Visit Koh Racha Yai, Phuket 🌴

The #3 Best Island in Thailand

Patok Beach

Koh Racha
Racha Islands

Racha Islands are beautiful and pristine with super soft white sand. Ko Racha, are a group of two stunning islands in the Andaman Sea, Racha Yai and Racha Noi, which yai means big and noi means small in Thai. These islands are a tropical haven, offering crystal-clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and lush greenery. It’s the perfect destination for those seeking a relaxing beach getaway.

To get to Racha Islands or Racha Yai Island takes around 30-45 minutes, depending on the weather conditions. Once you arrive, you’ll be greeted by the breathtaking scenery. There are plenty of activities to enjoy, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and sunbathing on the pristine beaches.

Ko Racha Yai and its smaller twin Ko Racha Noi with crystal-clear turquoise waters, snow white beaches and excellent diving.

Koh Racha Yai
Racha Yai Island

When we say Koh Racha it’s mean Koh Racha Yai. Due to its isolated location, Koh Racha Yai has been an exclusive paradise for beach lovers. With the clear waters, colourful reefs and abundance of tropical fish.

Ao Patok
Patok Bay

Hadd Patok
Patok Beach

Beach Snorkeling

Since the bay itself is full of living coral and many varieties of fish, it’s a great place for a quick snorkel stop before heading out on tour.

Boat Snorkeling

The Viewpoint

Worth a walk to the viewpoint. Explore the island’s hiking trails and discover viewpoints that offer panoramic views of the surrounding with beautiful beach.

Lunch

On the cliff restaurant with stunning views.

Ao Siam
Siam Bay

Hadd Siam
Siam Beach

All the beaches on Ko Racha Yai are linked with walking tracks and trails. You can walk to Siam Bay, another cove on the island. Siam Bay is the second most popular beach and is more secluded and tranquil than Patok Bay. Siam Bay does have a few local restaurants and some rustic bungalows, but it is far more peaceful because its shallow waters do not allow boats to moor there. This also means that Siam Bay is not particularly great for snorkeling, but it is a perfect place for sunbathing and hanging out on the beach while viewing the islands of Phuket in the distance.

Ko Racha Yai got crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. The island is very popular for scuba divers and snorkelers with plenty for beginners.

Marine Life
Reef fish such as parrot fish, snapper, grouper, angelfish, butterfly fish and basslets are common. May also find some of the rarer creatures such as leaf fish, razor fish and ghost pipefish and whale sharks. Beginners will enjoy with sea turtles and giant morays.

Boat Snorkeling

Or Scuba Drive at Siam Bay Dive Site. This is an ideal site for beginners. Consisting mostly of hard coral reef slope and flat bottom covered with white sand.