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Phuket is well equipped to provide offshore
trips making it a centre of tourism in the Andaman sea.
Trips can be arranged to see forests and mountains, rocky
formations,beaches, coral reefs and fishing. Most of Phuket's
39 satellite islands are located to the east. Islands of
special interest include;-
Ko Racha Yai
with its gleaming beaches can be reached by chartered boat
from Ao Chalong. It takes about 2-3 hours for the boat trip
during off-monsoon season (December-April). Sightseeing
services are available from tour operators in town. Accommodation
is available.
Noted for its exotic corals is Ko
Mai Thon which is also suitable for scuba diving and
fishing.
Ko Hei
is known for its beautiful beaches and unspoiled corals.
The island is about 5 kms. from Hat Rawai. Accommodation
is available.
The terrain of Ko Lon is mountainous
with flat land along the shore. A ferry leaves Ao Chalong
between 8.00-9.00 a.m. Accommodation is available.
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