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10 Days in Phuket: A Tropical Adventure

Christian Melki

Christian Melki

10 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of Phuket. Discover hidden beaches, indulge in delicious cuisine, and explore ancient temples. Get ready for an unforgettable tropical adventure!

Trip to Phuket

Day 1French Delights and Breathtaking Views
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$156

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$ 18

Chez Nous French Bakery & Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
6 - 8 min

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Ao Sane Beach
Popular for snorkeling & diving, this 200-m. beach offers a restaurant, shower & toilet facilities.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Karon View Point
Well-known destination for picturesque views of the ocean, beaches & lush island surroundings.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Kata Beach
Restaurants & resorts line this happening white-sand expanse for swimming, snorkeling & sunbathing.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Sunset View Point Restaurant
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$40
14 - 21 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.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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WeCafé Salad & Coffee
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$40
4 - 6 min

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Phuket Bird Park
Spacious animal park with many colorful species of birds in a lush setting with regular bird shows.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$48
Day 2Elephants, Greek Cuisine, and Stunning Beaches
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$192

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$ 15

Jalan Elephant Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
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
3 - 4 min

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Dino Park Mini Golf & Restaurant
Outdoor mini-golf with dinosaur statues & volcanoes in jungle surrounds, plus a restaurant & bar.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$100
6 - 8 min

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Mom Tri's Kitchen
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
5 - 8 min

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Kata Noi Beach
This beach adjacent to resorts & restaurants features swimming, diving & other activities.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Cape Phrom Thep
Picturesque cape & lookout point known for its stunning sea views, especially at sunset.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Zante Greek Style Products
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
Day 3Greek Souvenirs, Temple Markets, and Pristine Beaches
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$92

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$ 18

Zante Greek Style Products
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
8 - 10 min

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Nai Han Beach
Lively stretch of white sand popular for swimming & sunset views, with eateries & umbrella rentals.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Karon Temple Market
Twice-weekly collection of vendors selling local street snacks, spices & colorful handicrafts.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Little Tiger Beach Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
27 - 40 min

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Freedom Beach
Low-key white-sand beach in a tranquil setting offering snorkel & umbrella rentals, plus dining.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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เตี๋ยวเรือสี่พระยา สาขาฉลอง
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$28
6 - 9 min

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Wat Chaithararam (Wat Chalong)
Large temple complex from the early 19th century, with Buddha paintings, golden statues & gardens.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Monkey Hill Viewpoint
Forested hilltop home to roaming monkeys, with an observation platform offering panoramic views.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Local Delicacies, Waterfalls, and Elephant Sanctuary
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$794

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$ 15

บางเจี้ยม ติ่มซำ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
6 - 8 min

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Kathu Waterfall
A short trek leads visitors to this small waterfall situated in a lush, jungle environment.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Flying Hanuman
Popular zipline attraction featuring multiple courses & sky bridges through jungle terrain.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$348
6 - 8 min

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Da Sandro (ดาซันโด้)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$36
7 - 10 min

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$350
7 - 9 min

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Zurichbread Co, Ltd
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$40
Day 5Museums, 3D Art, and Wildlife Encounters
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$780

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$ 15

ข้าวต้มหมูภูเก็ต
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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Phuket 3D Museum
Exhibition space & tourist attraction featuring large trompe l'oeil wall paintings.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$100
15 - 18 min

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Hanuman World
Expansive rainforest adventure park featuring treetop walkways & zip lines.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$300
19 - 23 min

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Zurichbread Co, Ltd
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$40
7 - 10 min

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Tiger Kingdom - Phuket
Tourist attraction featuring up-close interaction with tigers in caged enclosures.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$276
31 - 38 min

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Bang Pae Seafood (บางแปซีฟู๊ด)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
7 - 9 min

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Bang Pae Waterfall
Small waterfall amid rocks & tropical greenery, with a pool for wading & a nearby gibbon sanctuary.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Coffeehouses, Elephant Sanctuaries, and Cultural Shows
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$679

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$ 18

Monkeypod Coffeehouse
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Picturesque park providing access to rehabilitated elephants, plus tours & a vegetarian buffet.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$350
22 - 27 min

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Kokorotako
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$40
7 - 9 min

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Siam Niramit Phuket
Elaborate stage show covering Thailand's history & culture with many actors & traditional costumes.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$200
11 - 14 min

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Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham
Brightly painted hillside temple with carved naga snakes & a gigantic, golden seated Buddha.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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ย้อยโภชนา
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$40
1 - 2 min

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Phuket Thai Hua Museum
Museum in a 1934 building with galleries on the history of Chinese people in Phuket & a coffee shop.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$25
Day 7Aquariums, Night Markets, and Upside Down Fun
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$396

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$ 15

Cafe Kantary
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 5 min

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Phuket Aquarium
Kid-friendly aquarium with fish & coral reef displays, plus an underwater tunnel & a touch pool.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
23 - 28 min

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Phuket Indy Night Market
Bustling, colorful night market with lots of stalls providing food, drinks & souvenirs.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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หมี่สะปํา คุณยายเจียร
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$40
4 - 5 min

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The Upside Down House Museum and Attractions - Fun for all ages - Phuket, Thailand
Venue with interactive attractions such as an inverted house, a garden maze & escape-the-room game.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$100
27 - 33 min

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Simon Cabaret Phuket
Intimate theater offering an extravagant cabaret show with dancers in sparkly attire & headdresses.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$150
4 - 5 min

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The Zula Phuket - Turkish, European & Thai Cuisine
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$32
Day 8Treats, Water Parks, and Natural Wonders
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$580

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$ 11

Dairy Queen ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
37 - 56 min

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Splash Jungle Water Park
Varied attractions such as a wave pool, slides & water play area, plus a restaurant & swim-up bar.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$200
20 - 24 min

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Fuji (ฟูจิ)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
15 - 18 min

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Ton Sai Waterfall
Khao Phra Thaeo National Park’s tranquil waterfall in jungle surrounds; admission fee required.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Phuket FantaSea
Cultural show combining magic, acrobatics & ballet, with special effects, including pyrotechnics.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$300
10 - 15 min

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Grill Bill Kamala
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
Day 9Local Eateries, Temples, and Elephant Encounters
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$542

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$ 18

ร้านนายต่อ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
5 - 6 min

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Wat Phra Thong
Ornate Buddhist temple known for its gold statue of a half-buried Buddha, plus a museum.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Blue Tree Phuket
Dramatic cliff jumps & water slides around artificial pools & beaches in a resort-style complex.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$100
3 - 4 min

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ร้านข้าวต้ม 25 น. อาหารตามสั่ง
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$28
4 - 5 min

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Green Elephant Sanctuary Park
Verdant park for rescued elephants where visitors can feed & bathe the animals on guided tours.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$350
7 - 9 min

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Hillmyna Cafe
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$40
Day 10Beach Hopping and Nature Exploration
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$96

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$ 22

Grill Bill Kamala
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
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
6 - 8 min

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Surin Beach
White-sand beach featuring turquoise water & chairs/umbrellas for rent, plus street food vendors.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Water Court
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
8 - 10 min

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Bang Tao Beach
Expansive shoreline featuring white sands & blue waters, plus numerous restaurants & shops.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Sirinat National Park
White-sand beaches, mangrove forests & views of airplanes flying low toward nearby Phuket Airport.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Loca Vore
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$40
16 - 20 min

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Mai Khao Beach
Sandy shoreline with hotels & eateries, plus views of planes taking off from the nearby airport.
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $4466 In total

Activities & Food:$4307
Transport:$159