Enjoy a Phuket Island Tour, Thailand is an island where the visitor numbers are growing at a rapid rate. It is the largest island in Thailand with an estimated land area of 540 square kilometers. Tourists from all over the world come to take in the sun and play at the beaches. This island is commonly known as the pearl of the Andaman Sea. The temperatures of the island vary from 21 degrees and 34 degrees. However, due to its tropical location, the months of November to April are usually sunny and moist while May to October see the rainy monsoon season.
Things to know before you travel to Phuket Island
1. There are a lot of intercontinental foods apart from the traditional Thai food
Thailand is very famous for its Thai cuisines. However, you can get a variety of international cuisines in Phuket. The cuisines include Lebanese, Persian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese’s among others. There are some famous mouthwatering foods that you can enjoy while in Phuket Island. They include;
• Thai pancake
• Green Curry Chicken
• Tom Yam Goong
• Pad Thai
• Mei Hokkien noodle
• Massaman curry
• Din Sum
• Kanom Jeen Phuket
• Por pia
• Satay
It will be a great mistake coming to Phuket and missing out on these cuisines.
2. Always travel during non-rainy seasons.
With the tropical climate, the weather of Phuket Island fluctuates from warm, cool to rainy. Therefore, the best time to go for a Phuket island tour is from November to February when the climate is cool and dry.
Why Phuket is a world-class holiday destination
• It is most known for its kind and friendly people
• Warm weather with ocean draft
• The life there is very affordable
• It has plentiful stunning beaches
• It is known for its wonderful nightlife
• Golf
Apart from enjoying the mouthwatering dishes, you can go and learn cooking Thai foods. There are many places in Phuket that offer cooking classes which are worth taking them.
What you can do on a Phuket island tour
Phuket is a hilly island that is full of rainforests, mineral arts and some of the serene beaches. Phuket also has a rich culture and nightlife choices. This means that there are a lot of things that can be done while in Phuket island. The range of activities in Phuket continues to grow in diversity and complexity, favoring visitors of all types of budget, ages, tastes, and capabilities and giving them something to enjoy. Of course, there is something for everyone.
The Big Buddha
The giant Buddha is observable from most of the south of Phuket. It sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills; the image gazes down over Kata, Chalong, and Rawai. The construction of the giant 45 meters tall Buddha cost 30 million Baht. Near the site’s car park is a shrine and just next to the image stands a smaller golden image that is made of brass. After a long day of exploring the site, you can chill out and relax at Nakkerd sea view Restaurant that is located just near the religious site.
Explore the underwater world
On a Phuket Island Tour this is a must. Diving and snorkeling underwater are very fantastic. You can go surround yourself with tons of tropical fish and corals. There are dozens of diving sites that you can visit while in Phuket. Some of the best diving sites in Phuket are Hin Muang dive sites and Hin Daeng dive sites. The Hin Daeng diving site is most known for its fantastic marine life on the vertical wall whilst on the other hand, Hin Muang is famous for its bluish-purple corals. If you are looking for a place that you can encounter whale sharks, then this will be the perfect destination for you. To spot manta rays, you will have to visit local diving sites like Racha Yai and Racha Noi. For underwater photographers, there are good chances of taking underwater pictures of macro lives.
And don’t expect to be all alone in the underwater, during the high season; many tourists will also be there. If you are looking forward to or planning for a dive trip to the Phuket Island, it will be advisable to invest in travel insurance for scuba diving.
Tiger Kingdom
Ever desired to get up near to a tiger? If yes, this is where you should come. The Phuket tiger territory hand nurtures Indochinese tigers in confinement from birth to the final days.
You can go to the monkey hill and see the monkeys
Monkey Mountain, also referred to as Toh Sae Hills is the highest mount in Phuket town. It is said that there are almost 400 macaques existing on the hill and live in clusters all over the hill. The monkeys are rarely known to be hostile, but remember to keep an eye on your possessions when you go there. At the bottom of the hill, there is a shrine that is in honor of three different holy spirits. Many of the locals go there to ask for lucky lottery numbers.
Phi Phi islands
Phi Phi islands is a must go tour for first-timers. These islands are one of the gorgeous islands in Southeast Asia. Phi Phi is comprised of six islands. Phi Phi Leh and Don are the main ones. Phi Phi Leh has the most magnificent beaches including the famous Maya Beach where The Beach was filmed.
Colorful nightlife
Most of the beaches in this island sparkle with the finest nightspots options including, lounge areas, gay bars, cultural performances, discos, sundowners place and discotheques.
Where to stay in Phuket Island
With the presence of many beaches in Phuket, there are several resort areas with different characters. Always choose the right resort areas to suit your exact needs. However, the best place to stay highly depends on a person’s tastes as well as the budget. People are different; some will love to get a place to stay near the center of the nightlife while others would prefer more quiet and peaceful surrounding away from the crowd. Patong is the main center for tourist shopping and nightlife, and this is where you will find a majority of the resort areas.
