Generally, this tour combines the wonderfully shaped limestone 'karsts' or caves of Phang Nga Bay with a trip to James Bond Island. Some tours may provide lunch for you on board a boat and others stop at the Sea Gypsy Village for lunch. The Sea Gypsy Village is a village built on water. There are hundreds of small houses as well as markets, schools and etc. It is an extremely interesting and very cultural experience.
Some tours will also stop at Lawa Island in the south of the bay for some swimming. Crystal clear and warm waters make it a great place for swimming and relaxing.
Of course, the best part of the day is getting to explore the sea caves and witnessing the eco system inside the heart of the karsts. James Bond Island is so-named because it featured in 1974's Bond movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. Great sights, great food.
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Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Phuket Fantasea
Phuket Fantasea is a cultural theme park in Kamala Beach and has become a popular tourist destination in its own right. Costing over 3,500 million Baht to create and build, Phuket Fantasea is the absolute ultimate in night-time entertainment. Consisting of a 'Las Vegas-style' show inspired by Thailand's rich and exotic heritage it combines high-technology, pyrotechnics, and tales of times gone by, the 140-acre site houses a number of attractions exploring Thailand’s myths, legends and history. Visitors are treated to battle re-enactments, magicians who make elephants fly and disappear, ‘big show’ song and dance numbers, and aerial ballet. The Palace of the Elephants, 3000-seat theatre is of particular interest.
Also on the property are attractions and side shows as well as shopping alongside a number of first rate restaurants. For the children there are costumes, color and side show games to keep them entertained for hours.
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Generally, adult admission with dinner is 1,900 Baht and for children 1,700 Baht. Without dinner an adult ticket is 1,500 Baht for adults and children. It is possible to upgrade your ticket to a 'GOld Seat' for 250 Baht. You can also arrange to be picked up from your hotel for around 300 Baht.
Note that there are plenty of tour companies in Phuket in which you may be able to purchase the tickets a little cheaper (if you are a good barterer).
Also on the property are attractions and side shows as well as shopping alongside a number of first rate restaurants. For the children there are costumes, color and side show games to keep them entertained for hours.
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Generally, adult admission with dinner is 1,900 Baht and for children 1,700 Baht. Without dinner an adult ticket is 1,500 Baht for adults and children. It is possible to upgrade your ticket to a 'GOld Seat' for 250 Baht. You can also arrange to be picked up from your hotel for around 300 Baht.
Note that there are plenty of tour companies in Phuket in which you may be able to purchase the tickets a little cheaper (if you are a good barterer).
Friday, August 28, 2009
Phuket Tour- Phi Phi Island
Phi Phi is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful islands. There are several different tour companies that offer Phi Phi Island tours and leave from Phuket every day. You'll be out for the entire day and visit the following places:
Monkey Bay: Here, there is for fantastic snorkeling. There are also usually a large number of monkeys that frolick around on the beach.
Maya Bay: This spectacular spot in where the film 'The Beach' was shot. The waters are crystal clear and you will have a chance to swim or just relax.
Hin Klang: This is another snorkelling spot with some terrific fish and coral for you to look at.
Bamboo Island: A good place just to have a break and take in the breathtaking scenery.
Most tours will stop for a buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don. It is actually a resort in which provides the lunch.
Viking Cave: You will not get of the boat at the Viking Caves but should be able to get some great photos.
At the end of the day you will be taken back to Phuket.
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Monkey Bay: Here, there is for fantastic snorkeling. There are also usually a large number of monkeys that frolick around on the beach.
Maya Bay: This spectacular spot in where the film 'The Beach' was shot. The waters are crystal clear and you will have a chance to swim or just relax.
Hin Klang: This is another snorkelling spot with some terrific fish and coral for you to look at.
Bamboo Island: A good place just to have a break and take in the breathtaking scenery.
Most tours will stop for a buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don. It is actually a resort in which provides the lunch.
Viking Cave: You will not get of the boat at the Viking Caves but should be able to get some great photos.
At the end of the day you will be taken back to Phuket.
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Phang Nga Bay Sea Canoe Day Tour Phuket
One of the most popular day tours in the area, the Phang Nga Bay Sea Canoe tour generally involves an 08:30 pickup and a drive to the East Coast of Phuket where a 'mother ship' will take you up to the hongs, or caves of Phang Nga Bay. When tidal conditions are right a guide will paddle you to the centre of the hongs where a whole eco-system exists.
Monkeys and hornbills live inside, undisturbed by the outside world. The mother ship then takes you to another cave and after, a buffet lunch is served. In the afternoon you will explore another cave then be motored to a beach and back to port.
This really is a great tour. While a tour guide does the paddling for you, you can just relax and take in the spectacular scenery. There are a lot of different companies that offer this tour. If you click on the link at the top of this site 'Exotissimo' you will be able to find this tour.
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Monkeys and hornbills live inside, undisturbed by the outside world. The mother ship then takes you to another cave and after, a buffet lunch is served. In the afternoon you will explore another cave then be motored to a beach and back to port.
This really is a great tour. While a tour guide does the paddling for you, you can just relax and take in the spectacular scenery. There are a lot of different companies that offer this tour. If you click on the link at the top of this site 'Exotissimo' you will be able to find this tour.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Phuket Nightlife
It's not all naughty in Phuket and there's a lot more to do than getting down and dirty along Patong's Bangla Road, however much fun it can be as a one-off. Nights under tropical starry skies tend to take on a magical quality and dining out al fresco enjoying balmy sea breezes is a definitely holiday enhancer.
Phuket's two Las Vegas-style shows, FantaSea and Simon Cabaret, are both a barrel of laughs for very different reasons while 'Hong by Starlight' sea cave exploration trips are simply unforgettable.
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Phuket's two Las Vegas-style shows, FantaSea and Simon Cabaret, are both a barrel of laughs for very different reasons while 'Hong by Starlight' sea cave exploration trips are simply unforgettable.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Phuket Beaches
Phuket island has plenty of beaches to choose from. The best beaches are also the most developed beaches with lots of action. It's not hard though to just rent a bike and go looking for a small secluded beach tucked away somewhere on the island. Most of the swimmable beaches are found on the west facing side of the island.
Beaches on Phuket are well set up to cater to visitors with sun lounges and umbrellas for rent and vendors strolling the beach selling fruit, snacks ice cream and more. Most Phuket beaches have a number of restaurants and stalls offering food and drinks either on the beach itself or within a hundred metres. Beachfront massage stands are also common with shaded platforms where talented masseuses are happy to work out those niggling aches and pains while you are hypnotized by the picture perfect scenery. Sometimes you needn’t even go looking for them, they wander by offering their services.
Below is a list of the main beaches in Phuket:
Patong Beach
Karon Beach
Kata Beach
Kamala Beach
Bangtao/Laguna Beach
Surin Beach
Nai Yang Beach
Rawai and Nai Harn Beach
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Beaches on Phuket are well set up to cater to visitors with sun lounges and umbrellas for rent and vendors strolling the beach selling fruit, snacks ice cream and more. Most Phuket beaches have a number of restaurants and stalls offering food and drinks either on the beach itself or within a hundred metres. Beachfront massage stands are also common with shaded platforms where talented masseuses are happy to work out those niggling aches and pains while you are hypnotized by the picture perfect scenery. Sometimes you needn’t even go looking for them, they wander by offering their services.
Below is a list of the main beaches in Phuket:
Patong Beach
Karon Beach
Kata Beach
Kamala Beach
Bangtao/Laguna Beach
Surin Beach
Nai Yang Beach
Rawai and Nai Harn Beach
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Sunday, August 23, 2009
Phuket Weather
Phuket has a very tropical climate, i.e. it is warm year-round with average temp around 29°C. There are three distinct seasons:
The Cool Season
From November through to February the weather is a little cooler, but still quite warm. The northeast winds normally start sometime in November bringing an end to the rainy season. Arguably, it is best to visit Phuket at this time of year. There is lots of blue sky, little rainfall, lower humidity and the temperatures are comfortably hot. This is considered to be Phuket's high-season with the peak of visitors coming over the Christmas and New Year period.
Phuket Hot Season
From March to early May is the hot season. The weather is dry and the skies blue but many people find the temperature is a little too hot for comfort. This is mid-season for Phuket. There are still a lot of visitors but the hotels start to lower their rates around this period as demand drops..
Phuket Monsoon Season
Early May is around the time the rain starts. The highest rainfall comes in May, September and October. In these months it can rain for long periods. However, this is not always the case.
Generally, these three months are not the time of year to come if you want sun or outdoor activities. However, June, July and August are good months to visit. During these three months, there will be plenty of rain but it usually falls in short heavy bursts. In between, the weather is pleasant with comfortable temperatures and a cooling breeze. There will often be periods of several days without any rain.
The six months of the rainy season are Phuket's low-season. Hotel rates are slashed and you can generally get lower prices from tour operators, vehicle rentals, boat trips, etc. The months June, July and August are still a popular time to visit as people take advantage of the low season prices. May, September and October are quiet as it is just too wet for most people.
One important warning. These monsoon winds bring large waves and dangerous undercurrents to Phuket's western beaches. Every year around 20 people drown during Phuket's rainy season. Red flags are raised on the beaches to warn of dangerous conditions. Do not swim in the sea if there are red flags.
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The Cool Season
From November through to February the weather is a little cooler, but still quite warm. The northeast winds normally start sometime in November bringing an end to the rainy season. Arguably, it is best to visit Phuket at this time of year. There is lots of blue sky, little rainfall, lower humidity and the temperatures are comfortably hot. This is considered to be Phuket's high-season with the peak of visitors coming over the Christmas and New Year period.
Phuket Hot Season
From March to early May is the hot season. The weather is dry and the skies blue but many people find the temperature is a little too hot for comfort. This is mid-season for Phuket. There are still a lot of visitors but the hotels start to lower their rates around this period as demand drops..
Phuket Monsoon Season
Early May is around the time the rain starts. The highest rainfall comes in May, September and October. In these months it can rain for long periods. However, this is not always the case.
Generally, these three months are not the time of year to come if you want sun or outdoor activities. However, June, July and August are good months to visit. During these three months, there will be plenty of rain but it usually falls in short heavy bursts. In between, the weather is pleasant with comfortable temperatures and a cooling breeze. There will often be periods of several days without any rain.
The six months of the rainy season are Phuket's low-season. Hotel rates are slashed and you can generally get lower prices from tour operators, vehicle rentals, boat trips, etc. The months June, July and August are still a popular time to visit as people take advantage of the low season prices. May, September and October are quiet as it is just too wet for most people.
One important warning. These monsoon winds bring large waves and dangerous undercurrents to Phuket's western beaches. Every year around 20 people drown during Phuket's rainy season. Red flags are raised on the beaches to warn of dangerous conditions. Do not swim in the sea if there are red flags.
Click here for more information.
About Phuket
At 550sq km Phuket is the biggest island on the west coast of Southern Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Phuket has glorious mountains covered by vast forests. The lowlands are comprised of rubber plantations, pineapples and coconuts.
The residents of Phuket consist of Thais, Chinese, Malays and Chao Leh, sea gypsies. Most people reside around Phuket city and Patong beach. Patong Beach is the most popular and built up beach in Phuket.
In the past, Phuket’s economy was based on tin mining. After the demand for tin declined, tourism has dominated Phuket’s highest income. Other local economies include rubber, pearl farms, marine products and agricultural products.
The main religion in Phuket is Buddhism and Thai Muslims make up approximately 35% of Phuket’s population.
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AdministrationPhuket is divided into three administrative districts; Muang (Phuket town) with 8 communes, Kathu with 3 communes and Thalang with 6 communes. The Phuket provincial governor and district chiefs are elected by the central government in Bangkok.
Symbol Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Sri Sunthon, two local heroines, who chased Burmese invasion in 1785, received the honorary titles from King Rama I.
The residents of Phuket consist of Thais, Chinese, Malays and Chao Leh, sea gypsies. Most people reside around Phuket city and Patong beach. Patong Beach is the most popular and built up beach in Phuket.
In the past, Phuket’s economy was based on tin mining. After the demand for tin declined, tourism has dominated Phuket’s highest income. Other local economies include rubber, pearl farms, marine products and agricultural products.
The main religion in Phuket is Buddhism and Thai Muslims make up approximately 35% of Phuket’s population.
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AdministrationPhuket is divided into three administrative districts; Muang (Phuket town) with 8 communes, Kathu with 3 communes and Thalang with 6 communes. The Phuket provincial governor and district chiefs are elected by the central government in Bangkok.
Symbol Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Sri Sunthon, two local heroines, who chased Burmese invasion in 1785, received the honorary titles from King Rama I.
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