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Island Day Trips & Nature

Racha Islands

Clear water and beautiful beaches popular for swimming and snorkelling.

Drive to pier: ~50 min About 45 km from HKT Boat from Chalong Pier
Drive to pier~50 min
Boat~30–45 min speedboat
Time neededFull day
Good forSnorkelling, diving

About Racha Islands

The Racha Islands (Koh Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi) lie south of Phuket and are known for very clear water, white sand and good snorkelling and diving.

Racha Yai has sheltered bays such as Patok Bay and Siam Bay. Speedboats from Chalong Pier usually take around 30–45 minutes.

Driving to the pier

Drive south on Route 402 to Phuket Town, follow Chao Fa West Road to Chalong, then continue to Chalong Pier.

Chalong Pier
Phuket's main pier for boats to the Racha Islands and Coral Island, on Chalong Bay.
Directions to the pier on OpenStreetMap

Highlights

Patok BayA white-sand bay with clear, calm water in the dry season.
Snorkelling & divingGood visibility and reefs close to shore.
Quieter than Phi PhiFewer crowds and a shorter boat ride.

Parking

Where to leave the carPaid parking is available at Chalong Pier. Your speedboat operator will tell you where to meet.

Tips before you go

Tip

Sea conditions

From May to October, crossings can be rough and trips may be cancelled.

Tip

Bring cash

For drinks, snacks and park fees on the island.

Opening hours, entry fees and boat schedules change – please check with the site or your operator before you go.

Questions about visiting Racha Islands

Drive to Chalong Pier (~50 min from the airport), park, and join your boat. Drive south on Route 402 to Phuket Town, follow Chao Fa West Road to Chalong, then continue to Chalong Pier.

Paid parking is available at Chalong Pier. Your speedboat operator will tell you where to meet.

Sea conditions: From May to October, crossings can be rough and trips may be cancelled.

The main highlights: Patok Bay, Snorkelling & diving and Quieter than Phi Phi. See the highlights above for details.

Time needed: Full day. Add the drive from Phuket Airport – ~50 min each way in light traffic.

Other places in the same area include Coral Island, Phi Phi Islands, Promthep Cape – easy to combine on a road trip with your rental car.

Yes – with your own car you can arrive early before the crowds, stay as long as you like and combine it with nearby sights, instead of fitting in with a tour schedule. Bring cash: For drinks, snacks and park fees on the island.

Nearby

Combine it with

All places to visit
Coral Island~50 min Easy island escape for beaches, swimming and water activities. Pier, parking & tips
Phi Phi Islands~50 min Famous turquoise water, dramatic cliffs and tropical beaches. Pier, parking & tips
Promthep Cape65 min One of Phuket's best-known sunset viewpoints. How to get there

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