Turquoise Horizon: 3 Days Island-Hopping in the Andaman Sea

Hundreds of islands are scattered around Phuket with limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons and reefs. This 3-day island-hopping itinerary is built around smart logistics and finding solitude.

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Day 1: Phang Nga Bay Without the Crowds

Phang Nga Bay is famous for its vertical karst cliffs rising from emerald waters.

Local secret: Hire a private longtail boat early in the morning. Visit the caves of Panak Island and the floating village of Ko Panyi before the big ferries arrive. Kayak through the mangrove forests.

Day 2: Overnight on Phi Phi

11:00 — Transfer Ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Don (about 2 hours).

15:00 — Secret Beaches Instead of the noisy centre (Tonsai), hire a boat and head to Pileh Lagoon at sunset. By 17:00 the day-trippers have left and the lagoon belongs only to you. The water glows turquoise.

21:00 — Fire Shows The famous fire shows on the Phi Phi Don beaches and beach parties. Plenty of backpackers and queer youth.

Day 3: Relax and Return

Wake up early, enjoy the empty beach, have breakfast with fresh fruit. By midday head back to Phuket or continue to Krabi.

Where to Stay on Phi Phi