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  • James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay

Phuket holidays

Spectacular scenery and lots to do

Choose from Kuoni’s splendid portfolio of Phuket hotels for a holiday bathed in sunny skies, endless palm-lined beaches and sparkling lagoons. Thailand’s largest island is home to shimmering temples, colonial mansions and fine white sand, all set against the backdrop of verdant coconut palms. And the sunsets here are mesmerising.

With incredible scuba diving opportunities, championship golf courses, a vibrant nightlife at Patong’s Bangla Road and a whole feast of other activities, Phuket is welcoming, charming and a great destination for both a laid-back and adventure-filled holiday.

Discover our latest inspiring Phuket offers.

Phuket holiday highlights:

•   A speedboat tour of Phang Nga Bay, which deserves its reputation as one of the most beautiful in the world. Fascinating limestone cliffs jut out of emerald green waters and will be familiar to fans of The Man With The Golden Gun and The Beach. James Bond Island and Koh Pannyi are particularly famous in the area.

•   Located at the southern tip, Promthep Cape is a truly bewitching viewpoint and a favourite among many. Come here for both spectacular sunrise and sunsets. Views over the ocean stretch as far as Phi Phi.

•   Wat Chalong is the most revered temple on Phuket, clothed in legend, spirituality and beauty. The outstanding attention to detail is evident in the design and architecture and it is said that you have never really visited the island unless you have visited Wat Chalong.

•   Add a Phuket Cycling experience, booked through Kuoni, to your holiday and gain a authentic feel for the area, riding through rubber plantations and visiting a local house and the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project.

Phuket Honeymoons
All of our Phuket hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in Thailand.


Phuket Weddings

Getting married in Phuket is a dream, an exotic destination with broad sweeps of idyllic beaches and fabulous hotels where hospitality and quality are second to none. Look out for our ‘Wedding’ labelled Phuket hotels for our specially negotiated Phuket wedding packages. All of our Phuket wedding hotels also offer Renewal of Vows ceremonies.

Thailand Tailor Made
If you love the idea of a relaxing and spectacular beach holiday but would quite like to add on a few days in one of Thailand entrancing cities, perhaps combine your Phuket holiday with sightseeing in Bangkok or jungle trekking in Chiang Mai. With Kuoni it is easy and simple to tailor make your holiday.
All you need to do is

•   Call our Personal Travel Experts on 01306 747002 who will happily talk through what you would like to experience on your holiday

•   You can also e mail us for a quote and don’t forget to request our Far East brochure for lots more exciting ideas.

Time difference / local time

GMT +7 hours

Language

Thai. English is widely spoken at beach resorts.

Currency

Baht

Safety

Beware of pickpockets. Leave valuables in the hotel safe and only carry the essentials.

Highlights

Wat Phranang Sang
This former 18th-century Burmese military camp is home to tin Buddha images called the Three Kings.

Sirinat National Park
Unwind on secluded bays and sandy beaches and explore nature trails through mangrove forest.

Wat Phra Thong
Steeped in legend, this temple houses a Buddha statue’s upper half emerging from the ground.

Phuket Town
Discover Chinese colonial-style residences with pastel-coloured doors, and brightly painted Chinese shrines such as Put Jaw temple and Jui Tui.

Wat Chalong
This temple is renowned for its gold leaf-covered statue of former abbot Luang Pho Chaem and a chedi holding the Phra Borom Sareerikatat relic, a piece of the Lord Buddha's bones transported from Sri Lanka.

Phuket Aquarium
Discover brightly coloured, exotic marine life at this fascinating aquarium.

Phuket Butterfly Farm
Kids will love this farm, where you can see pretty butterflies flitting about.

Thai Village & Orchid Farm
At this cultural gem, see Thai dancing, sword-fighting and boxing before exploring the orchid farm.

Patong
This lively beach resort is riddled with hotels, restaurants and shopping centres. Laze on the beach and try a range of watersports.

Beaches

Unwind on sandy beaches lapped by clear waters.

Passports and Visas

•   You need a full EU 10-year passport. We recommend that the expiry date is at least six months after your arrival back in the UK.
•   You only need a visa if you’re staying longer than 30 days (29 nights), and you can get one from the Thai Embassy.

Events and festivals

January
Phuket International Boat Show
Join an illustrious crowd in the Royal Phuket Marina as people peruse yachts to buy.

February
Phuket International Blues Rock Festival
See performances from artists from Thailand, Australia and America at this two-night event.

Phuket Chinese New Year
The island’s celebrations include a Chinese opera and delicious food.

June
Laguna Phuket International Marathon
Runners tackle a 42.2km route along sandy bays and rubber plantations.

July
Phuket Film Festival
Watch fascinating films, attend workshops and meet film-makers at this entertaining festival.

November
Laguna Phuket Triathlon
In this thrilling race, contenders tackle a swim, cycle and run through tropical surroundings.

December
Phuket King’s Club Regatta
This thrilling boating event is Asia’s leading yacht race.

Shopping

Browse markets and shopping centres for Thai silk, chopsticks, local handicrafts and other souvenirs.

Flying time to destination

11½ hours

Activities

Beach, Eat & Drink, Shopping, Night life, Culture, Events & Festivals, Sport in general, Watersports, Golf, Wellness / Spa

Sports

Watersports
Go scuba diving, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, white-water rafting, jet-skiing, waterskiing, kite-surfing and snorkelling.

Land sports
Play tennis and golf; go cycling and mountain biking; and try rock climbing, trekking and hiking.

Eating/Drinking

Food
•   Most hotels offer American, English and continental breakfasts, and you may find western-style fast food outlets, snack bars and ice cream parlours.
•   Thai cuisine is a spicy menu of noodles, curries, sweet-and-sour dishes, slow- and fast-cooked ingredients, exotic spices and condiments.

Drink
•   Don’t drink the tap water or ice – stick to bottled mineral water or purified water in hotels.

Summer or Winter destination?

Summer, Winter

No vaccinations are compulsory but some are recommended. For more information, contact your GP or a specialised vaccination centre.

Clothing

•   Dress neatly in all religious shrines - never go shirtless or in shorts, hot-pants or other scanty attire.
•   Take off your shoes when entering private Thai homes, chapels that house Buddhist images, and mosques.

Nightlife and discotheques

Head to Patong Beach’s clubs, pubs and discos. Kata and Karon are a little quieter, with lots of bars.

Museums

Phuket Seashell Museum
Discover private collections of over 2,000 seashells, as well as the world’s biggest golden pearl, shell fossils and a huge clam shell weighing over 250kg.

Thalang National Museum
Learn about old Phuket as you peruse artefacts and war materials used in the conflict with Burma.

Excursions

Phang Nga
Situated between Phuket and Krabi, this stunning bay is home to Leaning Rock, made famous as Scaramanga’s hideaway in James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun.

Naga Pearl Farm
Tour this pearl farm, which grows valuable South Sea pearls and claims to have produced the world’s largest pearl.

Tipping

Tip porters and hotel staff if you’re happy with their service. If a service charge isn’t added to your restaurant bill, tip 10-15%.

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

From November to March.

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