You'll find the focus of this tour floating out in the Andaman Sea, between Phuket and Coconut Island. You'll spend half a day at Intara Farm, a fishery and seafood restaurant where you can learn about the local marine life. After arriving at the large pontoon-like structure by long-tail boat, you'll begin your tour with a masterclass on the marine life found here, getting an up-close look at the fishery rafts. Local guide, Arinya, says, “You can expect to see all kinds of marine life in these rafts, including painted spiny lobsters, archer fish and oysters. Learning about the different types of pearls and how the gems are formed is such a unique experience at Intara.”
The team at Intara Farm also breed native fish, including clownfish. While you're here, you'll have the chance to release some of the fish into the sea.
Leaving the floating fishery, you'll hop into a kayak and paddle your way to the nearby mangroves. Meander through these tangled forests and learn more about the mangroves and the local fishery community.
Glide back to Intara and prepare to get sticky as you try your hand at making a Phuket favourite, kanom kho, a sweet rice dumpling dessert.
