These islands lie directly south of Phuket. Racha Yai, the closer, has two beaches, a few bungalows and some food stalls. A small village of Muslim fishermen are increasingly turning to tourism for their high-season living. Colorful coral gardens fringe the island. Along with the exceptionally clear waters, they make this a popular destination for day-trip divers. Inland the green hills and coconut plantations offer pleasant walks. To get there, rent a long tail boat on Rawai beach (normally 1,000-2,000 Baht for the day). The trip takes about an hour. Racha Noi, farther to the south, has no habitation and only one tiny beach. The diving between Racha Yai and Noi is usually very good and offers a chance to see big fish. This dive trip is only for advanced divers as the current is very strong.