First time in phuket...

[d3n]

lol prefer walking hehe

although phuket is small... still impossible to walk from one place to another...

i am going to the two capes... phuket old town... big buddha etc. all not walking distances.

 

[whackonly]

Ok how about palmyra patong resort, is it ok? What are the facilities available there?

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Sometimes the only way up is down...

 

[jaslyncealim]

Some travel suggestions when in Phuket:
Top 10 Must-See in Phuket ~ Top 10 Travel List

 

[timelf]

Plenty of Phuket hotels for your comparisons here Phuket Hotels - Accommodation Rates & Deals in Phuket | Wego Singapore

 

[UTOPIAKD]

Hi, how much are those island trip tours per pax like Phang Nga Bay,Phi Phi Island, James Bond Island etc?

Saw deal.com price varies from $43 - $58 per pax. So go there book those tours better or get the online deals?

abit concern if I get the online deals and book early, cannot change if its a wet weather that day (going in early Aug).

Any advise?

 

[holidayforever]

Hi, how much are those island trip tours per pax like Phang Nga Bay,Phi Phi Island, James Bond Island etc?

Saw deal.com price varies from $43 - $58 per pax. So go there book those tours better or get the online deals?

abit concern if I get the online deals and book early, cannot change if its a wet weather that day (going in early Aug).

Any advise?

I think it is better to book in Phuket itself, lots of tour operators all around

 

[AT]

Phuket is quite small, stay anywhere also okie if u rent a car which is recommended. I stayed somewhere further up, away from the tourist places.

Thinking of renting a car for 5 of us. Can you pls given an indication of the price for renting including insurance.

SGP driving license OK right no need special permits etc?

thanks

 

[d3n]

Thinking of renting a car for 5 of us. Can you pls given an indication of the price for renting including insurance.

SGP driving license OK right no need special permits etc?

thanks

go to avis or budget (phuket) website and get a quote?

5 person rent a mpv more comfortable.

 

[kevinfernandos]

I would say that you go to far quiter and more beautiful islands rather than going to Phuket !! it famous but not better than other islands !! crowded !!

 

[winnielim77]

Hi,

Anybody has reliable contact for renting of mini buses with drivers?
I'm traveling in a group of 18 pax with 11 adults & 7 kids so I guest mini buses will be more suitable for us. Looking for 1 which can bring us around for our 4 days/3 nights stay.
Preferably a trusted and reasonable pricing. Thanks!

 

[veefounder]

I checked the websites 1200bhat per day for car.
Is this the standard price or must bargain?
Its 1200 per day not per person right..
Any recommended car rental service? First time going this sat also.. Staying at phuket town area

Then the driving license? sg driving license is enough?

 

[d3n]

I checked the websites 1200bhat per day for car.
Is this the standard price or must bargain?
Its 1200 per day not per person right..
Any recommended car rental service? First time going this sat also.. Staying at phuket town area

Then the driving license? sg driving license is enough?

i going next mon, first time too!

i got about 4855 baht for 5 days with AVIS and 7000+ baht for budget...

sg license is enough but i still p plate... so maybe can only go with budget.

i prefer pickup at airport and drop off at airport.

 

[suangern]

i going next mon, first time too!

i got about 4855 baht for 5 days with AVIS and 7000+ baht for budget...

sg license is enough but i still p plate... so maybe can only go with budget.

i prefer pickup at airport and drop off at airport.

Pickup and dropoff at airport is good, because airport is quite far (almost 30km) from patong, karon, kamala, phuket town etc.

 

[d3n]

Pickup and dropoff at airport is good, because airport is quite far (almost 30km) from patong, karon, kamala, phuket town etc.

yeah dats what i figure, since already rented the car might as well drive to airport myself... rather then return in town then take taxi to airport... makes no sense anymore.

 

[d3n]

just back from my phuket trip.

had a nice driving experience in Phuket. lots of up slope and down slope (some were quite steep) and bends + sharp bends.

I rented car from Avis Thailand website (not the international website) AVIS Rent a car in Thailand - Thai Car Rental is the Car Rental service Thai service in cities of Thailand by Thai international Rent a car co ltd in Thailand.- chauffeur Drive leasing Limousine , Daily Car rentlal , Monthly Car Rental , Yearly Car r and get very good rate! Only 4800+ baht (ard sgd $210) for 5.5 days rental.

 

[yennylee_89]

Some travel suggestions when in Phuket:
Top 10 Must-See in Phuket ~ Top 10 Travel List

phuket viewpoints not even a tourist attraction as you can see the view basically from every high area in phuket; but the phuket fantasea very worth it!!!

 

[d3n]

phuket viewpoints not even a tourist attraction as you can see the view basically from every high area in phuket; but the phuket fantasea very worth it!!!

here's some viewpoints i visited. but bad weather else its nicer.

Khao Khad viewpoint:

Khao Khad roadside viewpoint (feel like mini version of Great Ocean Road here):

Prompthep Cape:

Karon Viewpoint:

 

[d3n]

No6 Restaurant hilltop dining:

 

[AdversityAlways]

Hi, how much are those island trip tours per pax like Phang Nga Bay,Phi Phi Island, James Bond Island etc?

Saw deal.com price varies from $43 - $58 per pax. So go there book those tours better or get the online deals?

abit concern if I get the online deals and book early, cannot change if its a wet weather that day (going in early Aug).

Any advise?

There are many many different companies doing the "same" tours. The prices vary a lot as well. Mark-ups are crazy in Phuket. One company that I have tried and I find rather reliable is SeaStar.

When you book with deal.com, do they tell you who the provider is? Because frankly, after my experience with Phuket, I would rather pay more $ and get a pleasant safe trip with full insurance.

 

[jacppp]

It is to relax there, enjoy the facilities in the resort, spend a day for a snorkeling trip, have a nice spa, eat cheap thai seafood