Travelers who have been to Phuket, do you think it is better to book activities at home or when you get there?

Question

My bf and I want to do some of these things in Phuket:

-watch a Muay Thai Match

-See the Fantasea show

-Elephant Trekking

I've see the muay thai matches for 1350 bhat and Fantasea for 2700 bhat on websites. This seams like more than I thought it would be. Anyone ever done these things and can tell me how much you paid or saw it for in Thailand? Thanks!

Answer 1

Definitley when you get there....no question

Answer 2

The price to any attraction will be at least 300 Baht more than they advertised. They will try to charge this amount at the entrance gate.

Also, after the elephant trek, the driver will try to get you to pay a minimum 200 Baht as tip for the elephant.

Do NOT buy any tours in Thailand.

Arrange and pay for all of your travel in advance in your hometown.

Answer 3

No doubt about it book when your here.  Your find tour agencies all over Phuket, most hotels and resorts have an agency.  Look at all the tour brochures and then decided.  I am sure it will also be cheaper.

Answer 4

Thailand ROCKS!!! I go 2x per year but I'm not sure if better to plan in advance...sorry but I just had to say that! Anyways have fun!

Answer 5

I always try to plan things ahead of time, but (unless I know someone who knows me and the area very well) I get frustrated and end up saying phuket.

The best I ever do is get sort of a feel for the area to better make decisions when I arrive.

Answer 6

plan things like that when you get there. then you can ask locals the best places.