Phuket International Airport 46 min
Sirinat National Park (39 min) Large national park with white-sand beaches, mangrove forests & a sea turtle nesting area. Flying Hanuman (26 min) Popular zipline attraction featuring multiple courses & sky bridges through jungle terrain. The Big Buddha Image Phuket (51 min) The 45-m. marble Buddha statue on a mountaintop offers panoramic views, a cafe & gift shop. Kata Noi Beach (35 min) This beach adjacent to resorts & restaurants features swimming, diving & other activities. Karon Beach (26 min) 4-km. beach with calm, clear water & a wide stretch of golden sand, backed by resorts. Wat Chalong (Wat Chaithararam) (40 min) Large temple complex from the early 19th century, with Buddha paintings, golden statues & gardens. Phuket Simon Cabaret (18 min) Intimate theater offering an extravagant cabaret show with dancers in sparkly attire & headdresses. Namtok Kathu (27 min) A short trek leads visitors to this small waterfall situated in a lush, jungle environment. Bang Tao Beach (19 min) Expansive shoreline featuring white sands & blue waters, plus numerous restaurants & shops. Banzaan Fresh Market (16 min) Indoor/outdoor market with a wide variety of vendors, from clothes to fruit, plus a food court. Haad Laem Sing (6 min) Golden sandy beach in a cove accessed by longtail boat & a rugged path with a restaurant. Tiger Kingdom - Phuket (19 min) Tourist attraction featuring up-close interaction with tigers in caged enclosures. Surin Beach (9 min) White-sand beach featuring turquoise water & chairs/umbrellas for rent, plus street food vendors. Kamala Beach (4 min) Relaxed, sandy bay beach & fishing village set amidst wooded hills with nearby accommodations. Phuket FantaSea (15 min) Cultural theme park offering elaborate shows with elephants, a buffet, an animal exhibit & shopping. |