4 Islands Sunset Private Tour

About this tour

Skip the midday crowds and explore four islands via private speedboat in the late afternoon, timing your visit when most tourists have departed. Based from Ao Nang or Railay, this seven-hour outing takes you to Poda, Chicken Island, Tup, and Yawasam, with chances to snorkel coral reefs and walk white-sand beaches. The highlight comes as light fades—watch the sun drop over Phranang Beach, then slip into the water for night snorkelling amongst bioluminescent plankton that glow as you move through them.

Highlights

• Speed boat to four limestone islands near Ao Nang
• Snorkel coral reefs with provided gear
• White sand beaches on Poda and Chicken Island
• Sunset from Phranang Beach with minimal tourist traffic
• Night snorkel spotting glowing bioluminescent plankton
• Thai beach lunch, fresh fruit, water and soft drinks
• Professional local guide leads private group

What to expect

Depart mid-afternoon and head straight for the islands while daytrippers head back to shore. You'll have calm waters and quieter spots for snorkelling on living coral. Lunch arrives beachside—Thai dishes served on the sand with fruit and drinks. As sunset approaches, the group gathers at Phranang Beach to watch the light change over the Andaman. Once darkness falls, guides lead you into the shallows with torches; the plankton respond to movement by releasing a faint blue-green glow. It's subtle rather than spectacular, but genuinely strange and memorable. Expect to be back at your hotel around 20:00.

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