Best Activities in Southern Thailand

This trip is your introduction to real sea kayaking, perfect for guests who want to explore Phang Nga Bay on a longtail boat from Phuket at their own pace. Kayaking two or three of the most spectacular spots on the planet, with your lead guide from John Gray's Sea Canoe team, probably born and raised in the bay.

Visit the amazing islands around Krabi on a day tour and departure from your hotel in Phuket. Cruise by ferry to Ao Nang and start your island hopping by speedboat to Koh Poda, Chicken Island and Tup Islets just off the coast from Ao Nang.

This early riser tour with a departure from Phuket is exactly what the title suggests, it incorporates many of the best features of the world-renowned Phang Nga Bay. Explore the sea caves at Phanak Island by kayak, canoe at Lod Noi Cave, surround the James Bond Island on foot and visit Panyee Village. Take a swim at Kudu/Nok Island and enjoy a delicious Thai lunch in a private restaurant on Koh Yao Yai, a hidden gem with coconuts, rubber tree plantations, monkeys and even water buffalos.

Experience the Phi Phi Islands less crowded with an early departure directly from your hotel in Phuket. Visit all the famous hot spots of Koh Phi Phi on board the spacious speed boat operated by Siam Adventure World. You will have plenty of time for exploring the underwater world and hiking to the viewpoint on Koh Phi Phi Don.

Join the early bird version of the Similan Islands tour with Siam Adventure World and experience 4 out of 11 islands in the Similan archipelago. Snorkel in crystal clear water and relax at powdery white sand beaches including a cozy pickup service from your hotel in Phuket and a departure by speed boat directly from Phuket Yacht Haven Marina.

Check out the highlights of Krabi on a speed boat trip from Phuket and experience sheer limestone cliffs, beautiful beaches and more than a hundred offshore islands. Walk across the sandbar from Chicken Island to Koh Mor or Koh Tup, and sunbath at the pristine beach of Phra Nang Cave with fine-grained white sand.

Make a short morning or afternoon visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Loch Palm where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Prepare fruits for the elephants and feed them before scrubbing their skin and rinsing off the mud with a rain shower.

Make a short morning or afternoon visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Naithon where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Prepare fruits for the elephants and feed them before scrubbing their skin and rinsing off the mud with a rain shower.

Make a short stop at Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary where you can meet these lovely creatures. Prepare seasonal fruits and feed them by hand including painting your own small magnetic elephant which you can take back home together with a keychain as souvenir.

Make a short stop at Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary where you can meet these lovely creatures. Prepare seasonal fruits and feed them by hand including painting your own small magnetic elephant which you can take back home together with a keychain as souvenir.

Make a full-day visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Naithon where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Walk with the elephants through green forest area, prepare a spa treatment, bath them in the big pool and prepare healthy herb balls.

Make a half-day visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Loch Palm where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Walk with the elephants through green forest area, make a spa treatment, bath them in the big pool and pepare healthy herb balls.

Make a half-day visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Naithon where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Walk with the elephants through green forest area, make a spa treatment, bath them in the big pool and pepare healthy herb balls.

Discover “Tidal Nape Sea Caves” and hidden cliff-lined lagoons found by John Gray in 1989 at your own pace with just your group and the paddle guides. Avoid the crowds and get the most private dramatic experience you can imagine with great nature and wildlife literally inside Phang Nga Bay’s marine limestone karstic islands including the floating of your own self-made flower “Kratong” in a spiritual and spectacular natural light show.

Enjoy an afternoon of sea cave exploring in Phang Nga Bay, including the limestone caves and hidden cliff-lined lagoons discovered by John Gray in 1989. Expect a great nature and wildlife adventure with an experienced guide and enjoy the best Thai seafood buffet during your holiday aboard the convenient escort boat. Finish your trip after dark by floating your own self-made flower “Kratong” in a spiritual and spectacular natural light show.

Spend an adventure-filled day trip by John Gray Sea Canoe exploring the stunning Phang Nga Bay cliffs. The afternoon trip includes sea cave kayaking at Panak Island, sightseeing of the iconic James Bond Island rock and self-paddling with swimming at Lawa Island against the backdrop of a glorious landscape.

Explore the stunning Phi Phi Islands on luxury speed catamaran operated by Tip-Top Destination from Phuket. Visit Maya Bay, made famous by the movie 'The Beach' and swim in crystal-clear water in Phi Le Lagoon. Enjoy a sumptuous Thai style lunch on Koh Phi Phi Don, and finally relax on the white sandy beach of Khai Nok Island.

Spend a leisurely day cruising by speed boat through Phang Nga Bay's dramatic limestone islands to James Bond Island, and try sea-kayaking on a sturdy fiberglass boat through caves into the mysterious hearts of islands such as Koh Panak and Koh Hong.

Visit Phang Nga on a sunrise tour leaving Phuket in the early morning. Beat the crowds and experience James Bond Island before the hordes of tourists arrive. Explore impressive sea caves, kayak into a hidden lagoon on Koh Hong, and enjoy lunch in a private beachfront restaurant on Koh Yao Noi.

Sail on a double deck fishing boat to Phang Nga Bay famous for its dramatic scenery of vertical rocky cliffs standing in the calm green waters. Experience nature up-close at Panak and Hong Island with a completely unique eco-system and hit the Nail at James Bond Island.

Cruise on a comfortable speedboat to the picture postcards islands in the Phi Phi Islands archipelago with Andaman Leisure from Phuket. Encounter pristine beaches, stunning rock formations, and vivid turquoise waters teeming with colourful marine life; not to mention the circling black tip reef sharks over the coral reef at Maya Bay.

Visit Maya Bay and the other hot spots in Phi Phi Islands with the exceptional crew of 'The Beach Sea Trips' on a sunrise tour leaving Phuket in the early morning. Beat the crowds and experience Phi Phi Leh, Loh Samah Bay and Bamboo Island less crowded with premium snorkeling and lunch in Phi Phi Cabana beachfront restaurant on Koh Phi Phi Don.

Discover the secrets of authentic Thai cuisine at the Phuket Thai Cookery School. Learn how to prepare a series of delicious Thai dishes while nestled in the beautiful paradise of Koh Sirey Beach. Visit a bustling market to learn about unique local ingredients, then receive step-by-step cooking instructions from an experienced restaurant chef.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Panak Island though this one-day canoeing trip from Phuket. Get your cameras ready as you will be led through a guided tour in emerald-green waters, passing though secret passageways and mysterious lagoons that lead up to majestic caves.

Discover breathtaking sights, colourful seascapes and rich marine life in the pristine Similan Islands on board the Fantastic Similan speed boat with 45 limited seats. Snorkel in clear blue water and relax at white sand beaches including a yummy Thai style lunch with a seasonal fruits and a handy hotel pickup service in Phuket.

Join the fun loving team of SeaStar Andaman on a one day trip from Phuket to the best reef-snorkel sites at Similan Islands. This eco-friendly activity follows the guidelines of the Green Fins initiative to protect the coral reefs and the ocean. Expect a modern fleet of speed boats and a truly adjusted itinerary to the conditions on the excursion day to get the best value out of all activities.

Enjoy a great snorkel adventure off the beaten track to the twin islands of Koh Rok in the southern part of Mu Koh Lanta Marine National Park by Siam Adventure World. Snorkeling, sunbathing and swimming are the main activities on this speed boat tour to Koh Rok Nai, Koh Rok Nok and Koh Haa from Phuket with 30 limited seats so you never feel crowded.

Make your dreams come true and escape to the unspoiled paradise of Surin Islands on a snorkel tour from Phuket by Siam Adventure World. Get into the somewhat cooling water in the archipelago of 5 islands to gaze at Moorish idols, sea bass, cuttlefish and clownfish, and discover the natural way of life of the Moken sea gypsies.

Explore the unspoiled, remote located Surin Islands on a truly island adventure trip from Phuket by SeaStar Andaman without the usual high amounts of visitors. Get the privilege to snorkel around the pristine reef sites off the Surin Islands following the guidelines of the Green Fins initiative to protect the coral reefs after the massive bleaching in 2010. Learn about the nomadic sea culture of the Moken and spot turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays and with a little bit of luck impressive whale sharks, manta rays and dolphins which often patrol the islands.

Cruise on a double deck fishing boat into Phang Nga Bay famous for its dramatic scenery of vertical rocky mountains standing in the calm green waters. Paddle by kayak close to nature at Panak and Hong Island to experience a completely unique eco system. Get a unique insight into the local life on Koh Panyee, before hitting the Nail at James Bond Island.

Spend an adventure-filled afternoon and evening boat trip by Twilight Sea Canoe exploring the stunning Phang Nga Bay cliffs of Panak and Hong Island on a sea kayak with your personal paddle guide. Another highlight is the visit of the iconic James Bond Island rock after most of the other boats have left.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Phi Phi Islands and Khai Island on this stunning day trip from Phuket by Wow Andaman. Visit some of the most iconic spots in Thailand, including Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and Monkey Beach on the comfort program with a guaranteed WOW effect.

Take a 1-day trip to the Similan Islands with the friendly and professional crew of Wow Andaman and experience the ocean wonders and colourful marine life in the heaven on earth. The snorkel tour includes a light breakfast at Wow Andaman Pier in Khao Lak, a picnic lunch on Koh Similan, a light meal after the trip and a convenient hotel round-trip transfer from Phuket.

Snorkel in the magnificent emerald waters of the Surin Islands on a full-day tour from Phuket. Get away from the crowds and immerse into the magnificent underwater world with colorful fish and pristine coral reefs on board the Wow Andaman speed boat with 35 limited seats.