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The ones worth your time.
The 15 khao lak tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Khao Lak rafting, ethical elephant bathing, Ton Pling waterfall, and a sea turtle conservation stop in one packed 5-hour day.
“This was an experience you will remember, elephants and turtles are quite exotic and rare animals where we come from.”
Longtail boat cruise from Khao Lak through Phang Nga Bay, canoe caves, Koh Panyi lunch, James Bond Island, and Wat Tham Suwanakhuha.
“Brilliant day out. Really enjoyed it. Great value for money and well organised. Our tour guide Marta looked after us well.”
Early-bird Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour from Phuket or Khao Lak with pre-crowd Maya Bay, Lagoon swims, Phi Phi Don viewpoint, Bamboo Island lunch.
“It was absolutely amazing! i went alone but felt comfortable and safe with the guides. i was so glad the weather turned out so well especially during monsoon season. hopefully i can do the same tour with some friends in the future. Thank you very much :D”
Ethical elephant sanctuary in Khao Lak with elephant-led walking, welfare-focused education, and Thai cultural workshops in 3 hours.
“Have no problem giving this a five star rating. Dee Dee our guide was brilliant, friendly, informative and helpful. It was such a wonderful memorable experience and would recommend it without hesitation. I'm”
3-hour Khao Lak trip with bamboo rafting, turtle conservation, and a waterfall swim. Hotel pickup, guide, and drinks included.
“The morning ran smoothly. The bamboo rafting was so relaxing and we spotted wildlife along the way. The drink stop afterwards was well needed. We then visited thd Turtle conservation, it was so lovely to see the different aged Turtles. The final stop was at the waterfall where you could swim if you wanted too.…”
Khao Lak half-day tour with ethical elephant bathing and a sea turtle center visit, plus hotel pickup, guide, and bottled water.
“Amazing environment, beautiful and very friendly people. Fantastic experience!”
A small-group half-day from Khao Lak combining a Little Amazon canoe ride, Si Phang-nga nature, and a Tam Nang waterfall swim.
“Very infomative guide. Very patient and helpful with my wife who was finding walking difficult.”
A full-day Surin Islands snorkeling trip from Khao Lak with multiple reef stops, a Moken village visit, and beach lunch in the park.
“Very good Our guide was fantastic in helping my wife to enjoy the snorkelling”
Half-day long-tail boat tour in Phang Nga Bay to James Bond Island, sea caves at low tide, and Panyi Village on stilts for about $48.
“Amazing trip. Libby was a fantastic guide - so much information and she look some lovely photos for us! Would highly recommend! Thanks Libby!”
Twilight sea canoeing from Khao Lak. Kayak Phang Nga caves and James Bond Island, then see glowing plankton and enjoy buffets all day.
“The crew of the boat and team of guides made the experience very pleasant. Food and drinks on board were also excellent.”
Off-road jungle jeeps, a mangrove canoe, waterfall time, and Thai lunch in Khao Lak. Small group tour with hotel pickup.
“Amazing guide and driver ! They took time to spot so many things and identify them for us . The waterfall was beautiful and the lunch stop was fantastic. The best trip !”
Two days on Cheow Lan Lake: swims in Nam Rad, boat safaris at sunset, and an overnight in an air-conditioned floating bungalow.
“Amazing tour! The scenery was beautiful and we saw lots of animals - definitely a highlight of our Thailand trip. Peri (our guide) made it even better - so funny and thoughtful, and gave us lots of interesting info. Would recommend her tour to anyone coming to Thailand as she made the whole experience exceptional!!…”
4-hour Khao Lak bamboo raft, sea turtle conservation center, and Ton Pling Waterfall stop with drinks, fruit, and optional swimming.
“Amazing tour, worth every penny! Thank you so much for everything ♥️♥️♥️”
Bamboo rafting in Khao Lak, a sea turtle conservation stop in Phang Nga, and a swim at Ton Pling Waterfall for a great half-day value.
“I had limited expectations for this excursion. We arrived at the bamboo rafting area and it was all very rushed. I was hoping that the guides would be pointing out wildlife or give us some information about anything, but it felt like our guide in particular was either a bit hungover or just didn't want…”
Khao Lak half-day Thai cooking with Chef Apple: market herbs, curry pastes, spring rolls and a chosen dish, plus recipes and drinks.
“Fabulous experience with a nice host/cook in a beautiful surrounding. Fun to cook and learn some new recipes for trying at home.”
