Ferry Destination : Phuket

Getting Around

Little red Tuk-Tuks swarm around the main touristy areas and will test your shrewd bargaining skills! We'd suggest you arrive at around half the original "quoted" fare (Patong to Phuket Town is around 400 Baht). Motorcycle taxis are half the price. Hey, if you're brave enough you can rent your own little moped and whiz round the hotspots - don't forget your helmet though!

Bhu-Kit!

The name "Phuket" comes from the old Malay word seen above, which means "hill". Pretty accurate when considering 70% of this island is mountainous - perfect for ATV quad biking, elephant trekking and cable riding! There are also amazing viewpoints that provide incredible ocean/sunset views (Promthep Cape, Kata Viewpoint and Khao Khad to name just three).

Culture

When in Phuket, you're guaranteed warm Thai hospitality, a smile and a traditional 'wai' greeting. Yet Phuket is a hotpot of cultures, with old town Sino-Portuguese architecture, Chinese influences from the 19th century tin-mining era, and the many Thai provinces who's people have come to bring their ethnic flavour to the tourism industry in Phuket.

Beaches

A rich assortment of tropical beaches with soft sand and rolling waves. Among the more popular are the lively Patong Beach, local favourite Kata Beach, picturesque Nai Harn and Ya Nui beaches, the expansive Karon Beach, and the serene Nai Yang beach in the north near the airport. However, inquisitive explorers arise and take to your mopeds, there are many hidden coves known to the locals, yet waiting for your discovery!