Best length of visit to Phuket?

Question

Not sure how many days to stay in Phuket, what reference I have, how do I determine the duration besides my own factor like leave I have, etc

Answer 1

Depends on what you enjoy.

I would personally say 2 days. That's plenty of time to see everything because I hate places that are overrun with tourism.

If you enjoy the business that mass tourism brings, you'll love Phuket. If you want relaxation, I recommend heading north of Phuket to Khao Lak or out into the islands east of Phuket.

Answer 2

Three months.

Answer 3

You don't give much information such as any budget restraints or how long you will be in Thailand.  An overland ride to Phuket would take a long time, probably best to fly if time is a problem. There are beaches closer to Bangkok if budget is a problem.

Other cities and towns may have cheaper hotels than what you get in Phuket.  Thailand is warm all over, you do not have to be at a beach to get a suntan.

You don't mention if you are a man or woman or traveling accompanied or not.  Different strokes for different folks!

If you are a new tourist to Thailand I think you should spend a few days in Bangkok and then go to Phuket for a week and from there go to other places in Thailand that are not beach related!  Spend the last night in Bangkok so you can do some last minute shopping and not have to worry about connecting flights canceling out or being late and you miss your flight home.

If you visit other areas of Thailand that are not necessarily "beach related" you will see things that make Thailand unique.  

Some info on Phuket.

http://www.phuket.com/magazine/index.htm

http://www.phuket.com/island/10mustsee.h...

Good luck.

Answer 4

For sight-seeing included visiting neighbour islands a week will do but if you are a sporty type and want to relax as well you can easy add another week.

Answer 5

I'd say a week:)

Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand, and there are several excellent beaches. The waters are usually clear and very good for diving. There are a lot of tourists all year round, but slightly less during low season (rainy season), from May till September.

As long as you avoid the usually crowded Patong and Karon beaches on the west coast, you can easily find remote beaches for walking, jogging, or just relaxing. There are not many sights to speak of on the island, but perhaps that makes it all so relaxed.

Two of the main attractions near Phuket are the Phi Phi Islands and the Phang Nga Bay, with the so-called James Bond Island. The name comes from The Bond film "Man with The Golden Gun" which was partly filmed on this small island. There is a good choice of organized day trips from Phuket to both the Phi Phi Islands and Phang Nga Bay.

Ocean activities are the biggest draw for tourists in Phuket. Courses and equipment are available at most major beaches for scuba diving, Snuba diving as well as snorkeling in the lagoons with coral reefs. You can find plenty of good dive sites all around Phuket (shark point, anemone reef, etc.) but there are some world class dive sites you don’t want to miss for any reason. You can join a 5 days live aboard to the Similan Islands , a natural reserve where you can spot wales sharks and manta rays. There is also the number one spot in the Andaman sea, Hin Daeng , situated just few hours of speed boat from Phuket. It is important to notice than coral reefs were left mostly untouched by the 2004 tsunami.

You can rent wind surfboards, dinghies, canoes and yachts from many locations for those interested in boating. For a more colorful adventure you can explore the limestone caverns of Phang Nga Bay on guided tours in inflatable canoes.

While scuba diving is probably one of the most popular activities in Phuket, the island also offers many opportunities for more land-oriented outdoor activities such as mountain biking through the western range of the island. Guided horseback tours are also a relaxing way to go sightseeing. Phuket also has a few beautiful golf courses that were built on the remains of the tin mines that first brought industry to the island.

Those interested in an exciting local spectator sport might enjoy checking out the Thai boxing , or "Muay Thai", at Saphan Hin stadium in Phuket Town.  Boxers strike blows at and with every part of their bodies, making this a very thrilling spectator event.

I'd recommend Woraburi Phuket Resort http://www.discovery-thailand.com/Hotels... . A nice hotel with good service. We specially recommend the rooms with pool access. That is pure luxury! Relatively cheap and great value for the money. I stay in 4 and 5 star hotels all over the world and from my perspective, this hotel was surprisingly good in every way! Great resturants next door and Massage. Fresh fruit cart on the corner.

Have a nice trip!