Phuket is one of the most well-known travel destinations in Thailand. Located in the southern part of Thailand, Phuket province consists of the Phuket island, the largest island of the country, and another 32 smaller islands off its coast. This main island is the most famous spot among visitors, and Koh Phi Phi stands at the second position.
Here is a complete guide for 3 epic days.
Day 1: Fly to Phuket – Check in hotel – Enjoy the beautiful sea view at night and discover Thailand cuisine
You can get to Phuket by flight. Years ago, there is no straight flight to Phuket. Tourists had to transit in Bangkok, then took another flight to Phuket. It could take hours and cost more money. That’s why even though tourists want to spend a few days there, they still hesitate.
Nowadays, some airlines provide non-stop flights to Phuket. The flight ticket price is different from each brand. It also depends on when tourists want to go. Normally, it costs more expensive in the high season.
Check-in hotel
After arriving Phuket, you can take taxi from the airport to hotel for reservation.
In Phuket, Patong is known as the most crowded area with many restaurants, pub/bar along streets. However, if you prefer less noisy and crowded place, you shouldn’t stay in Patong.
In Phuket, Patong is known as the most crowded area with many restaurants, pub/bar along streets. However, if you prefer less noisy and crowded place, you shouldn’t stay in Patong.
Check in the sea and discover Thailand cuisine at night
On the first day in Phuket, you can take a rest, take a walk to admire beautiful landscape as well as taking pictures. Don’t forget to buy 4G sim card in order that you can use internet when travelling.
Visiting to Phuket, you will understand why people compare Phuket to “heaven in the Earth of Southeast Asia. There are some popular beaches here such as: Banana Rock Beach, Patong Beach and Paradise Beach.
It’s difficult for you to find rubbish on beaches because Thai people always pay attention to clean it up. The white sand beaches and blue sea in Phuket will blow all your stress away.
After watching sunset in Patong Beach, you can enjoy your meals at some restaurant in Patong. Remember to try Thai cuisine: Pad Thai, Son Tum, mango sticky rice, especially Kanom Jeen. Kanom Jeen is the Phuket specialty, which is made from noodles, chicken or crab, turmeric, tomatoes and coconut milk.
On the first day in Phuket, you can take a rest, take a walk to admire beautiful landscape as well as taking pictures. Don’t forget to buy 4G sim card in order that you can use internet when travelling.
Visiting to Phuket, you will understand why people compare Phuket to “heaven in the Earth of Southeast Asia. There are some popular beaches here such as: Banana Rock Beach, Patong Beach and Paradise Beach.
It’s difficult for you to find rubbish on beaches because Thai people always pay attention to clean it up. The white sand beaches and blue sea in Phuket will blow all your stress away.
After watching sunset in Patong Beach, you can enjoy your meals at some restaurant in Patong. Remember to try Thai cuisine: Pad Thai, Son Tum, mango sticky rice, especially Kanom Jeen. Kanom Jeen is the Phuket specialty, which is made from noodles, chicken or crab, turmeric, tomatoes and coconut milk.
Day 2: Explore wonderful Koh Phi Phi
Koh Phi Phi, the island located off its coast of Phuket and Thailand, a famous of wild beautiful beaches hidden among mountains. People say this island is the best place to go diving.
You should wake up early on the morning of the second day to depart from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi. It takes full day to discover Koh Phi Phi. You can join in swimming, sunbathing on the island.
You should wake up early on the morning of the second day to depart from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi. It takes full day to discover Koh Phi Phi. You can join in swimming, sunbathing on the island.
To discover Koh Phi Phi, you can go by yourself or book tour. People recommend that tourists should join a tour instead of travel alone because tour costs cheaper than tourists pay themselves for all expenses. If you buy a tour to get Koh Phi Phi, tour service includes cost of transporting you from your hotel to Royal Phuket Marina port, speedboat round-trip ticket and lunch as well as diving equipment. It’s more convenient for you!
There are 6 islets in Koh Phi Phi. You can visit Mosquito Island and Bamboo Island first. Don’t forget to take photos to save the beautiful nature here. The ocean is so blue and surrounded by mountains which create natural bays. They look like a painting.
After discovering Mosquito Island and Bamboo Island, you should visit Monkey Beach and enjoy swimming with monkeys. It will be an unforgettable experience! The sand here is so white and squishy that you can sunbath and relax.
There are 6 islets in Koh Phi Phi. You can visit Mosquito Island and Bamboo Island first. Don’t forget to take photos to save the beautiful nature here. The ocean is so blue and surrounded by mountains which create natural bays. They look like a painting.
After discovering Mosquito Island and Bamboo Island, you should visit Monkey Beach and enjoy swimming with monkeys. It will be an unforgettable experience! The sand here is so white and squishy that you can sunbath and relax.
Another interesting experience in Koh Phi Phi is climbing on Phi Phi Viewpoint. From the Viewpoint with height of 180 meters, you can see the beautiful Koh Phi Phi landscape.
Reached on Phi Phi Viewpoint peak, it’s so wonderful when being surrounded by cloud and sky.
Dive…Dive…Dive! Going diving is the top of must-try experience you need to do in Koh Phi Phi. Diving, swimming with fishes in Koh Phi Phi is so wonderful.
Reached on Phi Phi Viewpoint peak, it’s so wonderful when being surrounded by cloud and sky.
Dive…Dive…Dive! Going diving is the top of must-try experience you need to do in Koh Phi Phi. Diving, swimming with fishes in Koh Phi Phi is so wonderful.
At noon, you can take a rest and enjoy buffet for lunch in Ton Sai Bay.
After lunch, you should visit Maya Bay. Maya Bay is considered as a fairyland which creates the fame for Koh Phi Phi Island. This is the paradise of relaxing. Beautiful nature here will wash out your all tiredness and stress.
Besides those activities, you can join in other interesting experiences, such as feeding sharks, seeing sunset, kayaking. If you have more free time, don’t mind spending more days in Koh Phi Phi.
After lunch, you should visit Maya Bay. Maya Bay is considered as a fairyland which creates the fame for Koh Phi Phi Island. This is the paradise of relaxing. Beautiful nature here will wash out your all tiredness and stress.
Besides those activities, you can join in other interesting experiences, such as feeding sharks, seeing sunset, kayaking. If you have more free time, don’t mind spending more days in Koh Phi Phi.
Day 3: Discover Phuket
Get up early and start to explore Phuket.
The first destination is Phuket Botanic Garden where you can discover many types of rare plants.
The first destination is Phuket Botanic Garden where you can discover many types of rare plants.
The next destination is Hanuman World where you can experience Zipline Adventure through the forest.
Afterward, you can wander around streets in Phuket to buy some souvenir before having your last dinner in Phuket at Soi Bangla street (located in the Patong downtown).
Afterward, you can wander around streets in Phuket to buy some souvenir before having your last dinner in Phuket at Soi Bangla street (located in the Patong downtown).
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