Per person for 10 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $3,500. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct.
Whale shark aggregations at pinnacles; 65–130ft viz, warm calm Gulf water
Ko Tao offers boat-entry diving on sites like Chumphon Pinnacle, Sail Rock, Southwest Pinnacle, and Shark Island, with whale sharks, bull sharks, and dense reef fish; visibility 10–25m, water 81–86°F, beginner-to-advanced.
Also known for: Cheap, fast PADI open-water certification — Ko Tao trains more divers per year than almost anywhere on earth
Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint Hike — Short steep climb to a famous three-island panorama just off Ko Tao
Muay Thai Match — Watch live traditional Thai boxing bouts held regularly around Phuket
Old Phuket Town Walk — Stroll Sino-Portuguese shophouses, street art, and local cafes in the historic quarter
Wat Chalong Temple — Phuket's largest and most visited Buddhist temple with ornate shrines
Bangla Road Nightlife — Patong's famous strip of open-air bars, live music, and street performers
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Ko Tao / Phuket fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.