Phi Phi Island – Maya Bay – Khai Island Tour By Speedboat
Explore Phi Phi, Maya Bay & Khai Islands by speedboat with stunning tropical scenery
Overview
From Phi Phi’s island bays to the forest-lined Sok River and the limestone scenery of Cheow Lan Lake, discover three contrasting landscapes in one journey. Spend two nights in Phuket, one at Khaosok Boutique Hideaway and a final night in floating accommodation on the lake.
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Highlights
- Phi Phi Islands by speedboat: Discover limestone-framed bays with opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and beach time.
- Maya Bay & Pileh Lagoon: Admire white sand, emerald waters and dramatic cliffs, subject to park access, sea conditions and the operator’s route.
- The Sok River experience: Explore the river by canoe or bamboo raft, following the activity confirmed for your departure.
- A night at Khaosok Boutique Hideaway: Pause between your coastal adventures and lake journey with a stay in the Khao Sok area.
- Cheow Lan Lake by longtail boat: Travel across the water among forested hills and towering limestone formations.
- An overnight floating stay: Enjoy the changing atmosphere of the lake from afternoon through to the following morning.
Itinerary
- Day 1 | Arrive in Phuket & Ease into Your Holiday
- Arrival | Welcome to Phuket & Hotel Check-inArrival | Welcome to the Andaman coast
Arrive at Phuket International Airport and meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel.
At the hotel | Settle in at your own pace
Check in at the hotel’s scheduled check-in time and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Depending on your arrival time, relax at the hotel or explore the surrounding area independently.
Evening | Your first night in Phuket
Choose where you would like to dine and enjoy an evening without a fixed program. Dinner is at your own expense. - Overnight: Casa Blanca Boutique Hotel or equivalent.MEAL: by your own
- Day 2 | Phi Phi Islands — Bays, Beaches & Emerald Waters
- Morning | Phi Phi Islands, Maya Bay & Pileh LagoonMorning | Set out by speedboat
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the pier for your shared Phi Phi Islands excursion. Travel across the Andaman Sea toward bays framed by steep limestone cliffs.
Island exploration | Discover Maya Bay
Visit Maya Bay when it is open and access is permitted by national park regulations. Appreciate its white-sand setting and surrounding cliffs, with opportunities for photographs in the designated visitor areas.
Scenic waters | Admire Pileh Lagoon
Take in the emerald waters and limestone walls of Pileh Lagoon, subject to sea conditions and the operator’s route. - During the Day | Swimming, Snorkeling & Return to PhuketDuring the day | Swim, snorkel and enjoy the islands
Enjoy opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and beach time at the stops included in your selected program. Pause for a Thai-style lunch between the day’s activities.
Return to Phuket | Relax before your inland journey
Return to Phuket and transfer back to your hotel. Spend the evening at leisure, with dinner at your own expense. - Overnight: Casa Blanca Boutique Hotel or equivalent.MEAL: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 3 | From Phuket to Khao Sok — Elephants, River Scenery & Local Sights
- Morning | Journey to Khao Sok, Elephant Bathing & ViewpointMorning | Journey into Khao Sok
Enjoy breakfast and check out of your Phuket hotel. Travel by private van to Khao Sok, taking in the changing scenery as you head inland.
Elephant Bathing Experience | Time with the elephants
Take part in an elephant bathing experience, following the activity team’s instructions throughout your visit.
Khao Sok Viewpoint | Pause for the panorama
Stop at Khao Sok Viewpoint to admire the surrounding landscape and take photographs before continuing to lunch. - Lunch & Afternoon | Sok River Canoeing and Monkey TempleLunch | A break before your river adventure
Enjoy lunch and time to relax before the afternoon’s activities.
Afternoon | Canoeing along the Sok River
Explore the Sok River by canoe, taking in the greenery along its banks and the limestone scenery. Enjoy a different perspective on Khao Sok from the water as you follow the river’s course.
Monkey Temple | A local sightseeing stop
Visit Monkey Temple before continuing to your accommodation. If monkeys are present, observe them from a respectful distance without feeding or approaching them. - Late Afternoon & Evening | Khaosok Boutique HideawayLate afternoon | Check in at Khaosok Boutique Hideaway
Arrive at Khaosok Boutique Hideaway, check in and enjoy free time to unwind after your day of activities.
Evening | Dinner at the Hideaway
Enjoy dinner at the property’s restaurant before settling in for the night. - Overnight: Khaosok Boutique Hideaway.MEAL: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4 | Rainforest Trails & Cheow Lan Lake’s Limestone Scenery
- Morning | Khao Sok National Park, Jungle Hike & LunchMorning | Breakfast and get ready to explorer Khao Sok National Park
Enjoy breakfast at Khaosok Boutique Hideaway and check out before setting off for a morning in Khao Sok National Park.
Half-Day Jungle Hike | Explore the rainforest on foot
Follow a national park trail through the rainforest, taking time to appreciate the surrounding trees, dense greenery and forest atmosphere. This morning brings a closer perspective on Khao Sok’s landscape before your journey continues onto the lake.
Lunch | Refuel after your hike
Enjoy lunch and a break after your morning on the trail, then travel to Cheow Lan Lake pier. - Afternoon | Cheow Lan Lake Longtail Boat & Guilin RockAfternoon | Longtail boat journey across the lake
Board a longtail boat and cruise across Cheow Lan Lake, where forested hills and limestone cliffs rise above the water.
Guilin Rock | A landmark on the lake
Visit Guilin Rock and admire its distinctive limestone formations from the boat. Continue sightseeing across the lake, with opportunities for photographs along the way. - Late Afternoon & Evening | The Laguna Cheow LanLate afternoon | Check in at The Laguna Cheow Lan
Arrive at The Laguna Cheow Lan and settle into your floating accommodation. Enjoy free time to unwind and appreciate the lake setting after a day exploring both forest and water.
Evening | Dinner and a night on the lake
Enjoy dinner at the resort before retiring to your floating accommodation.
The hiking route and lake sightseeing program may be adjusted according to weather, trail and lake conditions. - Overnight: The Laguna Cheow Lan.
- Day 5 | Morning Safari, Coral Cave & Return to Phuket
- Early Morning | Morning Safari, Breakfast & Coral CaveEarly morning | Discover the lake as the day begins
Set out on a morning safari to appreciate Cheow Lan Lake in the early light. Watch the forested shoreline for signs of wildlife and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
Breakfast | Return to The Laguna Cheow Lan
Enjoy breakfast at the raft restaurant before continuing your lake adventure.
Lake exploration | Journey to Coral Cave
Explore more of Cheow Lan Lake’s limestone scenery on an excursion to Coral Cave by a short trekking to hop on the motor bamboo raft to visit the Coral cave. Discover the cave’s distinctive formations, following your guide’s instructions throughout the visit. - Lunch & Afternoon | Return from Cheow Lan Lake to PhuketLunch | A meal back at the raft restaurant
Return to the raft restaurant for lunch, followed by a short break to relax and take in the lake views before departure.
Afternoon | Farewell to Cheow Lan Lake
Board the longtail boat for your return journey to the pier, enjoying a final view of the limestone cliffs and forested hills.
Onward journey | Return to Phuket
Meet your driver at the pier and travel back to Phuket, bringing your five-day journey through islands, rainforest and lake landscapes to a close.
The sequence of activities may change according to weather, lake conditions and cave access.
Full Description
Begin your holiday on the Andaman coast with a shared Phi Phi Islands speedboat excursion, combining coastal scenery with opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and beach time.
Then leave Phuket behind and travel inland to Khao Sok. Explore the Sok River by canoe or bamboo raft before settling into Khaosok Boutique Hideaway. The following day, cruise across Cheow Lan Lake by longtail boat and stay overnight in floating accommodation, with time to appreciate the lake beyond a day visit.
This package suits travelers who enjoy varied scenery and are comfortable changing accommodation, traveling by road and boarding boats. It balances organized excursions with free time at each overnight stop.
Tour Includes
- 2 nights of accommodation at Casa Blanca Boutique Hotel or equivalent in Phuket.
- 1 night of accommodation at Khaosok Boutique Hideaway.
- 1 night of floating accommodation at The Laguna Cheow Lan.
- Private arrival transfer from Phuket International Airport to the Phuket hotel.
- Shared Phi Phi Islands speedboat excursion on Day 2.
- Transfers between the Phuket hotel and the pier for the Phi Phi Islands excursion.
- Planned visits to Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon, subject to national park access, sea conditions and the operator’s route.
- Swimming, snorkeling and beach time opportunities during the Phi Phi Islands excursion, subject to conditions.
- Private van transfer from Phuket to Khao Sok on Day 3.
- Elephant bathing experience.
- Visit to Khao Sok Viewpoint.
- Sok River experience by canoe or bamboo raft, as confirmed for the departure.
- Visit to Monkey Temple.
- Half-day jungle hike in Khao Sok National Park on Day 4.
- Longtail boat journey across Cheow Lan Lake.
- Visit to Guilin Rock during lake sightseeing.
- Morning safari on Cheow Lan Lake, with wildlife sightings subject to natural conditions.
- Coral Cave excursion involving a short trek and motor bamboo raft.
- Return longtail boat journey to the pier.
- Transfer from Cheow Lan Lake pier back to Phuket on Day 5.
- Breakfast on Days 2, 3, 4 and 5, as described in the itinerary.
- Lunch on Days 2, 3, 4 and 5, as described in the itinerary.
- Dinner at Khaosok Boutique Hideaway on Day 3.
- Dinner at The Laguna Cheow Lan on Day 4.
Tour Exclude
- Dinner on Day 1, at your own expense.
- Dinner on Day 2, at your own expense.
- Personal purchases.
- Any confirmed additional expenses.
Important information
What to Bring
- Light, comfortable clothing and shoes for warm weather and outdoor activities.
- Swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes for water activities.
- Comfortable walking shoes and secure footwear suitable for boat boarding.
- Sun protection: sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
- Insect repellent for time in the Khao Sok area.
- A lightweight rain jacket for changing weather.
- A dry bag or waterproof pouch for your phone and other belongings.
- A small overnight bag for your floating stay; confirm arrangements for larger luggage before departure.
- Personal medication and everyday essentials.
- A camera or phone and a portable charger.
- Spending money for personal purchases and any confirmed additional expenses.
- Travel documents and booking confirmation.
These are general packing suggestions. Any operator-specific requirements will be provided with your confirmed arrangements.
Know Before You Go
The order of visits and activities may change according to weather, sea and river conditions, and national park requirements. Island access, swimming, snorkeling, river activities and kayaking depend on conditions and the selected operators’ arrangements.
Please confirm your onward travel plans before booking a departure flight. The lake program, boat return and road transfer must all fit your flight schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will we stay during the five days?
The itinerary includes two nights at a Phuket hotel, one night at Khaosok Boutique Hideaway and one night in floating accommodation on Cheow Lan Lake. Your Phuket hotel, floating property and room categories will be specified in your confirmed booking.
Will we do both canoeing and bamboo rafting in Khao Sok?
The program includes one planned river experience: canoeing or bamboo rafting. The activity will be confirmed before booking; both are not automatically included.
Are all the tours and transfers private?
No. The Phi Phi speedboat excursion is shared with other guests. Your arrival airport transfer and Phuket–Khao Sok van transfer are private. The service basis for the remaining transfers and lake activities will be stated in your confirmed arrangements.
Can I go directly to the airport on the final day?
An airport transfer can be arranged as your confirmed final transfer, but the airport and flight time must be checked against the lake program and road journey. Please share your onward travel plans before booking flights.
