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A full-day speedboat and big-boat tour from Phuket visits Koh Gai (Chicken Island), Koh Tub, Koh Mor and Koh Poda. Expect snorkeling in clear turquoise water, a lunch stop on a sand-fringed beach and a tide-dependent sandbar walk at low tide.
A full-day speedboat and big-boat tour from Phuket visits Koh Gai (Chicken Island), Koh Tub, Koh Mor and Koh Poda. Expect snorkeling in clear turquoise water, a lunch stop on a sand-fringed beach and a tide-dependent sandbar walk at low tide.
Morning light hits the Andaman like a signal — the big boat slips from Rassada Harbor and the wake chisels the ocean into silver. In less than an hour the mainland blurs and limestone karsts rise like cliffs from a living map; the speedboat threads between them, the spray daring you forward.
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Operated by Way to Bangkok · Phuket, Phuket
Morning light hits the Andaman like a signal — the big boat slips from Rassada Harbor and the wake chisels the ocean into silver. In less than an hour the mainland blurs and limestone karsts rise like cliffs from a living map; the speedboat threads between them, the spray daring you forward.
These islands tell a layered story: the karst towers are Eocene limestone carved by sea and time, the beaches are quick ribbons of Pleistocene sand, and local fishing communities have long read tides and currents for their livelihood. Koh Gai (Chicken Island) gets its name from a rocky spit shaped like a beak; at low tide the sandbar between Koh Tub and Koh Mor appears and invites short walks that feel like crossing an ephemeral bridge.
Expect turquoise shallows, patchy coral gardens and snorkeling stops with provided mask and snorkel, plus a relaxed beach lunch on Chicken Island. The itinerary runs about 10 hours round-trip from Phuket; transfers, lunch, life jackets and drinking water are included.
Practical edge: tides dictate the sandbar and snorkeling visibility, and the Andaman can shift from glassy to choppy with squalls, so bring reef-safe sunscreen, motion-sickness meds, waterproof phone protection and a light cover. Be on time for hotel pickup (the operator asks you to confirm 24 hours prior) and listen to the crew for briefings on reefs and protected zones. If you want calmer water and best visibility, book between December and March when trade winds ease — the sea will be waiting, pushing you toward those postcard cliffs.
easy.
10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to board boats and walk short sandy stretches unassisted.
No formal swim certification is required; life jackets are provided for non-swimmers during snorkel stops and transfers.
The sandbar is visible and walkable at low tide—times vary daily, so your guide will plan the stop based on tidal conditions.
Yes—basic masks and snorkels are included, but many travelers prefer to bring a personal mask for fit and hygiene.
The experience is about 10 hours, with pick-up in Phuket early morning and return by late afternoon; confirm pickup point 24 hours ahead.
The limestone islands are part of an ancient marine platform uplifted and sculpted over millions of years; local communities historically depended on small-scale fishing rather than tourism.
Coral reefs here are vulnerable to trampling and sunscreen chemicals; operators increasingly promote reef-safe practices and keep distances from fragile areas.
Way to Bangkok operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light hits the Andaman like a signal — the big boat slips from Rassada Harbor and the wake chisels the ocean into silver. In less than an hour the mainland blurs and limestone karsts rise like cliffs from a living map; the speedboat threads between them, the spray daring you forward.
Morning light hits the Andaman like a signal — the big boat slips from Rassada Harbor and the wake chisels the ocean into silver. In less than an hour the mainland blurs and limestone karsts rise like cliffs from a living map; the speedboat threads between them, the spray daring you forward.
These islands tell a layered story: the karst towers are Eocene limestone carved by sea and time, the beaches are quick ribbons of Pleistocene sand, and local fishing communities have long read tides and currents for their livelihood. Koh Gai (Chicken Island) gets its name from a rocky spit shaped like a beak; at low tide the sandbar between Koh Tub and Koh Mor appears and invites short walks that feel like crossing an ephemeral bridge.
Expect turquoise shallows, patchy coral gardens and snorkeling stops with provided mask and snorkel, plus a relaxed beach lunch on Chicken Island. The itinerary runs about 10 hours round-trip from Phuket; transfers, lunch, life jackets and drinking water are included.
Practical edge: tides dictate the sandbar and snorkeling visibility, and the Andaman can shift from glassy to choppy with squalls, so bring reef-safe sunscreen, motion-sickness meds, waterproof phone protection and a light cover. Be on time for hotel pickup (the operator asks you to confirm 24 hours prior) and listen to the crew for briefings on reefs and protected zones. If you want calmer water and best visibility, book between December and March when trade winds ease — the sea will be waiting, pushing you toward those postcard cliffs.