Top Eight Best Things to Do:
while visiting the Phuket and Phang Nga area

Phuket and Phang Nga's most exciting activities

Get out and enjoy the great weather and beautiful water.

 

#1: Fly over Phang Nga Bay with Destination Air

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Okay, it's pricey, but getting to Phuket and accommodation isn't cheap either and here is an opportunity for dramatic views of the bay and the thrill of a life time in a real seaplane.  Check their website just to fantasize a bit anyway: Destination Air.  Cruise their photo gallery and you'll be booking a flight today.

 

#2: Cruise Phang Nga Bay with Captain Mark

Here's a chance to experience Phang Nga Bay right on the water - for a lot less money and at a lot slower pace. This is something you may enjoy even more than flying over it all: here's a chance to get in the bay "up close and personal". 

With no more than ten passengers on board the Captain lets you set the agenda and you'll have a chance to snorkel a bit, kayak a hong, lunch on a beach and generally just kick back and enjoy - that's what a vacation is supposed to be all about. Captain Mark has consistently excellent reviews on Trip Advisor and other major travel forums.  More about his sailing adventures on our Phuket Sailing page or over at his website: Phuket Sailing Tours.

 

#3: Scuba and Snorkel the Andaman Sea:

 with the author of Jamie's Blog, or with Phuket Richard and Megumi.  Phuket's notable scuba and snorkeling people can add an underwater view of the area for your pleasure and enjoyment: Check out our Scuba Day Trips page and our Scuba Liveaboards page.  Or . . . go straight to the websites for Sunrise Divers (Jamie) or Phuket Pro Dive (Richard and Megumi).

 

#4: Experience the "Hongs by Starlight" tour with John Gray's Seacanoe

Well-reviewed and constantly raved about, this dramatic guided kayak-based tour of the hongs of Phang Nga Bay is well worth your time!  Naturalist John Gray is a Phuket pioneer in this type of eco-tourism.  Ignore the slightly cheaper imitators and go with the original and best. John Gray's water adventures do it right.

 

#5: Explore Phi Phi Island, Krabi and the Bay

Book the ferry over to Phi Phi Island and spend a day and night before heading back to Phuket (ferry schedules make it difficult to do just a day trip). Home of much of the scenery for the movie The Beach, Phi Phi is a real tropical wonderland. 

The ferry is a great way to tour the bay on a budget.

Ferry Schedule: Phuket-Phi Phi-Krabi and Return
Phuket → Phi Phi	Phi Phi → Phuket	Phi Phi → Krabi	Krabi → Phi Phi
08:15 - 10:00	14:15 - 16:00	09:00 - 10:30	09:00 - 12:00
13:30 - 16:00	09:00 - 11:00	09:00 - 11:00	10:00 - 11:30
n/a	n/a	13:30 - 15:00	14:30 - 16:30

**Departure and arrival times may vary due to weather and sea conditions: Check when you purchase your tickets. **Tickets can be purchased at almost every travel shop and/or street kiosk - prices change and are negotiable and often can be reduced by 10-25%.  Tickets are almost always cheaper when purchased locally. Phuket to Phi Phi prices range from B250-600 and double that for Phuket to Krabi, return tickets are usually slightly discounted from the price of two one-way tickets. **Departure is from the pier at Koh Sirey and transfer from central Phuket hotel areas is usually included - a surcharge is typically added for transfer from hotels away from the Patong/Karon/Kara areas - be sure to ask about it. **Return ferry from Phi Phi is "first come, first served" - be at the pier at least ten minutes early during low season and at least 30 minutes early during high season.

 

#6: Take a Drive:
Get out and see the "real" Phuket and Phang Nga - away from the tourist areas

Coconut, pineapple and rubber plantations, rural villages, and stunning sea and bay views are all on offer.  You will be amazed at what you'll find.  Soi Bangla is interesting, but it isn't really Phuket or Phang Nga - there is much more  As long as you are coming to the area, you might as well see what is here.  Check out the Seven Scenic Drives on the website menu at the top of the page.

Self drive or hire a car and driver for the day.  Read the Car Hire/Rent page for information about driving in Phuket and Phang Nga and how the Car Hire situation works here. This two-meter statue of Ganessha is one of the surprises you will find, but you'll have to go hunting for it yourself.

 

#7. Try a Round of Golf on some Great Courses

Award winning golf courses abound in the area - several right on the sea.  From a Royal Thai Navy course, to the two Blue Canyon courses, the new Red Mountain course, International Club Mission Hills - and even the being-built-right-now Thai Muang Beach Golf Club and Marina - you'll not want for variety and challenge.

Check our Golfing page for more information.

 

#8: Don't forget the Beach

The great weather and beautiful beaches are why most people come to this Phuket and Phang Nga.  Don't forget to just kick back and relax.  And . . . sometime when you are out exploring check out some of the undiscovered wonders on our beaches pages - check the menu at the top of this page.