KHAO LAK · DESTINATION
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 9 phuket day trips travellers book most often out of Khao Lak, with notes on what each day is actually like, who runs it, and where the value sits.
Private Phuket Airport to Khao Lak transfer with air-conditioned SUV or van, meet-and-greet, and no extra charge for flight delays.
“Excited from airport sign with name on all went very smoothly then on our way to Khao Lak. A quick trip.”
A full-day Similan Islands snorkeling trip from Phuket’s Khao Lak with breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and multiple reef stops via speedboat.
“It is a long trip from Patong to the marina and then they cram you into their boat. Too many people and not enough seats. If you don’t get on first you aren’t able to sit with your group. Staff was wonderful. Food mediocre. Similan Islands gorgeous.”
Snorkel Similan Islands on a long Phuket-to-Khao Lak day with 3 stops, included gear, Thai meals, and real beach time.
“Fantastic similan travel gives you exactly what they promised, a fantastic trip from start to finish. The whole set up is so well run. Little touches like the beach bag with mat, towel and snorkel gear (on loan for the day), the breakfast buffet, and cheery staff. Perfect from start to finish.”
Full-day Surin Islands snorkeling from Khao Lak with hotel pickup, a small speed boat, multiple coral stops, and a Moken village visit.
“Amazing snorkeling trip that stopped at three different spots and also a village on the beach at one of the islands. Company even managed to canter vegan food for lunch, so extremely grateful. Definitely worth going with. Also fins are given for a deposit of 200thb which is given back upon fin return as a…”
Afternoon trip from Khao Lak to Big Buddha and Phuket’s Naka weekend market, with pickup, free admissions, and a small-group vibe.
“Far to long in the market 4 hours. No one needs more the 2 hours there at the most inuding food. The food was great. The shopping all very similar it some good fakes.”
Private air-conditioned transfer from Khao Lak to Phuket Airport with meet-and-greet signage, bottled water, and baby seats for up to 6.
“Perfect organization and service! Kind people, in time and also a very clean van with water to drink, and a good driver. Nickie was a recommendation from a friend. Thank you and take care!”
Full-day Surin Islands snorkeling from Khao Lak with hotel pickup, gear, meals, and a Moken village stop by SeaStar Andaman.
“I great day out and good value for money. We were picked up from our hotel and arrived at the pier. There were lots of people there but it was very well organised. Our guide, Patsy was very good and had an excellent sense of humour. It waRead more”
A 3-day soft-adventure from Khao Lak to Khao Sok: bamboo rafting, Cheow Lan boat cruise, jungle hiking, and optional night safari.
“My wife and I did the 3 day tour to Khao Sok. The whole experience was amazing! We packed in so many things, monkey temple, river rafting, stayed in a fabulous tent accommodation, jungle trek, dam and Khao Sok lake on a long tail Read more”
Phang Nga day tour from Khao Lak: Sarasin Bridge views, teak Wat Tha Sai, bamboo rafting, Lampi waterfall swim, plus Thai set lunch.
“Great voyage, carefully planned stops, wonderful points of interest, and delicious meal. The guide was knowledgeful and cooperative.”
