How long does it take to drive from one side of Phuket to the other?
You can drive across the island in about an hour, but with various stops, you certainly need at least one full day to see some of the best places of Ko Samui. If you are planning to do this, make sure to book your flights well in advance.
Is driving in Phuket safe?
Driving around Phuket Island is dangerous. The traffic moves at a constant pace, so as long as you’re aware of your surroundings and drive defensively, you should not have a problem.
Is it hard to drive in Phuket?
Driving in Phuket is much more challenging than your home country. There are bikes with automatic gears, which might make you think it’s easy. The real problem lies with other road users, as they’re infamous for rather reckless driving manners. Don’t copy the locals.
Is 2 weeks too long in Phuket?
2 weeks is just about right if you want to do most of what Phuket has on offer, and still have some lazy days by the pool.
What is the best way to travel around Thailand?
Plane. Fast, affordable and pretty reliable (barring any inclement weather), a plane is often the best way to travel in Thailand. All the major tourist destinations have an airport, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Phuket and Krabi.
Is Phuket the perfect base for island hopping?
In fact, Phuket is the perfect base for island hopping in the Andaman sea. You’ll get to discover the spectacular natural beauty of the azure sea, green-clad limestone islands and amazing dive sites; all within a day trip from where you stay on the main island.
What are the best Phuket Islands to stay on?
Koh Bon is one of the closest islands from Phuket that be reached very easily from Rawai Beach by longtail boat. This small hideaway features two beaches. One beach used to be for the exclusive use of the now-closed Evason Resort’s guests.
Where is the best dive Island in Phuket?
Racha Island is a small hideaway twelve miles south of Phuket, which is about two hours by boat or 30mn by speedboat. This lovely tiny island is very well-known from divers as a clear dive site and.
How to visit the island of Koh Koh Kaeo?
Koh Kaeo, facing the famous Promthep Cape, is just a tiny island you can visit by longtail boat from Rawai. Apart from a small beach, the only particular signs of this island are the two large golden Buddhas, one sitting and one standing as well as a small temple on top of the hill.