Did you know that one in three travelers to Thailand visits Phuket ? Located in the south of the country, it is the largest island in Thailand. Although it may not be the most beautiful corner of the country, it is one of the most touristic, possibly because it has a lot to offer: beautiful landscapes, a good tourist infrastructure and a wide gastronomic and leisure offer.
If you are one of those many tourists who ends up visiting Phuket when they arrive in Thailand, surely you are interested in knowing what excursions and tours can be done on the island, right? If so, you just have to join us.
Phi Phi Islands
The first excursion that we recommend if you have the opportunity to visit Phuket is to the Phi Phi Islands. It is an excursion that is usually done by speedboat and in which you can also enjoy other islands in the area, such as Bamboo Island. The best of all is that you can enjoy a bath in transparent waters and in a unique environment. In addition, you will have the opportunity to visit the famous beach from the movie "La Playa" by Leonardo di Caprio. Other activities that you can do on this excursion will be visiting the Viking Cave, snorkeling or feeding the monkeys.
Phang Na Island
Another excursion you should do if you travel to Phuket is to the island of Phang Na, where you will discover impressive landscapes of rock formations and calm waters. In addition, you will have the opportunity to visit James Bond Island , known for being the location where one of Agent 007’s films was filmed. Some agencies offer night canoe trips around Phang Na Bay. Without a doubt, a highly recommended experience.
Diving
If you are fond of diving in Phuket you will have a great time , as have incredible surrounding seabed. Koh Racha Noi or Koh Racha Yai are perfect places to dive, so we recommend that you sign up for one of the diving tours offered by almost all travel companies.
Phuket Tour
Going out by boat to know the surroundings of the island is very good, but you will not be able to leave this place without knowing the wonderful corners that are within Phuket. The best thing is that you hire a tour to visit the entire island. Among the main attractions you will find the beaches , the Phuket Town neighborhood, the Wat Chalong temple and the Promthep Cape. One of the best ways to get around the neighborhoods of Phuket is on a bicycle, so keep that in mind when hiring your excursion.
Phuket Fantasea
Surely, when organizing your trip to Phuket you had not considered going to any theme park. However, we recommend that you go see Phuket Fantasea. It is one of the island’s greatest attractions, inspired by the cultural heritage of Thailand. Through impressive special effects, the latest technologies and 140 actors, you will get to know the beauty and traditions of the country. In addition, you can get all kinds of quality products, enjoy fun parties , watch street shows, enjoy live music and much more. We cannot forget the Fantasy of a Kingdom show, a unique theatrical experience.
Elephant ride
One of the unforgettable experiences that you can live in Phuket is to take an elephant ride. It is an activity that takes place in the jungle of the island. In addition, you can go rafting, ride in a 4 Ă— 4 and swim in waterfalls.