Things to do in Mai Khao

Paddle a canoe and ride a longtail boat on this multi-stop adventure tour from Phuket with private and shared options. Taste local food, explore Talu Cave, and visit James Bond Island to see the majestic limestone karsts made famous by the 1974 James Bond movie, “The Man with the Golden Gun.” After pickup from your hotel in Phuket, head straight to the first stop of the day, Wat Suwan Khuha, also known as the Monkey Cave, because of the cheeky primates living in the temple complex. Descend into the cave temple and look at the statues and carvings before making your way to the pier. Next, board a longtail boat and sail to the second stop, Panyee Island, also known as the Floating Village. Built on stilts by the local fishermen, the island has been inhabited since the 18th century. Explore the village, taking in local life, before having lunch at a restaurant in the village. After stuffing your belly with delicious local fare, board the boat again to make your way to Talu Cave. Enjoy some free time to canoe in the beautiful blue water. Explore the cave area, where you will find incredible stalactites and stalagmites and unusually shaped rock formations. Then, continue to the day’s main attraction, James Bond Island. Stop at the perfect viewpoint to see the breathtaking 20-meter rock formation, a solitary cliff surrounded by turquoise waters and cliffs. Admire the unforgettable picturesque scenery before starting the journey back to Phuket. Want to travel in comfort and in style? You can choose to upgrade to options that include hotel transfers. This includes a superior and comfortable SUV instead of the usual van as well as a luxury long-tail boat, which is more spacious and comfortable. You’ll also get free snacks, cool towels, and access to a speaker at your disposal. Enjoy a low-impact way of exploring. On this tour, you explore sustainable experiences that prioritize providing water in glass bottles and offsetting carbon emissions in every tour, reducing your environmental impact and carbon footprint.

Begin the tour with hotel pickup. Then, head to Wat Suwan Khuha, also known as Monkey Temple, a Buddhist temple in a cave. See the friendly monkeys. Next, eat a delicious Thai buffet lunch in a raft house and take in a spectacular view. After this, go for a refreshing swim at Cheow Lan Lake. Leave the raft house and head back to the pier. Stop to take photos of Gui Lin Rock. Get on a bamboo raft to float along the Klong Sok River. Marvel at the scenery along the way. Following this, go to an elephant camp. Bathe the elephants and feed them. Finally, return to your hotel in Phuket.

Ready for an unforgettable morning dive in a breathtaking location? Our Maithon Private Island Small Group Scuba Diving Experience awaits! Even if you've never swum, you can discover the underwater world with us! Our expert instructors stay by your side, letting you explore at your own comfortable pace. We keep our trips intimate with just 12 divers per boat, ensuring a truly personalized adventure. Hop on our fast boat for a quick 25-minute ride, and then it's time for your first dive! Our half-day program, "Discover Scuba Dive:2 Dives (Beginners) No License Require" or "Fun Dive: 2 Dives for Certified Divers", lets you experience two incredible dive sites (40-50 mins each) without taking up your whole day. Safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. We'll start with a gentle assessment dive in a sandy area, helping you find your comfort zone while exploring young corals. Then, prepare for the stunning second dive site with towering corals, sea turtles, rays, moray eels, and maybe even dolphins! You'll use top-notch equipment, and our instructors will be there to point out the amazing marine life around Maithon Private Island – colorful fish, vibrant corals, majestic turtles, and sometimes even dolphins or whale sharks! Whether you're a beginner or have dived before, book your Maithon Private Island adventure today and get ready to be amazed! We'll pick you up from your hotel (7:15-8:45 am) for coffee, tea, snacks, equipment fitting, and a briefing. You'll be back on shore by 1:30 pm, ready to return to your hotel around 2:30 pm. Please read the section what's "Included & Excluded" to understand the Free Transfer Zones. Free transfer zones: Kamala, Kalim, Patong, Kata, Karon, Phuket Old Town, & Koh Siray only. Outside Free Transfer Zone Transport Surcharge 400 THB per person for Bangtao, Surin Beach, Laguna, Koh Kaew/ Boat Lagoon, Sapam & Laem Hin Requires Private Roundtrip Transfer 1800THB per vehicle for Mai khao, Layan, Airport, Nai Yang, Nai Thorn, Panwa, Rawai & Naiharn.

Stunning natural landscapes can be found in almost any corner of Thailand. Some of them are located very far from tourist Phuket, and others are only a few tens of kilometers from it. The Samet Nangshe observation deck, located between Phuket and Krabi in Phang Nga province, belongs to the latter. Another miracle created by man is Lake Cheo Lan. We will also be happy to show it to you as part of our excursion! But let's go in order. The first thing on our way will be an observation deck. The road to it lies through very picturesque places, so this trip itself will give you fireworks of positive emotions. As for the sensations that you will experience on Samet Nangshe, it is impossible to describe them - you have to see this beauty with your own eyes. Further on, the amazingly beautiful and original Lake Cheo Lan awaits us, but first we have to visit the temple of King Rama H. It was built after the new king ascended the throne, i.e. after 2016. This in no way reduced the real Thai flavor, but allowed to create an architectural monument with an unprecedented scale and luxury. After arriving at the shores of Cheo Lan Lake, we have to transfer to the local long-tail boats and go on a journey along the water surface. It is interesting that one of the most beautiful places in Thailand appeared not at the whim of Mother Nature, but as a result of the construction of a dam and a hydroelectric power station. That's why the reservoir has such a strange shape, and green rocks rise up from its waters.

Explore some of the highlights of Phi Phi Islands, leaving from Phuket on a trip to see James Bond Island, Bamboo Island, and Monkey Bay. Admire beautiful scenery, snorkel with fish in clear turquoise water, and relax on the beach on this day tour. Start the tour with pickup from your hotel in Phuket and transfer to the pier to start your journey. Travel through the area and spot Panak Island, known for its incredible cave, stalactites, and lagoons. Move on to Hong Island, a fantastic site to see limestone cliffs, dazzling turquoise water, and an area to experience fine white sandy beaches. Visit the viewpoint, a place to spot the distinctive sheer limestone cliffs coming up from the emerald-green water, where James Bond "The Man with the Golden Gun" was filmed. Enjoy lunch at Panyi Island, and then move on to relaxing at the beach on Bamboo Island. Experience sightseeing at Phi Phi Don Island, Monkey Bay, Viking Cave, and Phi Phi Leh. Swim and try cliff jumping at Pileh Lagoon, before taking some time to relax on the beach at Maya Bay, where "The Beach" was filmed. Finish the tour here and head back to Phuket. Notices: - There tour program is subject to change according to the weather and sea conditions.

Departure from Phuket to Ratchaprapa Dam or Cheow Lan Lake, one of the most iconic natural hotspots in Khao Sok National Park. Embark on a longtail boat ride to the floating raft houses, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the stunning reservoir surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. After arrival and check-in, take a short break for lunch. In the afternoon, set out on an adventure by longtail boat to explore the beauty of nature. - Visit Khao Sam Kler, also known as the "Guilin of Thailand," with the dramatic limestone peaks rising above the emerald-green water. - Trek through the nature trail toward the 500 Rai Inner Lake (Talay Nai), venturing deep into the lush jungle. Immerse yourself in the diverse flora, fauna, and wildlife thriving in this tropical rainforest. - Continue your exploration to Pakarang Cave, famous for its coral-like stalactites and stalagmites. Discover the unique limestone formations inside this fascinating underground world. Return to the raft houses for some free time and relaxation before dinner. Unwind and enjoy a peaceful night on the raft, surrounded by nature Start the day with a morning mist safari with along the shore of the lake for spotting wildlife, the best time to spot gibbons, monkeys, dusky langurs, and gaur in the lake. Afterward, return to the raft house for breakfast and check-out. Savor the moments as you take a boat ride back to the pier. Back to the van and drive to Elephant park, here you will have an unforgettable experience interacting with the elephants in the lush jungle. Learn about the camp’s efforts in elephant conservation and discover the fascinating history of how elephants have been integrated into Thai culture. Take a chance to feed and then dip in the water bathing with the elephants. After visiting the Elephant Park, enjoy a delicious lunch in the Ta Kua Pa area, tasting authentic Southern Thai cuisine. After lunch, head back to Phuket, arriving around 18:30. Accommodation details - Room Availability: We have a limited number of rooms available each week, so early booking is highly recommended. - Room Type: One King Size Bed plus one small 3.5 ft bed includes with an electronic fan, and communal bathrooms are available. Booking Details - Cut-off Time: The cut-off time for bookings is 5 days before the tour date. - Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made 5 days before the tour. No refunds for cancellations after this time. - Minimum Participants: Minimum of 4 people required for the tour to proceed. If the minimum number is not met, the tour may be subject to cancellation. Transportation Details - Starting Point/Meeting point is at CC's Hideaway Kata Hotel. - Free Pick-up: From Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala, Surin, Bangtao, Phuket Airport, and Mai Khao areas. - Exclude area are, Rawai, Nai Harn, Chalong, Phuket town, Siray, Pa Klok.

We offer the best luxury day trip by a single-engine and cosy speed boat, Take your own time and programs to the dream islands such as Phi Phi Island, Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island, and Raya Island, Coral Island, Exclusive Deals - No other join guests. Sample programs can be found as below: Pick up from your hotel by AirCon Vehicle going to the pier and enjoy light breakfast tea and coffee at the pier. Time to departs for Phi Phi Islands, Heading to Phi Phi Island Enjoy sightseeing, snorkelling and swimming at the - Pileh Cove, Viking Cave, Loh Samah Bay - Monkey Bay, also overlooking Maya Bay Enjoy Snorkeling and swimming at the Phi Phi Don Time for Delicious lunch at Phi Phi Island Free time at Phi Phi Don Heading to Khai Island after Lunch - Arrive at “Khai Nok Island” free time on the beach enjoy your time for , swimming, snorkelling or relaxing. Departs from Khai Island heading back to Phuket 17.00 Arrival at pier and transfer going back to the hotel Programs are fully private and can be fully customized in terms of time and programs. The exclusive trip only 8 persons , No other join guests on the boat.

Discover the beauty of the Smilian Islands on a snorkeling day tour. Experience the beauty of the underwater world with stops at locations like Koh Miang, Koh Payu, and Koh Bangu, with food provided throughout the day. Start with pickup from your hotel in Phuket or Khao Lak and travel Khao Lak pier by air-conditioned minivan. Be welcomed by your crew and enjoy a light breakfast with coffee and tea. Choose your snorkeling gear and listen to a short briefing before a 90-minute cruise to the Similan Islands. Travel first to Koh Miang where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the white sand contrasting with the vibrant blue waters of the ocean. If you are lucky, you can spot Nicobar flying foxes and Nicobar pigeons. Next, stop at Koh Payu which is an ideal spot for snorkeling thanks to its extensive hard and soft corals. Spot a variety of colourful species of fish which can be found swimming among the vibrant coral reefs. After a short cruise, arrive at Ko Bangu, the northernmost island of the Similan Islands. Explore the eastern part of the island at Breakfast Bend, home to thriving sealife which is laden with sea fans, staghorn growths, and coral outcrops. Take a break on a tranquil, secluded, white-sand beach on Koh Similan. Savor a delicious seafood lunch box on the beach as you take in the beauty of your surroundings. After lunch, you can hike up to the lookout point at Sailing Rock, which is a huge rock formation on the upper part of the beach. Finally, relax on the return journey to the pier in Khao Lak. After hopping off the boat, you can enjoy a light meal before being returned back to your hotel in Phuket or in the Khao Lak area.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Phuket, where limestone karsts soar majestically from crystal-clear waters, leading you to the enchanting Lawa Island. Dive into the pristine beaches, indulging in swimming and snorkeling amidst the serene beauty of the surroundings. Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup, whisking you away to the pier lounge. Here, amidst a backdrop of anticipation, you'll receive a comprehensive briefing from your guide while savoring a light breakfast accompanied by freshly brewed coffee, tea, and delectable snacks. Setting sail from the lounge, your first destination is the captivating Khai Island. Spend over an hour reveling in snorkeling adventures and basking in the sun-kissed shores. Following this, venture towards Panyee Island, a unique fishing village perched above the water on stilts. Delight in a sumptuous lunch, immersing yourself in the local flavors and culture. Afterward, paddle your kayak towards a hidden gem – a secluded lagoon nestled within Hong Island. Traverse the crystalline waters, marveling at the untouched beauty surrounding you. Your journey continues to Panak Island, where you'll explore mysterious limestone caves guided by your expert. As the day unfolds, you'll encounter the iconic Khao Phing Kan, famously known as James Bond Island from the renowned film "The Man with the Golden Gun". Immerse yourself in the allure of this cinematic location, capturing the essence of its dramatic scenery. Concluding your expedition, embark on a serene canoeing adventure through intricate cave systems, unveiling the mesmerizing limestone formations of Phang Nga Bay. Take your time to soak in the picturesque vistas before bidding farewell to this idyllic haven and boarding your tour boat for a tranquil cruise back to Phuket.

Embark on an exciting water-based expedition starting from Phuket, as you venture into the enchanting mangrove forest and try to spot local wildlife like fish and birds along the way. Hop aboard a traditional Thai longboat, where you'll be transported to the canoeing station. Get ready to immerse yourself in the serenity as you settle into your canoe, guided by an experienced paddler. Traverse the mesmerizing sea caves and capture memorable photos at the renowned Koh Ping Khan and Koh Tapu, famously known as James Bond Island. Indulge in a delectable local lunch upon arriving at the floating sea village, savoring the flavors of the region. Take your time to wander through the village, interacting with the friendly locals and gaining insights into their daily lives and routines. Venture deeper into the village to witness firsthand how the locals reside and engage in their everyday tasks. Conclude your remarkable journey with a visit to Wat Suwan Kuha, a remarkable cave temple. Marvel at the reclining Buddha within and witness the lively spectacle of hundreds of monkeys residing near the temple entrance, adding to the temple's allure. Finally, return to the starting point of the tour, cherishing the memories created throughout this extraordinary experience.