Ban Raya, Racha Yai Island, Phuket, Thailand

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Ban Raya

On Racha Yai Island, Phuket - Thailand

Welcome to Ban Raya

Ban Raya is a resort on the Island of Racha Yai which is situated 12 nm south of Phuket Island on the south west coast of Thailand. Our Resort is situated 2 minutes walk away from a lovely snorkeling & diving beach and 20 minutes walk away from the main beach and boat anchorage.

Racha Yai is a beautiful unspoiled and unsophisticated Island. The ideal place to get away from it. There are no roads and hence no traffic. It is a small island so walking is easy and enjoyable.

Racha Yai Island, Phuket - Thailand

Ban Raya consists of 60 acres on the south east corner of the island. The resort sits on a headland and the property streaches down to two bays. The first Ao Konkare has some of the best diving and snorkeling in the region and the other, Ao Tue, has beautiful white sands and shallow safe water for swimming and snorkeling.

Ao Tue also has safe sheltered moorings in the Green season when the popular west coast bay, Ao Paktok, tends to be exposed to the south west monsoon.

Transport

Getting to Racha is part of the experience and you can choose from a number of alternatives.

Fast speed boats whisk you there in about 20 mins but a more leisurely way is by traditional longtail which takes about 1-2 hours.

Daily speed boat service is available in the high season or you can hire your own speed boat. Longtails are available at any time but may be dependent on the weather particularly in the Green season.

Most daily services depart from Phuket in the morning and return late afternoon. In order to meet flight schedules etc. it may be necessary to spend a night in Phuket.

This can be arranged by the resort. Many international guests like to combine their holiday with a few days in Phuket where they can indulge in the nightlife and shopping.

There are no shops on Racha island but a limited range of toiletries and souvenirs are available at Ban Raya.

Day trips to Phuket for shopping or sight seeing can be arranged.

Ban Raya Sunrise

Fishing

The sea around Racha Yai and its neighbour Racha Noi is famous for game fishing and trips can be arranged at the resort.

Diving

While snorkeling equipment is available at the resort for guests, arrangements can be made for those who wish to dive in what is possibly the best location in the area. Many guests come to Racha for the diving particularly during the High Season.