Excursions

Travel shops in Ao Nang sell island tour tickets which pool strangers into one boat. This has made two daytrips very affordable. The Tham Phra Nang and Ko Poda daytrip costs about 200 baht per person, and the Ko Hong daytrip costs 250 baht per person. The price usually includes snorkel, mask, lunch of fried rice, water and fruit. Each boat leaves around 9 a.m. and returns about 4 p.m. Booking is available at most bungalows and at travel counters. The Ko Poda group of islands is recommended with a stay at Ko Kai, to relax, snorkel and sunbathe. At low tide on Ko Kai a powdery white land bridge forms linking three islands. The Phi Phi daytrip by boat leaves Ao Nang at 9 a.m. daily and returns at 5 p.m. A roundtrip ticket costs around 700 baht including a simple lunch, touring the Viking Cave and snorkelling in Maya Bay. The Khlong Thom Hot Springs and Forest Hiking costs about 500 baht per person. The Ao Luek daytrip to visit waterfalls and caves costs around 500 baht. Please note that the prices may vary slightly between travel agents.