Phuket International Airport 44 min
Ko Lawa Yai (19 min) Easily walkable island inside a national park known for its diving sites & reefs on all sides. Phuket Elephant Sanctuary (58 min) Picturesque park providing access to rehabilitated elephants, plus tours & a vegetarian buffet. Naiyang Beach (50 min) Mellow beach near the airport with white sand, clear water & views of planes taking off & landing. Splash Jungle Water Park (40 min) Varied attractions such as a wave pool, slides & water play area, plus a restaurant & swim-up bar. Mai Khao Beach (38 min) Sandy shoreline with hotels & eateries, plus views of planes taking off from the nearby airport. Bang Pae Waterfall (58 min) Small waterfall amid rocks & tropical greenery, with a pool for wading & a nearby gibbon sanctuary. Sarasin Bridge (26 min) Iconic car & pedestrian bridge connecting Phuket province with southern Thailand. Koh Panyi (21 min) Hilltop viewpoint with a cafe overlooking a James Bond film set accessed via foot or shuttle. Ao Phang-nga National Park (41 min) This large area of mangrove forest & coast with several small islands is popular for kayak tours. The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP) (58 min) Mistreated gibbons are rehabilitated at this center that aims to release them to the wild. Blue Canyon Country Club (44 min) Upmarket, semi-private club featuring 2 18-hole golf courses, restaurants & a spa. Khao Phing Kan (18 min) Island with narrow channels flanked by steep limestone cliffs & hidden coves, accessed by kayak. Sirinat National Park (50 min) Large national park with white-sand beaches, mangrove forests & a sea turtle nesting area. |