Welcome to your online Phuket Island Guide

Phuket is Thailand's largest island and nestles against the Indian Ocean Coast some 870 kilometers south of Bangkok. Phuket derives its wealth from tin and rubber, is blessed with teeming marine life, and has enjoyed a rich and colorful history. Phuket is also one of the major Asian gateways for ocean cruises.  Recently a new concept has emerged: Spa Cruises. Combining Thai traditional ways of relaxing the body and mind with all amenities of an up-market cruise

Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays,  powdery, palm- fringed white beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas, sincerely hospitable people, comfortable accommodation, superb seafood, lushly forested mountains, lovely waterfalls and parks, and delightful turn-of -the-century Indo / Portuguese and Chinese-influenced architecture which create an enchanting ambiance perfectly suited to total relaxation.

Indeed, Phuket is a major resort of international stature, possessing everything necessary for a truly memorable holiday. First-class hotels located within town offer complimentary transport to their own beach clubs. Economy-class hotels are also available within town. First-class resort hotels with spectacular views offer air-conditioned accommodation, as do many cabin and bungalow complexes on Phuket's most popular beaches. Yet other 'native-style' complexes, built of bamboo, rattan and Nipa palm thatch, Phuket's coastal hills and beaches to offer comfortable and relatively inexpensive accommodation.

Phuket's glory is its magnificent coastline. Beaches range from gentle crescents of white sand with calm waters to rocky headlands pounded by raging surf. Secluded coves lie hidden among densely forested headlands tumbling around white beaches. In several such places, visitors can feel years away from civilization. Phuket's Indian Ocean coastline boasts the finest beaches while the eastern coastline overlooks some 30 lesser islands occupying largely tranquil seas. Islands vary greatly size, some are large enough to sustain fishing communities, coconut plantations, deer and wild boar. Others are little larger than massive rocks. Others again resemble fortresses, are riddled with caves containing the birds' nests prized by gourmets.

Phuket's nightlife is sedate (compared with Hat Yai, Pattaya or Bangkok) and is concentrated largely in the town center and Patong Beach in restaurants, bars (many featuring video entertainment), massage parlors, nightclubs and discotheques.

Operation : Daily departure
Duration : 5 days / 4 nights
Tour route : Phuket - Phang Nga - Phi Phi Paradise package tour
Brief description : Phi Phi deserves more than a day trip, so why not stay overnight at one of southern Thailand's most beautiful destinations. Relax and enjoy a sightseeing tour which includes Maya Bay (location for the film 'The Beach') and some great snorkelling. Spend a night in paradise...
Tour Programme
Day 1     

Arrive at Phuket International Airport. A warm welcome from our representative and transfer to your hotel by air-conditioned car or minibus. Check in. Overnight at your selected hotel.
Day 2     

Breakfast at your hotel before starting the journey to Phang Nga.

Board June Bahtra for your cruise through enchanting Phang Nga Bay. Welcome drink on arrival.

Visit James Bond Island - location for the Bond film ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ – and take a local long-tail boat to the Sea Gypsy Village. Home to the Chao Lay or ‘Sea Gypsies’ this unique village is built entirely on stilts over the water. Explore the fascinating mangrove delta and the Grotto Cave.

Thai buffet lunch onboard.

Cruise through Phang Nga Bay, stopping for swimming (weather permitting) before returning at a leisurely pace to Phuket Island.

Arrive back at the pier and transfer back to hotel in Patong. Arrive at hotel around 17:30.
Day 3     

 

Breakfast at your hotel. Check out and morning pick up and transfer to the jetty for the journey to Phi Phi Island. Soft drinks & snacks provided.
• Cruise to Phi Phi Island - Maya Bay - Phi Phi Ley, (location for the Leonardo DiCaprio film ‘The Beach’) for sightseeing
• Transfer to smaller boats for snorkelling (equipment provided)
• Lunch at Tonsai Bay.
• Check in at Phi Phi Hotel. Relax, swim and enjoy!
Day 4     

Breakfast at hotel. Check out time 11:00 the Phuket boat departs from Phi Phi at 14:30. Arrive back in Phuket around 16:30 and transfer to Thara Patong hotel.  Overnight.
Day 5     

Take a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Free time until departure then transfer back to your hotel or the airport.
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