PHANG NGA BOAT TRIP

Phang Nga is a province located north of Phuket, approximately 45-minute by car.

Visit to Phang Nga Bay National park for scenic views of literally hundreds of limestone cliffs rising over
the sea, tour the movie scene "James Bond Island," Khao Phingkan, experience the sea gypsies' way of
life and perhaps enjoy lunch on Ko Panyee.
For a closer look, explore sea caves and their interior lagoons (known as hong) by sea canoe and learn to
love the beauty of nature.
Sea Gypsy Village which is built entirely on stilts above the water
fishing village of Koh Pannyi

OLD PHUKET TOWN CAR/BUS
Unlike many Thai provincial capitals, Phuket Town fairly shines with personality and nowhere more so
than its Old Town. In this historically rich part of town you will find shrines, temples (Buddhist and
Chinese), ornate and beautifully preserved 'shophouses', quaint cafs, tiny printing shops, impromptu
private and public museums and even a mini ex-red light district.
Phuket Old Town was built on riches reaped from Phuket's tin boom of last century, when the metal was
an extremely valuable commodity. In this quarter of the town you will see grandiose Sino-colonial
mansions, once occupied by Phuket's tin barons of 100 years' ago. Phuket Old Town is compact enough
to stroll around in. The best time to do this is early in the morning or after the day has lost its heat.
There are enough restaurants and cafs to provide you with refreshments so don't bother taking a picnic
along!

PHUKET VIEWPOINTS - CAR
PHROMTHEP CAPE, BIG BUDDHA, KATA VIEWPOINT, RANG HILL
Phromthep Cape is the island's most photographed and perhaps best-known location. Every evening,
large tour buses, scooters and private cars sweep through Rawai Beach and up the island's
southernmost hill in order to watch the sunset at its peak. On the top of the hill stands a busy car park
where vehicles disgorge crowds of people from every corner of the world. Cameras flash, fingers point
and lovers cuddle as Phuket's most fabulous free show is re-enacted nightly the sunset.
But is this all there is to it? Hardly; Phromthep also has a lighthouse that houses interesting historical
maritime artifacts and commands spectacular views over the east and southeast of the island and its
environs. The lighthouse/museum is air conditioned inside and if you go up to the outdoors viewing
balcony you can see the distinctive shapes of the Phi Phi Islands,Koh Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi on a
clear day and of course a whole raft of nearer islands such as nearby Koh Kiaow with its Buddhist
monastery.
The view from the cape is like a huge eternity pool from which you can mentally project the far-flung
shores of Sri Lanka and the Indian Subcontinent. Some people make the rather demanding trek down to
the end of the capes promontory but most stay up in the viewing part for sunset. By the car park there
is a handicrafts shop and a series of stalls that sell shells, batik, snacks, sarongs, shawls, toys and
beachwear.

Radar Hill Viewpoint is the highest in Phuket. Towering above Patong and looking out over the eastern
part of the island its unmistakable from both east and western Phuket.
Accessible only from the east, the picturesque (and sometimes steep) road winds up through villages
and rubber plantations.

Karon Viewpoint (which used to be Kata viewpoint) is one of the most frequented viewpoints in Phuket.
From here, it is possible to take in views of Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon beaches. Located between Nai
Harn and Kata Noi beaches, the viewpoint is busy most days of the year and is a staple of many tour
itineraries.
Called locally Khao Saam Haad (Three Beaches Hill), the local municipality for some reason has officially
renamed it Karon Viewpoint. Its located just to the south of Kata Noi Beach and looks out directly out
to the Andaman Sea but most people have their cameras trained due north at the undeniably impressive
eight-kilometre vista of the three west coast beaches with Mom Tris Villa Royale in the foreground and
the distant Hilton Arcadia on Karon Beach in the background.

Khao Rang (Rang Hill) is one of Phukets most famous viewpoints.
Located to the northwest of the city centre, its summit offers views out over the town, to the south of
the island, neighbouring islands and along the hills forming the spine of the island, upon which sits the
impressive Big Buddha.

Phuket's Big Buddha is one of the island's most important and revered landmarks. The huge image sits
on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata and at 45 metres high it is easily seen from far
away.
The lofty site offers the best 360-degree views of the island (think sweeping vistas of Phuket
Town, Kata, Karon beaches, Chalong Bay and more.) Easily reachable via a six-kilometre road leading
from Phuket's main artery, it's a must-visit island destination.

Windmill Viewpoint is located between Ya Nui and Nai Harn beaches in south Phuket. Not far from Cape
Phromthep, it has several tall, slim white windmills facing out to sea that look like airplane propellers.
This hilltop viewpoint features west coast vistas similar to Phromthep, but is quieter.
Theres not much to this relatively small viewpoint except a covered sala with a sitting space and the
occasional drinks or jewelry vendor but the views are tremendous and take in Ya Nui Beach to the south,
Phromthep further south, Nai Harn Beach to the north and a lusciously verdant oblong-shaped island
called Koh Man almost opposite.

khao Rang, Phuket viewpoint
(Kho Sim Bi Road)
A low hill near the town centre, this is an excellent place to view the beautiful scene of the town and the
surrounding sea, especially on a full-moon night.

Toe Sae Hill in Phuket Town is sometime referred to as Monkey Hill.The reason why
becomes fairly obvious after a few hundred metres when you come across a troupe of macaques
munching away on fruit brought to them by locals. Monkey Hill Location Map Location: Near Phuket
Provincial Hall and Provincial Court in Phuket Town. If you are coming from Thepkasattri Road, take the
first road left after Phuket Prison situated on Dammrong Road. This is Toe Sae Road which leads up to
Monkey Hill.

Probably the highest hill in Phuket Town, Monkey Hill is home to a few TV and radio stations and a
popular recreation spot where many locals jog on a daily basis. The hill has a number of great
viewpoints at different levels.


Watterfalls
Bang Pae Waterfall
Entrance to the National Park for foreigners is 200 baht. Keep the ticket; you may need it later if
you visit the other parks within the same day. The parking fee for motorbikes is 20 baht/bike and
30 baht for cars.
The trail heading through the jungle is 'helped along' by some concrete reinforcements but you
still have to duck under fallen tree trunks and, although you don't have to swing like Tarzan from
creeper-to-creeper, it still is physically demanding.
Ton Sai Waterfall is another equally famous fall on the other side of the hill. It takes around 20
minutes by car to get there from Bang Pae. Give it a try if time allows you can use the same
ticket to enter Ton Sai.
Opening Hours: All year round. Best time to go is around 09:00 16:30, so that you can spend
time at the Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre, too.
Location: Take the east turnoff from the Heroine's Monument roundabout on the island's main
artery, Thepkasattri Road, and head towards the national park. Follow this road for about nine
kilometres until you reach the signage by an elephant camp then turn left.
Price Range: 200 baht per person for tourists (National Park fee)

Kathu Waterfall
Location: Turn left at the traffic lights by the Caltex Gas Station onto Route 4020 (if coming
from Patong) and continue for one kilometre until you see a black marble sign for the waterfall.
Turn left again onto 'Thanon Namtokkathu' Kathu Waterfall, Street.



PHUKET FANTASEA - CAR
Phuket FantaSea is the island's biggest show. With trapeze artists, a cast of hundreds, performing
elephants and other animals and an exotic storyline that blends tradition with fantasy you'll have a
wonderful evening out here. But the extravaganza doesn't stop there as FantaSea also hosts one of the
biggest buffets in Asia and is set in a theme park that offers carnival-like games, lots of shopping
opportunities, a Palace of the Elephants, a Similan Adventure Centre several other food oulets. It's
spectacular, it's extravagent, it's impressive and great entertainment value for all.
The theatre opens at 20:30

WAT CHALONG IN PHUKET - CAR
Wat Chalong is about 8 km south of Phuket City. Travel along Chao Fah Nok Rd (Chao Fa West Rd) from
the Central Festival mall, and you will see the temple on the left side of the road.

Wats - or Buddhist temples - are among the most important symbols of Thailand, partly because the
majority of Thais are Buddhist and partly because they are so beautiful. In Phuket alone, there are 29
Buddhist temples spread around the island.
Wat Chalong has been extending a warm welcome to visitors for over a century. Locals come to pray
and Westerners come to learn something about Buddhism. The temple is open from seven in the
morning to five in the afternoon.
Poh Than Jao Wat is one of the more important Buddhist statues in Wat Chalong. It is located in the
westerly old hall of the temple, with two statues of an elderly gentleman called Ta Khee-lek (grandpa
Khee-lek), a famous local who won many lotteries after consulting the Poh Than Jao Wat statue.
Another statue in this hall is called Nonsi.
One of the temple's halls features a gilt-covered statue of Luang Poh Cham and this busy hall also
contains statues of Luang Poh Chuang and Luang Poh Gleum, all ex-abbots of the temple.
The Grand Pagoda dominating the temple contains a splinter of Lord Buddha's bone and is officially
named Phramahathatchedi-Jomthaibarameepragat. The pagoda is decorated with wall paintings
depicting the Buddha's life story and also features various Buddha images. Take your time in the pagoda;
it is a breezy, cool location and one which is very popular with visitors to the temple.
There is also an air-conditioned 'exhibition home' of Luang Poh Cham which features lifelike human-
sized wax models of Luang Poh Cham, Luang Poh Chuang, Luang Poh Gleum, and Luang Pu Thuad along
with antique Thai furniture, and Benjarong (Thai porcelain designed in five colours), while the famous
'magic' walking-stick of Luang Poh Cham is kept at the current Abbot's dwelling.
When you visit Wat Chalong, you may be startled by the sound of firecrackers. You will see people
hanging strings of Chinese firecrackers in beehive-shaped "ovens" near the wat's sermon hall, then
igniting them. Although this is unusual in other wats around Thailand, it is a common occurrence in Wat
Chalong.
People do this to show gratitude for prayers that have been answered. For example, if a woman is
having trouble conceiving a child, she may request help from Luang Pho Chaem. If she subsequently
becomes pregnant, she will light firecrackers to show her gratitude.
Or perhaps a man suffering from a debilitating illness may go to the wat to pray for a return to good
health. When he recovers, he will give thanks by lighting firecrackers.
Wats in general are sacred places for local people, so it is wise for the visitor to watch and emulate the
way Thais behave inside temples. For example, you will see that people are careful not to stand over, or
otherwise position themselves higher than any Buddha images except when pasting gold leaf to them -
which in any case happens only in some wats, not in most.
Even through Thailand can sometimes be very warm, it is inappropriate to go into a wat - a place of
worship - wearing clothes that reveal one's shoulders, chest, belly or legs.

PHI PHI ISLANDS BY SPEEDBOAT
Get to Phi Phi before the crowd with the wind in your hair and the thrill of travelling by speedboat. Go
island hopping.
Stop at Ao Ling (Monkey Bay) on Koh Phi Phi Don, then snorkel at the famous Hin Klang and relax or
swim in Koh Mai Pai (Bamboo Island) before arriving at Koh Phi Phi Don for a great lunch.
Spend the rest of day at Phi Phi Leh, visiting Maya Bay location for the Hollywood film The Beach
and snorkeling in some of the clearest water on the planet. Read a review of Phi Phi by Speedboat




Tour Programme
07:45-08:00 Transfer from your hotel to Boat Lagoon Marina by air-conditioned vehicle. (Departure
time varies by hotel location.)
09:00-09:15 Depart to Phi Phi Islands
10:00 First visit: Monkey Beach - where the boat passes slowly in order for you to take photos
before heading off to Phi Phi Ley
10:30-13h30 Arrive at Phi Phi Leh and discover the magical landscape of Maya Bay
(where the movie 'The Beach' was filmed).
Enjoy swimming, snorkeling with the colourful fish in the crystal-clear water.
Discover Lho Samah Bay and Phi Leh Cove, swimming and snorkeling.
Sightseeing at the Viking Cave, a place much revered by local people, who go there to
collect swifts' nests for making birds nest soup.
14:00 Stop at Leamtong Beach for a great lunch at P.P. Erawan Palms Resort, beachside
restaurant and freetime to walk the straight long white sandy beach.
15:15 Depart for Hin Klang snorkeling from the boat. Explore the fantastic life and perfect
snorkeling with a beautiful coral reef.
15:45 Arrive at Bamboo Island, enjoy swimming and relaxing on the beach.
16:15 Depart for Khai Nai Island. Continue your relaxing time on the beach.
17:00 Depart from Khai Nai Island.
17:30 Arrive at Boat Lagoon Marina, and transfer back to the hotel.
Note: The itinerary and timing above are approximate and may be modified without notice to
fit the tide and local weather conditions.

Coral Island, known locally as Koh Hae, is a beautiful getaway destination located
three kilometres southeast of Phuket. The island features two main beaches, Long Beach and Banana
Beach.It's not called Coral Island for nothing; the snorkeling off Banana Beach is thrilling and if you go
out far enough from Long Beach you will also have a lot to discover, at its impressive coral reef.
You can rent a longtail boat at either Rawai Beach or Chalong pier. Alternatively, book a
snorkeling day trip and you will be taken by speedboat (traveling time, 15 minutes from
Chalong) and provided with a mask, fins and snorkel as well as a buffet lunch. The cost of this
trip (1000 baht) is not much more than renting a longtail and it is certainly quicker.
If you land at Long Beach and want to check out Banana Beach there is a trail at the eastern end
of the beach that leads through the jungle. Walking time is around 15 minutes and it is highly
advisable to wear good shoes as surfaces are uneven and the going not exactly easy. This trail is
not for the elderly or for those with small children.



PHUKET ELEPHANT TREKKING
Pick up from hotel and transfer to Chalong. Travel to Siam Safari elephant camp on Chalong
Highlands. Information will be given on elephants and Siam Safaris elephant conservation project. Trek
on elephant back in the hills with panoramic views over Phuket Island. Meet some young elephants and
see how they are trained.
The elephant camp & trek are on top of the mountain in a superb natural setting. This is without doubt
the best elephant trek in Phuket. After this memorable experience return transfer down the mountain
and to hotels.
Notes: Roundtrip transfer from hotels in Layan, Nai Thon, Nai Yang, Mai Khao Beach,Paresa Hotel at
Kamala Beach and Westin siray bay resort are subject to extra charges of 150 Baht per adult, 75 Baht
per child.



Phuket Butterfly Garden & Insectarium

(Route 402)
Here there are plenty of butterflies of different species, and rare
insects and reptiles.
Information Tel. 0 7621 5616, 0 7621 0861
Open Daily, 09.00-17.30 hours


Phuket Gateway
On the occasion of King Bhumibols 80th Birthday Anniversary in 2007, the Phuket Gateway was
established on 10 acres of land in Thalang District to be the first stop to welcome tourists who arrive on
the Island by crossing Thao Thep Krasattri Bridge. Its outstanding feature is the alignment of 29 sculptural
pillars. The number of pillars comes from the auspicious numbers 2 and 9, which respectively represent
the two heroines in the war with Burma in 1785, Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Sunthon and the 9th
king of the Chakkri Dynasty, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Tourists can appreciate arts, culture, and Phukets history, which are inscribed on each pillar. The
inscriptions cover the prosperous mining and agricultural periods, and todays tourist industry. Another
interesting point here is the sculptural works of art displaying a sea turtle and several of its gigantic eggs.
Furthermore, the tourist information, a mini-theatre, coffee corner, souvenir shops as well as a library, and
the Internet are provided.
For more details, please contact Phuket Local Administration Tel: 0 7621 1877, 0 7621 1886 or the
Tourism Authority of Thailand Southern Office Region 4 Tel: 0 7621 1036, 0 7621 7138

Phuket Zoo

(Route 4021)
Here is an ideal place for animal lovers. You can get a close
encounter with an amazing range of animals like crocodiles, camels,
tigers, ostriches, emus, and other rare birds. Don't miss the top
attractions - crocodile, monkey and elephant shows. There are also
a butterfly garden, an orchid garden and an aquarium.
Information Tel. 0 7638 1227
Open Daily, 08.30-18.00 hours
For taxi


Phuket Orchid Garden & Thai Village
(Route 402)
Visitors will be charmed by elephants at work, handicraft shops and workshops, demonstrations of tin
mining and rubber manufacture, cultural shows and an exhibition of exotic varieties of orchids

Wat Phra Nang Sang

(Thep Krasattri Road)
This old temple, about 20 km. from town, is also an important temple
of the province. Inside there are 3 historically valued bronze heads
of Buddha images recently discovered, estimated to be over a
thousand years old.

Wat Phra Thong
(Thep Krasattri Road)
For people in Thalang District, Wat Phra Thong is the most important Buddhist temple, enshrining a most
revered Buddha image called "Phra Thong", meaning the Gold Buddha. The image is also called "Phra
Phut" which means a Buddha image emerging from the ground.
According to local legend, about 200 years ago the villagers found the image buried in the ground and
tried to excavate it for enshrinement, but only the upper part could be uncovered. Later they built a temple
over it and covered it with gilded stucco, and it has remained so ever since. Inside the temple area is a
museum, whose collection of historical objects includes a raincoat worn by miners at the time when tin
mining on the island was flourishing.


Phuket Botanic Garden
98/89 Mu 4 Chao Fa Rd., Chalong Subdistrict, Muang District, Phuket 83130, Thailand
Tel: 076 367 076 Fax: 076 367 286 E-mail: info@phuketbotanicgarden.com
Opening Hours: 09.00-16.30 hrs. Closed on Wednesday
Admissions: Adult 500 Baht, Child 300 Baht

Plaje
Nay Yang parcul national Sirinath
May Khao broaste testoase

Phuket SeaShall Museum - langa plaja Rawal

Panwa Cape Aquarium acvariu pesti exotici

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