Phuket to Koh Lipe Charter
Itinerary 14 days
Day 1
Phuket – Koh Phi Phi
Boarding Time: 12 noon
Sail Time: up to 5 hours
From Chalong Bay to Koh Phi Phi, expect up to 5 hours sail time. Arrive in the world-famous Maya Bay and take in the stunning scenery made famous in the 2000 Blockbuster Movie ‘The Beach’. Arrival here is timed perfectly, miss the hordes of tourists and enjoy the first of many spectacular sunsets.
Day 2
Koh Phi Phi Phi – Koh Lanta (Pimalai beach)
Sail Time: 4 hours
After a revitalising morning swim in Maya Bay, we make our way to Koh Lanta (Pimalai beach) where there is a beautiful long sandy beach, perfect for a spot of lunch. We then head to Koh Ngai for some snorkelling before resting for the night at Koh Muk.
Day 1
Phuket – Koh Phi Phi
Boarding Time: 12 noon
Sail Time: up to 5 hours
From Chalong Bay to Koh Phi Phi, expect up to 5 hours sail time. Arrive in the world-famous Maya Bay and take in the stunning scenery made famous in the 2000 Blockbuster Movie ‘The Beach’. Arrival here is timed perfectly, miss the hordes of tourists and enjoy the first of many spectacular sunsets.
Day 2
Koh Phi Phi Phi – Koh Lanta (Pimalai beach)
Sail Time: 4 hours
After a revitalising morning swim in Maya Bay, we make our way to Koh Lanta (Pimalai beach) where there is a beautiful long sandy beach, perfect for a spot of lunch. We then head to Koh Ngai for some snorkelling before resting for the night at Koh Muk.
Day 3
Koh Lanta – Koh Ngai – Koh Muk (inc. Emerald Cave)
Sail Time: 2 hours to Koh Ngai / 1 hour to Koh Muk
After breakfast we make our way round the point of Koh Lanta where there is a cluster of Islands (Koh Ngai / Koh Kradan / Koh Chuak / Koh Muk) all of which offer some fantastic snorkelling. Before the sun sets, we arrive at the Emerald Cave in Koh Muk, where we swim through an 80m cave, which then opens into a hidden lagoon within the Island. Breath-taking and spectacular, it’s the perfect end to the day.
Day 4
Koh Muk – Koh Liang – Koh Petra
Sail Time: 3½ hours to Koh Liang / 1 hour to Koh Petra
We then make our way to the very impressive Koh Liang, beautiful beaches, tall limestone cliffs and a few caves. The evening is then spent in the completely deserted island of Koh Petra at the base of its awe-inspiring tall limestone cliffs.
Day 3
Koh Lanta – Koh Ngai – Koh Muk (inc. Emerald Cave)
Sail Time: 2 hours to Koh Ngai / 1 hour to Koh Muk
After breakfast we make our way round the point of Koh Lanta where there is a cluster of Islands (Koh Ngai / Koh Kradan / Koh Chuak / Koh Muk) all of which offer some fantastic snorkelling. Before the sun sets, we arrive at the Emerald Cave in Koh Muk, where we swim through an 80m cave, which then opens into a hidden lagoon within the Island. Breath-taking and spectacular, it’s the perfect end to the day.
Day 4
Koh Muk – Koh Liang – Koh Petra
Sail Time: 3½ hours to Koh Liang / 1 hour to Koh Petra
We then make our way to the very impressive Koh Liang, beautiful beaches, tall limestone cliffs and a few caves. The evening is then spent in the completely deserted island of Koh Petra at the base of its awe-inspiring tall limestone cliffs.
Day 5
Koh Petra – Koh Tarutao (inc. Crocodile Cave)
Sail Time: up to 4 ½ hours
Leaving Koh Petra after breakfast, we make our way to Koh Tarutao. The largest Island within the Butang Archipelago, this Island is dense with rainforest, scattered with long pristine beaches, and other than a few Ranger stations and camp sites, it’s uninhabited. For those feeling energetic, you can rent some push bikes here for ฿250 per person and explore to your hearts content. With paved roads, it’s a very safe way to really see this Island.
The main attraction here though, has to the be the huge cave system. With a Dinghy drive up the Mangrove estuary, and then a quick 200m rope pull on a floating pontoon, you are then taken away to another world full of spectacular crystallized rock formations / stalactites and stalagmites.
Day 6
Koh Tarutao – Koh Chuku & Koh Tanga
Sail Time: 2 ½ hours
Depending on tides, and access to the Caves, this morning gives us another opportunity to see the caves, if it’s not possible the day before. However, once explored, we take a short trip to Koh Tanga & Koh Chuku. Both beautiful snorkelling sites, but more impressive is the size of Koh Chuku, surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise waters and all circumnavigable within a 30-minute walk.
Day 5
Koh Petra – Koh Tarutao (inc. Crocodile Cave)
Sail Time: up to 4 ½ hours
Leaving Koh Petra after breakfast, we make our way to Koh Tarutao. The largest Island within the Butang Archipelago, this Island is dense with rainforest, scattered with long pristine beaches, and other than a few Ranger stations and camp sites, it’s uninhabited. For those feeling energetic, you can rent some push bikes here for ฿250 per person and explore to your hearts content. With paved roads, it’s a very safe way to really see this Island.
The main attraction here though, has to the be the huge cave system. With a Dinghy drive up the Mangrove estuary, and then a quick 200m rope pull on a floating pontoon, you are then taken away to another world full of spectacular crystallized rock formations / stalactites and stalagmites.
Day 6
Koh Tarutao – Koh Chuku & Koh Tanga
Sail Time: 2 ½ hours
Depending on tides, and access to the Caves, this morning gives us another opportunity to see the caves, if it’s not possible the day before. However, once explored, we take a short trip to Koh Tanga & Koh Chuku. Both beautiful snorkelling sites, but more impressive is the size of Koh Chuku, surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise waters and all circumnavigable within a 30-minute walk.
Day 7
Koh Chuku – Koh Lipe
Sail Time: 2 hours
This day we will spend mostly sailing as depending on the winds it will take 6-8 hours to sail to Koh Rok our overnight stop on this leg of the journey. Usually we catch some nice fish during this sail. We will have time to explore and enjoy this wonderful location.
Day 8
Koh Lipe – Koh Butang
Sail Time: 1½ hours
Only a short sail away, we move away from the populated island of Koh Lipe to the beautiful, picturesque and tranquil Island on Koh Butang. Along the way, we stop off at Koh Sawang – a group of very small Islands, that offer a great opportunity to snorkel, circumnavigate a slalom of Islands via kayak or Paddleboard, before moving to our overnight stop – with untouched beaches, fantastic rock formations and dense jungle coverage. Night time on deck, watching the starlit skies, in water flat as glass, is the best way to peacefully end a fun filled day.
Day 7
Koh Chuku – Koh Lipe
Sail Time: 2 hours
This day we will spend mostly sailing as depending on the winds it will take 6-8 hours to sail to Koh Rok our overnight stop on this leg of the journey. Usually we catch some nice fish during this sail. We will have time to explore and enjoy this wonderful location.
Day 8
Koh Lipe – Koh Butang
Sail Time: 1½ hours
Only a short sail away, we move away from the populated island of Koh Lipe to the beautiful, picturesque and tranquil Island on Koh Butang. Along the way, we stop off at Koh Sawang – a group of very small Islands, that offer a great opportunity to snorkel, circumnavigate a slalom of Islands via kayak or Paddleboard, before moving to our overnight stop – with untouched beaches, fantastic rock formations and dense jungle coverage. Night time on deck, watching the starlit skies, in water flat as glass, is the best way to peacefully end a fun filled day.
Day 9
Koh Butang – Koh Rawi
Sail Time: 20 mins
An even shorter crossing to Koh Rawi – here we can take a jungle trek into the lush rainforest, following a fresh water stream up into the hill to bath in some refreshingly chilled fresh water rock pools. Fear not, we will always have our private guides on hand for this – a couple of well-behaved dogs owned by the Rangers – always waiting on the beach for the chance to go for a walk. The afternoon is spent chilling in some shallow water, turquoise waters and white sand bottoms. Sit back, relax, and enjoy forgetting what time of day it is!
Day 10
Koh Rawi – Koh Rok
Sail Time: 7½ hours
Time has come to start heading back up to Phuket. But fear not, we still have some breath-taking spots to visit. However, to make the most of the day, we leave before sunrise to ensure we have enough time in the afternoon to swim and relax. But the highlight of this day must be waking up to watch the sunrise, while under sail. Bring your bedding on deck and have a lazy morning under the stars.
Day 9
Koh Butang – Koh Rawi
Sail Time: 20 mins
An even shorter crossing to Koh Rawi – here we can take a jungle trek into the lush rainforest, following a fresh water stream up into the hill to bath in some refreshingly chilled fresh water rock pools. Fear not, we will always have our private guides on hand for this – a couple of well-behaved dogs owned by the Rangers – always waiting on the beach for the chance to go for a walk. The afternoon is spent chilling in some shallow water, turquoise waters and white sand bottoms. Sit back, relax, and enjoy forgetting what time of day it is!
Day 10
Koh Rawi – Koh Rok
Sail Time: 7½ hours
Time has come to start heading back up to Phuket. But fear not, we still have some breath-taking spots to visit. However, to make the most of the day, we leave before sunrise to ensure we have enough time in the afternoon to swim and relax. But the highlight of this day must be waking up to watch the sunrise, while under sail. Bring your bedding on deck and have a lazy morning under the stars.
Day 11
Koh Rok
Sail Time: N/A
As a favourite destination of ours, we spend 2 nights and 1 whole day here at Koh Rok. Take the time to snorkel the beautiful reefs, have some family crab races on the pristine beaches, and then in the afternoon, take a hike up the hill to some spectacular viewpoints from which you can watch the sunset in absolute tranquility.
Day 12
Koh Rok – Koh Haa
Sail Time: 3½ hours
Leaving Koh Rok early, our plan is to have breakfast at Koh Haa. With the best Scuba Diving and snorkelling available, these 5 rocks/small islands sticking out of the water in the middle of nowhere are the perfect backdrop. If we can, and weather allows, we do our best to stay here for a night.
Day 11
Koh Rok
Sail Time: N/A
As a favourite destination of ours, we spend 2 nights and 1 whole day here at Koh Rok. Take the time to snorkel the beautiful reefs, have some family crab races on the pristine beaches, and then in the afternoon, take a hike up the hill to some spectacular viewpoints from which you can watch the sunset in absolute tranquility.
Day 12
Koh Rok – Koh Haa
Sail Time: 3½ hours
Leaving Koh Rok early, our plan is to have breakfast at Koh Haa. With the best Scuba Diving and snorkelling available, these 5 rocks/small islands sticking out of the water in the middle of nowhere are the perfect backdrop. If we can, and weather allows, we do our best to stay here for a night.
Day 13
Koh Haa – Koh Mai Thon
Sail Time: 6 hours
Taking full advantage of having these wonderful Islands to ourselves before the Scuba Diving boats arrive around 9.30/10am – wake up to realise you’re in the middle of nowhere, with the best snorkeling right below the boat. Once the Islands become busier, we make our way to Koh Mai Thon, for our last night. Logistically, it’s the perfect Island due to its proximity to Phuket, but more special is the pod of Dolphins that live here. Best times to see them are always at sunset or sunrise, of which we’ll be on lookout for both. A memorable end indeed, should they show themselves!
Day 14
Koh Mai Thon – Phuket
Sail Time: 1 hour
Disembark Time: 12 noon
If we haven’t seen the Dolphins the night before, we take another look in the morning. Once we have our final breakfast onboard, it’s a quick shot to Phuket, allowing plenty of time to pack, and say our final goodbyes. There’s no stress with this day. Very easy going and relaxed.
Interested in a 10 - 14 day charter with us?
10 – 14 Day Adventure Sailing Cruise from Phuket – Koh Lipe (Butang Archipelago) and back to Phuket. This is just a sample itinerary which can be changed at any time, e.g. if you are interested in diving we will stay longer at places that are great for diving.
Day 13
Koh Haa – Koh Mai Thon
Sail Time: 6 hours
Taking full advantage of having these wonderful Islands to ourselves before the Scuba Diving boats arrive around 9.30/10am – wake up to realise you’re in the middle of nowhere, with the best snorkeling right below the boat. Once the Islands become busier, we make our way to Koh Mai Thon, for our last night. Logistically, it’s the perfect Island due to its proximity to Phuket, but more special is the pod of Dolphins that live here. Best times to see them are always at sunset or sunrise, of which we’ll be on lookout for both. A memorable end indeed, should they show themselves!
Day 14
Koh Mai Thon – Phuket
Sail Time: 1 hour
Disembark Time: 12 noon
If we haven’t seen the Dolphins the night before, we take another look in the morning. Once we have our final breakfast onboard, it’s a quick shot to Phuket, allowing plenty of time to pack, and say our final goodbyes. There’s no stress with this day. Very easy going and relaxed.
Interested in a 10 - 14 day charter with us?
10 – 14 Day Adventure Sailing Cruise from Phuket – Koh Lipe (Butang Archipelago) and back to Phuket. This is just a sample itinerary which can be changed at any time, e.g. if you are interested in diving we will stay longer at places that are great for diving.
