Top Khao Lak Layover Tours

Finding a genuinely ethical elephant experience in Thailand can be very difficult. This small-group tour removes the guesswork, and provides peace of mind. Visit a sanctuary where rescued elephants roam freely and are not subjected to forced interaction, such as riding or bathing. Walk alongside the animals through the forest while hearing about their rescue backgrounds from your guide.

Spend some hours immersed in Khao Lak’s lush nature as you embark on this bamboo rafting and turtle tour. Join a small group and float along the river on a bamboo raft, taking in the sights. Then, visit the sea turtle conservation center to learn about the local conservation efforts. Finally, end your day with a visit to Ton Pling Waterfall where you can swim in the refreshing waters.

Made famous by the James Bond movie, “The Man with the Golden Gun,” James Bond Island is one of the most popular islands in Phang Nga Bay. Travel by boat from Khao Lak and spend the day exploring James Bond and other nearby islands. Includes sea canoeing, lunch at Koh Panyi floating village, and a stop at Suwan Khuha Cave Temple.

See rescued elephants in their natural habitat, and enjoy the peace of mind of an ethical and responsible experience, on this small-group guided tour. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and transfer to the Khaolak Ethical Elephant Sanctuary. Learn about the elephants from their caretakers, and observe them feeding, bathing, and going about their daily lives in a respectful manner.

Spend the day snorkeling in the Surin Islands with this full-day guided tour from Khao Lak by speedboat. Discover underwater world around the islands with three snorkeling stops at Chong Kad, Bon Bay, and Pineapple Bay. Includes a visit to a Moken sea gypsy village, lunch, drinks, and round-trip transfers.

Discover three of Phang Nga’s most beautiful temples on a small-group tour and learn more about Thai culture. Visit the Dragon Cave Temple, which has a Hindu influence and features local herbal medicine made by monks, the Bang Rieng Pagoda, which combines Chinese, Jedi, and Thai influences, and Manisii Maha Tat Temple, home to the massive black statue of the monk Por Than Klai. This package also includes a lunch.

Explore Khao Sok National Park on a small-group tour from Khao Lak that includes a jungle trek and bamboo rafting trip. Traveling with a small group means you’ll move more quietly through the ancient rainforest, with a better chance of spotting wildlife as you hike, float, and relax by the edge of the river.