Koh Yao Noi bike and boat tour from Phuket with lunch

Ride through quiet island villages and mangrove forest, then swim at an empty beach

A full-day bike and boat tour from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi combines two 14 km and 11 km rides through countryside, fishing villages, rice paddies and coastal roads, with a picnic lunch at the beach and hotel pickup included. The pace is steady with regular stops. Children from age 9 and adults of any fitness level can join. A speedboat carries you to the island and back, and the guide speaks English.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat trip and bike tour on Koh Yao Noi

• Transfer by van from hotel
• Scenic boat trip to Koh Yao Noi
• Bike through market town and mangroves
• Visit family-run farm and learn agriculture
• Stop at quiet beach for picnic and swim
• Afternoon bike ride along east coast beaches
• Stop at palm oil plantation
• Return boat trip to hotel

The experience

Hotel pickup happens 30 to 60 minutes before departure, then you travel by van to the pier for a 30 to 60 minute speedboat ride to Koh Yao Noi. The boat crossing itself is part of the day. You're moving toward the island, not just getting there. Once you arrive, a mountain bike and helmet are waiting, and the morning ride begins through the main market town, mangrove forests thick enough to shade the path, rubber plantations where the trees stand in neat rows, and a fishing village built on stilts over the water. A family-run farm surrounded by rice paddies is a stop where you learn how sustainable agriculture works on the island. The morning covers about 14 km at a pace that lets you look around. The guide makes regular stops so nobody is racing.

Midday brings a quiet beach where you leave the bikes, swim if the weather holds, and eat lunch: authentic Thai dishes at a local restaurant, not a tourist setup. The afternoon ride is mostly on paved roads along the east coast, about 11 km of wide ocean views as you cycle past empty beaches. A palm oil plantation is another stop. By late afternoon the bikes go back and you board the speedboat for the return crossing to Phuket, arriving at your hotel by early evening.

The total distance on the bike is roughly 25 km split across the two rides, so neither stretch is long enough to exhaust you. This is a day for someone with a free afternoon or a morning to spare, not a sprint. Families with children from age 9 upward fit the trip as easily as solo travelers or couples. The guide adjusts the pace to the group.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from major Phuket areas.
• speedboat transfer to and from Koh Yao Noi.
• mountain bike with helmet.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• picnic lunch at the beach with authentic Thai dishes.
• snacks, water and soft drinks throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and ThursdayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (9 to 11 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by I Asia Thailand

Is this one for you?Small groups work best here: the guide adjusts the pace to whoever is riding that day, so a mix of fitness levels stays together without anyone waiting or rushing. Book this if you have a free morning or afternoon and want to move through the island on your own power instead of sitting in a vehicle. The two bike rides and the beach stop give you the island without a packed itinerary.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (9 to 11 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the boat ride to Koh Yao Noi from Phuket?

The speedboat takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on sea conditions and the boat type. You travel by van to the pier first, then board for the crossing to the island.

What's included in the lunch on the beach?

Lunch is authentic Thai dishes served at a local restaurant at midday, after the morning bike ride. Snacks, water and soft drinks are provided throughout the day as well.

What does the morning bike ride pass through?

The 14 km morning ride goes through the island's main market town, mangrove forests, rubber plantations, a fishing village on stilts, and a family-run farm with rice paddies where you learn about sustainable agriculture.

Which hotels get included pickup?

Hotel pickup is included from Chalong, Rawai, Nai Harn, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao and Laguna. Pickups from Phuket Town, Cape Panwa, Naiyang, Naithon, Maikhao and Ao Por carry an additional charge of 1,500 baht per van for the return transfer.

What happens if the weather doesn't allow swimming at the beach?

The picnic lunch still happens at the beach stop at midday. Swimming is weather-dependent, but you can relax on the sand and take photos of the scenery even if the water is rough.