Phuket Beaches Guide

Phuket Beaches Guide

Few islands can boast of such an abundance of sandy beaches and clear waters as Phuket. The winding coastal roads along the west coast of this 540-square-km island offer stunning views and easy access to some of the world's finest beaches. 

Whether you want to sample the frenetic pace of Patong or find solitude on a remote stretch of sand in the north, Phuket's beaches have it all for the sun seeker. Many also have nearby restaurants or wandering food sellers, so there is no need to interrupt your bronzing for lunch. Just remember to keep applying the sunscreen! The monsoon rains of May-October can bring unpredictable swimming conditions, so heed the posted flag warnings.

Patong Beach

Everything You Need To Know About Patong

Patong is the most famous beach resort on Phuket. With its wide variety of activities and nightlife, Patong is an ideal place to party and play. By night the town has a bustling nightlife which includes literally hundreds of restaurants, beer bars, GoGo Bars and of course discos. The nightlife is centred around Soi Bangla (Bangla Road) however there are quiet parts of town.

Visitors hoping for a glimpse into the exotic East might not find it here, though the steaming hot streets, neon lights and chaotic atmosphere of Patong can be overwhelming for the new arrival. The key to full enjoyment of the place is to pace yourself, drink lots of water and learn the meaning of 'mai pen rai' - which translates roughly to 'It doesn't matter' or 'Don't worry, be happy'.

Karon Beach

Everything You Need To Know About Karon

Karon features the third longest beach on Phuket Island. Located on the west coast, between Patong to the north and Kata (with which it shares a common municipality) to the south, Karon Beach is the second favourite holiday destination in Phuket. The beach itself has excellent snorkelling (and even diving) spots at its southern end and is wide enough for beachgoers to never feel crowded.

It features three main areas, each with their own assets: Karon Centre is a lively small city in which visitors can find a good choice of dining, shopping, and nightlife entertainment opportunities as well as a beautiful Buddhist temple hosting a weekly market. Karon Beach road is ideal for taking an evening stroll and is mostly occupied by large resorts interrupted by restaurants and shops (including the popular Karon Bazaar). The third main area of Karon is centred around Luang Poh Chuan Road, towards the southern end of the beach, which houses excellent restaurants and the ‘hottest’ nightlife spot of the resort town.

Kata Beach

Everything You Need To Know About Kata Beach

The pleasant bay of Kata, just a few minutes south of Karon Beach, entices and charms many visitors with its white sands and clear waters. Very popular with families, Kata is an all round favourite due to its spectacular palm-lined beach, great restaurants, lively but not raucous nightlife and varied accommodation options - all close to the beach. From May to October surfers flock to catch Kata's waves and from November to April the beach is alive with sunseekers.

Kata is split into two focal areas: Kata Centre, which is at the northern end close to Karon and Kata South, home to several resorts. Visitors will find an abundance of shops to browse in, from souvenir and ready-to-wear outlets, to 7-Elevens and local mini-marts, to name-brand fashion stores. 

Bangtao Beach

Everything You Need To Know About Bang Tao

Bangtao is a study in contrasts, with the luxurious resorts and villas along its six km (four mile) stretch of beach just a few minutes' away from the town of Cherng Talay, where many villagers still make their living as their ancestors did - by fishing, farming and rubber tapping. 

Taking up a huge area in the middle of Bangtao beach, Laguna Phuket, one of Asia's largest resort complexes. The northern tip of the beach, so far untouched by development, is still an area where visitors might find that they have the beach to themselves. Apart from going to the beach and a few bars and restaurants there's not much that you need to leave your resort for.

Surin Beach

Everything You Need To Know About Surin Beach

Naturally beautiful Surin is known as 'Millionaire's Row' due the the top-end celebrity haunts amongst the luxury resorts there, including Amanpuri, Twinpalms and The Surin. They stand alongside the US$ 1 million+ houses that dominate the prime spots on top of the hills overlooking the Andaman Sea.

Although popular with tourists, it's not a busy resort town and is more like a coastal village. Fine white sand and turquoise water has ensured that the picturesque beach is very popular with tourists and Thais alike. The whole area is awash with high-end hotels and housing which, in turn, has created opportunities for high-end restaurants and wine bars.

The Beach of Kamala

Everything You Need To Know About Kamala Beach

Tranquil and calm, the pretty white sands of Kamala beckon most people by day, but if you're seeking more than sunbathing on a perfect beach, there are other options such as snorkeling at the north end of the beach.

There aren't any waves from November to April (NE monsoon) and the water is crystal clear and calm. From May to October (SW monsoon) at times there can be large waves caused by ocean swell, however most of the time swimming is perfectly safe on Kamala beach, take note when the red flags are flying.

Head north out of Patong Beach on the beach road and pass through Kalim, or alternatively head due south out of Surin Beach.

Mai Khao Beach

Everything You Need To Know About Mai Khao Beach

Mai Khao Beach is situated on the northwest coast of Phuket. This 11km-long straight beach is still blessedly undeveloped as it is part of the Sirinat National Park. The only significant constructions along it are the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Phuket International Airport near Nai Yang Beach.

The sand of Mai Khao Beach - the name of which translates as "white wood" - is possibly the coarsest of any on Phuket, but is also practically deserted a lot of the time, making it possible to walk for kilometres without seeing a single other person. A short distance out into the water, there is a sharp drop off into the Andaman Sea, making swimming dangerous from May to November.

Nai Harn Beach

Everything You Need To Know About Nai Harn

Nai Harn is one of the island's most popular places with in-the-know locals. This relatively tranquil place has only a few hotels including the The Royal Phuket Yacht Club and is a popular anchorage for boats during the high season.

Great for swimming from November to April, care should be take in the low season (May-October) when there can be strong undertows. The local restaurants just above the beach make a great place to relax with a sundowner.

Further south is Ya Nui, a sandy cove that attracts snorkelers and divers. Another out-of-the way spot nearby is the tiny beach of Ao Sane, a great spot for snorkeling, reached by taking the road that starts at The Royal Phuket Yacht Club car park.

Laem Singh Beach

Everything You Need To Know About Laem Singh Beach

Laem Singh Beach is one of Phuket's most beautiful beaches and hides on the west coast between Kamala and Surin beaches. 'Laem' is Thai for 'cape' and this 150 meters beach is indeed situated under a steep promontory, nestled in a hidden bay surrounded by palm trees and dotted with giant boulders, it has a feeling of secret beach.
Because of its limited size, Laem Singh gets crowded during the high season but is pleasantly busy during low season sunny days.

This beach is located in between Kamala and Surin beaches. From the main Beach Road, two pathways lead down from two separate car parks located just to the north and to the south of the beach.

During high season, parking might be scarce and it will cost you 20 baht for a motorcycle and 40 baht for a car. These paths are not easy to negotiate and descent time is around five minutes, the northernmost path is the easiest.

Laem Singh Beach Facilities

Laem Singh offers several sets of sun loungers with parasols generally rented out by the nearby restaurants and you can have drinks or even food served by them. The south end offers a rudimentary 'shower' (a hose with running fresh water tied to a stick) and the restaurants have basic toilets.

Don't miss the chance to try a Thai beach massage in the shade of the palm trees once you had enough swimming or sunburn. Price is around 300 baht for an hour. 

Phang Nga Bay

Everything You Need To Know About Phang Nga Bay

A distinctive feature of Phang Nga Bay are the sheer limestone karsts that jut vertically out of the emerald-green water.  James Bond Island and Koh Panyee are just two of the more famous spots in this bay. By far the best means of enjoying the spectacular scenery, with only brief encounters with the tourist crowds at James Bond and Koh Panyee, is to take one of the boat trips from the northern end of Phuket.

A leisurely day trip cruising through the dramatic limestone islands, occasionally stopping to enjoy quiet beaches, is far more rewarding than the standard bus-boat tour.

James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay

James Bond Island is a famous landmark in Phang Nga Bay. It first found its way onto the international tourist map through its starring role in the James Bond movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. A distinctive feature of this famous bay is the number of sheer limestone cliffs that vertically jut out of the emerald-green water.

The bizarre, why-doesn’t-it-fall-over outline of James Bond Island or Koh Tapu (meaning Nail Island in Thai), lies next to the equally well known Koh Ping Ghan (sometime spell ‘Ping Gan’ or ‘Ping Gun’). The entire area surrounding this island is indeed spectacular, but it can get crowded with tourist boats in high season.

James Bond Island Highlights

Phang Nga Bay covers an area of 400sqkm and is home to some 100 islands, many of which could feature in The Guinness Book of Records either for their beauty or for their freakish shapes. James Bond Island, with its signature rocky pinnacle, has been a major attraction ever since it featured in the 1974 Bond movie. Luckily it is under national park protection and as a result no boats of any kind are allowed to go too close to the island because of its precarious position – big on the upper part and relatively slim at the bottom. The two best ways to view James Bond Island are from boats or from the small beach on Koh Ping Ghan.

Koh Ping Ghan is another sample of how the Mother Nature works her magic. Basically it’s a very high leaning rock that has some small caves inside. It’s pretty amazing and fun to check them all out. On its crowded eastern beach, there are stalls and stands selling knickknack souvenirs, mostly made from shells and woods.

Good to Know about James Bond Island

This area is a popular destination for sailing as well as kayaking. Most of the organized tours to James Bond Island are combined with a visit to other popular islands and usually include a stop for a seafood lunch at the charming Koh Panyee – a nearby Muslim fishing village on stilts. Even though tour companies usually hand out plastic bags to protect your camera it really is best to bring along a snap-shut waterproof camera bag.

If you want to have more freedom, you can rent a long-tail boat from Surakul Pier in Phang Nga for less than 2,000 baht for a good three to four hours. The boat can carry up to ten people.

James Bond Island

Opening Hours: All year round
Location: Phang Nga Bay. Visitors can visit James Bond Island via trips from Phuket and Phang Nga.

First Time in Phuket: Where Should I Stay?

First Time in Phuket: Where Should I Stay?

When you’re planning your first trip to Phuket, it is all too easy to fall into the trap of assuming that one beach town is much like another. They certainly have a lot in common, but the variety between them can be extreme. Accidentally picking a destination which does not fit your needs and desires will almost certainly lead to the holiday from Hell.

With so much variety on offer, it is difficult to know where to begin looking for your own personal paradise. That is why we have prepared this simple guide to each area. This can act as a gateway to the extensive detailed information on our site and help direct your research.

Take a look through the brief summaries below to find the destination which best suits your idea of Heaven because, no matter what that may be, there’s sure to be a place on Phuket that’s right for you. You may be planning your first time in Phuket, but we’re confident it’ll be the first of many.

Patong Beach: How to decide...

This west-coast resort town is best known for just one street – Bangla Road – which is the densest concentration of bars and clubs anywhere in Phuket and is the island’s primary nightlife destination. This is surrounded by a large number of hotels, ranging from budget guesthouses to small resorts. The picturesque coast road heading north towards Kamala takes advantage of the great sunset views by offering a more luxurious experience, but at the cost of being further from the party. There are also a number of excellent restaurants, countless shops, several cultural attractions and various activities to enjoy in the area.

Who is it For:

Budget-conscious holidaymakers
People who love to party
People who like a busy and lively beach
People who want to be centrally-located and want everything in one place
What’s Good:

Massive choice of nightlife, dining and shopping options
Wide range of hotel prices

UNFORGETABLE OF PHUKET 3D2N

DAY 01 PHUKET – ARRIVAL (DINNER)

– Dijemput dari bandara dan diantar ke hotel
– Bermalam di Phuket

DAY 02 PHUKET / PHANG NGA BAY & JAMES BONS ISLAND BY PRIVATE LONG TAIL BOAT (B/L/D) 

– Jemput dari hotel menuju Phang Nga Province dan diantar menuju Monkey temple(Suwannakhuha temple), menikmati private long tail boat untuk mengelilingi Phang Nga Bay, Khao Nom Sao, Khao Chan, Khao Ta poo, Khao Ping Kan (James Bond Island )
– Makan siang di Panyee Village, berbelanja dan waktu bebas, kemudian diantar ke hotel, dalam perjalanan, mengunjungi cashew nut factory dan dried seafood store.
– Makan malam di restaurant
– Bermalam di Phuket

DAY 03 PHUKET / CITY TOUR / DEPARTURE (BREAKFAST)

– Jemput dari hotel dan memulai wisata denggan mengunjungi  Sino-Portuguese building di Thalang Road, mengunjungi Chalong temple,
-Menikmati  Pemandangan Phomthep cape
– Berbelanja di mall dan makan siang pribadi

Katagori Hotel di PHUKET 

A) Bintang 3 : Patong Holiday-STD / 88 Hotel / Sky Place Inn

B) Bintang 3 : Patong Holiday-SUP / Baramee Hip-SUP / Malin Patong

C) Bintang 3 : Amata Resort / The Aim / Bel Aire Resort / Patong Lodge

D) Bintang 4 : Bauman Residence / Andakira / Beach Heights / Casa Del-M DLX

E) Bintang 4 : Sleep With Me / Andaman Beach Suites-Sea View /Centara Blue Marine-Ocean view

F) Bintang 4 : Holiday Inn Express / Deevana Plaza / Horizon Beach-DLX / Royal Paradise

G) Bintang 5 : Katathani-DLX Bhuri Wing / Le Merdien-DLX Pool View / La Flora Patong-DLX Pool

Harga dalam US$ / orang

	2ADL	3ADL	4ADL	5-6ADL	7-9ADL	10-11ADL	S/P
A)  Bintang 3	251	186	154	134	113	105	30
B)  Bintang 3	256	191	159	139	117	110	35
C)  Bintang 3	262	197	165	145	123	116	41
D)  Bintang 4	271	207	174	155	133	126	51
E)  Bintang 4	287	222	190	170	148	141	66
F)  Bintang 4	293	229	196	177	155	148	73
G)  Bintang 5	371	307	274	255	233	226	151

Tipping : ADL & CHD. Not apply for T/L
1-9PAX compulsory tipping @ USD 5.- per HEAD per DAY per City
10 & UP compulsory tipping @ USD 3.- per HEAD per DAY per City
*** per city = if handling by another tour guide

Termasuk :
akomodasi Hotel sekamar berdua
Tiket Objek Wisata
makan sesuai itinerary
pemandu wisata lokal berbahasa indonesia atau ingris
bus atau kendaraan pribadi

Tidak termasuk :
tiket pesawat international maupun domestik
pengeluaran pribadi, dokumen perjalanan (pasport dll)
Tipping Tour Guide
Tipping Porter Hotel/Bandara ( apabila menggunakan jasa porter)
pajak pariwisata Indonesia 1% , dan Biaya pelayanan Representative Indonesia 5%

*Harga masih dapat berubah dengan maupun tanpa pemberitahuan sebelumnya tanpa mengurangi kualitas perjalanan.

PT. I Five Productionz

Jalan Taman golf no.28 , LK Centre , Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, 11520.

Phone:+62812 6 555 555 9 (WA)

BlackBerry Messenger: 5717ba69

E-mail :  admin@skyetourandtravel.com / skye.operator@gmail.com

PARADISE OF PHUKET 3D2N

DAY 01 PHUKET – ARRIVAL (DINNER)

– Bertemu dan diantar ke hotel.
– Bermalam di Phuket

DAY 02 PHUKET / PHI PHI ISLAND BY JOINING BIG CRUISE (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) 

– Dijemput dari hotel menuju dermaga, sampai di Phi Phi Island, menyelam di Maya Bay, Tamasya sekitar Phi Phi Ley, Ton Sai Bay, Loh Sama Bay, Pileh Bay, Birds nest- Viking Cave
– Makan siang prasmanan di Phi Phi Don dan bersantai di pantai, beranjak dari Phi Phi Island menuju Phuket, diantar ke hotel,
dalam perjalanan, akan mengunjungi cashew nut factory dan dried seafood store.
– Makan malam di restaurant
– Bermalam di Phuket

DAY 03 PHUKET / CITY TOUR / DEPARTURE (BREAKFAST)

– jemut dari hotel dan tour mengelilingi Sino-Portuguese building di Thalang Road, dan mengunjungi Chalong temple,
– Menikmati keindahan Phomthep cape
– Berbelanja di mall dan makan siang pribadi
– diantar ke bandara untuk kepulangan

Katagori Hotel di PHUKET 

A) Bintang 3 : Patong Holiday-STD / 88 Hotel / Sky Place Inn

B) Bintang 3 : Patong Holiday-SUP / Baramee Hip-SUP / Malin Patong

C) Bintang 3 : Amata Resort / The Aim / Bel Aire Resort / Patong Lodge

D) Bintang 4 : Bauman Residence / Andakira / Beach Heights / Casa Del-M DLX

E) Bintang 4 : Sleep With Me / Andaman Beach Suites-Sea View /Centara Blue Marine-Ocean view /

F) Bintang 4 : Holiday Inn Express / Deevana Plaza / Horizon Beach-DLX / Royal Paradise

G) Bintang 5 : Katathani-DLX Bhuri Wing / Le Merdien-DLX Pool View / La Flora Patong

	2ADL	3ADL	4ADL	5-6ADL	7-9ADL	10-11ADL	S/P
A)  Bintang 3	213	164	139	124	107	103	30
B)  Bintang 3	217	168	144	129	112	108	35
C)  Bintang 3	224	174	150	135	118	114	41
D)  Bintang 4	233	184	159	144	128	123	51
E)  Bintang 4	249	199	175	160	143	139	66
F)  Bintang 4	255	206	181	166	149	145	73
G)  Bintang 5	333	284	259	244	228	223	151

Tipping : ADL & CHD. Not apply for T/L
1-9PAX compulsory tipping @ USD 5.- per HEAD per DAY per City
10 & UP compulsory tipping @ USD 3.- per HEAD per DAY per City
*** per city = if handling by another tour guide

Termasuk :
akomodasi Hotel sekamar berdua
Tiket Objek Wisata
makan sesuai itinerary
pemandu wisata lokal berbahasa indonesia atau ingris
bus atau kendaraan pribadi

Tidak termasuk :
tiket pesawat international maupun domestik
pengeluaran pribadi, dokumen perjalanan (pasport dll)
Tipping Tour Guide
Tipping Porter Hotel/Bandara ( apabila menggunakan jasa porter)
pajak pariwisata Indonesia 1% , dan Biaya pelayanan Representative Indonesia 5%

*Harga masih dapat berubah dengan maupun tanpa pemberitahuan sebelumnya tanpa mengurangi kualitas perjalanan.

PT. I Five Productionz

Jalan Taman golf no.28 , LK Centre , Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, 11520.

Phone:+62812 6 555 555 9 (WA)

BlackBerry Messenger: 5717ba69

E-mail :  admin@skyetourandtravel.com / skye.operator@gmail.com