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Thailand • Welcome to Phuket

Phuket Old Town

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Thailand’s playground is the country’s largest island and is located approximately 860 kilometres south of Bangkok. Phuket, the ‘Pearl of the Andaman Sea’ has retained a distinctive culture, where the fusion of Chinese and Portuguese in uences have combined with the traditions of the Chao Naam, the indigenous sea-faring people. Phuket has become one of the region’s most sought after holiday destinations with something for everyone from beaches with abundant watersports, great hiking in the forest-clad hills, to avoursome Thai cuisine, authentic Thai spas and lively night entertainment. Ideal for families, couples and watersport enthusiasts, the island is rife with fun activities, romantic experiences, shopping outlets and delicious dining.

Experiences • During your stay in Phuket don’t miss a visit to Phang Nga Bay. The bay is home to approximately 40 small islands that come straight out of the sea. The area is full of lagoons, caves and mangroves all of which are best visited with an experienced guide to ensure you don’t miss anything. • Visit Wat Chalong, the largest and one of the most visited Buddhist temples in Phuket. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century and has its walls and ceilings decorated with beautiful paintings depicting the life of Buddha and features a tall ‘Chedi’ that shelters a splinter of bone from Buddha. • Go shopping at Phuket Town Weekend Night Market. It is popular with locals and visitors alike where you will find fruits, old curiosities and clothes. It is best to arrive in the late afternoon to ensure you arrive before the crowds. • Go to Patong Beach for vibrant nightlife. Spend some time club hopping on Bangla Road which comes alive when the sun sets, or spend the evening watching the highly acclaimed, vibrant and amboyant Simon Dance Show.

Sightseeing Phuket Island Tour is a cultural and scenic, drive along scenic beach roads taking in the stunning vistas in and around Phuket. This tour gives you an insight to Phuket Island with a visit to Phuket Town with its Sino-Portuguese style buildings and traditional market, Wat Chalong – the Big Buddha at Chalong, a cashew nut grove and the famous sunset viewpoint at Promthep Cape which is home to one of the most beautiful vistas on the island of Phuket. Phi Phi Island by speedboat: Cruise to see two of Asia's most beautiful islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley; the latter was the location for filming of 'The Beach'. Discover the scenic cliffs, long beaches and snorkel in its clear blue and emerald water.

Phang Nga Sea Canoe by speedboat: Spend an exciting day visiting the tidal caves and Hongs' in Phang Nga Bay. You may get the chance to see a variety of wildlife, such as sea eagles, bramany kites, kingfishers, fruit bats, water monitors and monkey. Phang Nga Sunset Dinner Cruise: Capture a postcard-perfect sunset during a Phang Nga Bay dinner cruise aboard a traditional junk. A perfect time to take in the views in the cool of the evening, as the last rays of the sun cast reflections over this beautiful area. A delicious Thai buffet dinner is served on board. Thai Cooking Class: This morning visit the local market with a local chef to learn all about the natural produce that makes Thai cuisine so flavoursome. Partake in a Thai Cooking Class to learn the art of the Thai cuisine and enjoy a lavish Thai lunch.

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