Destination Phuket | Excursions: Half & Full Day

Take a drive up to Chalong Highlands, the location of Phuket’s best Elephant Camp. We will learn about the Elephants and also the Siam Safari Elephant Conservation project and take a ride through the forest. There will be some panoramic views over Phuket along the way. We will also meet some young Elephants and see how they have been trained.

This half day tour will introduce you to the life and beauty of Phuket Island. Visit Phuket Town with its Malacca-style houses and bustling markets before stopping to admire one of Phuket’s most famous temples. As you make your way along the coastline, you have the opportunity to admire some of the spectacular panoramic views for which the beautiful island of Phuket is famous.

We travel by four wheel drive from Siam Safari centre, up into Chalong highlands to Siam Safari Elephant camp. Here we will learn about the elephants and the mahouts who take care of them and also about Thai elephant conservation. Trek on elephant back where there are good views over Chalong bay and out to Phi Phi islands. We will also see: how Thai jungle curry is made; learn about how rubber trees are tapped; watch how monkeys are trained to pick coconuts; learn about buffaloes and try sitting on one; see how coconuts are processed to make coconut milk and oil. Finally we will cruise on a traditional wooden junk in Chalong bay where you can see good views of Phuket and surrounding islands. The tour ends with a delicious buffet lunch. Return transfer to hotel after an active, and rewarding adventure. Please wear non – slip shoes

We travel by four wheel drive from Siam Safari centre, up into Chalong highlands to Siam Safari Elephant camp. See how young elephants are trained. Go for a short trek on elephants in the forested mountains with good views over Chalong bay and out to Phi Phi islands. We will also see: how Thai jungle curry is made; learn about how rubber trees are tapped; watch how monkeys are trained to pick coconuts; learn about buffaloes and try sitting on one; see how coconuts are processed to make coconut milk and oil. After this, join an exclusive afternoon cruise in Chalong Bay, aboard a classical wooden junk style boat. Cruise past Lone Island (Home of local fishermen), and see good views of the islands around the bay. Two glasses of wine or beer is included and light refreshments. Relax and enjoy the view as the late afternoon sun goes down amongst the idyllic tropical islands. Early evening return to your hotel.

ELEPHANT TREKKING & WHITE WATER RAFTING TOUR CODE : HKTEW
Operate : Daily 08:00 – 17:00 hrs.
Step back to our unspoiled natural wonderland and enjoy our second to non adventurous experience. The day starts with a scenic drive to the Tone Pariwat Sanctuary Station, a beautiful place covered with gorgeous vegetation in Phang Nga province then, an elephant trekking to explore the area’s beauty before relaxing in a waterfall. Our highlight is the white water rafting which take you to get the most exciting experience in the safest way. This is one of the best tours your shouldn’t miss

Leave Phuket for a full day jungle safari on the mainland. Travel through Phang-Nga province passing rubber plantations and small villages to Khao Sok. Canoe down the Sok River in inflatable canoes with a guide to paddle for you. Pass limestone mountains covered in jungle vegetation along the banks of the river. Birds such as kingfisher, heron, egret and even wild monkeys live in this area. The natural scenery is some of the best in Southern Thailand and what better way to see it than from a canoe. A buffet lunch of ‘not too spicy’ Thai dishes is provided. In the afternoon, arrive at Siam Safari Elephant Camp to explore the jungle by elephant. Early evening arrive back at hotels in Phuket having seen the best natural scenery and real jungle in southern Thailand.

One hour drive from your hotel to Phang Nga Eco Tourism pier at Boat Lagoon Marina for the speedboat to Phang Nga Bay. Guided visit of Ping-Ngan Island and Tapu Island which was the location where the James Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was made. We will stop at Koh Hong to explore the mangroves and pass though Tham Lot Yai cave (depend on the tide and weather condition). Lunch will be at the Muslim village of Koh Panyi and we will have free time to explore. The tour will be incomplete if we miss the nearby Koh Khai, suitable for snorkeling, swimming or simply relaxing. Soft drink, beach chair and umbrella will be provided free for you. Return to Phuket in the late afternoon.

An unforgettable journey through one of the most unique settings in the world! Start the day with a drive across the island to the mainland where the boat awaits to cruise you around the incomparable sheer-sided limestone karst islands in the famous Phang Nga Bay. These silent islands rise dramatically out of the sea and are interspersed with mangroves and fascinating caves. En–route a visit is made to the renowned James Bond Islands, the location for “The Man with the Golden Gun” and also the Sea Gypsy village of Ko Pannyi, built on stilts. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

PHANG-NGA BAY by BIG LOCAL BOAT TOUR CODE : HKTPB
Operate :07.00 – 17.00 hrs (may vary with the tides)
Cruise in comfort on a big local boat to Phan-nga Bay to witness this fascinating land/seascape. Phang Nga Bay is one of the most attractive tour destinations in the Andaman Sea. Limestone cliffs and rock walls rise vertically from the sea creating a surreal image fit for mythological legend. Along the cruise, you will be suitably impressed with the spectacular landscape and the scenic views and visit Panyi Island to see the livelihood of a Muslim fishing village with their houses built entirely on stilts above the water. Includes, lunch, refreshments, tea, coffee, life jacket, insurance, transfers.

Cruise through the enchanting Phang-nga Bay on board June Bahtra. We will sail to James Bond Island and take long tail boats to the Sea Gypsy village. We will also visit a Mangrove delta and the Grotto Cave. Sumptuous Thai food will be served buffet style while cruising this amazing area. There will be time at the end of the day for swimming from the boat.

A chance to explore true, undisturbed nature - while having one of the greatest adventures of your life! Discover the sea caves, hongs and tunnels of Koh Panak and Koh Hong. A “Hong” is an open-air, cliff-lined cylindrical tidal lagoon connected to the outside world only through caves. Learn about, the ecosystems of these “secret” places. Sit back and relax in complete comfort and safety - and, probably for the first time in your life, actually “hear” a bird fly in the total tranquillity of this “lost world”. The tour includes a visit to Lawa Island where you may self paddle canoes, swim or just laze on the beach. Included are: transfers, soft drinks, snacks, fruit, buffet lunch, National Park entrance fees, life jackets, flashlight, canoe equipment with experienced paddlers.

Cruise by big boat to two of Asia’s most beautiful islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley, also known as the "Viking" islands. Phi Phi Ley hosts huge limestone cliffs with hidden caves and scattered beaches. Take in the spectacular scenery as we cruise around the island and stop at Phi Phi Don for lunch. Lunch will be served at a restaurant at Ton Sai Village, the main village and tourist centre of the two islands. After lunch there is ample time to shop, swim, snorkel or just relax on the beach. Masks and snorkels are provided free of charge and a boat will take you to great snorkeling spots nearby. After a relaxing afternoon on the famous beaches of Phi Phi Island we will return to Phuket arriving before sunset.

Cruise by speed boat to visit Phi Phi Island, to see two of Asia’s most beautiful islands, the larger one is Phi Phi Don and another smaller one is Phi Phi Ley, where the Hollywood film “The Beach” was produced on its fastination Maya Bay.
At Phi Phi Don discover the scenic, amazing cliffs, long beaches and its clear emerald water.

Phuket FantaSea showcases the charm and beauty of Thailand. A breath-taking Las Vegas-style theatrical show, where state-of-the-art technology and special effects enhance the beauty of Thailand's myths, mysteries and magic in a wondrous extravaganza - certain to delight everyone. The result is a stunning 140-acre theme complex, packed with a multitude of activities and entertainment: a festival village with carnivals, games, handicrafts and shopping; a 4,000-seat restaurant offering a grand buffet of Thai and international cuisine and much more. (Choice of transfer, dinner and show or transfer and show only)
Note : HKTPF = Show only
Note : HKTPD = Show with dinner

The Simon Cabaret show highlights the famous ‘Ladyboys’ of Thailand, who put on an exciting and fun show. Their glittering costumes and sometimes not so subtle make up, create a transformation not to be missed.