If you’ve already explored most of Phuket and are interested in going beyond the borders of Phuket City, why not head north to Khao Lak in the district of Phang Nga to explore this peaceful slice of Thai paradise? Pick and choose the sites and destinations you want to go to and you’ll have a professional English-speaking driver to help you get around. If you want a local guru to provide cultural insight and historical tidbits, you can opt to choose a guide to accompany you. There are guides that can speak English, German, and Spanish. Flexible Starting Time: Between 7-10 am List of Attractions to Choose From: 360-Degree Andaman Viewpoint, Wang Kieng Koo waterfall (bamboo rafting), Sea Turtle Conservation Center, Tsunami Museum, Lampi Waterfall, Wat Suwan Khuha (Monkey Cave), Tone Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary Itinerary: Choose 3-4 attractions Kindly take note of the distance to and from Phuket and between each locations. All should be within 10 hours.

For bamboo rafting activity (at your own expense), you can board a small yet sturdy raft made out of bamboo and cruise down the river admiring the placid waters and the abundant greenery of the area.

Located across the Khao Lak National Park in the Thai navy base, we’ll learn about the navy’s efforts to rehabilitate the turtles as well as catch a glimpse of the numerous amphibians and (fingers crossed) other endangered marine life.