory that will be cherished forever , thank you Suwit. Lovely man , lovely smile.”

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6.Phi Phi & Bamboo Island Day Trip by Speedboat

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

You’ll travel from Khao Lak to Royal Phuket Marina, then by speedboat to Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, and Maya Bay. Expect an English-speaking guide, frequent drinks and snacks, a resort buffet, snorkeling gear, and attentive crew members such as P, Phi, and Y Y.

“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.Phi Phi Island, Maya Beach and Snorkeling Day Trip

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

Leave Khao Lak early for a 10-hour Phi Phi trip by speedboat. You’ll see Maya Bay from the water, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Bay, and Bamboo Island, with four snorkeling stops, buffet lunch, hotel transfers, and an English, French, or German guide. Maya Bay beach is closed, so access is by photo stop only.

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8.Bamboo & Phi Phi Islands, & Maya Bay Day Trip

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

Travel from Khao Lak to Phuket by van, then board a speedboat for Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay. You get hotel transfers, snacks, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, insurance, and an English-speaking guide. Expect an early start, a long day, and crowded famous sites.

“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.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, English and Thai guides, snorkeling at Islands 5, 6, and 9, beach time at Koh Miang, lunch, and a visit to Sailing Rock. The $120 price includes transfers, equipment, three meals, drinks, snacks, and insurance.

“tour organizzato alla perfezione, motoscafo ultramoderno e comodo, personale competente e gentile cibo e bevande in quantità. l!escursione è composta da 4 fermate: 2 alle spiagge piu belle e 2 in Puglia ti di snorkeling. tutto perfetto da consigliare!”

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10.Similan Islands Day Trip with Snorkeling

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

You’ll travel from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands by shuttle van and speedboat, with stops at Donald Duck Bay, Koh Miang, and Koh Payu. Expect beach time, two snorkeling sessions, Thai meals, and an English-speaking guide. The scenery is superb, but crowds, sea conditions, and extra national park fees matter.

“Activities were good but we didn’t see much marine life and transportation took up a lot of the day. I would cut short the breakfast/afternoon tea hour at the pier and put that towards spending more time on the islands. Otherwise, guides and overall day was great - more family friendly than adventure.”

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11.James Bond and Khai Islands Day Trip by Speedboat

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

Travel from Khao Lak by van and speedboat to Panak Island, James Bond Island, Panyi floating village, Hong Island, and Khai Island. You get an English or Thai-speaking guide, lunch, snorkeling time, kayaking, hotel transfers, and safety equipment. Expect an early start, a busy James Bond stop, and a long but varied day.

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

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