SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort

Travelling by speedboat, you’ll head to Maya Bay, the first snorkellling site on this tour. You’ll motor on to Monkey Beach, home to a colony of long-tailed macaques, and “Viking Cave” which owes its nickname to the images of different types of boats - including one that looks like a Viking longboat - painted on its walls. At beautiful Ao Pi Leh Cove on the second-largest island, you’ll have a chance to plunge into its emerald waters for another swim and snorkel, before heading to lunch on Phi Phi Don. Phi Phi Don is the largest island and the only one that’s inhabited. You can marvel at the sweeping scenic hills, amazing cliffs and long stretches of beach whilst you have lunch. After that, you'll jump back in the speedboat over to low-lying Bamboo Island. This will be the last stop on the tour where you can get back in the calm waters for a swim or snorkel and see the amazing marine life, or you can kick back and bask in the sun before going back to the Marina in Phuket. • Duration: full day • Time: 8am to 6pm • Daily departures • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — This trip is not recommended for the under fours, the over 70s and pregnant women.

Good to Know — Optional pick-up point at 360 Issara Pier (approx. 10.30am) which will get you to Khao Lak for approx. 8pm (Approx. 5pm without bamboo rafting).

As you travel between Phuket and Krabi a stop can be made at Laem Sak Community Tourism Enterprise. Founded in 2014, it aims to support local villagers by helping them diversify their income, safeguard their natural resources whilst preserving cultural traditions. Take a guided walk through the village to see how Thai-Buddhist, Muslim and Chinese traditions coexist, reflected in its architecture and street art. Using sustainably harvested and locally sourced ingredients, enjoy a home-cooked meal before visiting Wat Mahathat Laem Sak. Last stop is at the Upcycled Bead Craft Workshop where you can see how discarded materials can be transformed into handcrafted souvenirs. After visiting the community, continue to Krabi, arriving at approximately 6pm.

• Duration: full day • Time: 4.30am to 6pm • Operates daily • Operates from November to April • Group experience Good to know — This trip is not recommended for the under fours, the over 70s and pregnant women. The itinerary is not completely set in stone, as the choice of snorkelling spots depends on conditions on the day.

• Duration: full day • Time: 4.30am to 6pm • Daily departures • Operates November to April • Group experience Good to know — You’ll need to provide a copy of your passport at time of booking to comply with new Similan Islands National Park regulations. The trip is suitable for all except children under four, those who are physically challenged and pregnant women. Travel is by speedboat.

Discover hundreds of exotic local ingredients, taste delightful seasonal fruits, and then prepare, cook, and sample a variety of delectable Thai dishes that you have crafted yourself. Afterwards, take a stroll through the farm and marvel at the home-grown vegetables and herbs, or simply relax and savor your home-cooked delights while enjoying the stunning natural views during your siesta break. • Duration: half day • Time: 7.30am to 1.00pm • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience

Start at the island’s spiritual heart, Wat Chalong, where glittering details, gentle incense aromas and peaceful surroundings offer a fascinating glimpse into Buddhist life. Next up, it’s snack time at a local cashew nut factory, where you’ll see how they’re made and taste a few warm, freshly roasted favourites. Next, step into old‑world glamour at the beautiful Chinpracha House, a Sino‑Portuguese mansion so photogenic it’s starred in films like "The Heaven and Earth" and "Young Indiana Jones". Then wander through Old Phuket Town, where colourful streets, hidden corners and a traditional Chinese temple reveal the island’s multicultural story. • Duration: half day • Timings: 8am to 1.30pm • Operates daily  • Group experience (private tours available on request basis)

There’s a late morning visit to a traditional cashew nut factory before visiting the oldest Chinese temple in Phuket Town to learn about Chinese influences on the island. Before lunch, there’s time to visit Chinpracha Mansion, a Sino-Portuguese mansion, as seen in *Young Indiana Jones*. You'll stroll through Phuket Town with it's architecturally rich pastel-coloured buildings. Lunch is served at a local farm in Old Phuket. You’ll visit a typical farmhouse and watch a demonstration at a local rubber plantation and see how rice is planted and grown. • Duration: full day • Time: 8am to 4pm • Daily departures  • Operates daily  • Group experience

• Duration: full day • Time: 9am to 7pm • Operates daily  • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — This trip is not recommended for the under four. The itinerary is not completely set in stone, as it depends on conditions on the day.

• Duration: half day • Time: 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm • Daily departures  • Operates year-round  • Group experience

• Duration: full day • Time: 6am to 5pm • Daily departures • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — This trip is not recommended for the under fours, the over 70s and pregnant women. Early morning start.