Phuket Travel Guide and Blog
Phuket tours offer a wide range of exciting day trips and excursions that showcase the beauty and diversity of the island and its surroundings. Some popular day trips and excursions available in Phuket and the surrounding areas include visiting the beautiful beaches, such as Patong Beach and Kata Beach, going on a boat tour to explore the nearby islands, taking a tour of the Phuket Town and Old Town area to see the local culture and architecture, and visiting the Phi Phi Islands.
Additionally, many people enjoy taking a trip to the nearby island of Koh Phi Phi, where they can snorkel or dive in the crystal clear waters to see the colourful marine life or visit Maya Bay, made famous by the movie “The Beach”. There are also many elephant sanctuaries and national parks where visitors can learn about and interact with these gentle giants. Many great day trips and excursions are available in Phuket and the surrounding areas, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Sunset Cocktails on Supanniga Cruise [toc] Supanniga Cruise is an alternative to the old-fashioned 'dinner cruise in the dark' offering a fun one-hour cocktail or Champagne cruise at sunset. This is a great way to admire the magnificent heritage buildings all along the Chao Phraya river, often invisible or hard to appreciate at night. You get a chance to see with plenty of details the amazing mansions, hotels and restaurants
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A small paradise island near Phuket [toc] Rang Yai Island is an unexpected little paradise just 5 km away or a 20 min ride from the east coast of Phuket Island. It is not a secret beach since it is part of some tour packages, but most individual travellers often forget it even exists. We decided to revisit Rang Yai Island to see if it was as beautiful as in
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How is scuba diving in Phuket? [toc] Curious about diving in Phuket? Here we address mostly those who haven't yet experienced this fantastic activity but have been somehow considering the idea of diving. Only two kinds of people come to Phuket: those who scuba dive and those who haven't yet. And yes, you definitely should try! It's easier than it seems, and there are many amazing dive sites around Phuket.
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The unexpected beauty of Maiton Island [toc] Maiton island is an understated paradise with a long and exciting history. It’s a fantastic day out, only 15 minutes from Phuket by speedboat. The island is small but with a large and quiet beach and a green hill as a backdrop. Maiton is a private island with a small hotel and just a few bungalows that used to be the ultimate luxury
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A truly ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket [toc] Note: Tree Tops Elephant Reserve is temporarily closed Tree Tops Elephant Reserve Phuket is a truly ethical elephant sanctuary. It might come to you as a surprise, but not all 'sanctuaries' are actually ethical. The growing number of travellers who love and respect elephants are wondering what is going on with all the sanctuaries in Phuket? Yes, the large majority agrees that
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What is Phuket Simon Cabaret? [toc] Phuket Simon Cabaret has been a successful show for more than two decades. There should be no need to tell you what makes it so famous: it's not the stage design or the feathers or glittering costumes; it's not the performance, which is pretty good. No, it is all about the ladyboys phenomenon, and Phuket Simon Cabaret certainly can afford the prettiest ones. So
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Where to catch boats from Phuket to the nearby islands? [toc] Phuket is an island surrounded by more islands, some of them, such as Phi Phi Islands, are world-famous, so it is not a surprise why there are so many piers all around. We list them here to help you locate them on the map and plan your trip if you need to get them directly from Phuket Airport. Most
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How to Get From Phuket to Phi Phi Island? [toc] There are several ways to catch a ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Islands. You can prebook in advance and include your hotel transfer, or if you are on a super tight budget you can even go to the Rassada Pier in Phuket Town and buy your ferry ticket from there. Not sure this second option is worth the hassle
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What is Baan Teelanka? [toc] Baan Teelanka (Thai for Upside Down House) is one of the most surprising attractions in Phuket. Once you see it with your own eyes, there will be no need for any explanation as this pink house is standing upside down on its roof in a garden, as if some giant kid had casually dropped it after playing with it. It is great entertainment for kids
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Take a Mud Bath with Elephants in Phuket [toc] The Phuket Elephant Retirement Park is one of the most sought after sanctuaries in Phuket, a place where anyone can interact with these friendly animals. There might be a little too many people and too much noise around the elephants and you might wonder if this is what elephants really like. Keep in mind that bathing with elephants is not truly
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Diving in Phi Phi Island [toc] Diving in Phi Phi Island is a unique experience you shouldn't miss as not many places in the world can offer such a unique clear dive sites. If you never experienced diving before, just remember that there is a very cool option called 'Discover Scuba Diving' that doesn't really require any training, just a briefing usually given on the deck of the boat on
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The Buddha Cave of Phang Nga [toc] Wat Suwan Kuha is a surprising cave sheltering an immense reclining golden Buddha. If you feel like a little drive outside Phuket island, this is your chance to explore another side of Phang Nga! This region is not only famous for incredible limestone cliffs plunging straight down into the sea but also for some unexpected jewels. If you rent a car, driving along
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Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park Phuket Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park Phuket is a fun activity for a day out in Phuket, but also a challenging one. Fortunately almost everyone can do it! The Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park is set near Wat Chalong just behind the Phukana Golf course and claims to be the highest tree climbing in Asia. So we had to try... easy to reach and well organized, you will
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Whitewater Rafting in Phang Nga [toc] Whitewater rafting near Phuket, on the Song Preak River in Phang Nga forest, is an activity that will give you a serious adrenaline rush! Of course, nothing to compare with the Grand Canyon, but on the other hand, you don't need to be experienced or even fit to enjoy it. Even kids can join. The river is located outside Phuket in Khaosok within Phang Nga province,
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