Phuket Full day

Koh Hey + Racha Island

Relax and play in the water at Koh Hey — there is plenty to do — then snorkel at Racha Island in the afternoon.

+ 14 more photos in the gallery below

Two islands by speedboat: Koh Hey and Koh Racha. Time in the water at Koh Hey, an island of white sand beaches and clear blue water, with plenty to do. In the afternoon, snorkelling among the fish and the coral at Racha Island, another island of white sand. The water is beautiful and clear, much like the Similans. It also takes very little time to reach, only

15–30 km from Phuket, which is why it is another island not to miss while you are here.

Tour plan

  1. Pick-up from your hotel. (The time depends on where you are staying.)

  2. Check-in at the Chalong Bay Nikorn Marine office; names are checked and the guide goes through the day.

  3. Departure by speedboat from Ao Chalong pier for Racha Island. On arrival there is snorkelling over the coral reefs and free time.

  4. On to Kahang Beach (Koh Hey), and time on the beach.

  5. Lunch at the Kahang Restaurant.

  6. Free time for the water, snorkelling or simply resting. There are water sports too: sea walking, parasailing and the banana boat (extra charges apply).

  7. Departure from Kahang Beach (Koh Hey) back to Ao Chalong pier.

  8. Safe arrival at Ao Chalong pier.

Afternoon snorkelling among the fish, and the coral around Racha Island — an island of white sand beaches. The water is beautiful and clear, much like the Similans. It also takes very little time to reach, only 15–30 km from Phuket, which is why it is another island not to miss while you are here. Parasailing It works on air pressure — the parachute is attached to a speedboat and lifts as the boat picks up speed. The same idea as flying a kite, except the parasail has seats for passengers. You get a view from up to 190 metres, and it feels like floating over the water like a bird. Snorkelling Koh Hey is an island of white beaches with shallow reefs right off the shore. The water is clear and the shoals of fish are still there. Underwater you find brain coral, mustard coral, staghorn and disc coral, with butterflyfish, parrotfish and angelfish among them. It is one of the better islands around here for snorkelling.

Price includes

  • Travel insurance
  • Pick-up and return transfer
  • A guided tour
  • Lunch
  • A life jacket
  • A sun lounger (Koh Hey)
  • Diving equipment

What to bring

  • Sun cream
  • Sunglasses and something to cover your head
  • A beach towel
  • A dry bag
  • A swimming costume
  • A camera

Good to know

  • Free pick-up and drop-off: Phuket Town, Rawai, Nai Harn, Patong, Tri Trang, Kalim, Kata, Karon
  • Pay 250 per person extra for pick-up from: Panwa, Boat Lagoon, Koh Siray, Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao, Laguna, Laem Hin

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