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4 Islands speedboat ~1,200–1,800 baht on the street — Chicken Island, Poda, Phra Nang cave beach, Thale Waek sandbank at low tide is the unique highlight. Hong Island lagoon tour is prettier and less packed but further (~1,500–2,200 baht). First-timers do 4 Islands; return visitors pick Hong. Long-tail cheaper and slower — fine if not rushed. Check tide chart for sandbank day. Reef shoes essential.
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4 Islands classic — Thale Waek sandbank is unique. Hong lagoon prettier, less packed, further out. First-timers do 4 Islands.
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Reef shoes for sandbank — sharp coral if barefoot.