Private Day Tour to Khao Lak with Rafting and ATV From Phuket
Do this because
- Cruise down the river on a bamboo raft
- Watch baby sea turtles at the Royal Thai Navy Conservation Center
- Drive your ATV in the jungle for 1 hour
- Relish a delicious Thai lunch set
What to expect
Start your day by getting picked up around 8.00 AM from your hotel in Phuket by private car.
Around 10.00 AM you will start your first activity of the day and take a trip on a bamboo raft in a rainforest down the river. Along the way, you will stop at a local farm to drink coffee from a bamboo cup, spot the flora and fauna of the jungle, and make another stop at a waterfall where you can swim. When the rafting has concluded, you can enjoy some juice and a delicious Thai dessert.
Set off on an adventurous ride with an ATV quad bike around 11.30 AM for 1 hour in the jungle and sightseeing at a fruit farm. This ride is suitable for people of all levels of experience, even if you never driven an ATV before. Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch set at noon to recharge your batteries after a morning full of fun.
Visit the sea turtle conservation center in the afternoon, working to save and increase the number of sea turtles in the region. The Royal Thai Navy plays an active role in turtle conservation and baby turtles are brought to the center, where they are nursed for 6-8 months before being released into the sea.
To conclude your experience, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Phuket around 4.30 PM with a private taxi.
Important to know
Know in advance:
- The entrance fee for the sea turtle conservation center is not included in the price - 100 Baht per person
- The arrival back at your hotel might differ and can be 1 hour earlier or later, depending on how much time spent at the activities
- Please note that the transfer time between Phuket and Khoa Lak is about 2 hours one-way
- You might get wet and dirty during the rafting and ATV. There is a shower room available for you to refresh after this
- About 2-3 persons can fit on 1 raft
- The driver of the private car speaks a little bit of English, just enough to communicate during the transport
- You can spend as long as you want in the turtle conservation center, where it is nice to learn about the conservation by the Royal Thai Navy
- The minimum age to drive the ATV yourself is 9 years old. From 9-15 years old a guide will sit at the back to guarantee safety
- If younger than 9, the person can sit at the back of an adult driving the ATV. (1 child per adult)
What’s included
Lunch
Private transportation
Private tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Quad ride
Rafting
What’s not included
Entrance fees
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
Pick up from any hotel in Phuket, except Coconut Island.
Provider
Discover Thailand
Need a hand?
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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