Phuket is known for its tall mountains, wind swept capes and friendly people. Phuket's beaches offer great swimming, diving and beach combing. Mining was the major industry historically and today are cool tours. Since the 1980s, tourism is the main industry centered in Patong with its exciting nightlife and cheap shopping. The name "Patong" is funny and romantic and means "the forest full of Banana leaves" in Thai. Just think about it when you're sitting on Karon Beach or Kata Noi Beach… or think about anything and it will seem kind of funny in the island paradise.
The People of Phuket
The people of Thailand are mostly Buddhist and descendants of the island's original population. Their culture and history are reflected in unique architecture, religious sites, artifacts, music and customs, etc. During your stay, you can unwind with
Paintball, Bungee Jumping, Go-karting, ATV off-roading , Shooting Range, Snake Shows, Horse Riding, Mini-golf, Muay Thai, Orchid Garden, Aquarium, Butterfly farms, Bowling, Cinema, Live Theatre, Zoo, Thai Cooking, Thai Dancing
Weather in Puhuket
Weather wise, the best time of the year to visit Phuket is November through March. This is during the cool monsoon season when temperatures are 75÷F to 89÷F (24÷C to 32÷C). The hottest time to visit is is April to May. THE BEST combination of weather and prices is during June, July and August. The weather is hot, but bearable and Phuket is uncrowded. Patong Beach on Phuket was one of the worst affected areas in the tsunami. Since then, the area has been rebuilt and recovered from the tsunami and today the resorts are back in business.
Tours in Phuket
Half Day Tours | Full Day Tours
ANCIENT CITY (daily, 0830-1200 & 1330-1700)
The ancient city is a Mini-Thailand, a big open-air museum situated 33 kms east of Bangkok. All major monuments ranging from one third of original to actual size and even a 50 meters high mini-mountain representing Khao Prasat Phra Viharn in the east of Thailand have been reconstructed, and millions have been invested to rebuild the ancient Reception Hall of Ayuthaya.
BANGKOK BY BOAT (daily, 0730-1230)
Boat trip from Bangkok’s riverside hotels to visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn, and also
the Grand Palace, one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. (No ground transports)
BANGKOK WAY OF LIFE (daily, 0630-1230)
Walking through the morning flowers market to explore real Thai lifestyle and visit one of Bangkok’s biggest Chinese communities to see the way of life and the Chinese heritage. Also visit the White Marble Temple, one of the finest examples of Thai architecture.
NEW! COLORS OF BANGKOK : BICYCLE TOUR (daily, 0730-1330 & 1200-1830)
This joint halfday bicycle tour is a special developed cycling trip (Colors of Bangkok) through the surroundings of Metropolis Bangkok, which will give you a totally different view of Bangkok as known out of informative tourist books and magazines!
CALYPSO THEATRE (daily, 2015-2115 & 2145-2245)
You’ll love every minute you spend in Calypso. On stage is a bevy of professional entertainers presenting artistic impersonations through songs and tales of love and adventure with a fantastic sound and light show.
CITY & TEMPLES (daily, 0830-1200 & 1330-1700)
This tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 ½ tons of solid gold) – Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings – Wat Benjamaborpitr, the White Marble Temple, one of the finest examples of Thai architecture.
CITY & TEMPLES INCL. GRAND PALACE (daily, 0830-1200 & 1330-1700)
This tour includes three of the most unusual Buddhist temples in Bangkok: Wat Trimitr with its invaluable Golden Buddha (5 ½ tons of solid gold) – Wat Po, the most extensive temple in Bangkok, with its colossal Reclining Buddha and the Chedis of the Kings.
The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.
CROCODILE FARM (daily, 0830-1230 & 1330-1730)
Visit one of the world’s largest crocodile farms with over 15,000 crocodiles. Also visit the fish market in Paknam.
DINNER CRUISE ON CHAO PHYA RIVER (daily, 1700-2015 & 1900-2230)
Enjoy a superb Asian dinner while slowly drifting along the riverside of the Menam Chao Phya. Whilst dining on a luxury style converted river barge, you will get a first hand impression of the scenic riverlife by night.
• Dinner Cruise by Loy Nava River Cruise
• Dinner Cruise by Manohra One (ex. Marriott Royal Garden Riverside Hotel, Oriental Hotel & River City Pier)
• Dinner Cruise by Shangri-La Horizon Cruise (ex. Shangri-La hotel only)
• Dinner Cruise by Wan Fah including transfer
GRAND PALACE (daily, 0830-1200 & 1330-1700)
The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.
JIM THOMPSON’S HOUSE (daily, 0900-1200 & 1400-1700)
A visit to Jim Thompson’s magnificent Thai-style house which contains and extensive collection of art objects and antiques.
KOH KRED NONTHABURI BIKE RIDE (daily, 0800-1330)
Depart by minibus to Pak Kred Pier in Nonthaburi. Cross the Chao Phraya River by boat to Bang Bua Thong then begin ride on local roads to explore Bang Bua Thong’s agricultural villages and their rural way of life before heading to Koh Kred where we will ride on roads passing tropical fruit orchards, Mon villages, schools, temples, open markets, and pottery factories, ending up at a riverside restaurant for lunch. Arrive back at your hotel at around 1.30 p.m. (Ride around 10-15 kms)
RICE BARGE CRUISE (daily, 1400-1830)
We think this is one of Southeast Asia’s most unique tours. Starting with an exciting trip by “local” speed boat, often negotiating klongs, barely ten feet across, you’ll be transferred to our comfortably converted rice barges for a leisurely trip back towards the city. There are unlimited free drinks, hard or soft; typical Thai fruits and snacks.
ROSE GARDEN (daily, 1300-1800)
The Rose Garden is a picturesque country resort, situated 32 kms. outside Bangkok. It consists of over 50 acres of tropical paradise with flower gardens, orchards and a typical Thai village. The Thai Village show starts around 3:00 p.m. and you can witness ordination into the monkshood, fingernail dance, Thai boxing, hilltribe dance, sword-fighting, cockfighting, elephants at work and folk dancing.
SEAFOOD DINNER (daily, 1930-2230)
Enjoy a delicious Seafood dinner at Seafood Restaurant.
THAI DINNER & DANCES (daily, 1930-2230)
Spend your evening at leisure, enjoy a delicious genuine Thai style dinner in a delightful Thai atmosphere surrounded by beautiful decoration at Piman/Ruen Thep/Baan Thai or Sawasdee Restaurant. The meal is accompanied by Thai classical music and dances. The dancers with their beautiful glittering costumes and exquisite graceful movements will stay in your memory forever.
THAI DINNER & DANCES AT SALA RIM NAAM RESTAURANT (daily, 1930-2200)
Spend your evening at leisure, enjoy a delicious genuine Thai style dinner in a delightful Thai atmosphere surrounded by beautiful decoration at Sala Rim Naam Restaurant. The meal is accompanied by Thai classical music and dances. The dancers with their beautiful glittering costumes and exquisite graceful movements will stay in your memory forever.
THONBURI KLONGS (daily, 0700-1100)
Thonburi is the western part of Bangkok, situated on the right side of the Chao Phya River. Its many canals had originally given Bangkok the name “Venice of the East.” Passing by boat along the canals gives you a first hand impression of the scenic life along Bangkok’s waterways. Also visit the Royal Barges and the Temple of Dawn.
THONBURI KLONGS & GRAND PALACE (daily, 0700-1230)
Thonburi is the western part of Bangkok, situated on the right side of the Chao Phya River. Its many canals had originally given Bangkok the name “Venice of the East.” Passing by boat along the canals gives you a first hand impression of the scenic life along Bangkok’s waterways. Also visit the Royal Barges and the Temple of Dawn. The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Thailand. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.
Full Day Tours
AYUTHAYA (daily, 0830-1700)
Among the “must see” attractions in Thailand is a visit to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand situated 90 kms north of Bangkok. The principal sights are the gigantic bronze statues of Wat Mongkol Borpith, Wat Phra Srisanpetch and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. This tour also includes a boat trip to Bang-Pa-In, the former Royal Summer Residence, which represents a fine example of Thai architecture. Lunch will also be served during this tour.
AYUTHAYA BY PEARL OF SIAM INCL. LUNCH (daily, 0730-1700)
Board the luxurious cruise for a leisurely cruise along the fabled Chao Phya River to visit Bang-Pa-In, the pleasure palace of Thailand’s Kings. Lunch on board. Continue by coach to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand, to visit Wat Chaiya Mongkol and Wat Panangcherng. Return to Bangkok by coach.
AYUTHAYA BY HORIZON CRUISE INCL. LUNCH (Mon, Wed, Fri & Saturday, 0730-1700)
Board the luxurious cruise for a leisurely cruise along the fabled Chao Phya River to visit Bang-Pa-In, the pleasure palace of Thailand’s Kings. Lunch on board. Continue by coach to Ayuthaya, the former capital of Thailand, to visit Wat Chaiya Mongkol and Wat Panangcherng. Return to Bangkok by coach.
DAMNOEN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET INCL. LUNCH (daily, 0730-1800)
This most interesting full day tour takes you to the rural floating market of Damnoen Saduak situated 110 kms west of Bangkok. The tour includes a visit to Nakorn Pathom, site of the highest Chedi in Thailand called “Phra Pathom Chedi” which is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia. Lunch will be served at the picturesque Rose Garden country resort. Afterwards you will attend the Thai village show, which gives you an introduction into Thai life. You will witness ordination into Thai life. You will witness ordination into monkshood, fingernail dance, Thai boxing, hilltribe dance, sword fighting, cockfighting, elephants at work and folk dancing
SUPHANBURI THAI RURAL EXPERIENCE INCL. LUNCH (daily, 0800-1730)
This newly created full day tour brings you to a province of Thailand, which is still untouched by mass tourism: Suphanburi, 110-km northwest of Bangkok. Stop at Don Chedi historical park, one of the most famous ancient battle sites and war memorials, and visit of a rice mill. Continue to Wat Ban Klang to observe a typical floating market on the Suphanburi River. Pay respect to the Buddha at the Chinese Temple and shrine of the city gate, followed by a picturesque boat trip along the old houses, built next to the river. See how local people live on the riverbanks, watch fishermen at work. Take a 30 minutes boat trip to one of the largest and most beautiful teakwood houses in Thailand. Lunch accompanied by typical Thai Folk Dance performances in lively local style. Try out your bargaining skills shopping for local handicrafts, typical Thai delicacies and observe the farming tools on display at the teak wood mansion. Afterwards, visit Suphanburi Buffalo Village and get a true impression of Thai farmers’ life style, rice cultivation etc. Demonstration of how buffaloes are trained and options to ride on the back of a buffalo.
AMPAWA BIKE RIDE (daily, 0700-1700)
Depart by minibus to Samut Songkram. Begin ride on village road past tropical fruit orchards, coconut plantations, traditional Thai houses, temples through Damnoen- Saduak Floating Market. Here you will experience a traditional market life style before continue biking through a riverside restaurant on the Mekong River. After lunch take a boat trip along the river to experience rural life along the riverside to the King Rama Park II, a teak traditional Thai house museum surrounding with vary rare Thai Flowers Plants. Arrive at your hotel at around 5.00 p.m. (Ride 20-30 kms)
RIVER KWAI INCL. LUNCH (daily, 0700-1700)
This tour takes you to the world famous bridge on the River Kwai, built during World War II by the prisoners of war. The bridge is located near the town of Kanchanaburi, 130 kms. west of Bangkok. You will visit the two well-kept cemeteries, which contain the graves of an estimated 9,000 Allied soldiers who lost their lives while building the bridge and constructing the notorious “Death Railway” which the Japanese had hoped to stretch all the way to the Burmese border.
NEW! RIVER KWAI WITH ELEPHANT SAFARI & BAMBOO RAFTING INCL. LUNCH (daily, 0700-1700)
This fullday tour includes visit of Saiyok Elephant Camp (near Wang Po) to see elephant show, followed by a 30 minutes of elephant riding and 40 minutes on bamboo rafting along the Kwai Noi River. After lunch at a local restaurant in Wang Po, take a short ride on the original Death Railways passing over a very long wooden viaduct among sheer cliffs. Short stops at the River Kwai Bridge and War Cemetery before travelling back to Bangkok.
THAI COOKING COURSE (daily, 0700-1700/minimum 2 pax)
Travel by longtailed boat to a typical Thai House in a Bangkok suburb where you will participate in a professionally conducted Thai cooking course. Afterwards taste your dishes for lunch to complete this unique and truly Thai experience.
THAI COOKING CLASS WITH A TWIST AT SHANGRI-LA HOTEL (Fri & Sat, 0830-1430 /
minimum 2 pax)
Discover the secrets of Thai cuisine and learn to buy the special ingredients needed to prepare your favorite dishes. The excursion/cooking class includes a trip to the OR-TOR-KOR Market, cooking demonstration and eating your own creations, supplemented with our Master Thai Chefs Creations, to ensure that you don’t go away hungry. Every participant is presented with a cooking class diploma, set of recipes and a souvenir apron.
(*SIC – Transfers are not included)
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