Phuket Island is Thailand's largest island and it is considerably more developed than any other island in Thailand. Phuket is located 850 km south of Bangkok. It is 50 km long north to south and 21 km wide. The terrain is incredible varied with high mountains (highest peak is 529 meter), rocky headlands, long sandy beaches, tropical vegetation and rubber plantations.

Phuket Province also has a number of offshore islands worth visiting and it is also one of the departure points to the fantastic Similan Islands.

Phuket town itself is an interesting place blending Portuguese and Thai architecture, with some good restaurants and reasonably priced accommodation.

Phuket Province is very wealthy by Thai standards. Phuket has a population of 200,000 with 63,000 living in Phuket Town. Nowadays the tourist industry is the biggest income source and the tourists are concentrated at certain beaches, Patong, Karon and Kata Beach. There are in total 17 sandy beaches many of them untouched by the tourist industry. If you want to experience the original Thailand you do not need to go far from the touristic areas.

Some people find Phuket very exploited and to touristic but usually they have never been outside Patong and they belive that the beach on Phuket is named Patong. Don't make that mistake. Its very easy to explore the natural wonders of Phuket. Just to visit the 17 Beaches will keep you busy for more than one week.

Patong Beach is the most famous of Phuket's beaches and it has the largest concentration of tourists. It is located on the West Coast of Phuket. The tropical beach is 4 km long deep inside a protective bay, ringed with high green lush green mountains. The white sand and the water is very clean despite this is the most developed beach on the island. The bungalow complexes, restaurants, shops and vibrant nightspots appealing to all tastes are lined up to the seafront. This beach is not recommended for those in search of solitude, but definitely suitable for those looking for a lively holiday, this is the party beach. There is a wide variety of Beer bars, Discotek, Cabaret shows and go-go bars. Patong also has a very lively gay scene, concentrated to Paradise complex area on Rath-U-thit Road in front of Royal Paradise Hotel.

Weather Phuket's weather is influenced by monsoon wind, warm humid but pleasant all year long. There are only two seasons. The rainy season lasts from May to October and the dry season from November to April. There is generally a mini-high season in June/July or July/August. Visiting Phuket during the monsoon season is NOT unpleasant because most days are rain-free except for showers in the afternoon. Phuket averages 2540 mm of rain each year.

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Cancellation

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• 20 days before tour date = 75% refundable
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• Less then 15 days before tour date : Non refundable

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