Taking the earliest speedboat to Phi Phi is the best day trip from Phuket, and the Khai Islands are excellent for a half-day excursion. Phi Phi is about an hour from Rassada Pier. Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, and lunch on Phi Phi Don cost approximately 2,500–3,000 baht plus a 400 baht parking fee, assuming you arrive at Maya before the day boats depart. The Khai Islands are just 15 minutes off the east coast and offer white sand and shallow water. You'll be back at your hotel in time for lunch.

After that, it depends on the month and the sea conditions. The sea caves of Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island are a good alternative if the weather is too rough at Phi Phi. The Similan Islands offer the clearest water in Thailand, but are only open from October 15th to May 15th. Racha Yai and Coral Island are closer to the south and are the closest beach destinations. Koh Yao Noi is an island that can be reached by public speedboat for 400 baht without a tour.

While a day trip to Krabi and Khao Sok is possible, most of the travel time is spent getting there and back. Each of the trips listed below includes the jetty, departure time, fees, and season. A comparison table follows, along with combination options that can save you a second day.

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    • Key facts

    Phi Phi costs 2,500–3,000 baht by speedboat, plus 400 baht.

    Standard speedboat tours start at around 2,400 baht and last 8 to 11 hours, including hotel pick-up. Foreign adults pay a parking fee of 400 baht for Maya Bay and Phi Phi Leh. Maya Bay is closed to landings every year from August 1st to September 30th.

    Each park charges its own fee.

    Foreign adults pay 400 baht on Phi Phi, 300 baht in Phang Nga Bay, and 500 baht on the Similan Islands; children pay about half that. Many tours include the fee, but some require it in cash on site. It's best to check beforehand before comparing prices.

    The pier determines the journey

    Rassada, near Phuket Town, serves as the departure point for ferries and larger boats to Phi Phi, while most speedboats depart from the marinas on the east coast. Ao Po and the Royal Phuket Marina on the east coast are the departure points for Phang Nga Bay and the Khai Islands, Chalong in the south for Racha and Coral Island, and Bang Rong in the northeast for Koh Yao Noi. Boats to the Similan Islands depart from Thap Lamu, about a two-hour drive north.

    The season lasts from November to April.

    When the waters are calm, the Similan Islands are accessible by boat from October 15th to May 15th. From May to October, some boat trips to Phi Phi and Racha are cancelled due to rough seas, while Phang Nga Bay, which is sheltered on three sides, remains open to boating.

    Everything beats earlier

    Day boats reach Maya Bay between approximately 9:30 and 11:00 AM, and James Bond Island is busiest between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The earliest departure or one in the late afternoon will get you to the same places with significantly fewer boats.

    Two excursions are also possible without a tour.

    Koh Yao Noi can be reached by public speedboat from Bang Rong for 400 baht. To get to Phang Nga Bay, take a bus (80–100 baht) to Phang Nga Town and then a longtail boat from the pier in Tha Dan. A round-trip longtail boat trip from Rawai to the Coral Islands costs approximately 1,500–2,000 baht.

    The best half-day trips from Phuket

    Leave after breakfast and be back in the early afternoon, or vice versa. The order starts with the one I would do first.

  • 1. The Khai Islands off Phuket's east coast – ideal for a half-day trip. Three small islands east of Phuket offer the closest beach excursion. Khai Nok, the liveliest and most beautiful island, is a rocky dome with trees, surrounded by white sand and crystal-clear, shallow water. Khai Nai and Khai Nui are also part of the archipelago, and half-day tours usually stop at all three. There is no accommodation, but Khai Nok has basic restaurants, beach chairs for around 150 baht, and pay toilets. The local council charges a small landing fee per foreign visitor, which is included in most tours. Feeding the fish is prohibited and strictly enforced; fines can reach up to 100,000 baht, so leave your bread on the boat. Boats arrive in the morning before the late-morning tours begin – that's when I would visit the islands. Getting there: Approximately 15 minutes by speedboat from Chalong, Ao Po, or Royal Phuket Marina. Morning tours depart around 9:30 a.m. and return to the pier around 1:00 p.m. Afternoon tours operate between 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Many Phi Phi tours also stop here on their return journey. Best time to visit: Mornings between November and April. Koh Khai Nok 4.5 (1,326) Getting there
  • 2. The Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, Chalong, in the south: The 45-meter-high, white Burmese marble statue sits atop a ridge overlooking Chalong and is visible from halfway across the island. After being closed due to a landslide, it reopened on March 3, 2026. Admission is free, and opening hours are approximately 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sleeveless tops are not permitted, even under a scarf. The platform loses its shade around 11:00 a.m. Wat Chalong, located below, is Phuket's most important temple. Admission is free, and opening hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It's a lively place with Thai pilgrims and fireworks. Sarongs can be rented at the entrance of both temples, and visiting both will easily fill a morning. Getting there: Take a Grab from the beaches of the west coast or a scooter. The road up to the Buddha is steep. Best time to visit: Early morning, before the heat and the large crowds of tour buses. The Big Buddha, Phuket. 4.6 (39,141) Daily 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. Directions.
  • 3. Phuket Old Town (East Side) – ideal for a Sunday: Six blocks of pastel-colored Sino-Portuguese commercial buildings, constructed with tin coins. Thalang Road is the main street, and Soi Romanée is the alleyway that appears in every photograph. Chinpracha House, the only tin baron's mansion open to visitors, costs 150 baht and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Thai Hua Museum, the island's first Chinese school, costs 200 baht and is closed on Mondays. Lunch at One Chun, a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurant, costs around 150–350 baht and offers typical Phuket Chinese dishes not served on the beaches. On Sundays, Thalang Road is closed from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the pedestrianized Lard Yai, which offers the most beautiful evening on the island. Therefore, I recommend visiting the old town on Sunday afternoon and into the night. Getting there: By Grab or scooter from the beaches. Rassada Pier is 3.5 km away and is therefore also a good option after a day on Phi Phi. Best time to visit: Sunday afternoon and evening or any weekday morning.
  • 4. Koh Hey, a coral island located 6.5 km off the south coast, is ideal for families with young children. It's the closest island to the south coast and offers two beaches. Long Beach has restaurants, banana boats, parasailing, and kayaks. Banana Beach is quieter. The rocky ends of both beaches offer good snorkeling, though not as extensive as in the Similan Islands or Racha. However, this isn't a problem, as the water is calm and shallow, and the boat trip is short. Day trips start at approximately 1,700 baht for Long Beach and 2,200 baht for Banana Beach. The price includes hotel transfer, speedboat, snorkeling equipment, and lunch. Card payments are not universally accepted on the island, so bring cash for extras. Getting there: Approximately 15 minutes by speedboat from Chalong Pier or Rawai. A self-drive longtail boat trip from Rawai Beach costs approximately 1,500–2,000 baht per boat (round trip). Best time to travel: Year-round. The crossing is sheltered even during the monsoon, and the water is clearest from November to April. Coral Island 4.3 (3,243) Open 24 hours daily. Getting there
  • 5. Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, Paklok, in the northeast – Ideal for elephant lovers. The island's original sanctuary and a sister project of the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, it is rated as elephant-friendly by World Animal Protection. Here, you can only observe the elephants. You walk along the treetop walkway and then follow a guide into the forest to find the herd. The elephants are neither fed nor bathed. The half-day program costs from 3,000 baht and lasts about three and a half hours, while the 90-minute treetop walkway tour starts at 1,900 baht. Other sanctuaries on the island offer feeding and mud baths, which World Animal Protection advises against. Therefore, consider what kind of visit you want before booking. Getting there: Book directly through the sanctuary's website, as several providers use similar names. Best time to visit: Anytime. Phuket Elephant Sanctuary (4.8 stars, 3,207 visitors). Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Directions.

    • The best full-day excursions from Phuket

    This tour lasts all day, with pick-up between 5:30 and 8:00 am and return around dusk. Recommended for a first visit.

  • 1. Phi Phi and Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi, approximately 40 km southeast (by sea). A standard speedboat tour takes you to Pileh Lagoon with its jade-green waters nestled between 60-meter-high cliffs, then on to Maya Bay and Monkey Beach. A snorkeling stop is included at Phi Phi Don, where lunch is served. Many people make a detour to the Khai Islands on the return journey. The trip from Rassada takes about an hour each way, and the entire day trip from hotel to hotel takes 8 to 11 hours. Strict rules apply at Maya Bay. Boats drop guests off at Loh Samah Pier on the far side of the island, from where you walk along a roughly 300-meter-long wooden boardwalk to the beach. Visits are limited to one-hour groups of up to 375 people. You may wade up to your knees, but swimming is not allowed. Violations are punishable by a fine of 5,000 baht. The bay is closed every year from August 1st to September 30th. During this time, tours are still offered, but these only view the bay from the water. Book the earliest possible departure, as day boats reach Maya Bay between approximately 9:30 and 11:00 AM, and Pileh is occupied by boats from Krabi around 10:30 AM. Getting there: Hotel pick-up around 7:00 AM. Most speedboats depart from Royal Phuket Marina, Ao Po, or Boat Lagoon on the east coast; larger boats depart from Rassada Pier. Standard speedboat tours start at around 2,400 baht, with most costing between 2,500 and 3,000 baht. A parking fee of 400 baht is sometimes charged separately. Best time to travel: October to July, taking the earliest available boat. Maya Bay is closed from August 1st to September 30th. Hotels on the Phi Phi Islands
  • 2. Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island, north of Phuket, between Phuket and Krabi. Ideal in any weather. A truly special sea: shallow, green, and sheltered, with dozens of limestone islands rising steeply from the water. The most beautiful hour is spent in a sea canoe, as a guide steers you through low rock tunnels at Koh Panak and Koh Hong into the hongs, hidden open-air lagoons. Lunch is served on Koh Panyee, a Muslim fishing village on stilts. The perfect photo stop is James Bond Island, where boats dock at Khao Phing Kan. Ko Tapu, the rock pinnacle from the 1974 film, lies just offshore and has been closed to boats since 1998. Group tours cost between 1,400 and 2,800 baht, depending on the boat, plus a 300 baht park fee if not included in the price. A longtail boat offers a slower but better way to explore the bay, while speedboats make additional stops. John Gray's "Hong by Starlight" is my recommendation. The tour reaches the lagoons at 4:00 PM, after the day boats have departed. Dinner is served on board, and the day concludes with a nighttime paddle among the bioluminescent plankton. The price is 3,950 baht, including parking. Getting there: Hotel pickup for boat trips is available from Ao Po, Royal Phuket Marina, or Boat Lagoon on the east coast, about 45 minutes from Patong. Alternatively, you can take a bus to Phang Nga independently (travel time 1.5 to 2 hours, price: 80–100 baht). Longtail boats (Canada longtail boats) depart from Tha Dan Pier, 5 km south, taking small groups through the bay. The price is agreed upon on site. Best time to go: Year-round. The boat trip is especially recommended during a busy week. It's busiest between 10:00 and 14:00. James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan) 4.6 (845) Directions
  • 3. The Similan Islands, about 70 km off the coast and accessible via Thap Lamu, offer excellent snorkeling conditions during the season. Granite cliffs, white sandy bays, and the clearest water in Thailand await you in a national park that is only open from October 15th to May 15th. Most day trips depart from Donald Duck Bay on Koh Similan. From there, it's a short hike to Sail Rock, with a lunch stop on Koh Miang and snorkeling excursions off Koh Payu and Koh Ba Ngu. Boats can dock from 8:00 AM and must depart by 4:00 PM. The number of boats is limited to 3,850 per day. Foreign adults pay 500 baht, children 250 baht. Koh Tachai has been closed to landings since 2016, so I would be wary of tours that promise to include the beach there. The boat from Phuket is the same as the one from Khao Lak. The journey takes approximately two hours each way, with a total travel time from door to door of 10 to 13 hours. If the Similan Islands are the reason for your trip, an overnight stay or two in Khao Lak offers a more relaxed start to the day instead of an early 5:30 am departure. Getting there: Hotel pickups are available from approximately 5:30 am for speedboats and catamarans departing from the pier in Thap Lamu. The journey to the islands takes 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Tours from Phuket can be booked from approximately US$74 on GetYourGuide, while catamaran trips with various operators start at approximately 3,800 baht, including park fees. Best time to visit: December to March for the calmest waters. The park is closed from May 16 to October 14. Mu Ko Similan National Park, 4.7 (4,682), open 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday. Directions. Hotels in Khao Lak.
  • 4. Racha Yai, 12 km south of Phuket – The perfect beach day! This island with crystal-clear water is second only to Phi Phi in most guidebooks and is significantly quieter. From November to April, boats dock in Patok Bay. The white sand beach is easily accessible, and the reef begins in shallow water. During the season, visibility ranges from 15 to 25 meters. Siam Bay on the north coast offers the widest sandy beach and fewer day boats. Full-day tours from around 1,200 baht include hotel pickup, speedboat transfer, snorkeling equipment, and lunch. Some tours include a stop at Coral Island on the return journey. From May to October, the west coast can be too rough, so boats head to Ter Bay on the east coast, which is not suitable for swimming. The Racha Resort in Patok Bay offers overnight accommodation. Getting there: 30 to 40 minutes by speedboat from Chalong Pier or 60 to 90 minutes by large excursion and dive boats. Pick-up is around 8:00 AM, and you'll be back in Chalong around 4:00 PM. There is no public ferry. Best time to travel: November to April, as boats can access Patok Bay during this period.
  • 5. Koh Yao Noi, in the heart of Phang Nga Bay – Best explored without a tour. This tranquil island, home to Muslim fishing and farming families, lies in the middle of Phang Nga Bay. There are no bar streets or jet skis here. Koh Yao Noi is the only excursion on this list that can be explored entirely by public boat. The main beaches line the east coast and offer views of the limestone towers off Krabi. A scooter costs around 250–350 baht per day, and the island's only main road circumnavigates it in about an hour. From Manoh Pier, a longtail boat will take you to Chong Lard on Koh Yao Noi, to the Laem Haad sandbank, in about 10 minutes. Be sure to check the tide tables before swimming, as Pasai, Klong Jark, and Tha Khao become shallow at low tide. Getting there: Speedboats depart from Bang Rong Pier (16 km from the airport and approximately 31 km from Patong) between 8:40 am and 5:00 pm and take 30 to 40 minutes for 400 baht. The last speedboat back leaves around 4:00 pm. A ticket for van and boat, including hotel pick-up, costs from approximately 900 baht. Best time to travel: Possible any time, but especially recommended on days when the Similan Islands are ice-free. Hotels in Phuket
  • 6. Railay and the Krabi Islands, Krabi, opposite Phang Nga Bay (only accessible as part of a tour). Although Krabi is only about 50 km from the bay, the road distance is approximately 170 km. Public boats are insufficient for a day trip. In the off-season, the first speedboats reach Ao Nang around midday, and the last return around 2:00 pm. This means two hours on land and three hours each way by car. The best option is a tour. From Rassada, take the ferry (approximately 1.5 hours) to Ao Nang, then a speedboat to the sandbar of Tup Island, Chicken Island, and Koh Poda. Parking fees for these islands are usually not included. If you want to see the cliffs of Railay, I recommend an overnight stay. Getting there: A tour with hotel pick-up between 7:00 and 8:00 am and the ferry from Rassada. If you are staying in Phuket, you can book boats for the Phuket–Krabi route through the travel guide. Best time to travel: November to April, the quieter season. Railay West Beach, 4.5 stars (7,719), open 24 hours daily. Directions. Hotels in Krabi.
  • 7. Khao Sok and Cheow Lan Lake, Surat Thani, about 145 km north of the airport. Only recommended if you cannot stay overnight. Rainforest and a reservoir with limestone islands; a day trip is only possible as an extended tour. Pick-up between 5:00 and 6:00 am, arrival at Cheow Lan Lake around 9:30 am for a longtail boat ride, swimming, and lunch. Return around 7:00 pm, totaling about 13 hours, from about 3,000 baht including fees. That's about five hours of driving for a few hours on the lake, with no hiking trails, river, or morning mist. I would instead plan for two nights, one in the village and one in a floating house on the lake. Getting there: Day trip with pick-up. By car, the drive takes two and a half to three hours each way. The lake fee is 300 baht, plus 200 baht for the park administration if you want to visit both. Best time to go: December to April, the driest months. Hotels in Khao Lak

    • Comparison of all day trips from Phuket

    Prices are for foreign adults; children pay approximately half price. The tour price includes hotel pick-up and usually lunch. Whether parking is included varies, so check with each offer. Book through your hotel or tour operator, not a street vendor. Have the parking fees ready in cash.

    Tours for the two big boat days

    Almost all boat trips from Phuket offer a tour, so the choice is which one. For the two major destinations, Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay, the departure time is more important than the boat itself.

    Phi Phi on an early speedboat

    I would book the tour with the earliest departure so that you can reach Pileh and Maya before the boats from Phuket and Krabi arrive.

    Phang Nga Bay with the sea canoes

    Choose a tour that takes you through the Hongs by canoe, not just past them, and check if the 300 Baht parking fee is included in the price.

    The right pairings

    Several of them are located on the same road or the same stretch of sea, so you can visit two of them in one day.

    The Great Buddha, Cape Promthep and Rawai

    Visit the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong in the morning, rest in the heat, and then drive to Cape Promthep to enjoy the sunset. During peak season, the parking lot is full by 5:45 pm. Ten minutes east of there, the fish stalls in Rawai offer freshly prepared seafood for about 100 baht per kilo.

    Phi Phi and the Khai Islands

    Many speedboats from Phi Phi stop in Khai Nok on their return trip to Phuket, so you can spend a wonderful half-day there. Check the itinerary before booking if you'd like to do both.

    Racha Yai and Coral Island

    Both routes start from Chalong. Some tours include a visit to Racha in the morning and Coral Island in the afternoon, allowing you to enjoy the clearer water and more easily accessible beach in one day.

    Phang Nga Bay and Samet Nangshe

    If you're exploring Phang Nga Bay on your own, the Samet Nangshe viewpoint, about 25 km north of the Sarasin Bridge, offers a magnificent view of the entire bay at sunrise. To get there, you'll need to leave Phuket after dark; a car is recommended.

    Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai

    The two islands can be reached from Manoh in about 10 minutes by longtail boat, so a morning on Koh Yao Noi and the Laem Haad sandbank on Koh Yao Yai before the return trip by speedboat at 4:00 pm is a good fit.

    Phi Phi and the Old Town

    Rassada Pier is 3.5 km from the old town, so on Sundays you can get off the Phi Phi boat and walk directly into the pedestrian zone Lard Yai, which is open until 10:00 pm.

    The best-rated hotels in Phuket

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    • Worth an evening

    The best way to visit Phi Phi is with an overnight stay. The ferry from Rassada costs approximately 500–700 baht and takes two hours. From Phi Phi Don, you can reach Maya Bay at 7:00 a.m., hours before the day boats from Phuket. All departure times can be found in the guidebook "Phuket – Phi Phi".

    Khao Sok deserves two nights' accommodation, one in the village and one in a floating house on Cheow Lan Lake. In Krabi, at least one night in Ao Nang or Railay is recommended. The Similan Islands are easily accessible from a hotel in Khao Lak in a day trip, and a dive safari is the only way to stay overnight there. Koh Yao Noi is so peaceful that a day trip often turns into a booking for the following week.

    Tour, Grab, scooter or public boat

    Almost every boat trip here is a tour with hotel pickup, as the jetties are scattered across the island and the boats operate on a schedule set by the operators. Book two to three days in advance through your hotel or the operator and avoid the street vendors. Land-based excursions are easy to do independently. A Grab ride between the beaches and Chalong or the Old City costs around 300–950 baht, and a scooter costs 250–350 baht per day. However, you'll need a motorcycle license, and most travel insurance policies exclude motorcycles. Two boat trips you can book without a tour are to Koh Yao Noi (by public speedboat from Bang Rong for 400 baht) and Phang Nga Bay (by bus to Phang Nga Town and a longtail boat from Tha Dan). I wouldn't recommend scheduling two boat trips back-to-back.

    What I would skip

    Feeding the fish in Khai is prohibited. Avoid Similan tours that promise a beach visit on Koh Tachai or a visit to the Similan Islands in general between May 16th and October 14th, as the national park is closed during this period. Krabi and Khao Sok are suitable for day trips if you can arrange an overnight stay. Do not book your tour with a tout on Bangla Road.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions about day trips from Phuket.

    The earliest speedboat departs from Rassada Pier and takes about an hour to reach Phi Phi. From there, you'll visit Pileh Lagoon and Maya Bay, and lunch will be served on Phi Phi Don. The tours cost approximately 2,500–3,000 baht, plus a 400 baht parking fee. If the sea is rough, or if Maya Bay is closed from August 1st to September 30th, Phang Nga Bay is a recommended alternative.

    The Khai Islands, just a 15-minute speedboat ride from the east coast, beckon with white sand and shallow, clear water. Morning tours depart around 9:30 a.m. and return to the pier around 1:00 p.m. On land, the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong offer free sightseeing opportunities for a whole morning.

    Yes, if you take the earliest boat. A day trip will take you to Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, and the snorkeling spots in 8 to 11 hours. However, the day boats don't reach Maya until between 9:30 and 11:00 AM. To explore the island after the boats have departed, take the ferry for 500–700 baht and stay overnight.

    Phi Phi is known for its beaches, lagoons, and snorkeling opportunities, while Phang Nga Bay is famous for its sea caves, karst formations, and calm waters. Because Phang Nga is sheltered on three sides, it's a great place to vacation in almost any weather. It's also more affordable, costing around 1,400–2,800 baht plus a 300 baht parking fee.

    Yes, from October 15th to May 15th. The boats depart from Thap Lamu pier, about two hours north, starting around 5:30 am, and the journey takes 10 to 13 hours. The park fee is 500 baht for foreign adults, and the number of participants is limited to 3,850 per day. The same journey is considerably more relaxed from Khao Lak.

    Only as part of a tour. Public speedboats reach Ao Nang around midday during the off-season, with the last ones returning around 2:00 PM. The journey takes three hours each way. From Rassada, tours take a ferry and then a speedboat to the islands of Tup, Chicken, and Poda. An overnight stay in Ao Nang or Railay is recommended.

    Yes, there is a tour to Cheow Lan Lake where you are picked up between 5:00 and 6:00 AM and dropped off around 7:00 PM. The tour costs approximately 3,000 baht, including fees. The journey takes about five hours for only a few hours on the lake, so two overnight stays are much more advisable.

    Sometimes. Foreign adults pay 400 baht on Phi Phi, 300 baht in Phang Nga Bay, and 500 baht in the Similan Islands. Many tours include the fee, while others require it in cash on site. It's best to inquire beforehand before comparing prices.

    The coral island, just 15 minutes from Chalong, offers calm, shallow waters and water sports. The Khai Islands are ideal for a relaxing morning. Boat trips in Phang Nga Bay are reliable and suitable for children. The half-day visit to the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, where the animals can only be observed, is suitable for all ages.

    Phang Nga Bay is navigable from May to October due to its sheltered location. The crossing to the coral island is also protected. Speedboats to Koh Yao Noi operate year-round. Trips to Phi Phi and Racha may be canceled in rough seas, and the Similan Islands are closed from May 16th to October 14th.

    Yes, you can take the public speedboat from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Noi for 400 baht each way. To get to Phang Nga Bay, take a bus to Phang Nga Town for 80–100 baht and then a longtail boat from Tha Dan Pier. The Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, and the Old Town are easily accessible by Grab or scooter.

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