Koh Racha Yai Phuket

Koh Racha Yai Phuket

Located about 20 kilometers south of Phuket, the Racha Islands consists of two islands- Koh Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi. In Thai language, ‘Yai’ means big and ‘Noi’ means little.

Koh Racha Yai in Phuket

Koh Racha Yai in Phuket with its crystal clear waters and white sand beaches is a perfect venue to unwind. It is an ideal spot for the divers and snorkellers. Ao Tawan Tok, located on the northwest coast, is the main beach of Koh Racha Yai. It looks like a u-shaped bay.

Activities

Tourists will enjoy several activities at Racha Yai like scuba diving and snorkeling. The bay at the east coast is an ideal spot for diving. Racha Noi is known for rock formations. The little bay of the island is a favorite spot for fishing.

Accommodation and dining

Tourists will find several bungalows for accommodation and restaurants for dining.

How to reach

There are several tour operators who organize day tour to Racha Yai. If you want to stay overnight, you can hire boats from Rawai or Chalong Pier. The journey will take around 2 hours in a long-tail boat while speedboat will take just an hour.

Enjoy a day trip to Koh Racha Yai in Phuket.

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