It’s best to discover Phuket’s west coast between October and May. Following a pick-up up on the west coast, you can discover your choice of the best beaches like Pansea, Surin, Kamala, Laemsing, Paradise, Freedom and more… Enjoy an early-morning fishing trip, grilled fish at a beach restaurant and a tour of the island’s top beach clubs.

Phang Nga Bay lies between the mainland and Phuket. The bay is characterised by vertical limestone karsts, majestic rock formations, mangrove forests, small islands and coral reefs. Among the islands are Koh Tapu, known as James Bond Is- land following its appearance in The Man with the Golden Gun, while Koh Phanak is known for its caves and lagoons.

The coastline of Krabi, east of Phuket, features hundreds of is- lands, mostly uninhabited, and a lure for visitors with their white- sand beaches, coral reefs and intricate cave systems. The Krabi Islands are south of Phang Nga Bay and north of the Phi Phi Islands, yet quieter than both while still offering picturesque landscapes and clear waters, ideal for snorkelling.

Just south of Phuket, the Racha Islands are an excellent destination for a diving and snorkelling day trip, and also an excellent spot to catch dolphinfish, tuna and others. Racha Yai reveals itself in spectacular fashion with a strip of fine white sand tucked into the long, U-shaped bay called Ao Tawan Tok, where the clear water is perfect for snorkelling. Ao Siam, the other large bay, is a pretty place, ideal for romantic walks and some peace and quiet.

The coastline of Krabi, east of Phuket, features hundreds of is- lands, mostly uninhabited, and a lure for visitors with their white- sand beaches, coral reefs and intricate cave systems. The Krabi Islands are south of Phang Nga Bay and north of the Phi Phi Islands, yet quieter than both while still offering picturesque landscapes and clear waters, ideal for snorkelling.