Ferry Destination : Phuket

Phuket Commuting

It's really easy to rent the nippy 125cc moped/motorcycles to get around Phuket armed with a map and an imagination, but please make sure that you have the right license and you know what you're doing. Otherwise, little red Tuk-Tuks and motorcycle taxis are whizzing about all over the place but get your bargaining skills sharp so you're paying the 'right amount'. As a guide, Patong to Phuket Town is around 400 Baht. 

Bhukit!

Phuket's name comes from an old Malaysian word "Bhukit", that roughly translate to mean "hill". It's an accurate name when considering that 70% of Phuket's terrain is hilly. And that's why Phuket is great inland, with wonderful hilltop viewpoints like Promthep Cape, Kata Viewpoint and Khao Khad Viewpoint. The mega-adventurous can tear up and down the hills on a quadbike or take a more leisurly ride on a friendly Thai elephant!

Phuket Culture

Phuket is like Thailand for Tourists - it's the best of Thai hospitality yet nearly everyone can communicate with you, at least in English! That can mean a lot when you're needing directions or a place to eat! Yet dig deeper and you will find a rich mix of different cultures that tells the Phuket story. There's a lot of Chinese cultural influence that stems back to the 19th century tin mining period, and you'll notice aspects of Cambodia, Malaysia and India in the local lifestyle. Plus head into Phuket Town and see the Sino-Portuguese architecture around Thalang Road. And did you know that Phuket's first governer was a French medical missionary?

Phuket Beaches

Let's face it, the beautiful Andaman Sea rolling onto soft golden Phuket sands is one major reason why the nations come to Phuket, and rightly so - Phuket is as wonderful as people say it is! Our favorite beaches include Kata Beach with its rolling surf and friendly feel, Nai Harn Beach with its surrounding hilly landscape, the lengthy Karon Beach that's great for beach walks, and the well protected natural Nai Yang Beach over by the airport. However, there's so much more and there's nothing better than discovering a secluded bay in Phuket and letting the hours roll by as you sunbathe and snorkel. Are we whetting your appetite yet?