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10 Days in Phuket: A Journey of Adventure and Delight

Tony Gerald

Tony Gerald

28 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day escapade to Phuket, Thailand. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, savor delectable cuisine, and explore breathtaking attractions. From stunning beaches to exhilarating wildlife encounters, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems of Phuket!

Trip to Phuket

Day 1Coffee Mania, Malin Plaza, Patong Otop Shopping Paradise, and More!
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$78

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$ 4

Phuket Emerald Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Coffee Mania
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Malin Plaza
Bustling night market with stalls selling clothes, household goods, souvenirs & street food.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Patong Otop Shopping Paradise
Bustling local market lined with stalls featuring souvenirs, clothing, traditional food & more.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Pakarang Seafood
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$1
4 - 5 min

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Banzaan Fresh Market
Indoor/outdoor market with a wide variety of vendors, from clothes to fruit, plus a food court.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Tiger Kingdom - Phuket
Tourist attraction featuring up-close interaction with tigers in caged enclosures.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$69
6 - 9 min

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Zurichbread Co, Ltd
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$5
Day 2WeCafé Salad & Coffee, Phuket Bird Park, 3D Museum, and Exciting Night Markets
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$45

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$ 7

Phuket Emerald Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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WeCafé Salad & Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$12
16 - 20 min

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Phuket 3D Museum
Exhibition space & tourist attraction featuring large trompe l'oeil wall paintings.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
5 - 6 min

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บ้านขนมไทย
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$3
41 - 62 min

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Monkey Hill Viewpoint
Forested hilltop home to roaming monkeys, with an observation platform offering panoramic views.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Chillva Market
Informal night market offering an array of meat & seafood alongside fruits, sweets & other wares.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Yayoi (ยาโยอิ)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$1
6 - 8 min

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Naka Weekend Market
A sprawling market with noodle & satay cafes, plus stalls selling batik sarongs & logoed T-shirts.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Monkeypod Coffeehouse, Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, Dolphins Bay, and BBQ Delights
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$172

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$ 5

Phuket Emerald Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

55 - 66 min

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Monkeypod Coffeehouse
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
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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$88
45 - 54 min

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Sawasdee Restaurant & Bar (ร้านอาหารสวัสดี)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$5
4 - 5 min

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Phuket Aquarium
Kid-friendly aquarium with fish & coral reef displays, plus an underwater tunnel & a touch pool.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
26 - 32 min

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Dolphins Bay Phuket
Aquatic theme park featuring high-energy marine-life shows & up-close dolphin encounters.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$63
8 - 11 min

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Hogfather BBQ & More
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$2
Day 4The Circle Coffee Boutique, Wat Chaithararam, Hanuman World, and Upside Down Fun
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$159

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$ 7

Phuket Emerald Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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The Circle Coffee Boutique
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Wat Chaithararam (Wat Chalong)
Large temple complex from the early 19th century, with Buddha paintings, golden statues & gardens.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Hanuman World
Expansive rainforest adventure park featuring treetop walkways & zip lines.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$75
17 - 21 min

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two sisters Kafe
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$3
10 - 12 min

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Siam Niramit Phuket
Elaborate stage show covering Thailand's history & culture with many actors & traditional costumes.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$50
9 - 11 min

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หมี่สะปํา คุณยายเจียร
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$3
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.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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$25
Day 5Bread & Butter, Sirinat National Park, Flying Hanuman, and Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
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$183

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$ 6

Phuket Emerald Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

69 - 83 min

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Bread & Butter
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
5 - 8 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
51 - 62 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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$87
11 - 14 min

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Zurichbread Co, Ltd
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$5
4 - 5 min

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Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$88
6 - 8 min

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Pailin Kitchen (ครัวไพลิน)
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$1
Day 6Jaras, Phuket FantaSea, Splash Jungle Water Park, and Beach Bliss
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$132

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$ 5

Phuket Emerald Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Jaras
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
12 - 18 min

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Phuket FantaSea
Cultural show combining magic, acrobatics & ballet, with special effects, including pyrotechnics.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
39 - 47 min

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Dunkin
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$2
9 - 11 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.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$50
44 - 53 min

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Fino Restaurant & Grill
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$1
6 - 9 min

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Kamala Beach
Relaxed, sandy bay beach & fishing village set amidst wooded hills with nearby accommodations.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 7The Coffee Club, Blue Tree Phuket, Green Elephant Sanctuary, and Beachside Relaxation
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$122

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$ 6

Phuket Emerald Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

48 - 58 min

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The Coffee Club
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
7 - 9 min

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Blue Tree Phuket
Dramatic cliff jumps & water slides around artificial pools & beaches in a resort-style complex.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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ร้านข้าวต้ม 25 น. อาหารตามสั่ง
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$2
6 - 8 min

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Green Elephant Sanctuary Park
Verdant park for rescued elephants where visitors can feed & bathe the animals on guided tours.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$88
14 - 17 min

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Surin Beach
White-sand beach featuring turquoise water & chairs/umbrellas for rent, plus street food vendors.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Surin Chill House
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$4
Day 8Village Bakery, Bang Tao Beach, Kathu Waterfall, and Majestic Sunset Views
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$6

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$ 6

Phuket Emerald Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

51 - 62 min

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Village Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
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
48 - 58 min

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Kathu Waterfall
A short trek leads visitors to this small waterfall situated in a lush, jungle environment.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
43 - 52 min

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Sunset View Point Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$5
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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Windmill Viewpoint
Breezy island viewpoint & sunset spot overlooking the Andaman Sea, with a kiosk & road access.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
25 - 38 min

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Nai Harn Seafood
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$1
12 - 18 min

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Ao Sane Beach
Popular for snorkeling & diving, this 200-m. beach offers a restaurant, shower & toilet facilities.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Kata Night Market
Outdoor marketplace providing food stands, fruits, vegetables, seafood & a bar with cocktails.
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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Free
Day 9Main Restaurant, Kata Beach, Cape Phrom Thep, and Captivating Cabaret Show
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$47

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$ 5

Phuket Emerald Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Main Restauant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
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
23 - 28 min

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Cape Phrom Thep
Picturesque cape & lookout point known for its stunning sea views, especially at sunset.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Papaya (ปาปาย่า)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
8 - 12 min

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Karon Beach
4-km. beach with calm, clear water & a wide stretch of golden sand, backed by resorts.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 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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$38
2 - 3 min

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Sukcheewa Residence Phuket & Restaurant
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$2
Day 10Starbucks, Dino Park Mini Golf, Kata Noi Beach, and Serene Beachside Retreat
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$34

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$ 5

Phuket Emerald Beach Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Starbucks (สตาร์บัคส์)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
4 - 5 min

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Dino Park Mini Golf & Restaurant
Outdoor mini-golf with dinosaur statues & volcanoes in jungle surrounds, plus a restaurant & bar.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
8 - 10 min

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Kata Noi Beach
This beach adjacent to resorts & restaurants features swimming, diving & other activities.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
32 - 47 min

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Cafe’Hill Coffee & Bistro
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$3
12 - 17 min

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Karon View Point
Well-known destination for picturesque views of the ocean, beaches & lush island surroundings.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Karon Temple Market
Twice-weekly collection of vendors selling local street snacks, spices & colorful handicrafts.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Little Tiger Beach Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
27 - 40 min

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Freedom Beach
Low-key white-sand beach in a tranquil setting offering snorkel & umbrella rentals, plus dining.
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1026 In total

Activities & Food:$976
Transport:$50