Racha Yai Island has clean, powdery beaches like those of the Similan Islands. On the east, at Ao Kon Kae Bay, is a coral reef where the diving is excellent. With well preserved hard corals in both shallow and deeper water, snorkeling and scuba diving are the favorite activities. A foot path leads to the top of a hill on the bay's south side which provides a panoramic view of whole island. You can follow the footpath down to the other side of the island where there is a lovely, nearly deserted beach.

South of Phuket, and about 1 and one half hours by regular passenger boat, or less than an hour by express boat, Racha Yai and its sister island Racha Noi should be avoided during the monsoon season when travel may be restricted.

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