There are plenty of dive sites within reach of a day trip from Phuket (and
nearby Khao Lak, Krabi and Koh Phi Phi) but if you want to go further afield to the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock then you will need to book a few days on a liveaboard.
If you want to explore more national parks, head on over to
the nearby Khao Yai National Park.
Not exact matches
However, for those seeking a family beach destination that's not as remote as
nearby Ko Phra Thong but not as busy as
Khao Lak or Phuket, Kho
Khao is worth a visit.
Watch this
Khao Lak diving video with underwater footage from the
nearby Similan Islands and Koh Bon, including bumphead parrotfish, cave sweepers, sea snakes, zebra morays, nudibranchs and lionfish.
Allied to this,
Khao Lak lies right opposite the Similan Islands, Thailand's premiere diving destination, and
nearby Tap Lamu Pier is the closest departure point for the Similans» scuba and snorkelling adventures.
You can easily reach the Phi Phi Islands and
Khao Lak from Phuket and there are more frequent flights to here than from
nearby Krabi.
The resort is located a little outside the centre of
Khao Lak and is a short stroll to all the
nearby amenities.