A sample tour to Phuket, located in the Andaman Sea on Thailand’s Indian Ocean coast 867 kilometers south of Bangkok. Phuket is blessed with spectacular coves and bays, palm-lined white beaches, smaller surrounding islands, friendly people, and delicious seafood.
Arrive in Phuket and board a boat to Phang Nga Bay, where you can paddle to the Hong Islands.
Enjoy sightseeing and trekking on James Bond Island, and learn about elephants at the Elephant Sanctuary. Explore Phuket’s old town with its historic Sino-Portuguese structures and visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most beautiful and well-known monastery. Continue to Khao Lak, identified for its long stretches of beach and rich jungle landscape, for a full day excursion. Continue to the Sea Turtle Conservation Center to learn about the Navy’s efforts to rehabilitate these turtles, then visit the International Tsunami Museum. Round out your visit with a speedboat journey to the lovely Phi Phi Islands.
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: JOHANNESBURG TUE, 03 SEP 2024
Meet at the O.R Tambo International Airport and check in for your flight to Phuket. Please arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure.
Overnight on board your flight.
Day 2: PHUKET WED, 04 SEP 2024
Arrive in Phuket International Airport, proceed through customs and collect your luggage. Meet with your driver and transfer to your hotel for check in.
Dinner and overnight in Phuket
Day 3: HONG ISLAND THU, 05 SEP 2024
After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the pier and board a boat to Phang Nga Bay. Enjoy canoeing and exploring Hong Island.
Thereafter, travel to James Bond Island for sightseeing and trekking.
In the afternoon, a buffet lunch at the Panyee Island restaurant and sightseeing in the Mangrove Forest. Thereafter, canoe to reveal the secret nature of Panak Island’s Mangrove Cave and Diamond Cave.
Swim and relax on Naka Island’s beach before returning to your accommodation.
Dinner and overnight in Phuket
Day 4: ELEPHANT SANCTUARY FRI, 06 SEP 2024
After breakfast, transfer to the Elephant Sanctuary in Phuket.
Begin with an educational video documentary at the Tree Top Lounge to prepare you for your visit and to help you understand the importance of protecting this magnificent animal.
Thereafter, explore Thailand’s longest canopy walkway before heading down into the forest to find the elephants. Because they are kept at a safe and respectful distance, the elephants are free to express their natural behavior, from bathing and playing in ponds and rivers to socializing with one another. The tour guides will tell you all about the elephants who live at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary..
After the tour, return to the Tree Top Lounge for the incredible opportunity to feed the elephants some delicious treats before they retire to their night shelters.
Enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal at the end of the program.
Return to your accommodation.
Dinner and overnight in Phuket
Day 5: OLD TOWN SAT, 07 SEP 2024
After an early breakfast, drive along the beaches of Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai.
Visit the Three Beaches viewpoint for a great view of the beautiful bays of Kata Noi, Kata, Karon and Kho Pu Island from one of the island’s most scenic locations.
Explore Phuket’s Old Town. The city’s historical district is a must-see.
See Phuket’s Old Town. The city’s historical district is a must see.
See Phuket’s old Sino – Portuguese structures from the past, built more than a century ago, these structures depict Thai characteristics and heritage while architecturally blending Chinese and European styles. Take in the scenery from Khao Rang Hill. A great view of Phuket town, the southern part of the island, and some of the offshore islands can be seen by ascending Kao Rang Hill. located northwest of the city.
Visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most beautiful and well known monastery. It houses the gilt statues of monk – hero Luang Pho Chaem and his assistant Luang Pho Chaung, both of whom are revered by locals for their roles in putting down the miner rebellion in 1876.
Enjoy a quick detour to a Cashew Nut Factory to sample a popular Phuket local product. Because of Phuket’s favorable climate cashew nuts grown here are of higher quality than those grown elsewhere in the world. Various cashes nut product are available for purchase.
Return to your accommodation.
Dinner and overnight in Phuket
Day 6: KHAO LAK SUN, 08 SEP 2024
After breakfast, transfer to Khao Lak for a full day tour, known for its stretches of beach and lush jungle scenery. The first stop is the Sarasin Bridge, one of Thailand’s most beautiful and famous bridges. It connects Phuket to the province of Phang Nga.
Stop to view the surrounding bay and take photos of the gazebos and elevated turrets.
Thereafter, head to the Andaman view point where you can admire a 360 degree view of the surrounding fields, hills and mountains.
Head to the river for the bamboo rafting activity. Board a small yet sturdy raft made out of bamboo and cruise down the river. Thereafter, make your way to the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, learn about the efforts the navy is going through to rehabilitate the turtles. Catch a glimpse of the numerous turtles and other endangered marine life.
After lunch, head to the International Tsunami Museum and discover how the effects of the 2004 tsunami greatly affected the Khao Lak area. See the Thai navy boat that was washed ashore by a massive wave. The final destination is the Lampi Waterfall, walk through the rainforest trail, and even take a dip in the chilly pool before making your way back to your accommodation in Phuket.
Dinner and overnight in Phuket
Day 7:PHI PHI ISLAND MON, 09 SEP 2024
After breakfast, transfer to the pier where you can enjoy tea or coffee followed by a briefing of the day’s activities.
Depart by speedboat, in 45 minutes arrive on Phi Phi Island and stop on Ton Sai Bay where you’ll have plenty of free time to stroll around the town or explore the surrounding area. Return to Phuket Island by speedboat and transfer back to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Phuket
Day 8: PHUKET TUE, 10 SEP 2024
After breakfast, enjoy the entire day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight in Phuket
Day 9: PHUKET WED, 11 SEP 2024
After breakfast, check out of your accommodation. Transfer to Phuket’s Airport and check in to your flight to Singapore.
Arrive in Singapore and check in to your flight to Johannesburg
Overnight onboard your flight.
Day 10: JOHANNESBURG THU, 12 SEP 2024
Arrive at the O.R Tambo International Airport
