Phuket island from the plane

Most popular, largest and maybe most fun island of Thailand, Phuket consists of one very large island, and 32 smaller islands. It hosts some of the most popular beaches in Thailand, especially on the Western side, and allows for so many fun activities. Patong, the most touristic area, is also the departure point for a lot of the activities all around the island.

Our minibus for airport transfer

When arriving or leaving the island, you can book your transfer in advance. The most easy way to easily get to your hotel without being ripped off.

Room with large bed and window

Pretty cheap hotel, conveniently situated at a 5 minutes walk from the beach, and about 15 minutes walk to the walking street, this hotel offers enough services for an adventure packed trip, when no amenities are needed.

Stand of fresh noodles

The choice of food in Bangla street food is simply amazing, with about 40 stands, all selling different kind of Thai food, freshly prepared right before your eyes, by smiling people.

Pancake with mango preparation

Mango and chocolate pancake, after a long day of adventures and wandering around ? Yes, that is definitely as good as it sounds. Many small booths in the street offers it or other kind of street food, usually for a very cheap price.

Butter chicken meal

This tasty Indian restaurant, offers a large choice of Indian dishes, served and tasting just like in India.

Live music in the market

Next to one of the malls, at night, the outskirts starts to rise to the sound of live music and the smell of fresh food.

Live music on the terrace

Like most Irish pubs, The Murphys in Patong has live music, a good choice of western dishes, but also have some great local choice.

Surfing spot and bar

Probably the most entertaining bar restaurant in Patong, as it has in its center a surfing spot, which is hardly getting boring to watch !

Sunset from the beach

As Patong beach is on the west side of Phuket island, it allows for some magnificient sunsets. Nature is beautiful !

Bangla Walking street entry sign

At night, the most popular place to eat, party, or simply have a drink, is Bangla walking street next to Patong Beach. With plenty of offers for all kind of night activities, there is no need to book anything in advance, simply go there and stop where you feel like.

Passing a river on an ATV

Of the many activities in Phuket, ATV ride was the most fun. About 40 minutes ride around the place, passing on some rivers, and up and down the path, it was also fun trying to go faster than our friends.

Beach in the morning

The main attraction of the city, Patong beach ! With a very large sandy area, and a long waterfront, this public beach is generally clean and comfortable, without much hassle from the local sellers.

Massage salon in Patong

No visit in Thailand is complete without at least a Thai massage ! Patong hosts literally thousands of massage salons, which all mostly offer the same services : thai, feet, oil massages. Some of them also have special ones, like aloe vera massage for example. Additionally, the massage salons are also the place where you can leave your laundry for a cheap and quick wash.

On a rafting in Thailand

One of most fun activities, white water rafting, is easily available from Phuket ! Despite being extremely fun, the adventure we have booked, including rafting among many other things, has been one of the most disappointing rafting trip we've had, as we were simply holding a cord, and not paddling at all. Make sure when booking to ask which kind of rafting it is, and try to avoid a passive cord holding rafting for an active and more fun paddling rafting experience.

Tour bus pickup in front of hotel

Most of the tours booked in one of the tourist offices, will start from a bus like this one, which will pick you up right in front of your hotel. As nearly all places cannot be more than an hour away from Patong, if you are leaving from there, the trip will be pleasant and comfortable.

Fruit market entrance

A touristic stop on the way to some of the activities, it looks like no more than a shop at first sight. However, it is not. They take the guests by small groups to sit in a quiet area, where each person has a plate of fresh fruit mix to try. And, by going around the garden, there is the possibility to try many different preparations with local fruits, may it be sweets or ice creams.

Entrance sign

The place to start your rafting trip, or try zipline, in Phuket.

Baby monkey with a banana

As part of the full day tour activities, the monkey cave visit is one of the stop. Once there, it is possible to either stay outside and feed the monkeys some bananas to have some fun with them, or pay an extra to visit the cave.

A tour booth in Patong

If you haven't had time to book your activities in advance, no worries, there are plenty of touristic booths all over the city, and nearly one per hotel. By going from one to another, you might even be able to negotiate the prices down.

Bar and dancers

One of the most animated bar of the street, and probably the most colorful, Crazy horse circus has a large seating area opened on the walking street. On top of the nice dancers in the bar, which keeps the ambiance at its top, it is possible to play some games with the staff, in order to try to win free shots.

Street entrance

If you are going to Thailand for shopping, then Jung Ceylon is the place to go to find all kind of products, local and international. The center also hosts many bars and restaurants, and is worth the visit for an amazing light and sound show on the water fountains in the main court.