Casa de La Flora

Just 45 minutes by a yacht from Casa de La Flora, Khao Na Yak Reef offers a calm, easy dive that’s perfect if you’re new to diving or haven’t been underwater for a while. The reef’s shallow depth, around nine metres, lets you stay down longer and take your time exploring.

You’ll spot colourful tropical fish, lionfish and maybe even a shy ray or leopard shark. Look closely for tiny nudibranchs or the elusive ghost pipefish hiding among the corals. Even experienced divers enjoy this site for its peaceful pace and close-up view of marine life that thrives beneath the surface.

Take a break from Khao Lak’s calm beaches and head to lively Phuket for a day of sightseeing and shopping. Start your trip at Wat Pra Put, one of the island’s most peaceful temples, before walking through the charming streets of Old Phuket Town lined with colourful Sino-Portuguese buildings.

From there, drive up to the Big Buddha temple for wonderful views of the city and sea. End your day browsing Phuket’s bustling shopping malls or its lively weekend market filled with local food, crafts and souvenirs – a perfect blend of culture, colour and city buzz.

Take a day to explore Takuapa, an ancient port city once linked to trade routes with India, Arabia and Rome. Walk through its old town streets lined with wooden shophouses and get a glimpse of Thailand’s coastal history.

A visit to the Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial offers a moment of reflection and remembrance of the 2004 tragedy that reshaped Khao Lak’s story. End your trip with a stop at the cashew nut factory, one of the area’s most well-known local industries, to see how these famous nuts are produced and taste them fresh from the source.