A sunset catamaran cruise into Phang Nga Bay from Khao Lak — limestone islands turning gold, swimming and dinner served as the light fades.

A three-day Khao Sok discovery from Khao Lak — rainforest treks, Cheow Lan Lake and nights in floating bungalows deep inside the national park.

A two-day Cheow Lan Lake adventure from Khao Lak — sleep in floating bungalows on emerald water, ringed by the limestone karsts of Khao Sok.

An early-bird full-day hop to Krabi's four headline islands — Phra Nang, Chicken, Tup and Poda — ahead of the crowds, by speedboat from Khao Lak.