Phuket has so much to do that it's impossible to fit everything
in one visit. It's also impossible to know exactly what
to do without good background knowledge of what, where,
when and how, so here are some pointers to help you get
the max out of your holiday in Phuket.
You've seen it in the movie, now it's time to go…
Is Maya Bay really as beautiful as portrayed in 'The
Beach'? Find out by taking a speedboat over to these
enchanted islands and exploring the turquoise and
indigo waters. Visit beautiful island nooks and crannies
and marvel at the teeming tropical fish just below
the surface of the smooth sea. (See our Phi
Phi Island Website or See Photos of Phi
Phi Island). Phi
Phi by Speedboat has been voted #1 Phuket
Best Tour
The Similan National Park is a group of nine islands
some 90 minutes by speedboat from Phang Nga Province.
It is one the most beautiful places in southern Thailand
as their remote location has protected them from mass
tourism. They also offer some of the world's best
dive sites (from November - April). Go on a Similan
Stopover tour (voted #2 Phuket
Best Tour) for snorkeling and sightseeing or try
out one of the many liveaboards
available if you are a diver.
Phang Nga Bay, Phuket and the Phi Phi Islands offer
perfect destinations for cruising. You can book a
sunset cruise or go day sailing or charter a yacht
for longer cruises. There are many different options
available. Try the Magical
Phang Nga Bay Cruise (daytrip) or the Ayodhaya
Sunset Cruise evening trip – respectively
voted #3 & #10 Phuket
Best Tours. Watch the sun setting behind the hills
of Phuket while enjoying a delicious glass of wine.
Phuket has four world-class golf courses, with another
in nearby Phang Nga Province. Many golfing visitors
are astounded at the lush greenery and natural designs
of the courses here, along with luxurious and well-appointed
clubhouses, some of which have adjacent hotels with
excellent facilities. Tee off in Phuket and discover
tropical golfing at its finest . Blue
Canyon Country Club has been rated #5 Phuket
Best Tour.
The 'Hongs' of Phang Nga Bay are the result of millennia-long
erosion, making the roofs of sea caves collapse in
and thereby creating an almost perfect micro-environment
where wildlife and flora can exist in peace. You can
access these sea caves with the help of a kayak and
this forms the basis of the Phang Nga Bay kayaking
tour experience. Hong
by Starlight has been voted #6 Best
Phuket Tour.
Whatever makes your heart beat faster, you will find
it in Phuket. Why not try Whitewater
Rafting (voted #7) up in the swollen watery arteries
of Phang Nga Province where adventure and adrenalin
run high? Closer to home there is ATV
riding (voted #8) through the jungle and along
the beach in an environmentally aware, specially designated
piece of land in which you will learn about Phuket's
flora and fauna.
Join an Eco tour and learn from the experts about
what makes this place tick. Learn how to cook and
enjoy a jungle curry made with the plants found around
your camp. Trek through the jungle on the back of
an elephant, raft or paddle downriver and let your
guide point out the fauna on the riverbanks. Recommended
daytrip:4-in1
Safari Tour. Or try an overnight tour in Khao
Sok with the Elephant
Hills Safari which has been voted #9 Phuket
Best Tour.
Phuket is a great diving destination. Some of the
world's most famous dive sites are located only one
hour away by boat. There are many diving
daytrips and dive
courses available on the island and for the more
experienced, you can go out to sea on one of the many
liveaboards
operating from Phuket. Checking out the marine life
that surrounds the island gives you a whole new perspective
on what's happening on land here.
Hire a car and explore Southern Thailand's roadside
attractions. There are many scenic roads, particularly
on the west coast of the island. It's fun, easy and
best of all it's inexpensive. Next door Phang Nga
Province is a lot quieter than Phuket in terms of
traffic and there are some fantastic vistas only one
hour's drive away. Forget tuk tuks and taxis and make
your Declaration of (mobile) Independence by getting
away from it all! See the photos of a daytrip
by car in Phang Nga Province, and check
out car rental prices...
Game fishing is fun! Even if you are not hooked on
this sport you can enjoy a grand day out with friends
at sea. Simply follow the seagulls, they will tell
you where the fish are...
Charter a boat with friends for the day (or longer)
or join
a fishing trip. Live out your own Hemingway adventure
and battle a big one.
See the photos of a Sport
fishing daytrip...
