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Laura_S, Sept 2026
Such a beautiful...
Such a beautiful experience! We did tons of research before ultimately deciding to spend our time at the Khaolak Ethical Elephant Sanctuary (KES). This sanctuary offers a 100% observation-focused experience with no riding, no shows, no tricks, and no guest feeding or forced bathing. We had to wash our hands thoroughly before making the snacks for the elephants and we were not allowed to feed them ourselves. Only the handlers could directly give the elephants the snacks! The elephants had lots of room to roam around and graze freely on the plants around. Seeing these beautiful animals brought tears to my eyes, and we still felt like we got super close to them! 10/10 experience!
Anthony_E, Jul 2026
Fabulous, must do
What a great few hours and strongly recommend it to anyone.
We started in the market with Sarah and learnt about the local foods and where they are sourced from, Then into central Khao lak for our cooking school. We were a group of 4 and as there were 10 participants on the day, we were split into 2 groups - so we all had plenty of space and time cooking. Wandee is the head chef, having worked overseas, and got huge knowledge of Thai food and cooking. She has a great personality, made it fun and interesting and they also asked us for our favourite Thai dishes in advance so they could tailor the school to us.
She has a lovely team and even though it was a hot day in July, the cooking area is well shaded and cool and we didnt overheat (just over ate!!)
We know have recipes and loads of tips to cook better Thai at home - cant recommend this more highly and I will repeat when I come back next year
KeyAndra_R, Jun 2026
A must do experience
Chef Apple was amazing! From the moment we met her at pickup til drop off we had an amazing time. She was able to accommodate every dietary restriction we had. Everything was a 100/100. The food, recipe's, market, staff were all great. Learned a lot about Thai food and produce. Very educational. Would definitely book again.
Chloe_N, Jun 2026
At this point in our trip...
At this point in our trip we had been all over Thailand, and our whole group agreed it was one of our favorite days. We went in low season and were lucky enough to only have 5 people total. Our guide was Perry, she was amazing, took great care of us, and even brought us snacks to try. Absolutely the sweetest. Views on the tour were stunning and so worth it. Lunch was provided and (as a picky eater) probably the best food to date on the trip. So so yummy. Absolutely would take this tour again.
Kay_P, May 2026
Fantastic service
We received clear instructions from smile where to locate our driver on arrival which was reassuring. Our plane was delayed leaving Delhi and delayed landing at phuket due to weather so we were worried about our pick up as we were an hour late. But everything was brilliant we were greeted warmly and transferred to our resort in khao lak smoothly. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Andrea_M, Apr 2026
Best snorkeling trip for serious snorkelers
Phuket’s Best Trip for Real Snorkelers
If you are a serious snorkeler, skip the high-rated Phi Phi "mass-market" tours. Those trips target casual tourists who often can't swim and prioritize buffet food or Instagram photos over the water. On those tours, I’ve been forced to wear a life jacket and stuck in crowded spots where guides feed fish for "pretty pictures."
This trip is different. It’s tailored for people who prioritize underwater time over everything else.
The Highlights:
• Cultural Start: Visited a Moken village to see their unique, traditional way of life.
• Serious Snorkeling: Three distinct spots with 30–40 minutes of swim time at each.
• Marine Life: Stunning reefs, diverse fish, and I even spotted a small shark.
• Expert Crew: Very competent captains and guides who actually know the water.
The only downside:
It is extremely far from Phuket (we stayed in Karon). Mentally prepare for several hours of travel each way, but it is 100% worth it if you want to escape the crowds.
I struggled to find a non-tourist-trap excursion and was hesitant due to the low review count, but this exceeded all expectations. Highly recommended for enthusiasts.
Frankie_A, Apr 2026
Pleasant Half Day Trip
The pick up was on time and the travel less than 30 minutes to the Tuttle Conservation centre. Seeing and hearing about the Conservation work undertaken was interesting and as a bonus one of the Tsunami memorials are situated here which was poignant. We were taken to a waterfall but being as we are still in the dry season (early April) it was a trickle. The rafting was a really pleasant experience, wow the rafters put some work in. Be prepared to be wet as you are basically sat in the water. As with our all round experience in Thailand there is no pressure to up sell souvenirs, photos etc
Penny_M, Apr 2026
A Great Day Trip
It’s a great itinerary, and the scenery is beautiful. Our guide and driver were excellent. The lunch spot was perfect—beautiful setting and delicious food. We were hoping the guide could share a bit more about Thailand’s history, culture, and plantations during the journey. Overall, it was a great tour.
Shaiyna_S, Mar 2026
one-of-a-kind experience...
one-of-a-kind experience learning about Buddha and the temples that honor him. Arissa was our tour guide and she was AMAZING. She is so kind and was very informative in answering all of our questions along the way. I highly recommend doing this temple tour. The lunch that is provided was so delicious. 10/10 experience!
steveandtor, Feb 2026
Fabulous trip
We had a wonderful day with Marta our guide. Collected from our hotel in a small van with 8 others, our first stop to the long boat for travel to the sea canoes. Amazing scenery along the way. Sea canoes were brilliant especially as a family of three we were kept together by our canoeists which meant we could take photos etc. wonderful to go through the mango forest and see the monkeys. Onwards to James Bond island which as previously mentioned is exceptionally busy!! Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. We had a buffet style lunch at the floating village which catered for everyone and then some free time to wonder - don’t get lost!! Boat ride back and then onto the monkey temple. I took some towels with me so was able to cover my shoulders and knees ( ladies only). We didn’t feed the monkeys as advised but there are plenty of other tourists that do.
Overall a full day but worth doing. We had a great time and was very well looked after.
Jolie_G, Dec 2025
5 stars *****
Absolutely fantastic tour with very experienced and attentive guide and crew. The snorkel locations were so great - we saw angel fish, clown fish, parrot fish and beautiful coral reefs. The time at the sea gypsy village was really fascinating and we all loved meeting the locals. We saw flying lemurs and pig macaques on Surin island. Snacks, drinks , breakfast, lunch and dinner were included. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Ruta_R, Nov 2025
Lovely snorkelling and deserted beach trip!
Excellent trip!!! Must do!!! Absolutely great guide Mr. Ohm and his crew!!! So so accommodating and friendly! Doing their best to show the best places and colourful fishes!!! Can’t thank them all enough!!! Deserted beach and lunch there was something unbelievable and beautiful!!! Thanks a million!!!
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Khao Lak is famous for its beautiful beaches and easy access to the Thai islands. To explore the area with ease, take one of the many Khao Lak tours on offer––there’s something for everyone. Zip over to James Bond Island, featured in The Man With the Golden Gun; hop on a traditional bamboo raft for a serene turtle-spotting excursion; or admire elephants in their natural habitat at a sanctuary. Of course, no trip to Thailand would be complete without a cooking lesson, where you can learn to whip up classic Thai dishes such as red curry and pad thai.
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