Swarming with people from around the world, Phuket is tourist central. A typical beach town with a roaring nightlife, Phuket does have many perks to offer. The beach is ok, good by any US standards, but not exactly Thailand paradise.
There are several day trips you can take from Phuket. Elephant treks are possible, but nothing compared to the day treks in the north. I suggest trying out John Grey's Sea Tours. They are pricy by Thailand standards, but well worth the money. You start off with an hour or so boat ride to a series of Islands that look like they are from Lost or Jurassic Park. Then the day is spent canoeing with a guide through out sea caves and hidden lagoons. And they are spectacular! Really amazing rock formations and luscious greenery surrounding crystal clear water.
Then after several hours of canoeing through out caves, one of which is filled with bats!... you then get to make a floating offering for the sea gods with the help of your guide. After enjoying a delicious dinner while watching a magnificent sunset, you canoe into one of the lagoons to light your offering and set it in the water.
Then my favorite part, you get to see the glowing plankton in the water. That seems to sparkle as you run your hand through the water. Simply Magical!!
The nightlife in Phuket is definitely poppin. But definitely on the sleezy side. The main street is mostly all bars, however only one seemed to have more then just old white men picking up Thai women, and that bar was called Kangaroo. Weird to be in Thailand, drinking at an Australian bar. Haha. But the bar tenders there were the best part. Awesome girls who will play games with you for shots and are truly entertaining. There is also a club called Seduction that seemed to be where most of the travelers went that weren't interested in picking up Thai women.
KOH PHI PHI
There are also days trips to Koh Phi Phi which I strongly suggest if you can't take the time to stay on the island. During these day trips you visit a bay in Koh Phi Phi Leh which was the set for "The Beach". It is truly a beautiful beach... a paradise. However its beauty is somewhat anti-climatic due to all the people visiting the beach. The small length of sand is filled with people like San Diego on the 4th of July. But still something to see.
Then you get to see some lagoon that was in a James Bond movie... also beautiful. The water, like the picture above... is like nothing you have ever seen. It seems to almost glow vibrant shades of blue and green. You also get to snorkel for an hour and see various types of tropical fish in some of the clearest water in the world.
Next, lunch at Koh Phi Phi Don and time to explore the enchanting little town. Tons of shopping available and little cafes to stop in.
Finally you are taken to an island that is so remote and small it could be referred to as a sand bar. You get to just hang out there for the rest of the after noon and enjoy the sun. It is definitely a great day, and great way to see the major spots of and near Koh Phi Phi.
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