Top Things to Do in Khao Lak

We compared all 70 experiences in Khao Lak so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 70 experiences from US$ 17.52 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak with Market Tour
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Most booked
Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak with Market TourLearn to make curry paste from scratch and cook four authentic Thai dishes in a garden kitchen, starting with a guided market tour and hotel pickup.
797 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak: Market Tour & Hands-On Lunch
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Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak: Market Tour & Hands-On LunchLearn to cook traditional Thai dishes in Khao Lak with a local market tour, hands-on instruction and lunch included.
316 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Khao Lak: Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Center Day Tour
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Best value
Khao Lak: Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Center Day TourFloat on a bamboo raft through Khao Lak’s rainforest, visit the Royal Thai Navy’s sea turtle nursery, and cool off at Ton Pling Waterfall. Includes hotel pickup.
308 reviews
4.51★
Duration
3h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person

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Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak: Market Tour or Dessert
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Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak: Market Tour or Dessert
153 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 64per person
Khao Lak: Jungle Trek & 45-Min Tubing Adventure
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Khao Lak: Jungle Trek & 45-Min Tubing Adventure
128 reviews
4.96★
Duration
6h–7h
fromUS$ 82per person
Phang Nga Temples Tour: Dragon Cave & Maha Tat Visit
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Phang Nga Temples Tour: Dragon Cave & Maha Tat Visit
116 reviews
4.82★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 70per person
Snorkeling Surin Islands from Khao Lak: 3 reef sites
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling Surin Islands from Khao Lak: 3 reef sites
114 reviews
4.41★
Duration
9h–10h
fromUS$ 100US$ 95per person
Elephant Trekking Khao Lak: Ethical Sanctuary Walk & Photos
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Elephant Trekking Khao Lak: Ethical Sanctuary Walk & Photos
111 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 70per person
James Bond Island Tour from Khao Lak: Sea Canoeing & Lunch
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Travelers' pick
James Bond Island Tour from Khao Lak: Sea Canoeing & Lunch
108 reviews
4.71★
Duration
9h–10h
fromUS$ 82per person
Cheow Lan Lake & Nam Rad Emerald Pool Day Trip from Khao Lak
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Cheow Lan Lake & Nam Rad Emerald Pool Day Trip from Khao Lak
107 reviews
4.87★
Duration
10h
fromUS$ 119per person

Lowest price (10)

ATV Riding in Khao Lak: Mountain Trails & Waterfall Rides
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding in Khao Lak: Mountain Trails & Waterfall RidesRide your own ATV through Khao Lak's mountain trails, rubber plantations and streams with a professional guide and safety gear for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
42 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · THFree cancellationfromUS$ 40US$ 36per person
Phang Nga Bay tour: James Bond Island and Panyi Village
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Phang Nga Bay tour: James Bond Island and Panyi VillageHalf-day Phang Nga Bay tour by long-tail boat visiting James Bond Island and the stilt village of Koh Panyee with an English guide and hotel pickup.
11 reviews
4.73★
Duration
5h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary: Responsible observation and tapping
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Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary: Responsible observation and tappingSpend a morning at a Khao Lak elephant sanctuary with a live guide, learn how the animals live, watch rubber tapping in a local village, and swim at Sai Rung Waterfall.
13 reviews
4.54★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Khao Lak Sunday Tour: Tsunami Museum, Temple & Street Food
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Khao Lak Sunday Tour: Tsunami Museum, Temple & Street FoodAfternoon tour in Khao Lak on Sundays with hotel pickup, visiting Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum, Kong Kha Temple, and Takuapa Old Town's street food market.
27 reviews
4.89★
Duration
4h
Sun
01:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 53per person
Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary tour: Small-group observation
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Travelers' pick
Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary tour: Small-group observationSmall-group guided tour of Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary with hotel pickup, coffee break and 90-minute visit to observe rescued elephants in a welfare-focused setting.
60 reviews
4.82★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Phuket Airport to Khao Lak: Private Transfer, No Waiting
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Travelers' pick
Phuket Airport to Khao Lak: Private Transfer, No WaitingPrivate transfer from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak hotels. Air-conditioned vehicle, driver assists with luggage, no extra charge for flight delays. Fixed price, 1–8 passengers.
46 reviews
4.61★
Duration
1m–30m
Every dayLive guide EN · THHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per group
Half-Day Khao Sok Tour from Khao Lak: Bamboo Raft & Monkey Temple
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Travelers' pick
Half-Day Khao Sok Tour from Khao Lak: Bamboo Raft & Monkey TempleHalf-day tour from Khao Lak to Khao Sok National Park featuring a bamboo raft ride on Sok River, jungle coffee brewed over open fire.
34 reviews
4.68★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 56per person
James Bond Island speedboat tour from Khao Lak: Full day
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James Bond Island speedboat tour from Khao Lak: Full dayFull-day speedboat tour from Khao Lak through Phang Nga Bay to James Bond Island, Panak Island and Khai Island with hotel pickup, lunch and snorkeling.
20 reviews
4.55★
Duration
10h–11h
Every day
06:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 90US$ 81per person
Khao Lak to Phuket Airport: Private Transfer with English Driver
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Travelers' pick
Khao Lak to Phuket Airport: Private Transfer with English DriverPrivate transfer from Khao Lak hotels to Phuket Airport with English-speaking driver, bottled water, air conditioning, meet-and-greet, and luggage handling. Fixed price.
13 reviews
4.85★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
15
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per group
Rafting Khao Sok National Park: Jungle Trek & Bamboo River
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Travelers' pick
Rafting Khao Sok National Park: Jungle Trek & Bamboo RiverBamboo raft through limestone cliffs on the Sok River, then trek jungle trails and swim in Khao Sok National Park with hotel pickup from Khao Lak, Thai lunch and guide.
47 reviews
4.85★
Duration
7h 30m
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 91per person
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Khao Lak at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak with Market Tour, US$ 59 (4h, 4.98★ · 797).
  • Top rated: Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak: Market Tour & Hands-On Lunch, US$ 67 (4h 30m, 4.99★ · 316).
  • Best value: Khao Lak: Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Center Day Tour, US$ 40 (3h, 4.51★ · 308).

Of the 70 experiences: 66 with free cancellation, 63 with instant confirmation, 68 with hotel pickup and 40 bookable last-minute.

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