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Day 1 - Phuket Itinerary with Kids

6 Recommended Rooftop Bars and Lounges in Phuket
This particular lounge is more on the modern side with bright neon colors but still maintains the tranquil and relax vibe in their lounge. They are open from 5:30 pm until 12 midnight.
Photo Credit: Roger Wu They have a buy one take one Happy Hour from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm. At 8:00 pm until 9:30, the happy hour continues but it will be buy two get one free. They have different drinks in their bar to choose from that costs from THB 220 up to THB 250, and the food they serve is scrumptious. They even have bartending shows for the entertainment of the guests. For reservation, you can email them at info@thekeeresort.com or visit their website at thekeeresort.com Le Versace Restaurant Lounge Bar - If you are one of those tourists looking for a marvelous and chic place to stay, eat, and relax, then the Le Versace Restaurant Lounge Bar fits you fabulously. This is a French themed restaurant located at Patong Beach that gives off a classy ambiance to guests. This is among the most recognized open air restaurants that offers first class service and French cuisine. It is also near the beach making it an ideal place to have a dinner and have a few drinks while watching the sunset. They are open from 5:00 pm until 2:00 am. They can also make the entire lounge private for a special occasion such as birthdays, weddings, business meetings and others. Wassa Homemade Bar - If you prefer somewhere more down to earth, isn’t crowded, and has a spectacular view of the city and the beach, the Wassa Homemade Bar is what you are looking for. The place is basic but very welcoming and clean. It can accommodate a decent amount of guests however they only have a shortlist of drinks. They do have fruit shakes that costs around THB 70 to THB 90 and beers from THB 90 to THB 110. Appetizers like fries, spring rolls, and chicken nuggets are available and cost between THB 90 to THB 120. They are open to guests from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. To get there, guests must try to overcome the Hasip Pee road. This road is known for being narrow and steep that guests would leave their cars and motorcycles at the bottom and walked all the way up to the bar. Though there are cars and scooters that can drive all the way to the top, it is recommended that you make sure that the breaks and the engine is in perfect condition before driving up there. Surface Rooftop Bar at La Flora Hotel - If you have acrophobia or better known as fear of heights, you can still enjoy a pleasant dinner and drinks in a rooftop at the Surface Rooftop Bar. The bar is low enough for you to hand reach the tip of the palm trees but high enough to see a fantastic view of the Andaman sea. The foods are decent and the drinks are varied giving guests different choices for a drink. The bar is open from 5:30 pm until 12:00 am. This gives tourists a chance to watch the sunset in the afternoon and a romantic spot for couples. For a dinner reservation, you can leave your inquiry at their website at laflorapatong.com. They can also be reached at info@laflorapatong.com or +66 76 344 241. These are just some of the best reviewed rooftop bars and lounges for its serene location and soothing ambiance. There are still more bars and lounges like these in Phuket waiting to be explored by an adventurer like you. Just take your time to wander around and sight see the different and wonderful places in Phuket.

Romantic Getaway in Phuket
Boat trip through the bay Taking a cruise through the bay is one of the most romantic things you can do in Phuket. The best time to go if possible is at sunset when the rocks are turned into silhouettes against the golden sky.
One of Phuket’s secluded beaches That is not the only beach to take advantage of though. Phuket has literally hundreds of stunning beaches to spend a day at, some busy with tourists and others deserted. Snorkeling - Phuket has some of the clearest waters in Thailand, and they are filled with an abundance of fish and other sea life. While many people enjoy scuba diving when in Thailand, in Phuket a snorkel and a pair of goggles will more than suffice.
Snorkeling in an underwater paradise You will be amazed at the variety of fish that surround you and seem to have no fear. There is also the opportunity to see some real sea monsters if you are lucky, including octopus, eels and the occasional shark. Don’t worry though; they are not interested in having you for lunch. A snorkeling trip is the best way to go as the boats tend to know of the very best places to see. It can be very romantic enjoying an underwater world with your loved one, and even better if you have a waterproof camera to catch some magical memories together. If you're the adventurous type you can try these adrenaline pumping activities in Phuket. Food to try - It’s a no-brainer when it comes to the best food to try when in Phuket. Being right on the Andaman Sea means an abundance of delicious and exotic seafood is on offer wherever you go. Not forgetting the delicious local grown fruits and traditional Thai cuisine. We recently covered a list of 9 must try dining experiences in Phuket.
Delicious passion fruit cheesecake topped with fresh fruit Many hotels offer a free breakfast from early morning until around 11 am. You may think that these will be generic hotel breakfasts, but you would be wrong. A huge selection of fruits, soups, rice dishes, curries and European style foods are available to suit every palette.
Hotel fruit selection Some of the best food you can try in Phuket are Tom Kha Gai (a spicy chicken and coconut soup) Massaman curry (a deep, rich stew-like curry) Kai-Jeal talay (seafood omelette) and Bualoy (a coconut cream dessert with taro pearls and a poached egg)
Massaman coated chicken drumsticks No matter what you try, you are sure to be delighted with the plethora of foods available. If you have more western standards for food there are many restaurants that cater for this, but seeing as you’re in Thailand, why not make the most of the experience and enjoy a romantic atmospherically lit dinner on the beach with your significant other.
Romantic lighting on the beach Phuket is the ideal honeymooner’s vacation spot and makes for some wonderful memories surrounded by outstanding natural beauty. Every year tens of thousands of couples descend on Thailand for a romantic and relaxing getaway, and it’s easy to see why when you experience the country first hand. There really is no other place quite like it, and Phuket stands out from the crowd due to its lush tropical climate, serene beaches and all round romantic vibe.

10 Must Visit Beaches in Phuket

Day 4 Phuket Itinerary - Phang Nga Bay
Day 1 Phuket Itinerary - A Serene Retreat in Karon
Day 2 Phuket Itinerary - A Peace Loving Couple in Patong
Day 3 Phuket Itinerary – A Trip to Phi Phi Islands
Day 4 Phuket Itinerary – Phang Nga Bay Post lunch, cruise to the James Bond Island at 1 pm. The Bond movie, “The Man with the Golden Gun” was shot in the year 1974 with Roger Moore, and Christopher Lee standing in front of the island. This Island is also called locally by the name Ko Tapu (Nail Island), since it stands upright from within the verdant sea. Since the island is protected, observe the same from a distance.The cost of the trip by speed boat costs about 3400 Baht per person, and usually covers a round trip transfer from hotel, breakfast with tea, coffee, croissant, a guide conversant in English, tour insurance, life Jacket, lunch, mask and snorkel. Wake up early in the morning, and be ready for a pickup from your hotel by 8 am. Be prepared for a long day trip, and the last day in Phuket. Carry a bottle of water and snacks, since you might need them anytime during the long day. The drive from your hotel in an AC car to the Ao Por Pier would be more than an hour. The exact time would, however, depend on the traffic. The speed boat would leave the pier for National Park, Phang Nga Bay at 10 am. The first stop for sightseeing would be the Panak Island. As you reach the Island by about 10.45 am, be ready for some adventure. Take a canoe (“kayak”) to wander around the island, admire the ravishing and gorgeous wildlife, and explore the mangrove cave. Explore the honeycomb of grottoes, and tunnels across the Phang Nga marine park. Discover the ‘hongs’, which are hidden lagoons. Admire the stalactites along the corridors and caverns. As your paddler glides you into these lagoons, lie flat on the kayak so as to avoid the stalactites near the cave’s entrance touching your bodies. The Bat Cave, known for the number of bats hanging from the ceiling of the cave is the first destination. The Bat Cave Hong also provides an opportunity for monkey and hornbill sightings. You would reach the Hong Island at 11:30 am. Travel around the wonderful island. As you finish canoeing here, have a sumptuous lunch onboard. From James Bond Island, travel to the Khao Phing Khan, which is an inclined rock, a 164 ft massive natural behemoth located on top of other rocks with small caves. Explore the wonderful natural carvings here, or wander through the mango swamp. As you further carry out kayaking, explore the beautiful Kaew Cave. After spending about 30 minutes at the cave, plan to move to the next location by 2.30 pm – the Lawa Island. After a long day’s trip, the island is a good spot for some relaxation. This place is also devoid of noise and crowd. Therefore, it provides the right ambience for leisure time. Collect the beach chairs available here at some extra cost, if you like to take some rest. In case you want to swim, the Lawa Island provides a perfect backdrop. You may like to lounge on the beach, or enjoy the swing on the tree. During this time, you could be served with fresh fruit and soft drinks. After spending more than an hour on the beach, head south to visit Koh Panyee Village at 4 pm. Previously, Koh Panyee was a 400 metres by 80 metres limestone cliff with an approximate elevation of 80 metres. An entire village was built over it with stilts, and was established in the 19th Century. This amazing village is dotted with more than 100 houses, a mosque and an elementary school. More than a dozen sea food restaurants cater to the taste buds of the tourists who visit this ‘water city’ on daily basis. The stop here is mostly about shopping. You will be able to shop for clothes, souvenirs, dried sea food, and pearls. The shopping activities serve as livelihood for the Koh Panyee’s inhabitants. Take the speed boat back to the Ao Pier at 5 pm, so that you are dropped at your hotel by 7 pm. The four day trip to Phuket is complete with the visit back from Phang Nga Bay. Next morning, on the way back to the Phuket Airport, the memories of Phuket’s magnificence, and beauty would enthrall your minds. With the flight taking off from the airport, the beautiful verdant land of Phuket would slowly move away from you, far into oblivion. The fond memories of Phuket, captured in your mind, and in your cameras would stay on. These would remind you of the scenic beauty explored during your trip to Phuket, and would inevitably invite you once again to this lovely land.

Adrenaline Pumping Adventures in Phuket Part 2
Photo credit: Phuket Jungle Bungy Jump The Bungy Jump will cost THB 2200. If you have a go pro of your own, a surcharge of THB 500 will be imposed. Weight limit for jumpers is 35 kg as the minimum and 235 kg as the maximum. You can jump on your own or jump with a friend. Jumpers can also choose if they want to stay dry or have a dip in the water.
Photo credit: Phuket Jungle Bungy Jump They can also be reached for inquires at their phone number (+66) 076 321351 or at their email address info@phuketbungy.com Patong Zorbing/Rollerballing - For those who are not familiar with Zorbing, this is an activity where a person goes inside a large plastic sphere that will be rolled downhill. If you want to try this Zorbing, the Rollerball Phuket is located at the outskirts of Patong going to Kamala. It is at Kalim Bay which is merely two minutes away from Patong beach and very easy to find.
Photo Credit: Phuket Jungle Bungy Jump With a Zorbing length of 190 meters, this experience will leave you breathless and full of adrenaline rush. They also offer different programs. Program A which is THB 950, is a one roll ride downhill with a free drink. Program B is THB 1350, provides two rolls, drinks, chips or fruits, and a shirt. Program C which is THB 1950 gives the rider six rolls downhill, free drink, chips or fruit, and a photo souvenir. By the way, the free drink will be given after you roll down the hill, food and drinks are not allowed inside the sphere.
Photo credit: Rollerball Co But if you want an added thrill, they have a Splash Ball available. Guests will be inside the sphere with 40 litres of water splashing inside. They are open daily from 10:00 am. It is advised that all guests must bring a towel and swimwear to enjoy better the Rollerballing. They also provide discounts per person for those who will book a program online by visiting their website at rollerball.co or email them at contact@rollerball.co. They can also be reached by phone at 089-872 6532. High water slide - There numerous resorts and hotels in Phuket since it is close by the beach. Today, these resorts and hotels and kicking things up a notch by installing water slides. One resort and spa is now known for its astounding 12 meter high water slide with a second tier slide at a height of 7.5 meters made for children. This monster slide is known as the Slippery Slip that can only be found at the Phuket Orchid Resort and Spa. They are located at Tambon Karon, Muang District in Phuket, Thailand.
Photo credit: Phuket Orchid Resort and Spa They are open from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm for guests who wants to take a swim and experience the Slippery Slip. They can be contacted at their phone number +66 76 358 300. Another water resort to visit is the Splash Jungle Water Park located at Thalang district in Phuket, Thailand. They have different water entertainment for every age. For those looking for a thrill in the resort, the Boomerango is the most recommended water slide. It starts with going through a tube and exiting down a vertical ramp where you will meet a 15 meter high transition edge. You will then be shot up then slide to other side before falling into the splash pool.
Photo credit: Splash Jungle Resort This can be very scary and heart pumping especially when you are about to reach the transition edge. The thought that you might go in too fast and shoot out of the slide will give you the adrenaline rush that you are looking for. They also have other attractions such as the Super Bowl, and Body and Tube Slide. They have indoor café, bar, and restaurants as well as lockers for the swimmers.
Photo credit: Panoramio They are open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The entrance fee will be THB 1,295 for an adult and THB 650 per child from the age of 5 to 12 years old. Any child under 5 years old are free of charge. Kart racing - For the kart racing enthusiast, the Patong Go-Kart Speedway is a few minutes away from the Jungle Bungy Jump. To avail the kart racing, drivers must be 16 years old and above. They have race karts with 400, 270, 200 and 140 cc engine. They go from 40k/h up to 110k/h. Price starts from THB 750 up to THB 1000 depending on the kart type and the time length that it will be used.
Photo credit: Go-Kart Speedway For further inquiries, you can email them at gokartspeedway@yahoo.de or call them at +66 076-321-949 or 076-202-689. An alternative kart track is in the Phuket Kart Speedway located besides Go-Kart Speedway. They are open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm everyday. They also offer TV rides, archery and Elephant rides. However, they are more popular with kart racing. They provide kids kart, four stroke performance kart, fun karts, double seaters, 100cc Two Stroke, and 125cc Water Cooled Superkart.
Photo credit: Phuket Kart Speedway You can contact them for further details at phuket_kart@hotmail.com or simply visit their website at phuketkartspeedway.com. Kitesurfing - For a fantastic kitesurfing experience, the KBA or also known as Kite Boarding Asia, provides an exhilarating experience. They are located at Nai Yang beach and Chalong beach in Phuket. Available all year round, KBA provide kitesurfing refresher course, private kitesurfing lessons, one day course, and a three days course. When it comes to equipment, they can rent full gear or just the kite if you have your own personal gears. They rent their equipment for an hour or for the entire day. In terms of safety, they provide a rescue craft to backup all kite surfers. They also have alert beach staff to assure all needs are addressed. For details of their packages, visit their website kiteboardingphuket.com or send them a message at phuket@kiteboardingasia.com. For convenience, you can also drop a message in their Skype at kbaphuket. KBA is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Surfing - Surf House Phuket, the top most rated surf destination. They have two locations, one in Kata Beach and the other in Patong Beach. They provide lessons for the beginner and surfing activity for an hour up to three hours. The cost for an hour ride is THB 1000, two hours will be THB 1800, and three hours for THB 2,200. They offer a private lane for THB 7,000 with a maximum of 10 riders.
Photo Credit: Surf House Phuket For more details, they can be reached at their email address info@surfhousephuket.com or call them at (66) 81 979 7737. They also have a website surfhousephuket.com for you to check their surfing services. All these adventures are thrilling and definitely exhilarating. Take note, that every activity has risks that comes with it. Be sure that you inspect all gears and equipment. Do not be afraid to ask for help with the instructors or staff and be sure to enjoy your wild adventures in Phuket.

Adrenaline Pumping Adventures in Phuket Part 1
Phuket for Kids
Photo credit: splashjunglewaterpark.com For dads and moms, there is the wave pool. You may also laze and relax at the 335-meters long and winding river. Life vests are available for adults and kids without any charge. There are separate showers and changing rooms. Patong Go-Kart Speedway - Go to the Kathu side of Patong Hill for the rip-roaring Go-Kart Speedway. There are smooth bends, sharp curves, and the customary long and straight start/finish lane in the 750 meters race track. You can enjoy the track with your kids or do it alone with them cheering for you from the outside. Separate vehicles for adults and kids. The race track is in great shape, so there are no accidents. The track is wide. You can clearly see what is coming your way. White and red tyres are placed on both sides of the track for additional safety. ATV Tour - Go off-road to explore the interiors. You will pass through jungles, farms, and plantations in a 2-hour guided tour while exploring the 350-acre property. It’s a lot of fun for both the kids and adults as you zoom around obstacles, ride over the bumps, and splash over muddy trails. There will be rubber plantations, palm gardens, and mangrove swamps to cross.
Photo credit: atvphuket.com Safety instructions are given out before you board these all-terrain vehicles. It’s a wonderful of getting close to nature, showing off the insects and Venus flytrap to your kids, and having loads of fun. Siam Safari - Your Thailand visit is not complete unless you ride on an elephant. For the kids, this will be an experience they will remember for a lifetime. Phuket is a wonderful place for elephant safari, as it’s in a lush forest setting. Along the 30-minute trek, you also get spectacular views of the ocean. Riding one of these gentle giants is also a unique way of exploring the countryside of Phuket. Try the 4 in 1 tour, where you and your kids can see coconut processing, Thai cooking, and rice farming. It also includes a dinner or lunch. Dino Park Golf - Another huge attraction for both adults and kids. The park with golf is not just entertaining, it is educational as well. The prehistoric jungle looks realistic and it is full of dinosaurs. There is an active volcano too, halfway between the Flintstones bar that serves Dino burgers and Jurassic Park. The golf course is 18-hole. The volcano blasts time to time erupting sounds and smoke. There are Triceratops, Brontosaurus, Dimetrodon, Stegosaurus, Eichynosuarus, and many other dinosaurs. Even the heat of the rainforest seems real. Challenges include obstacles made from bones, water, and even Dino poo. There is a hole inside the hot volcano as well. Most kids have never been to such an amazing place. Adults too will have a really fun experience. Camping for Children - Pack off your little ones for the entire day as you go on and do what adults do like snorkeling or some other more adult oriented activities. Don’t worry. This is completely safe. There are tents and camps at the Rang Yai Island for children, where they can enjoy all activities the island offers, like sea canoes, banana boat rides, beach volleyball, mountain bikes and more. There are separate activities for kids of all ages. The island is just 35 minutes away from Phuket town. It is mostly grass and sand, but there are paths. Adults can do their own stuff, spending time at the bar or a recliner on the beach while the kids have a blast. There are lots of attractions and things-to-do for kids in Phuket. You may also visit the Bird Park, the Phuket Zoo, or the Butterfly Garden and Insect World. In fact, there are so many attractions here that you cannot possibly do them all. So choose what you want to do with your kids, or the things they love.

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Phuket Walks - Patong as a Starting Point
Walking route will take around 2 hours as a round trip – but well worth every step of the way. This walk is easy to take and minimises the chances of you getting lost along the way. There is only one road to take, and it hugs the coast nicely, so as long as the ocean is on your left, all is well. This route has been designed to be a pleasure walk and help you make the most of what is available in the local vicinity. It has been kept simple, and on a main route, and for those who love to use technology, Geolocations have been added.
Loma Park Dolphin Statues
Geo-Location for the Tech savvy travellers: 7.899258, 98.296577 So let’s begin. The first stop along this route is Loma Park. Loma Park is located on Patong beach just north of where you started off, and here you will find the dolphin statues that the small park is named after. There is also a play area for the kids and many shaded benches placed under the towering trees ideal for having picnics at. Loma Park also plays host to many of Phuket’s carnivals and official holidays and offers some beautiful ocean views. As you continue your journey from Loma Park, keep heading north with the ocean to your left. About 500 meters along the road you will come across the Belgian Beer café which is an absolute must for taking five from the intense heat of the sun. This stunning building is part of the Graceland’s complex and is located right on the beachfront offering a whole array of delicious food and European drink. Sit back and relax on the veranda and watch the people going about their day while enjoying a nice cold drink and some ocean views.
Belgian Beer Café
Geo-Location for the Tech savvy travellers: 7.903777, 98.297164 After finishing your drinks, continue in the same direction as before and keep walking until you reach the end of Patong beach. At this point, you will come to a roundabout which you just want to continue straight ahead at. You will know if you are heading the correct way if you pass the Novotel Resort on your right about 50 meters ahead. Walk up the small hill and continue forwards. On your left, you will notice many restaurants and beach bars which would be ideal to take note of for evening dining and entertainment. After about 200 meters the ocean will reappear, and another bay emerges. Along this stretch of road the ocean comes right up to the path and makes for some wonderful photography opportunities, you will notice that not many people use this beach and this is mainly because of rocks just below the surface of the sea.
The halfway point of the journey As you continue your journey towards the end of the bay, you will come across Kalim Elephant treks tour office to your right, here you can book your elephant tour at your destination point which is just a further 2 km up the road. By this point you are probably feeling a bit peckish, after all, walking up and down sloping hills and paths can build the appetite nicely. Just 100 meters on your left you will come across Pantai Halal seafood. This small yet welcoming restaurant serves a delicious selection of fresh and local seafood cooked up in aromatic Thai style sauces that will have you going back for just one more bite. They also serve a rich and sweet iced coffee which will give you some extra energy for the walk ahead.
Pantai Halal Seafood Restaurant
Geo-Location for the Tech savvy travelers: 7.916258, 98.290871 Literally built on the beach, you can rest your legs and enjoy the fruits of the ocean. The Pad Thai Talay is absolutely delicious, and the restaurant location is ideally situated to take advantage of the stunning views and cool sea breeze.
Pantai Halal Seafood Restaurant
Geo-Location for the Tech savvy travelers: 7.916258, 98.290871 After you have had something to eat, continue along the route as before heading north. From here you will walk around 1 km before reaching Kalim Sunset viewpoint. Kalim Sunset viewpoint offers fantastic views overlooking the whole of Patong Bay and some open ocean seascape with perfect framing for your photos.
Kalim sunset viewpoint looking out over the Andaman
Geo-Location for the Tech savvy travelers: 7.917377, 98.282794 From Kalim Sunset Viewpoint you are just 700 meters from your destination where elephants await to take you on an unforgettable adventure through the forests that line the coast. Each trek lasts an average of an hour, and it truly is the most magical way to explore the wilderness of Phuket’s forests. Camp Chang Kalim rises above the Andaman Sea and is filled with lush tropical plants and wildlife that give off that eco-tourism vibe. As you rise further and further above the bay, the views become more astounding and truly makes you feel as though you are in the tropics.
Camp Chang Kalim Elephant tracks
Geo-Location for the Tech savvy travelers: 7.922521, 98.280017 Of course, you are not obliged to walk. This route is also ideal when hiring a motorbike or bicycle for a day. While not exhaustive, this route offers some of the very finest highlights along Patong and Kalim Bays.

Day 3 Phuket Itinerary – A Trip to Phi Phi Islands
Day 1 Phuket Itinerary - A Serene Retreat in Karon
Day 2 Phuket Itinerary - A Peace Loving Couple in Patong
Day 3 Phuket Itinerary – A Trip to Phi Phi Islands
Day 4 Phuket Itinerary – Phang Nga Bay The most popular option is the ferry boat ride to the Phi Phi Islands, as it is cost effective. A ferry boat ride to Phi Phi Don would be considerably slow, and hence, would take more than a couple of hours. If you wish to visit the islands by ferry, then make plans to stay back for a couple of days at Phi Phi Don Island, which is the only inhabited island, Also, plan your rides to the other islands from there. Since you have limited time, and you would like to complete most of the points of Phi Phi Islands within a day’s ride, it would be appropriate for you to book a speed boat ride in advance. Ensure that there is a pick up, and drop facility to your hotel as part of your travel package. Be ready at about 7.00 am in the morning for a pickup from your hotel. The drive from Karon to Rassada Pier would require the vehicle to cross the verdant Highland pass at Kata, drive north to the Phuket town, and then to the Rassada Pier. It would take an hour to reach the Pier. Take a speed boat at 8.30 am to Phi Phi Islands. Leaving early would help you to avoid the usual crowd. The first stop on your tour would be the Maya Beach. Spend about 30 minutes between 9.30 am to 10 am at the scenic spot. This beach had gained prominence due to the movie, “The Beach”, a film directed by Danny Boyle starring Leonardo DiCaprio released in the year 2000. The Maya Bay is sheltered by 100 meters cliffs on all the three sides, and is stunningly beautiful. The beach offers an opportunity to swim, walk, and offers a beautiful view of Lo Sama Bay. The next destination would be a snorkeling spot, which is usually selected based on the wind, tides, or what the other boats do on the day of ride. There are great places at Phi Phi Le and Phi Phi Don for snorkeling. While snorkeling between 10.30 am and 11 am, you would be able to see varieties of beautiful and exotic fish in the emerald green water. As you proceed for lunch, the speed boat would take you to the Viking Cave, that was once occupied by fishermen, pirates and seafarers. You would no longer be able to go inside the cave, since it is preserved for a collection of birds’ nest industry. These birds’ nest serve as ingredients of Chinese cuisine and medicine. The nests are formed from the saliva of swallows, and are believed to promote beauty, increase longevity, and act as aphrodisiacs. The next beach that you would reach around 11.30 am is the Monkey Beach. The name is derived from the apes inhabiting this island. You could get down at the Beach and feed the monkeys. Be careful if you interact with them while offering food, since they could be aggressive. It would be a good idea to avoid them altogether. Do not spend more than half an hour on this beach before moving back to Phi Phi Don island for a sumptuous lunch. As you land at Phi Phi Don island, have lunch, which is usually arranged as part of the package between 12.00 noon and 1 pm. Then travel to one more place where you would snorkel for about 30 minutes among the exotic shoals of fish. At about 2.30 pm, you reach the last spot, which is the Bamboo Island. This is a good place to spend your time, swim, take rest on the sands, or explore the island. The Bamboo Island is a relatively flat land, evergreen with white sand and crystal clear water. It offers snorkeling opportunities along the coral reef, which is about 50 meters from the beach. As you leave the island at 3 pm, and board your speed boat, remember the day well spent on the island. You would return to the Rassada Pier by 4 pm, and reach your hotel by 5 pm.

Day 2 Phuket Itinerary - A Peace Loving Couple in Patong
Day 1 Phuket Itinerary - A Serene Retreat in Karon
Day 2 Phuket Itinerary - A Peace Loving Couple in Patong
Day 3 Phuket Itinerary – A Trip to Phi Phi Islands
Day 4 Phuket Itinerary – Phang Nga Bay If you cannot avail a car, then opt for the most used public transport - a Tuk Tuk . Be ready, however, to negotiate on the price. A 50 to 100 Baht bargain could be achieved with a Tuk Tuk driver if you are a good negotiator. On an average, a ride from Karon to Patong costs about 350 Baht. If you, however, manage to hire an air-conditioned taxi, then you would save the effort of bargaining. This could be an ideal option, unless you want to get exposed to the breeze in a Tuk Tuk. Check at your hotel, or resort’s front desk, and they should be able to arrange for an appropriate conveyance. Some hotels offer free shuttle services to Patong. Just check at the front desk if your hotel offers such a ride. The road from Karon to Patong along the sea side offers a scenic view of the Andaman Sea. Riding through lush green vegetation of the hills, you could take a breath- taking view of the blue sea water below. The ride is hardly 10 minutes, and you would be at the beach area before 9 am. Enjoy the cool breeze while strolling along the sunny beach. Do not miss out parasailing, jet skiing, swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving. Enjoy a round of Thai massage, or foot massage for about half an hour. Else, opt for a fish massage that costs about 100 Baht for 10 minutes. At the noon time, make it a point to visit the Jungceylon Mall. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and street food available on the way to this mall. If you are hungry, just stuff in some snacks on the way in any of these eateries. Jungceylon represents the largest shopping mall towards the south of Thailand, covers an approximate size of 2,00,000 square metres, and is located at the centre of Patong beach. The mall is operational from 11 am to 10 pm every day. This mall has 4 zones: the Silang Boulevard, which is the front building along Patong 2 Road, and has international food joints, sports complex, beauty salon, craftwork, massage centers, and the Food Bazaar, the Port, an outdoor section with plenty of shaded trees, a huge pond under a shady canopy, Sino Phuket, housing a broad range of bars, restaurants, international cuisines, and Phuket Square, the shopping plaza. Visit the different zones in this mall, and have lunch in one of the eateries. The mall has a wide assortment of food such as Thai, Korean, Japanese European, KFC, Macdonald, Pizza outlets and so on. You could shop from a range of items - branded clothes, sunglasses, spectacles, perfumes, cosmetics, shoes, computer games, DVDs, mobile phones, accessories and other electrical goods. As the heat dissipates, venture out to explore what the beach town has to offer for shopping. A wide range of products is on sale: gold jewelry, cheap jewelry, cheap DVD copies of movies and music, branded sports clothes, goods to beachwear, cheap international brands of liquor, health products, Thai-boxing paraphernalia and a lot more. Walk down to the beach after 5 pm to admire the sunset, which is usually crowded at this time. The view of the sunset is incredible, since the Sun slowly disappears behind a backdrop of hills and the shiny sea. Sit on the beach to admire the red Sun sinking into the horizon till it is dark. After sunset at 6.30 pm, walk down to the Night market at Patong, and view the restaurants and bars, which are lighted up for the guests to walk in. The bars are cheap, and a bottle of beer costs about 80 Baht. Snacks are plenty, ranging from chicken sate, pork, steak, Thai food, road side food and ice creams. A wide range of the Middle Eastern, Australian, Chinese and Japanese restaurants, apart from Burger King, Mc Donalds, and Star Bucks would surely satisfy your appetite. As you walk towards the Soi Bangla Road at 7 pm to get a glimpse of the nightlife, just peep into the shops selling various dress items and street food outlets that adorn the pavements of the main road. Once you reach the Bangla Road, have a view of the nightlife with certain people hunting for visitors in the crowded bars and restaurants. After 8 pm, the nightlife at Soi Bangla Road in Patong grows busy and noisy Flashy women and pimps completely change the ambience of this place, with blaring music making the place all the more shady! Prostitution activities are rampant here. Make sure to leave the place by 8 pm so as to avoid any embarrassing scenario. By the time you reach your hotel in Karon, you would be tired after a long day. Plan to go early to bed after dinner by 9.30 pm, in order to be ready for the next day trip!

Day 1 Phuket Itinerary - A Serene Retreat in Karon
Day 1 Phuket Itinerary - A Serene Retreat in Karon
Day 2 Phuket Itinerary - A Peace Loving Couple in Patong
Day 3 Phuket Itinerary – A Trip to Phi Phi Islands
Day 4 Phuket Itinerary – Phang Nga Bay To make maximum use of your time on Day 1, plan your travel to reach Phuket International Airport by 8 AM. On reaching the airport, and completion of immigration activities, you can either reach the Airport Transportation Booth for obtaining a voucher at a flat rate of 750 baht, or take a metered (yellow) taxi from the taxi stand outside the airport at a cheaper rate of about 600 baht, along with a 100 Baht airport surcharge. After exiting the airport building, turn right on to the walkway and at its end, you would see a metered taxi stand. A number of hotels also offer drops from the Airport to the hotels. Board your taxi by 8.30 AM. The road from the airport to Karon is winding, dotted with small hills and cliffs scattered on both the sides. The winding ride takes you till Chalong Circle, from where a right turn takes you through the hilly terrain touching Kata to reach Karon. It would take about an hour for the taxi to drop you at the hotel by 9.30 AM. Leave your hotel by 10 AM and walk down to the nearby Karon beach, which is one of the best beaches for enjoying the water. The sand here is fine and powdery, the water is clean, and the sea is usually calm during the dry season. Karon beach is also the third longest beach in Phuket, and lies between Patong in the north and Kata in the south. It is the second most favourite destination in Phuket after Patong. The beach is long, open and wide, having good spots for snorkeling, as well as diving. Unlike Patong beach, this beach does not get crowded and therefore is an excellent place for peace-lovers. Spend about 3 hours on the beach and return to your hotel for lunch around 1 PM. Take some rest after lunch, so as to be ready to venture out again in the afternoon. If it is a Tuesday or Saturday, the Karon Center would be open from 4 PM. Leave the hotel around 4 PM and walk down to the Karon Center. The Karon Center represents a small, lively city with ample opportunities for nightlife, shopping and dining and also has a beautiful Karon Temple Market, beside an elegant Buddhist Temple. This weekly market covers about 12,000 sqm, and offers an interesting assortment of items, such as Thai style scarves, sarongs, bags, fluorescent T-shirts, beachwear, swimsuits, soap carvings, Thai boxing ( Muay Thai) shorts, watches, handbags and cheap jewelry. Aloe Vera, virgin coconut oil and other natural skin treatment products, and various cosmetics are available at Karon Market. As you move out of Karon Market, plan for an evening stroll along the beach road. The road is flanked by beautiful resorts, shops, restaurants and the Karon Bazaar. Travel to the Bazaar around 6 PM. It is a large, covered shopping centre (covering 6,000 sqm area) between two resorts – the Mövenpick Villas & Spa Karon Beach Phuket and Woraburi Phuket Resort. After spending an hour at the Bazaar, walk to the Patak Road around 7 PM, and spend an hour exploring the bars and eateries along the road. There are a number of restaurants with sea food, served and prepared fresh, fresh fish, oysters, lobsters, crabs, prawns, shrimps, scallops, chicken, meat and barbeque. There are also Pizza houses and steak houses, bars with live bands, and food stuffs catering to the European tastes. There are numerous options available for Thai street food lovers as well. If you are a vegetarian, then opt for rice, in order to avoid the fishy stench in noodles. The PaPa Restaurant, Two Chefs, Karon Café are some of the eateries that are worth visiting because of the food they serve. Enjoy the Thai delicacies, spring rolls and soups, but avoid ordering spicy food in the eateries, as it is too spicy for foreigners. Instead, order a spicy sauce to add to your food, if you wish to have a generous dose of chilly. Return to your hotel by 9.30 PM after your dinner, so as to be in bed latest by 10 PM.

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9 Must Try Dining Experiences in Phuket
12 Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi Beach,
Phuket 83100 Thailand
Dress code : Smart Casual Photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sheila_dee/ Blue Elephant, Phuket Town - Blue Elephant is not only a Thai restaurant but it is also a restaurant with cooking lessons for everyone that wants to recreate delicious Thai dishes. With the lesson, you can bring your new found skill home with you and impress your friends and family. The restaurant is a beautiful colonial house with luxurious decorations, and the food is served in golden plates and cutlery. As a guest of this restaurant, you can also order some pre-packed Thai dishes that include instructions for preparation at home. If you are looking for an interactive dine-out experience in the, this place is a must try for you. I’m not one for preparing my own food, but it’s quite an experience that should be tried at least once. Photo credit: Mark Wiens Raya Restaurant, Phuket Town - Located in the heart of Chinatown, this restaurant will give you a charming and unique Thai dining experience. The restaurant is part of a restored Sino-Portuguese shophouse with zig-zag stairways and mosaic floors. If dine at this restaurant try the moo Hong (หมูฮ้อง), a slow braised Phuket pork dish. Hours: 10 am – 10 pm Ceramic Kitchen - Ceramic Kitchen is an artistic restaurant with a great atmosphere and attentive workers. When you dine here, you would question if Ceramic Kitchen is a restaurant that has a ceramic factory, or a ceramic factory with a restaurant. We leave it to you to find out the answer. If you already tried a lot of Thai food, Ceramic Kitchen will offer you a good selection of British roasts and Indian curries. In the evenings, there is a relaxing live music performance in the restaurant. Open for lunch & dinner: 12 noon – 12 midnight Le Versace, Patong - La Versace serves classic French dishes with a Mediterranean touch and prepared with the freshest ingredients. It is located on a hill with a remarkable view of Phuket town and Patong beach. If you’re tired of Thai food and looking for a change in cuisine, try the beef entrecôte served with truffle potato grain, lobster ravioli and foie gras. Menus
http://www.leversace.com/carte-restaurant-corriger.pdf
http://www.leversace.com/Chef-Menu.pdf
http://www.leversace.com/carte-boisson-bar.pdf
http://www.leversace.com/White-Wine-2015.pdf
http://www.leversace.com/Red-Wine-2015.pdf Seafood at Trisara - Trisara is another pleasant way to taste fresh Thai seafood freshly caught from the Andaman sea. With a private entrance to the restaurant, you can either dine outdoor or indoor. With its stunning view of the sea especially during sunset, Trisara is one of our top picks if looking to impress a special someone. Open daily for dinner from 18:00 – 22:30.
Advance reservations highly recommended. Menu
http://trisara.com/pdf2016/Seafood À La Carte Menu.pdf We hope you found our ‘9 Must try dining experiences in Phuket’ useful. Drop us a comment or ten if you’ve tried any of the restaurants and let us know what you think.

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