We went on this two-day excursion in September. Since it's off-season, Racha Island has waves, not like Patong, but still manageable. We were picked up from our hotel on time (by a Thai driver) and taken to the meeting point. We had an English-speaking guide and a Russian-speaking escort (he stayed with us the entire excursion). Our group was international, but half were Russian! Everything was dubbed in both languages, so everything was clear. This excursion is available for one or two days, so we were with the day tour group. On the first day, we were taken to Racha Island. Some people went to the beach for a swim, while others, including us, headed out for 40 minutes to snorkel. Masks and life jackets are free. The boat was rocking so hard on the waves that half the boat felt nauseous. Take motion sickness pills even if you've never gotten motion sickness before. I missed out on snorkeling because of this, which is a shame! The water was incredibly beautiful! Then we were all gathered and taken to lunch on Racha Island. There was a buffet, coffee, tea—the food was ample and delicious. After an hour and a half of relaxing on the beach, our group departed for the second part of the excursion. With the help of a Russian guide, we were checked into a small house and left to our own devices. DINNER is not included; meals are a la carte. There is a supermarket on the island, but it's not a 7/11, so the selection isn't extensive. The hotel grounds are green and spacious, but there are also abandoned buildings. We walked around the grounds and went to the cliffs (incredibly beautiful; the sea is beyond words). We went to the supermarket and strolled around. By 3 or 4 p.m., the daytrippers had left and the beach was deserted. We swam and took plenty of photos. In the evening, we ordered dinner to the house and enjoyed the sunset from the terrace. There were no discos or spas, no massages, just pure relaxation; there wasn't even a TV in the house. We brought our own wine; I don't know if alcohol is on the menu. The cabin had a fan, which was sufficient. It wasn't hot, but it was a bit quiet, and the sea was roaring, making it unusual for sleeping. In the morning, we had breakfast: a choice of eggs cooked in various ways, tea, coffee, and juice. Toast with jam. It wasn't much, but you could probably order something from the menu; it was enough for us. Check-out was at 10:00. We handed over the keys and sat on the terrace by our cabin until our next group arrived. No one chased us away. It's very hot on the beach at that time. When the next group arrived, our Russian guide, Beka, found us right away and even arranged for us to have drinks and food with them. At 12:30, we were taken to Coral Island, where we spent about two more hours on the beach. There were almost no waves, swimming, and lounging on the sand. There are some activities, underwater and aerial, but we didn't dare. There's also a cafe, shower, and toilet. Then we were collected and driven back to the meeting point, and from there to minibuses and hotels. Bottom line: take motion sickness pills, otherwise the snorkeling will be ruined. Bring enough money for dinner and extreme activities and risk it. For us, it was pure relaxation and enjoying the beach, the sea, and nature. And the guide also told us that this was the queen's own private island!
Racha Island – An Overnight Vacation on a Tropical Island
Programs
Description
No crowds, no rush.
An air-conditioned bus will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the pier.
A speedboat will transport you to Racha Island.
Snorkeling and a traditional Thai lunch.
Accommodation in a bungalow with a fan or air conditioning (depending on the booked type).
Free time on the island for beach relaxation, walks, and rest.
Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel and free time.
13:30 departure from Racha Island to Coral Island.
Free time on Coral Island until 16:00.
Return to the pier, then back to Phuket, and transfer to your hotel.
Included in the price
- Transfer from the hotel to the pier and back
- Transfer to Racha Island and back
- Accommodation and meals as per the program
- Accommodation cost is per person based on double occupancy
- English-speaking guide
- Medical insurance
Extra charge
- Transfer from Kamala, Surin, Bangtao, Panwa, Boat Lagoon hotels - 200 baht per person
- Transfer from Naithon, Naiyang, Maikhao, Airport, Ao Po, Talang hotels - 2 000 baht (private)
- Private transfer upon request - 3 000 baht per car round trip
- Extra bed for a child under 2 years old - 500 baht
- Single room surcharge - 1 000 baht
- Extra night: Bungalow with fan - 2 000 baht , Bungalow with air conditioning - 3 000 baht
- Surcharge for excursions scheduled after December 1st - 200 baht
What to bring
- Swimwear (wear it right away)
- Towel
- Sun protection: SPF 50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, cotton long-sleeve shirt or pareo
- Beach footwear: flip-flops, sandals, crocs
- Coral shoes (if available)
- A set of dry clothes and personal hygiene items
- The hotel rooms do not have kettles or hair dryers
- Insect repellent
- Phone, camera, waterproof covers (optional)
- Copy of your passport or a photo on your phone
- Money for personal expenses and tips
Important to known
- Child ticket: ages 3-11 inclusive.
- Infants up to 2 years old – free of charge without a seat on the bus and without a separate sleeping space in the bungalow.
- The program is subject to change due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Pregnant women, children under 1 year old, and people with back and neck problems are not allowed on the excursion.
Overall, the excursion is not bad, but you can't buy anything on the beach because of the waves, and on another beach it's impossible because it's shallow. The food is normal, the breakfast is decent, but lunch on the 2nd day was not included, keep this in mind because we had to buy it for 200 baht. The houses themselves are not new, there is no water in them, only the beautiful sunset and the view from the house saved this excursion, we were very badly bitten by mosquitoes, keep this in mind and take some money with you, unfortunately, they saved us. Overall, I can recommend the excursion, but not to those who are used to comfort. I also want to note the excellent work of the Russian guide, without him we would not have understood at all where to go, what is not allowed, what is allowed) + to karma. The beach where we all already swam was quite dirty. But the view from the house is simply beautiful.