Top Southern Thailand and Andaman Coast Planetariums

Travelers to Phuket often wish to visit the more far-flung magical Koh Phi Phi. Make the trip across the Andaman Sea in air-conditioned comfort aboard a ferry. This one-way trip includes pickup from select area hotels. Board the Phi Phi Cruiser at Rassada Port in the south of Phuket and transfer to the Phi Phi Islands while soaking up with the sights.

See the ocean cliffs, beaches, and bays of the Phi Phi Islands on a full-day speedboat tour from Koh Lanta. Visit Maya Bay, Monkey Beach for swimming, snorkeling, exploring, and a buffet lunch on the beach. This full-day Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off on Koh Lanta, a Thai lunch, and snorkeling equipment.

Explore the Khao Lak mangroves on a half-day kayaking adventure. Escape the crowds and discover this mangrove ecosystem. After a cruise through the rivers, you’ll use kayaks to navigate the small streams that twist and turn through the mangrove trees. This tour is designed for a maximum of six people to ensure a more intimate feel.

Experience the thrill of riding a horse along the powdery-white beaches of Thailand when you book this horseback riding tour in Phuket. Join a small group and canter alongside the crashing waves of the Andaman Sea. Riders should have an intermediate or advanced understanding of horseback riding to participate in this tour.

Avoid spending precious vacation time buying tickets by prebooking entry to the Phuket Botanic Garden—a must-visit for garden- and nature-lovers. Travel independently to the garden in Phuket’s Muang district, and stroll around its themed zones in your own time. Absorb the scents, colors, and species of the Herb, Fern, Butterfly, and Orchid Gardens; see the fish ponds, and soak in the oasis-like calm in contrast to the busy city.