Similan Islands from Phuket

A full-day speedboat trip from Phuket: hotel pickup between 5:30 and 6:30, the boat leaves from the Khao Lak pier, snorkelling at islands 5 and 6, lunch on Island 4 and the short climb to Sailing Rock on Island 8. The national park is open from mid-October to mid-May. On a training week: this is the longest day on the list. Pickup between 5:30 and 6:30 and a long drive and boat ride each way, so keep it for a rest day and do not plan a morning session the day after. The sea can be rough on the speedboat; take something for seasickness if you need it. Salt water stings fresh cuts on the shins. From the camps: the pickup covers stays across Phuket, the area with the most camps on our list; the boat leaves from Khao Lak, about two hours north by road.