Next day’s game plan

On our way to the beach, we noticed countless shops offering island tours, boat rides, and ferry tickets to Phuket and Krabi—these tour agencies were practically on every corner. Since we hadn’t planned our next day yet, we decided to book a tour in advance. After checking out a few places, we opted for a half-day longtail boat tour (9 AM - 1 PM) for ฿400 per person, while some shops were charging ฿500-600 for the same package.

The tour included a stop at Maya Bay for 45 minutes, but visitors wanting to step onto the beach had to pay an additional ฿400 fee, which this shop said had to be paid directly at the bay, while some other agencies included it in the booking price. Based on my experience, I’d recommend paying any additional fees upfront at the counter to avoid the hassle of carrying cash during the tour.Read more