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Toyota Commuter
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿5,500/ per vehicle
KINGTOCAR · Private van with driver
Private Transfer from Phuket to Ratchaprapha Dam and Cheow Lan Lake
Private transfer from Phuket to Ratchaprapha Dam on Cheow Lan Lake, one way per vehicle: Toyota Commuter ฿5,500 or Toyota Alphard ฿12,500, including driver, fuel, tolls and drinking water. The distance is about 185 km and the drive takes approximately 2½–3½ hours. The dam is in Ban Ta Khun, Surat Thani, inside Khao Sok National Park; the van drops you at the dam pier, where longtail boats leave for the raft houses on the lake. Boat, raft-house and park fees are not included. Pickup is at Phuket International Airport (HKT) or hotels in Phuket. Book via LINE @kingtocar or call 084-709-3719.
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one way · per vehicle฿5,500Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
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Distance~185 km
Passengers6–7 / 9–13 seats
What's includedFuel + tolls + driver + water included
Confirm pickup, drop-off, stops and inclusions before booking.
Vehicles & fares
per vehicle · one way
TOYOTA ALPHARD6–7 seats
Toyota Alphard
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿12,500/ per vehicle
Return journeyView details
The return costs the same as the outbound: Commuter ฿5,500 · Alphard ฿12,500 per vehicle, one way (vans are based at both ends, so no empty-leg charge) · book both legs together or separately
Send pickup, drop-off, stops and timing for a confirmed charter quote.
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Every photo here is one of our own vans, taken on real jobs. Tap a photo to see it full size.
Toyota Alphard · 6–7 captain seats
Every Alphard has reclining leather captain seats, a quiet cabin and USB at every seat — the most comfortable ride.
Toyota Commuter VIP · 9–13 seats
VIP cabins with leather seats and LED ceilings for the whole group and its bags. Many of our Commuter VIP vans have reclining captain seats — ask for one when you book.
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How booking works — 3 steps
Chat with our team and get one all-in price per van, plus your own trip page to see the van and the driver and to talk to the driver until the trip ends.
Chat with us
On LINE @kingtocar, WhatsApp or Telegram: tell us the date, pickup, drop-off, people and bags.
Pay the deposit by your trip link
One price per van, with the driver, fuel and tolls. Pay 50% by card or PromptPay and get a receipt at once.
Meet your driver
Your trip page shows the driver, the plate and the van on a live map. At the pickup point, tap "I'm at the pickup point" and say your 4-digit code.
How to use your trip page, part by part
Got your trip link from our team? Watch these short videos to see where every button is and what it does.
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- A company registered in Thailand, with a clear price before you pay — extras only when you ask for them and agree
- Secure online payment, with a receipt every time
- Cancel 3 days or more before the trip for a full deposit refund
- Vans and drivers checked by our team, and their details shown to you before the trip
Stops & places to visit
4 · Stops & places to visit
Takua Pa Old Town
Old shophouses in Takua Pa, Phang Nga, on the way. A meal stop can be added if you tell us in advance.
Khao Sok National Park HQ
Rainforest and jungle trails at Ban Khao Sok. Check the park fee; a visit can be added if you tell us in advance.
Ratchaprapha Dam
The dam and lake viewpoint, with the boat landing in front of it; the park fee is collected at the pier.
Cheow Lan Lake raft houses
Floating raft houses among limestone peaks, reached by longtail boat. Book the raft and boat separately.
Right to the dam pier
The van takes you to the boat landing at Ratchaprapha Dam, ready for a longtail to your raft house or a lake tour.
Timed to your raft-house boat
Many raft houses send a boat at a set time; tell us that time and we plan the departure from Phuket to make it.
One price per vehicle
฿5,500 for a Commuter or ฿12,500 for an Alphard, one way, including driver, fuel, tolls and drinking water—not priced per person.
Plenty of luggage space
The Commuter easily fits bags and gear for a night on the lake, ideal for larger groups.
Pickup at the pier on the way back
Coming back from the lake, tell us when your boat lands and the driver meets you for Phuket Airport or your hotel.
Your trip page shows it all
After the deposit, your trip page shows the driver, the plate and the van on a live map, and lets you message the driver in your own language.
Real KINGTOCAR trips
Photos marked “Real photo” were taken on actual KINGTOCAR transfers and in the vehicles used for them. Passengers’ faces and personal details are blurred for privacy.
Real photoVIP van cabin · captain seats
Real photoMeeting at the airport curb · Suvarnabhumi Airport
Real photoLoading up · Bangkok
Real photoHotel drop-off · ThonglorTravel tips for this route
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi or private transfer from Phuket to Ratchaprapha Dam?
One way per vehicle: Toyota Commuter ฿5,500 or Toyota Alphard ฿12,500, including driver, fuel, tolls and drinking water.
Does the van go to the dam pier, and is the boat included?
The van drops you at the pier in front of Ratchaprapha Dam. The longtail boat, raft house and Khao Sok National Park fee are paid separately and are not included.
How far is Ratchaprapha Dam from Phuket and how long does it take?
About 185 km, approximately 2½–3½ hours depending on pickup point, time of day and weather.
Can you pick us up at Phuket Airport or our hotel?
Yes, both. For Phuket Airport (HKT), send your flight number and we time the pickup to your landing. Once you have your bags, open your trip page and tap "I'm at the pickup point"—the driver drives up to you. Check the plate against your trip page and tell the driver your 4-digit code. For a hotel in Phuket, send the hotel name and we confirm the time and fare.
What is included in the fare, and what is not?
Included: the driver, fuel, tolls and drinking water. Not included: meals, admission fees, boats, raft houses or park fees and stops not agreed in advance—tell us any stop you want when booking and we quote it first.
Should we choose the Commuter or the Alphard?
Choose the Commuter (9–13 seats) for 7 or more people or lots of large luggage; choose the Alphard (6–7 captain seats) for up to 6 people who want extra comfort—it has less luggage space.
Is the return from Ratchaprapha Dam to Phuket the same price?
Yes. From Ratchaprapha Dam to Phuket it is ฿5,500 for a Commuter or ฿12,500 for an Alphard per vehicle. Send the time your boat lands and your flight time, and we set the pickup around them.
How do we book, and how much is the deposit?
Book on LINE @kingtocar or call 084-709-3719. The deposit is 50% of the total, paid by card or PromptPay through your trip link; the rest is paid on the travel day. Send your date, time, pickup point, flight number (if any), hotel, passengers and luggage, and we confirm the vehicle and total. Cancel at least 3 days before for a full deposit refund.
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Plan your journeyPhoto credits
- Ratchaprapha Dam — BerryJ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; displayed crops use CSS. No semantic edits.
- Khao Sok National Park headquarters — Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Ratchaprapha Dam — Rittigai · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Cheow Lan Lake raft houses — Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
