Access Freedom Beach with ease on one of the many island-hopping tours on offer—day trips save you the hassle of advance planning and grant you access to secluded beaches that are generally inaccessible by land. Tours typically transport you to up to five hard-to-reach spots—including Coral Island, where a shallow reef makes for excellent snorkeling opportunities. The tours usually include a Thai buffet lunch on the beach, and come with snorkel equipment.
The easiest way to reach Freedom Beach is by longtail boat from the southern end of Patong beach. The beach is also accessible by car, with a public parking lot a short—but challenging—walk from the bay near Avista Hideaway Resort.
Though Freedom Beach is open for 24 hours per day, the best time to visit southern Thailand is between November and April, where rain is highly unlikely and calm weather conditions are ideal for swimming.
Home to both Long Beach and Banana Beach, Coral Island is a mecca for those looking for marine life. Shallow waters and an abundance of marine life—which includes tropical fish and stingrays—make for some of the region’s best snorkeling opportunities, while water sports and accommodation on both beaches offer respite from the busier mainland.