This 10 days tour brings you to the discovery of Phuket, exploring some of its unique beaches, visiting the sino-portuguese heritage of its main city Phuket Town and encountering the Elephants at the Jungle Sanctuary.
After the first seven nights you will move to the nearby and pristine Koh Yao Noi and immerse yourself in paradise. Relax on a private beach, live your day “feet in the sand” and interact with the magnificent fauna of the island where hornbills are spotted throughout the walkways of the hotel and turtles are common encounters on the beaches of the island.
Day 1
Arrival Phuket
(No meal)
Upon arrival at Phuket International Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel, check in and free at leisure on own. (Standard check in time is: 14:00 hrs.)
Note: Covid-19 by RT-PCR: 1st time is upon arrival at Phuket Airport.
Overnight in Phuket
Day 2
Phuket – Phuket City Tour
(B/-/-)
Breakfast is at hotel.
Depart from your hotel. Visit Karon View Point - visit the point to admire the panoramic view from the top of the hill. Views of Kata Noi, Karon beaches, and Kata Yai are easily available from this spot. Locally called as Khao Saam Haad meaning Three Beaches Hill, Karon Viewpoint is the most photographed location in Phuket and is an iconic vista featuring sparkling blue sea, snow-white surf, white-sand beaches, the nearby exotic island Koh Pu, and the deep green hues of Phuket’s hillsides. Karon viewpoint is a must visit place in Phuket. Drive by Rawai Beach, at the south end of Phuket island, is not a swimming beach but offers beautiful views on the many nearby islands in a peaceful local atmosphere. Then visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most beautiful and renowned monastery. It enshrines the gilt statues of monk-hero Luang Pho Chaem and his assistant Luang Pho. Both were much revered by local people because of their roles in quelling the miner rebellion in 1876.
Continue to Phuket Town. Long before flip-flops, glossy resorts and selfie sticks, Phuket was an island of rubber trees, tin mines and cash-hungry merchants. Luring entrepreneurs from the Arabian Peninsula, China, India and Portugal, Phuket Town became a colourful blend of cultural influences. Today, the Old Town is a testament to Phuket's history, but it's also the island's hipster heart, attracting artists and musicians in particular, which has led to noticeable gentrification. Century-old shop houses and homes are being restored, vibrant street art is popping up and it can feel like every other building is now a fashionable polished-concrete cafe. But Phuket Town remains a wonderfully refreshing cultural break from the island's beaches. Wander down streets lined with distinctive Sino-Portuguese architecture, arty coffee shops, experimental galleries, boutique hotels and incense-cloaked Chinese Taoist shrines.
Afternoon is time at leisure.
Overnight in Phuket
![Panorama Destination](https://www.panorama-destination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Wat-Chalong.jpg)
![Panorama Destination](https://www.panorama-destination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Phuket-Town-1.jpg)
Day 3
Phuket – Half day visit at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket
(B/-/-)
Breakfast is at hotel.
Depart from the hotel to visit at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, an enjoyable opportunity to spend quality time with elephants in their natural home, as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior, and create cherished lifelong memories of their time spent with these amazing animals. Visitors to the Sanctuary will witness stunning views of the surrounding jungle while interacting personally with friendly, happy elephants in a safe and sustainable environment.
Note: Due to the Covid-19 situation, Activity Mud spa with the elephants will be changed to Observe elephants playing in the mud and Shower with the elephant will allow the customer to join with rain shower or hose pipe only from the 1st of July until further notice.
Afternoon is time at leisure.
Overnight in Phuket
Day 4
Phuket – Jaunting in Mai Khao
(B/L/-)
Breakfast is at hotel.
Today, we will take you to one of the quiet beaches that is located near Phuket’s Airport, then visit one of the last rice fields in Phuket. Depending on the weather’s condition, enjoy an outdoor spa by nature we call “Sand Spa”. Less known, but worth a photo, is the Mai Khao Temple (Wat Mai Khao). The temple itself is tucked away from the road. It doesn’t have any particular architectural interest, but it hides a little treasure: a small bird sanctuary hidden in the park behind it.
Continue to Maikhao’s village (the local community) where you will be picked you up by a local motorbike with a cart (Za-Leng) to continue your sightseeing. Take a break to taste some local drinks with a rice field view. Then our favorite spot is to go watch the planes landing at the very end of the runway of Phuket International Airport. It’s a bit of a walk in the sun, but it is awe-inspiring and loud. They get close to the beach as you can see on the photos, and watching these monsters casting their massive shadow on the turquoise water is just amazing (*depends on weather conditions)
After all activities, the Za-Leng will drop you for lunch at Baan Ar Jor (Museum Home) an Old house that is mixed with Chinese and European style. Enjoy the beautiful architecture and strong materials in this house that is already more than 80 years. Enjoy your lunch and relax surrounded by its natural surroundings. End the day by visiting a Lobster Farm (Floating farm) at Baan Tha Chat Chai & enjoy the view at Sarasin Bridge. Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Phuket
![Panorama Destination](https://www.panorama-destination.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mai-khao-beach.jpg)
![Panorama Destination](https://www.panorama-destination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Baan-Ar-Jor.jpg)
Day 5
Phuket – Free Day
(B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel and day at leisure on own or relax at the beach.
Lunch and Dinner on your own expense
Overnight in Phuket
Day 6
Phuket – Free Day
(B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel and day at leisure on own or relax at the beach.
Lunch and Dinner on your own expense
Note: Covid-19 by RT-PCR: 2nd time on day 6th or 7th at SWAB Center (excluding of transfer service)
Overnight in Phuket
Day 7
Phuket – Free Day
(B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel and day at leisure on own or relax at the beach.
Lunch and Dinner on your own expense
Overnight in Phuket
Day 8
Phuket – Koh Yao Noi
(B/-/-)
Breakfast is at hotel. Check-out followed by your transfer without guide to Phuket Pier then board a boat to Koh Yao Noi and transfer to your hotel.
Arrival at the hotel, check in and free at leisure.
Overnight in Koh Yao Noi
Day 9
Koh Yao Noi – Hornbill Bird watching
(B/-/-)
Breakfast is at hotel. Explore to the green zone of KohYao Noi as home of all wildlife. Hornbills are primarily fugivorous (fruit eaters) and those found in Koh Yao are resident. Hornbills are absolutely stunning when the sunlight hits their beautiful shiny blue feathers. There is sufficient mangrove forest around in Koh Yao Noi to offer bird watching tours.
Afternoon is time at leisure.
Overnight in Koh Yao Noi
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Day 10
Koh Yao Noi – Phuket – Departure
(B/-/-)
Breakfast at hotel then board a boat to Phuket.
Arrival at the pier then transfer to Phuket airport for your flight to your next destination.
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