Sail Ko Phi Phi to Phuket

Sail Ko Phi Phi to Phuket

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Sail Ko Phi Phi to Phuket

4 Days Starting in Ko Phi Phi and ending in Phuket

Visiting: Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phi Phi Leh - Ko Khai - Koh Mai Thon, Koh Hae (Coral Island) - Koh Man - Nui Beach, Phuket, Phuket

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

TSSY

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 14

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

15-99 years

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Sailing

From: $864 $778 Operator discount: -$86

NB: Prices correct on 22-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Set sail for the gorgeous beaches and warm tropical waters of Thailand's spectacular west coast. Embrace your sea legs as you island hop, from one glorious landscape to the next, discovering why Thailand occupies a special place in the hearts of so many travellers. As this 4-day sailing trip takes place on a yacht, you can watch the sunset every night, dine on local delicacies made daily by your private chef and wake up each morning to the gentle rock of crystal-clear seas. Spend days kayaking, snorkelling, paddle-boarding and swimming by iconic and beautiful Koh Phi Phi, Ko Khai, Koh Hae and end it all in bustling and colourful Phuket.

Highlights

  • Discover a true slice of paradise while kayaking, swimming and paddle boarding through the stunning inlets, caves and crystal-clear waters of Thailand’s best islands.

  • Sip cocktails on the beach and on the deck of your yacht, while watching the sun slip below the waves over Koh Phi Phi's iconic shores.

  • Slip into an indulgent, beach-loving life with long walks on the finest white sands of Nui Beach and bustling Phuket.

  • Feast on delicious food made daily by your onboard private chef, who will be whipping up Thai favourites for most of your meals.

  • Explore colourful coral reefs and schools of tropical fish with daily snorkelling opportunities by the Ko Khai and Koh Man Islands.

  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, EcoThailand Foundation. Donations help educate school children on important environmental issues like climate change, nature appreciation, conservation and sustainability.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Koh Phi Phi

Location: Koh Phi Phi

Accommodation: Overnight boat

Meals Included: dinner

Sa-wat dee! Welcome to Koh Phi Phi, one of the most talked about places in Thailand. For many, this is the iconic image of the country – two islands connected by a great arc of pure white sand, striking limestone cliffs and an unbelievably turquoise sea. Travellers are drawn to the island because of its colourful marine life, as well as the array of shops, bars, restaurants and fire spectacles on the beach. You might want to arrive a few days early to enjoy the nightlife, hike to Phi Phi viewpoint or snorkel in waters filled with clown fish, barracuda, manta rays and reef sharks. Today, meet your skipper and other group members at 3 pm and be ready to board your home for the next 4 days. Your journey across the Andaman Sea will begin after orientation, setting sail towards Koh Phi Phi Leh – your destination for the evening. This is the perfect place to ease into life on board with a dip in the water, dinner prepared by your onboard chef and a glorious sunset.

Day 2: Koh Phi Phi Leh - Ko Khai - Koh Mai Thon

Location: Koh Phi Phi Leh - Ko Khai - Koh Mai Thon

Accommodation: Overnight boat

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

Rise and shine for a picture-perfect morning! You’ll enjoy a leisurely breakfast prepared by your chef and then sail towards Viking Cave, where you’ll learn about the fascinating history of the limestone cliff and cave underneath. Next, sail to Ko Khai, a small collection of islands out in the middle of the Andaman Sea. Here, you can enjoy some excellent snorkelling and swim among brightly coloured corals and huge schools of tropical fish. After lunch on board, continue sailing towards Koh Mai Thon and arrive in the late afternoon. Celebrate the crystal-clear waters of the area with a spot of kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming or snorkelling – or just take this chance to relax on board with a good book. Join your group for dinner on the boat and kick back with a drink, watching the sunset.

Day 3: Koh Hae (Coral Island) - Koh Man - Nui Beach, Phuket

Location: Koh Hae (Coral Island) - Koh Man - Nui Beach, Phuket

Accommodation: Overnight boat

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

This morning after breakfast, sail to Koh Hae, also known also as Coral Island, for a morning snorkel or kayak followed by a delicious lunch on board. After lunch, sail toward the Koh Man Islands and stop for a snorkel between Koh Man and Nui Beach. If you prefer to be above water, you can instead enjoy some kayaking and paddleboarding here. Tonight, head to Nui Beach via dingy and enjoy an optional dinner at one of the many restaurants on the beachfront. Nui Beach is known for being one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand, as it resembles a private beach and is only accessible by boat (or by trekking across the jungle). Return to the yacht, where you might want to consider spending your final evening sleeping under the stars out on the deck.

Day 4: Phuket

Location: Phuket

Meals Included: breaksfast

Take a last-minute swim this morning before a smooth sail brings you to your final destination – Phuket Island, at approximately 12 pm. Arguably Thailand’s most well-known and certainly its largest island, Phuket is full of sunshine exotica and modern pizazz. This is where your Andaman seafaring odyssey comes to an end. Phuket has some excellent beaches and a huge array of restaurants, hotels, bars and shopping, so you might want to stick around a couple of days to check it out properly. You’re free to explore all that Phuket has to offer, or to continue your onward journey home.

What's Included

3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

What's Not Included

Included Activities

    Transport

    • This is a sailing adventure so our time is spent on board a catamaran yacht. We tend to use the same vessel for the duration of our season however there could be times when we do need to swap boats due to maintenance issues.
    • You may be asked to assist on-deck, particularly when coming into or leaving port. No experience is necessary, but getting to know some 'sailing language' might help to get you into the spirit of the adventure.
    • ** Time spent sailing on this trip is highly dependent on weather conditions and at your skipper's discretion. **
    • Port - left
    • Starboard - right
    • Bow - front of the boat
    • Stern - rear of the boat
    • Deck - outside, upper area of the boat
    • Hull - the main part or body of the boat
    • Keel - part of the boat under water that keeps the boat stable and stops it capsizing
    • Mainsail - the large sail attached to the mast and boom
    • Mast - the big vertical pole that supports the mainsail
    • Boom - the big horizontal pole attached to the mainsail, coming off the rear of the mast (swing from side to side)
    • Jib, headsail, genoa, foresail - smaller sail near the front of the boat
    • Sheet - ropes used to control the sails
    • Booty - another word for pirate treasure
    • Lines - other ropes on the boat (ropes are never called ropes on yachts)
    • Spinnaker - large extra sail
    • Trim the sails - adjust the position of the sails when the wind changes strength or direction
    • Tiller or wheel or helm - used to steer the boat
    • Helmsman - person steering the boat
    • Running - sailing with the wind
    • Tack - turning the bow of the boat when sailing through the wind
    • Jibe - turning the stern of the boat when sailing through the wind
    • Figure-eight knot - the stopper: often used at the end of lines to stop them getting away.
    • Bowline (knot) - strong and dependable knot that is commonly used
    • Clove Hitch (knot) - not as secure it is often used to attach an object to a line

    Accommodation

    • This trip is accommodated on board a 58 foot, twin-hulled sailing catamaran. Our boat is equipped with 1 x twin-share, 2 x double-share and 2 x quad-share cabins each with en-suite bathrooms and fans.
    • ***Please note if you are a couple and book into a quad cabin you will be split by gender into a male share and female share cabin. There are times where we may have two couples booked in a quad and we can ask if they would be happy to share [with another couple]. We will not willingly book a male or female into the same cabin without first notifying and checking with all travellers involved.
    • If you are a couple and do not wish to be split into gender specific cabins we recommend you look at booking a twin share cabin***
    • Fresh water is available for showers, and toilets are either electronic or the hand pump variety. The boat is equipped with a motor for times when the wind is not sufficient for sailing. Our boats are real catamarans and this is a real sailing trip. Catamarans are designed to keep sleeping areas to the absolute minimum of space, while maximising common areas as much as possible.
    • The skipper will allocate the rooms on arrival to the boat and single travellers will be paired up with another passenger of the same sex, this may mean sharing a double mattress. The skipper will also be sharing the catamaran's facilities and sleeping quarters.
    • While some may find the living quarters quite close, those who are looking to revel in the adventure and exhilaration of an authentic sailing trip usually find any discomfort is more than made up for by the spirit of this sailing experience.
    • Please note space is at a premium on board a yacht so we highly recommend that travellers bring a soft sided bag or backpack.
    • ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION:
    • Please note that the majority of our sailing trips start and/or finish at a marina or port. For most of our destinations, we can provide transfers between the airport/hotel and the port/marina. Please check the joining and finish point information in the trip notes for details.

    Important Information

    • 1. The tour commences on Day 1 from Phi Phi island at 3pm and finishes in Phuket on day 4 at approximately 12pm depending on weather conditions.
    • 2. All travellers must pay National Park fees locally. Please allow US$10 for these fees.
    • PASSPORT DETAILS:
    • Please provide full passport details at time of booking including exact name as per passport, date of birth, nationality, issue and expiry dates as these are essential for booking services on this trip.
    • AACCOMMODATION ON BOARD THE YACHT
    • This trip is accommodated on board a 58 foot, twin-hulled sailing catamaran. Our boat is equipped with 1 x twin-share, 2 x double-share and 2 x quad-share cabins each with en-suite bathrooms and fans.
    • The skipper will allocate the rooms on arrival to the boat and single travellers will be paired up with another passenger of the same sex, this may mean sharing a double mattress. The skipper will also be sharing the catamaran's facilities and sleeping quarters.
    • While some may find the living quarters quite close, those who are looking to revel in the adventure and exhilaration of an authentic sailing trip usually find any discomfort is more than made up for by the spirit of this sailing experience.

    Mode of Transport

    • This is a sailing adventure so our time is spent on board a catamaran yacht. We tend to use the same vessel for the duration of our season however there could be times when we do need to swap boats due to maintenance issues.
    • You may be asked to assist on-deck, particularly when coming into or leaving port. No experience is necessary, but getting to know some 'sailing language' might help to get you into the spirit of the adventure.
    • ** Time spent sailing on this trip is highly dependent on weather conditions and at your skipper's discretion. **
    • Port - left
    • Starboard - right
    • Bow - front of the boat
    • Stern - rear of the boat
    • Deck - outside, upper area of the boat
    • Hull - the main part or body of the boat
    • Keel - part of the boat under water that keeps the boat stable and stops it capsizing
    • Mainsail - the large sail attached to the mast and boom
    • Mast - the big vertical pole that supports the mainsail
    • Boom - the big horizontal pole attached to the mainsail, coming off the rear of the mast (swing from side to side)
    • Jib, headsail, genoa, foresail - smaller sail near the front of the boat
    • Sheet - ropes used to control the sails
    • Booty - another word for pirate treasure
    • Lines - other ropes on the boat (ropes are never called ropes on yachts)
    • Spinnaker - large extra sail
    • Trim the sails - adjust the position of the sails when the wind changes strength or direction
    • Tiller or wheel or helm - used to steer the boat
    • Helmsman - person steering the boat
    • Running - sailing with the wind
    • Tack - turning the bow of the boat when sailing through the wind
    • Jibe - turning the stern of the boat when sailing through the wind
    • Figure-eight knot - the stopper: often used at the end of lines to stop them getting away.
    • Bowline (knot) - strong and dependable knot that is commonly used
    • Clove Hitch (knot) - not as secure it is often used to attach an object to a line

    Check out our Q&As

    • Is this trip right for you

      As most of this trip takes place on a sailing boat, you’ll need to feel comfortable with moving about the vessel, including stairs. Your friendly crew will be able to help with the effects of sea sickness if needed.

      Time on the water also means time in the sun. Remember to pack sun protection, such as sunscreen and a hat, and drink plenty of water to keep hydrated. See ‘Essential Trip Information’ below for a full packing list.

    • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

      Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

    • How long has the tour company been trading?

      Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

    • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

      Yes

    • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

      Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

    • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

      Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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