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Tropical Adventures: Balikpapan & Phuket

Emma Hansen

Emma Hansen

10 Jan 2024

Embark on a 20-day journey to the stunning destinations of Balikpapan and Phuket. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beaches, savor delicious local cuisine, and explore the vibrant cultures of Indonesia and Thailand. Get ready for an unforgettable tropical adventure!

Trip to Balikpapan

Day 1Beach Bliss in Balikpapan
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$37

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$ 3

THE BEACH HOUSE Balikpapan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
11 - 14 min

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Manggar Sagara Sari Beach
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
16 - 23 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
5 - 6 min

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Bakso Solo Mitra Rasa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Coral Paradise and Culinary Delights
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$35

Coral Princess
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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BSB Beach
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Pepper Lunch
Pepper Lunch is a (Do-It-Yourself) fast food steak house with more than 200 outlets in Japan and Asia.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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Warung Koffie Batavia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 3Books, Parks, and Authentic Flavors
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$32

Book Cafe Balikpapan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
2 - 3 min

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Taman Bekapai
A popular gathering spot, this tree-filled park features a big steel fountain that's lit at night.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$2
4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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Coto Makassar H. Kasim
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 4Padang Feast and Mangrove Exploration
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$37

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$ 3

Rumah Makan Padang Siang Malam
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
8 - 12 min

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Mangrove Center Graha Indah
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
7 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 5Sunset Dining and Seaside Relaxation
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$38

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$ 3

Lesehan Melawai
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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Melawai Beach
Bustling, sandy urban beach, popular for street-food fare & viewing scenic sunsets.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Kilang Mandiri Cafe & Resto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
7 - 9 min

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Ayam Bakar Mas Mono
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day 6Monument Dining and Beachfront Bliss
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$37

Segiri Restaurant Monument
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
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Monpera Beach
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Biru Laut Restauran
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
3 - 4 min

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Tip top Monumen
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 7Culinary Exploration and Beach Fun
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$39

Wisata Kuliner Balikpapan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
11 - 16 min

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Kemala Beach
Small city beach featuring a sandy white coastline, local eateries & sweeping sea views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Ayam Bakar Mas Mono
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
8 - 11 min

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Tip top Monumen
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 8Seaside Dining and Monument Views
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$35

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$ 3

Lesehan Melawai
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
7 - 10 min

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Pantai Banua Patra
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
5 - 6 min

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Tip top Monumen
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Lesehan Melawai
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
Day 9Beachfront Relaxation and Local Flavors
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$42

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$ 3

Lesehan Melawai
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
34 - 41 min

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Pantai Istana Amal Penajam
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
50 - 60 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 10Seafood Delights and Stunning Beaches
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$35

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$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
19 - 23 min

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Lamaru Beach
Scenic, family-friendly local beach offering sunbathing, swimming & water sports.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
13 - 16 min

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Bakso Solo Mitra Rasa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $894 In total

Activities & Food:$856
Transport:$38

Trip to Phuket

Day 1Beach Bliss in Balikpapan
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$54

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$ 2

Cafe’Hill Coffee & Bistro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
12 - 17 min

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Karon View Point
Well-known destination for picturesque views of the ocean, beaches & lush island surroundings.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
19 - 28 min

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Yes Coffee
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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Baan Chom View (บ้านชมวิว)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2Coral Paradise and Culinary Delights
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$46

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$ 4

Village Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
8 - 11 min

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Bang Tao Beach
Expansive shoreline featuring white sands & blue waters, plus numerous restaurants & shops.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Water Court
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
8 - 10 min

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Bake
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 3Books, Parks, and Authentic Flavors
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$46

Jalan Elephant Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
12 - 17 min

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Karon Beach
4-km. beach with calm, clear water & a wide stretch of golden sand, backed by resorts.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Two Chefs Bar & Grill Karon Beach
Two Chefs's offers international and locally inspired dishes. Come enjoy divine dishes bursting with flavor. We also offer live music nightly from 8-late.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
8 - 12 min

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Mr.Coffee
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 4Padang Feast and Mangrove Exploration
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$46

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$ 6

Zante Greek Style Products
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Cape Phrom Thep
Picturesque cape & lookout point known for its stunning sea views, especially at sunset.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Baan Had Rawai Seafood
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
8 - 10 min

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Trattoria Del BUONGUSTAIO
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 5Sunset Dining and Seaside Relaxation
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$52

Main Restauant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Kata Beach
Restaurants & resorts line this happening white-sand expanse for swimming, snorkeling & sunbathing.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Coffee House Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
7 - 10 min

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Red Snapper
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 6Monument Dining and Beachfront Bliss
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$52

Grill Bill Kamala
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
10 - 15 min

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Kamala Beach
Relaxed, sandy bay beach & fishing village set amidst wooded hills with nearby accommodations.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The Greek Tavern
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
14 - 21 min

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Kamala Seafood
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 7Culinary Exploration and Beach Fun
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$52

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$ 4

Sunset View Point Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
13 - 20 min

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The Big Buddha, Phuket
The 45m-tall marble Buddha statue on a mountaintop offers panoramic views, a cafe & gift shop.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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กล้วยน้ำว้ากะตะ GluayNamWakata
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
22 - 27 min

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Sunset View Point Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 8Seaside Dining and Monument Views
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$48

ร้านลูกตาล
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
2 - 3 min

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Sirinat National Park
White-sand beaches, mangrove forests & views of airplanes flying low toward nearby Phuket Airport.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Naiyang Park Resturant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
2 - 3 min

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Bread & Butter
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 9Beachfront Relaxation and Local Flavors
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$46

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$ 2

The Siam Mumbai
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
6 - 8 min

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Surin Beach
White-sand beach featuring turquoise water & chairs/umbrellas for rent, plus street food vendors.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Wagyu Steakhouse
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
13 - 20 min

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Palm Seafood
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 10Seafood Delights and Stunning Beaches
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$48

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$ 4

Little Tiger Beach Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
27 - 40 min

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Freedom Beach
Low-key white-sand beach in a tranquil setting offering snorkel & umbrella rentals, plus dining.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Ariake
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
9 - 11 min

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La Gritta Italian Restaurant โรงแรมอมารี ภูเก็ต
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $894 In total

Activities & Food:$856
Transport:$38