Explore more curated experiences in Phuket

View all Phuket tours

Phuket 3 Khai Islands Hop and Snorkel Tour (Half/Full Day) by Local Operator

Top rated
4.2
Activity provider: VGA VACATION
Phuket 3 Khai Islands Hop and Snorkel Tour (Half/Full Day) by Local Operator
Phuket 3 Khai Islands Hop and Snorkel Tour (Half/Full Day) by Local Operator 2
Phuket 3 Khai Islands Hop and Snorkel Tour (Half/Full Day) by Local Operator 3
+2
more

Tour in Phuket, taking in AA Marina, Speedboat and Koh Khai Nok. Run by VGA VACATION, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • AA Marina
  • Speedboat
  • Koh Khai Nok
  • Khai Nui Island
  • Runs 4.5 hours
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off within: Kalim, Patong, Kata, Karon, Phuket Town, Koh Siray, Kamala, Laem Hin, Naiharn, Rawai, SaiYuan, Chalong & Panwa

Phuket 3 Khai Islands Hop and Snorkel Tour (Half/Full Day) by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $37 per person
Duration4.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 4.5-hour experience from Phuket, built around AA Marina, Speedboat and Koh Khai Nok. It is run by VGA VACATION, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

A private day with a driver-guide is the way to see the most of a Japanese city or region in one day, because it removes the transfers between sights that eat a third of the day on public transport. Prices are usually per vehicle for up to a set number of guests rather than per person, and cover the car, fuel, tolls and the guide; entrance fees and lunch are paid as you go unless the listing says otherwise. Japanese guides are licensed for the work and typically punctual to the minute. Give the operator your priorities, and expect them to reorder the day around opening hours and crowds; that is what you are paying for.

The price covers Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off within: Kalim, Snorkeling masks, Life jackets, Multi-language speaking guides and Light breakfast. It does not cover ✨Islands entrance fee for Khai Nok & Khai Nai Island, ✨Swimming fins and ✨Tips, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Phuket. VGA VACATION confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with VGA VACATION before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting/pickup location

Depends on the selected option

Van

(1 hour)

AA Marina

Breakfast, Safety briefing, Welcome refreshments (20 minutes)

Speedboat

(20 minutes)

Koh Khai Nok

Break time, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Swimming, Snorkeling (40 minutes)

Khai Nui Island

Swimming, Snorkeling (30 minutes)

Khai Nai Island

Break time, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Swimming, Snorkeling, Marine life viewing, Scenic views on the way (40 minutes)

VGA VACATION

Hop-on Hop-off stop (10 minutes)

2 drop-off locations

Pa Tong, VGA VACATION

Detailed Itinerary

Starting/pickup location: Depends on the selected option

Van: (1 hour)

AA Marina: Breakfast, Safety briefing, Welcome refreshments (20 minutes)

Speedboat: (20 minutes)

Koh Khai Nok: Break time, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Swimming, Snorkeling (40 minutes)

Khai Nui Island: Swimming, Snorkeling (30 minutes)

Khai Nai Island: Break time, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Swimming, Snorkeling, Marine life viewing, Scenic views on the way (40 minutes)

VGA VACATION: Hop-on Hop-off stop (10 minutes)

Includes

  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off within: Kalim, Patong, Kata, Karon, Phuket Town, Koh Siray, Kamala, Laem Hin, Naiharn, Rawai, SaiYuan, Chalong & Panwa
  • Snorkeling masks
  • Life jackets
  • Multi-language speaking guides (English, Cantonese, Mandarin & Thai)
  • Light breakfast (Sandwiches/DIY Sandwiches), tea, coffee, biscuits, and soft drink on arrival
  • Water and soft drinks onboard
  • Thai halal set lunch (For Full Day Tour only)
  • Fresh seasonal fruits to be shared among our group
  • Local delicacy refreshments post tour
  • Accidental insurance

Excludes

  • ✨Islands entrance fee for Khai Nok & Khai Nai Island (Total 20 THB/person)
  • ✨Swimming fins, sunbed, and jet ski rental
  • ✨Tips

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Phuket. VGA VACATION confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 4.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

You might also like...

Share
Main Tour Price
Starting from $37
$37
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.2/5
based on 515 reviews
Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
D
Dan
December 31, 2025

From start to finish it was faultless. Transport arrived on time, the welcome greeting and free snack and drinks were a nice touch. Our host Honey and her staff were easily approachable. Very informative. I highly recommend the full day as the first two stops are a little short but ok. When on the third island only a handful of people had booked and it felt like we had the whole island to ourselves. We were also given a nice lunch. Deckchairs are reasonably priced, but if you buy, you get them for free. Highly recommended

Review photo 1Review photo 2Review photo 3
5
M
Margaret
December 17, 2025

Jo and his team were brilliant! The full day option is highly recommended as there's plenty of time to snorkel after a very enjoyable lunch Khai Nai.

Review photo 1Review photo 2Review photo 3
5
D
Diego
November 11, 2025

It was really good, however, tour started late but it was due to tourists who got there late, don’t be one of those!

5
D
Dina
October 10, 2025

Lots of fun. I only wish we had a little bit more time at each of the 2 islands

5
J
Jessica
September 6, 2025

We absolutely loved it! Overall 10/10 experience We went as a group of 4 people for the full day experience and we can all agree it was one of if not the best experience we’ve had here in phuket, the guides: Jayna,Peanut and Celine especially were absolutely amazing! Even those who I didn’t name as well, they are patient, attentive and kind. The package included drinks, and photos are taken of you and are available to purchase at the end of the tour in frames , and of course some lovely food when you come back. Bring baht in cash cuz the activity guides in the islands will charge you a card fe

5
K
KH
August 8, 2025

our tour guide 海盜 is pretty nice, he could speak Cantonese fluently, which enhances our communication and experience in this tour. When we got some troubles, he helped us to solve the problems effectively. He is very trustworthy, which makes our experiences interesting and enjoyable.

5
D
Dennis
July 8, 2025

Exceeds our expectations. A great experiences for the whole family. The organization was great. The Guide was nice. We were really excited. Definitely worth it. Great Value for that price.

5
C
Claire
April 30, 2025

Great half day trip! Suited what we wanted to do perfectly for a short time in Phuket. Picked up & dropped off to hotel, drinks and fruit provided on boat. Whole experience was super easy and the islands are stunning! Thanks for a great morning 😊

5
M
Maria
December 31, 2024

Patty was an amazing guide and the entire experience was great value for money!

5
K
Karolina
December 27, 2024

Excellent tour, especially if you don’t want a full day activity. Works very well for families with kids as it’s a quick ride from one island to the next. I usually have motion sickness on boats but the ride was super easy and I felt very well. The guides are friendly and the comms is excellent; great value for money

5
B
Balan
December 14, 2024

Absolutely awesome ! Got picked up from hostel with a van till the boat . They had expected us with Tuna sandwiches , coffee, water and sweets. Excellent guidance , after each island we had cold drinks on board waiting for us. After the last island on the way back we received fresh fruits . When we arrived in port they had expected us with That noodles and they drove us back to our place . The islands are small and full of tourists but very beautiful and with clean waters , they provided snorkeling equipment and a lot of things to see in to the sea. Prices of food and drinks on the islands are

5
A
Allyson
December 10, 2024

This was an amazing tour, especially for $25! I expected very little and was so impressed! First we went to cat island, and our guides had food to feed the cats if we wished. It also had the most coral I have ever seen! And some good walk-in snorkeling as well. The second island was a jump-off-the-boat spot and it was so good! The guides fed the fish, which didn’t happen on any of my other tours, and made for an incredible experience. Even before the feeding, that spot was the best spot I experienced (having also done a full day snorkel tour and self snorkeling at other spots). The last island

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Phuket. VGA VACATION confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover ✨islands entrance fee for khai nok & khai nai island (total 20 thb/person), ✨swimming fins, sunbed, and jet ski rental and ✨tips. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Not in rough sea. The Andaman side is calm from November to April and choppy from May to October, when the marine office can close the piers at short notice; if that happens the operator moves you to the next day or refunds in full. Seasickness tablets the night before help on speedboats, and Maya Bay itself closes to visitors in August and September each year.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off within: Kalim, Patong, Kata, Karon, Phuket Town, Koh Siray, Kamala, Laem Hin, Naiharn, Rawai, SaiYuan, Chalong & Panwa, Snorkeling masks, Life jackets, Multi-language speaking guides (English, Cantonese, Mandarin & Thai), Light breakfast (Sandwiches/DIY Sandwiches), tea, coffee, biscuits, and soft drink on arrival, Water and soft drinks onboard, Thai halal set lunch (For Full Day Tour only), Fresh seasonal fruits to be shared among our group, Local delicacy refreshments post tour, Accidental insurance
The duration of the Phuket 3 Khai Islands Hop and Snorkel Tour (Half/Full Day) by Local Operator is typically 4.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
The dry season from November to April offers the best weather for island-hopping tours and beach activities. December to March is peak season with calm seas, perfect for Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay boat trips. May to October (monsoon) is quieter and cheaper but some boat tours may be affected by rough seas. See our Phuket travel guide for detailed month-by-month advice.
Phuket is one of Southeast Asia's safest tourist destinations with excellent infrastructure, friendly locals, and a strong tourist police presence. Standard precautions apply: use reputable transport, stay aware in crowded areas, and book verified tours through trusted platforms. For water activities, all our tours include safety equipment and experienced crew.
The top experiences include: the Phi Phi Islands for snorkeling and Maya Bay, Phang Nga Bay for dramatic limestone cliffs and James Bond Island, the Big Buddha for panoramic views, Wat Chalong temple, and the charming Phuket Old Town for street food and Sino-Portuguese architecture. See our things to do guide for the complete list.
Yes! Direct flights between Phuket and Bangkok take just 1 hour 20 minutes. We recommend 3–4 days in Phuket for island tours, then 2–3 days in Bangkok for temples, markets, and street food. Our local guides operate in both cities for seamless trip planning.
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering water sports before booking any speedboat tour or island-hopping excursion. While all our boats carry safety equipment and licensed crews, Thai hospital costs can be significant without coverage. Ensure your policy covers emergency medical evacuation and water activity accidents.
Starting from$37