Nai Harn Beach

One of the more isolated beaches of Phuket located right at the bottom of the island and nestled in a bay defined by headlands and islands. There is one big and beautiful hotel here, Le Meridien Phuket Yacht Club, along with one new mid-market, bungalow resort. Other than this there are no buildings to be seen at Nai Harn, and the beach is backed by the green of Casaurina trees and coconut palms.

The road into Nai Harn beach winds in a confused manner; past rubber plantations, Phromthep Cape, small villages, giving you the feeling of getting far away from the busy beaches like Patong.

The fact that quite a few foreign residents who live on Phuket Island have settled into the green valley at the back of Nai Harn says much about the tranquility of the place. Most of these people have come looking for the perfect island life.

During the high season, from November to May, the bay of Nai Harn is a favorite anchorage for yachts, due to the protection from winds that the surrounding headlands afford, and the quiet calm of the water here. This also makes delightful swimming conditions that are only matched, perhaps, by the bay of Kata. Many residents of Phuket choose this beach for swimming due to such ideal conditions, and to the fact that there is never a big crowd here.

Right at the back of the beach, in the centre, is a Buddhist retreat. Monks live here, but it is not yet a fully-fledged monastery. But its existence protects this important part of the beach from further development, for in Thailand monastery land cannot be sold or developed easily. A little behind this retreat is a large reservoir which also holds off development and guarantees an open, green future for Nai Harn.

Ao Sane and Jungle Beach Resorts are two of those special, romantic places that make great escapes for those wanting get away from the crowds.

As part of the Charters we can arrange for you to depart at one of the resorts for you to enjoy fine dining in a romantic setting and watch the fantastic views of the sunset as it drops behind the nearby island.

When you are ready we will then transport you back to Escape Artist and begin the journey home while you spend time relaxing in the gentle swell of the ocean waves as the sun drops over the horizon and enjoy star gazing.

Upon arrival you will then be taken back to your hotel or resort to relax or continue to enjoy the night life here in Phuket.

Coral Island or Hey Island

Situated 9 km off the south east coast of Koh Phuket Island and surrounded by colourful coral reefs, hence its better known name Coral Island Ko Hey.

We all imagine of a remote, perfect, untouched island escape, where the sand is pure and white, the water of the Andaman Sea turquoise and translucent, the sunsets romantic and religiously inspiring and the crowds for away.

With two long stretches of white, sandy beaches and a few quiet bays, Coral island is outstanding, and comes closer than most other Andaman Islands in Thailand to fulfill that seductive mental image.

Coral Island is part of a marine preserve, but accommodations, restaurant, various water sports, and diving are all available and accessible for clients on the charter if required.

Mai Ton Island

A small island situated at the southeast coast of Phuket. Many travelers coming from all over the globe are enticed in the magnificence of Mai Ton Island’s natural beauty. It is as if the island was still untouched by modern civilization.

Spending time here in Mai Ton Island might be the best experience that you will ever have. The shores of Mai Ton Island are filled with fine, white flour-like sand.

Aside from that, the water of the beaches in Mai Ton Island is calm as well as crystal clear. It is the ideal place to go swimming with your family or friends.

In addition to swimming, there are also various water activities that can be done here including sailing, fishing, diving, and snorkeling.

Racha Islands

Lying about 20kms south of Phuket, the Racha Islands comprise two islands, Koh Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi. To confuse matters they are also known as Koh Raya Yai and Koh Raya Noi (Yai means “big” in Thai and as you may have already guessed, Noi means “little”). The islands possess crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. They are very popular with divers and snorkelers, with challenging dive sites for advanced divers as well as plenty for beginners and snorkelers.

Racha Yai Island

Mostly inhabited by Muslim farmers and fishermen. This island is also where all the accommodation is located. The main beach, on the island's northwest coast, is Ao Tawan Tok (also known as Ao Bungalow), which is located in a u-shaped bay. With most arrivals landing onto a strip of fine white sand tucked deep into the long, U-shaped main bay, called Ao Tawan Tok or Ao Bungalow. There are a few bungalows and restaurants located here, although the area is pretty undeveloped.

The sand here is snow white and has the consistency of talcum powder and the water here is clear and perfect for snorkeling with large sandy areas, reefs covered in soft and hard colorful corals, plenty of marine life and sometimes a visiting turtle.

The other large bay; Ao Siam, is a pretty place where lonely strolls in solitude are possible.

With numerous bays surrounding the island, Racha Yai is perfect for a days sightseeing and snorkeling with small secluded bays and beautiful white sandy beaches, large bays enclosed by limestone boulders and lush green vegetation, all of which are easily accessed by boat and offer seclusion and privacy for snorkeling and relaxation. The lack of bright lights means that the night sky is light up with stars, great for stargazing on the beach.

Racha Noi Island

Uninhabited and with more rocks than beaches, the island still provides an amazing opportunity for perfect natural habitats for the local marine life, giving ample opportunity for snorkeling. There is a small bay on its west coast that is a favorite spot for fishing which can be continued on the trip back to Chalong Bay

Come and enjoy the tropical splendor and crystal clear waters of Racha Noi and Racha Yai where the only other people on the boat are family and friends.

You and your guests will enjoy great snorkeling in secluded bays, swimming or diving on some of Thailand’s best reefs and the option of stopping at a private beach for a gourmet picnic lunch or dining at one of Thailand’s premier resorts “The Racha”.

During the afternoon the leisurely pace of the day’s charter gives you the option of sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling, exploring the coral reefs, or just relaxing in one of Racha Yai’s many tranquil bays. The last stop of this memorable day is Promthep Cape, Phuket’s most southern point and most famous landmark.

Phi Phi Islands

The name is derived from Malay, and the original was Pulao Piah Pi, the name refers to the mangrove wood found there. There are six Islands are in the group; Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Ley, Biddah Nok, Biddah Nai, Koh Yung, and Koh Pai with a total area of 42 square kilometers, they were incorporated into the National Park in 1983 and visitors make a small payment to the Park Rangers to maintain and manage the park areas.

Phi Phi Don

The larger of the two islands is visited for its incredibly picturesque panoramas and idyllic tropical beaches lining its southern and eastern shores.

The soaring lime stone mountains embrace the narrow crescent bays, offering the scenically beautiful panorama.

Phi Phi Ley

Phi Phi Leh is an uninhabited island whose natural beauty is still unspoiled. The island is mostly composed of towering limestone cliffs that spring up at right angles with the blue water surface.

The water is brightly turquoise with the abundant coral reefs and species of fish.

Laem Tong Beach

Fairly quiet and remote, Due to it’s location along the northern edge of the island. This is a rather remote location, with a gentle northern breeze flowing on to the beach from the ocean and is great for cooling down in the hot summer, while the location offers protection from the violent summer winds from the west.

Loh Ba Gao Bay

Phi Phi Island’s most secret and secluded paradise, as an extremely remote and isolated location, Loh Ba Gao is one of the best places for Phi Phi Island holidays. In one simple statement, Loh Ba Gao is a coconut paradise surrounded by white sandy beaches and mountain cliffs. Here you can view breathtaking sunsets. See and visit Camel Rock, where you can take in the amazing view, or snorkel in the clear blue waters.

Phak Nam Bay

Located on the untouched east side of the island, this amazing snorkeling point is located on Pak Nam Beach between Ran Tee Bay and Loh Bao Gao Bay. It is very peaceful place and is blessed with beautiful coral reef - ideal for diving and swimming.

Loh Dalam Beach

A popular destination with young people enjoying there visit on Phi Phi Island. The beach offers shaded sun beds and umbrellas and an outdoor restaurants has opened a few feet from the beach.

Maya Bay

Made famous for the Hollywood film "The Beach", the bay is great for snorkeling, with lots of coral gardens and colorful fish.

Loh Samah Bay

Located on the southern tip of Phi Phi Le, offering a remarkably breathtaking panorama, its clear waters and its flourishing coral beds are good for skin diving and snorkeling.

Viking Cave

It is a place much revered by the local people who come there to collect the swift's nests used to make Bird's Nest Soup, a Chinese delicacy.

On the eastern and southern walls of the cave are colored drawings dating from historic times. There are pictures of elephants and also of various boats: European, Arab, and Chinese sailing ships; barges, motorboats, and steamships.

Just around the corner is Monkey Beach where you can disembark and visit the local wildlife and feed the monkeys who come down to greet the tourists.

Ton Sai Bay

Through the surrounding cliffs to the golden sands of Long Beach Ton Sai Bay creates an awe inspiring spectacle. Ton Sai Bay stretches along a 2km wall of cliffs round to the main village which is on a 2 km wide beach.

With the sea dropping like a stone from the edge of the cliffs it is a natural deep water harbor. It is so deep that one of the more wild tours on Phi Phi Island is cliff jumping. There are some dare devils leap 12 meters off the cliffs and all bobbed to the surface with a huge grin.

One of our favorite Kayak trips is under the cliffs at the end of the day. To see the Brahmin Raptors soaring over the bay at early evening, to paddle over the coral reef to hear the dance of the jungle.

Ao Pileh

The dramatic Sea Lake Ao Pileh, has been eroded over millions of years and very nearly enclosed by the limestone walls of the island’s cliffs, the clear crystal waters are perfect and it is an amazing place for snorkeling and swimming – make sure you take the camera!

Koh Pida Nok or "Outer Father"

This small limestone cliff islet is Phi Phi Islands' best dive site, due to its great diversity of marine life and is often visited on Thailand live aboard cruises. The cliffs descend straight into the sea and are covered with soft corals and anemones of purple, green, blue and pink.

Koh Pida Nai

A small island visited mainly by divers for their underwater scenery. Ko Pida Nok is very good for both advanced and beginners with both shallow and deep dive sites.

Laem Hin

This destination has the stunning scenic beauties with the white sand to make a perfect beach vacation. This beach has possibly the softest and finest white sand, on an island of fine soft sand. There's also excellent snorkeling. The perfect back drop and the location will make your holiday special. The pristine beauty of the Laem Hin resembles the post card picture destination.

Yao Beach or Long Beach

One of the most famous on the island, not only does it offer a broad, sweeping beach and unbelievable scenery, it also is home to some of the best coral reefs in the area.

Snorkeling and Scuba diving top the long list of things to do here. The only complaint might be a little too much development. Hat Yao can be reached on foot or by longtail boat from the pier at Ton Sai.

Koh Phai or Bamboo Island

Is just one of the many tourist destinations on Phi Phi Island; while all the islands and attractions around the area have something special to offer, Bamboo Island has something that is extra special to share with tourists. The area is uninhabited, and therefore has the most pristine, unspoiled beaches known to man.

Koh Yung or Mosquito Island

The island has 2 small beaches and some well preserved offshore coral gardens. Good for snorkeling. The island gets its name from the black clouds of mosquitoes at sunset at certain times of the year

Where ever you decide to go in Phi Phi the emerald tinted lagoons and secluded coves await you, deep and shallow lying reefs in crystal clear waters leave our guests spoilt for choice whether snorkeling or diving.

Probably one of the best days of your Phuket holiday, whether you are feeding monkeys on Monkey beach, watching as the locals scale the cliffs within Viking cave to retrieve their lucrative crop of birds nests, or diving and snorkeling, the options are numerous and the views staggering.

Ao Phang-Nga (Phang-Nga Bay) National Park

This one of a kind trip is the ideal way to enjoy sightseeing and adventure with your family and friends.

Declared a national park on April 29, 1981, it lies in the districts of Phang-Nga Town and Takua Thung. Most visitors are intent on viewing Phang-Nga Bay's bizarre landscape, which includes more than 120 singularly strange looking islands.

Our cruise starts to the south of 'Phang Nga Bay' stopping at one of the regions best snorkeling spots - Kai Island, where the fish can be fed by hand in the shallow tropical waters and follows the shore line around to the East and South towards Krabi.

Entering into the bay, guests will be treated to some of Thailand's most outstanding scenery. Striking limestone structures dominate the seascape, giving the whole area a 'Jurassic' feel. It takes about three hours to view Phang-Nga Bay. The best season is from December to April, but because of the calm seas that prevail year round in this wave less body of water, trips to Phang-Nga are an on-going activity.

Koh Panyee

Is a towering limestone outcrop jutting out of the sea at Phang Nga Bay, below the limestone hill, a Muslim village on stilts has developed, this is Panyee.

Many tourist brochures call it a floating village of sea gypsies. However, the picturesque village does not float, it actually which rests precariously on small pilings and extends out across the water.

It is inhabited chiefly by Muslim fisher folk, who although not sea gypsies, are rather permanent settlers who depend on the sea for their livelihood. Their unique culture has existed, cut off from the mainland and most modern amenities, for more than a hundred years.

Another distinctive feature of Koh Panyee is the village mosque which towers over the rest of the stilt houses. It is often the stopover point for tourist on their way to explore the caves and grottoes of Phang Nga Bay National Park, as well as the rest stop for trips to James Bond Island. Souvenir shops and seafood restaurants cater to visitors with a few seafood restaurants.

Kao Ping-Gan

The name means literally leaning mount. It is really a huge rock split in two; the smaller half has slid down and the remaining one appears now to be leaning.

Kao Tapoo or James Bond Island is in a little bay of Kao Ping-Gan where visiting boats pull up. Tapoo means nail, and this shore less rock projects up from the sea as its name implies; flat and wide at the top and very narrow at waterline. It is a striking sight; the island became more famous after the James Bond adventure, The Man with the Golden Gun, which was partly filmed here.

Koh Hon Hong

Part of a group of islands one hour north of Krabi, entering this hollowed out island by boat it is much like floating through a giant reception hall with two doors. Koh Hong has only one beach - Pelay Beach - but it is recognized for being extremely beautiful, boasting fine white sand, coral and lots of varieties of tropical fish.

Pelay Beach is framed by limestone rock formations which give it an enclosed feel. Coupled with the fact that there are seldom many people there, Koh Hong very much offers a ‘desert island’ experience. Its name comes from an eroded group of caves in the middle of the island which encloses a large lake with a small passage to the sea. When the tide is high long tail boats are able to enter the ‘room’ and visitors can swim in around in crystal clear water with a depth of around one meter.

Koh Hong is another collection point for the nests that provide the ingredients for bird’s nest soup. Witness the fascinating sight of young men shimmying up bamboo poles to great heights to collect these nests, genuinely risking life and limb in pursuit of their income.

If you are on a limited time frame, a visit to Koh Hong might not be possible, but a visit to the island is really getting away from it all and something you shouldn’t miss if you can avoid it!

Koh Khai

This pair of islands can be reached from Koh Sirey in Phuket in about 35 min. Called Koh Khai Nok (Egg Island) and Koh Khai Nai, the islands are known for their beautiful rocks, corals, and secluded beaches.

Koh Khai Nok is a small triangular island about the size of a large football pitch comprising a rocky headland and a snow-white beach. One special characteristic of Koh Khai Nok is that it has at least twelve types of exotic tropical fish. They aren't afraid of humans so when bread and fruit are handed out to feed the shoals, there's a colorful feeding frenzy every time a piece of bread is thrown in.

Many people swim out to a retaining floating rope where the serious coral starts and some even swim further up the island's south coast, marveling at the sub-aquatic life and amazing snorkeling. This one of a kind trip is the ideal way to enjoy sightseeing and adventure with your family and friends.

Krabi

A Southern province on Thailand's Andaman seaboard with perhaps the country's oldest. After dating stone tools, ancient colored pictures, heads, pottery and skeletal remains found in the province's many cliffs a caves; it is thought that Krabi has been home to Homo sapiens since the period 25,000-35,000 B.C

In 1875, when Krabi was raised to a fourth level town in the old system of Thai government in Bangkok, Krabi's history as a unique entity, separate from the other provinces, had begun.

Krabi is divided into eight districts: Muang(Krabi Town),Kao Panom, Klong Tom, Plai Praya, Koh Lanta, Ao Luk, Lam Tap and Neua Klong.

Ao Nang

This bay is beautiful and at the same time very strange to the eye because of its limestone mountains. It s famous beaches include Rai Ley, Tahm Pra Nang (where the Tahm, or cave, is sacred to local villagers) and Nam Mao; none of these can be reached by road. However, we offer a charter service to take visitors to them.

Rai Ley also known as Raileh and Railey

Is the name of this small peninsula just south of Ao Nang.

It's part of the mainland, but is inaccessible by road due to the impressive towering cliffs that cut it off from the highway.

This inaccessibility gives Railay Beach a special 'island feel', which, with the spectacular scenery, draws many visitors every year.

Koh Podah

Located just 8 kilometers offshore, (around 25 minutes by boat) from Ao Nang, Koh Poda is a small island no more than a kilometer in diameter, covered in palm trees and almost entirely encircled by a soft white sand beach.

A coral reef lies about 20 meters from the beach with a variety of sea life.

The irresistible combination of excellent snorkeling, scenery and soft sand make the island a popular choice with snorkelers and day trippers, but surprisingly, it's not crowded.

With clean sandy beaches, clear water and schools of colorful fishes are abundance perfect for diving, snorkeling or swimming.

Koh Gai/ Kai/ Hus Khwan or Chicken Island

Named after the strange rock formation which looks like the head and neck of an Ostrich, chicken or similar member of the fowl family.

One end of the island consists of steep cliffs, while the other end has beautiful beaches along a peninsula.

At high tide, this peninsula gets flooded, creating a small island.

Providing excellent snorkeling opportunities in warm and clear water, rich in coral life this is a must see destination.

Koh Tap and Koh Mor

These two very small islands between Chicken Island and the Koh Poda islands are a great place for families or non swimmers.

A sandbar links Koh Tap to Mor and Koh Kai which can be accessed only when the tide is low. The sea is also very clear very numerous fishes in the blue water. Snorkeling is a very common activity for the tourists.

The beautiful white sandy beaches in these islands are also a feature which increases the scenic beauty of the Koh Tap and Koh Mor Islands. These islands are very easily accessed by boats. People traveling in a boat can get down on the beach where the sand is quite firm.

With an exquisite coastline, idyllic islands and tropical jungle are just a few of the natural splendors of this Southern Thai province.

Throw away your watch and bask in nature's beauty. Cruise around the Andaman by motor catamaran and discover the region's white-sand beaches, soaring cliffs and colorful marine life.

Whether you choose to snorkel, dive, or canoe in balmy waters teeming with tropical fish and other sea creatures of exotic beauty, Krabi's sea and landscapes are sure to dazzle you, while it’s unhurried pace will restore your soul and you'll discover why more and more people are calling this the best place on Earth.

Experience for yourself the incredible sensation of watching the sunset behind vast soaring, limestone cliffs, in a tranquil cove, with the sounds of the waves lapping on the side of the boat, the warmth of the setting sun and surrounded by nothing but the natural splendor of Thailand and friends or family and loved ones.

Koh Lanta

Lanta Islands National Park covers 152 square kilometers of Lanta Islands. These islands form the most southern district of Krabi Province. It was known long ago by its name in the Malay language, Pulao Satak, which means Long Beach Island.

Later so many Thais, Both Buddhist and Muslim, came to live on island that there seemed to be a million eyes, which is what some people think Lanto means in Thai.

Others hold that the name is corrupted from Javanese lan tas, and means a fish grill (which is built of wood with a square grill on top where the fish are set in a circle). Several important islands are in the national park:

Lanta Yai Island

Where the District and National Park offices are located, is mountainous and rugged, especially near the southern tip; some beaches are gravelly, and others have fine white sands.

Clans of Chao Ley, or sea gypsies are resident on Kon Yao Yai, and they preserve many of their ancient customer and ceremonies; e.g. the setting of ceremonial boats adrift to bring good luck and prosperity on the full moon nights of the sixth and eleventh months. This and other features of their lives are open to view.

Taleng Beng Island

This island is in some ways a smaller version of Phi Phi Ley: Made of Limestone, Honeycombed with caves, inhabited by the same swifts whose nests are made into soup. Small beaches and caves appear when the tide ebbs.

Hah Islands

A group of five islands; Hah Yai Island has a field of grass on its ridgeline.

Another is land resembles in shape a sailboat; one has water that passes from one side to another beneath it. There is some coral in shallow waters.

Ngai Island

A fine sandy beach with amazing colorful coral reefs which rundown the east side of this island. It is perfect for diving.

Rok Nai Island

The Southeast and Southern ends of this island have fine sand beaches and shallow water corals. Also not to be missed are Man Sai Bay and Talu Beach. Transport to the island is via charter from either Pak Meng Beach in Trang Province of form Lanto Yai Island. There are tents for rent, contact Lanto National Park

Similan Islands

A group of 9 small islands 50 km off the west coast of Phang-Nga in the Andaman Sea. The National Park covers an area of 80,000 Rai. Skin Diving Magazine rated them among the ten loveliest places on Earth, because of the great natural beauty found on the islands themselves and also because of the extensive surrounding coral gardens beneath the waves.

Similan is corrupted from the Malay Sembilan and means nine. From North to South in order the islands are: Koh Bon, Koh Ba Ngu, Koh Similan, Koh Pahyoo, Koh Miang (two islands), Koh Pahyan, Koh Payahng and Koh Hu Yong.

Koh Similan

Has a long curving bay and beneath the waters coral reefs remain pristine. The beach is composed of fine grain sand. At the island's North end are bizarrely shaped big boulders; one looks like a soldier's boot, another is shaped like a sailboat. With a path up to the top, it provides you the perfect opportunity for an excellent view.

The islands are undeveloped and unspoiled; numerous species of fish, crustaceans, and other forms of sea-life abound; water clarity and diving are excellent.

Below the surface, great visibility with tropical marine life and dynamic swim-throughs create an underwater seascape, diving to look at the fishes and corals is strongly recommended.

Koh Ba Ngu is also called Hua Gah Lok or Skull Island

Beneath the waters, a field of grass and coral appear to be growing in a deep valley. Schools of fish are everywhere.

Koh Miang

Actually two islands connected and forms the second largest land mass in the group after Koh Similan. The National Park Office is here, and there is a fine beach where visitors can stay.

Koh Hu Yong

Offers visitors the Similans longest white sandy beach. From November till February sea turtles come up to lay eggs and their tracks may be seen in the sand.

Koh Bon

Famed for its close encounters with Manta Rays lies only 18kms to the north of the Similans.

This location can easily be reached as part of your private charter, giving you an amazing opportunity to see Manta Rays in the Similans.

Topside, the fine white sandy beaches offer the perfect platform for a gourmet lunch.

A trek up to the view point on island no. 8 rewards you with the perfect opportunity to take it all in from above and capture the amazing views on camera as a reminder of the perfect paradise on your return home.