There are many factors that influence a good experience. An experienced guide who speaks your language, favorable weather conditions (self-respecting travel agencies should advise you on the best time for this or that excursion), complete information about what to bring with you, how to behave, what is possible and what is not, for example, in temples must cover your shoulders and legs and enter them barefoot.
We are used to the fact that Thailand is the azure sea and white beaches, rarely anyone has associations with forests and fishing. How do you like this advertising slogan: "Unusual excursions in Thailand: Phuket - lake paradise." Many people do not know what beauty there are places in the depths of the mainland, so Thailand is famous for its not one beaches.
But first things first, let's start with sea excursions.
Excursions to the islands around Phuket
It should be noted that every year the tour program of tour operators becomes more saturated and interesting.
Excursion to 12 islands. Phi Phi Islands , Bambu (Bounty), Riley Peninsula, Chicken Island, Hong Island (Krabi), Sea Gypsy Island (Pania), James Bond Island, Panak Island, Rang Yai Island.
For proper budget planning, you need to know how much tours in Thailand cost. Below are the approximate prices at the end of 2017.
Prices: 3900 baht (2900 baht - children's ticket) to the bungalow, 4100 baht (3100 baht) - accommodation at the hotel. Up to 4 years old children attend the tour for free.
Similan Islands. An archipelago of 9 islands in the Andaman Sea, 70 km from the province of Phang Nga. This is the magnificent National Marine Reserve of the Kingdom of Thailand, a meeting place for all divers in the world.
Snow-white sand and emerald clear water, sea turtles and leopard sharks - this is known through excursions in Thailand Phuket - prices for these impressions simply do not exist!
From April to November, the islands are closed for tourists, some of the islands are constantly closed, because sea turtles lay their eggs there.
Prices: 1 day - 2000 baht, 2 days - 4800 baht (tent), 5200 baht (bungalow).
PHI PHI. One day excursion by speed boat.
Prices: 1 day - 2000 baht, 2 days - 4800 baht (tent), 5200 baht (bungalow).
James Bond Island. A walk to the James Bond Island or Khao Ping Kan is part of a fascinating journey through Phang Nga Bay with wonderful sea caves and tunnels, emerald lagoons, uninhabited islands and sheer cliffs.
This habitat is 82 species of fish and 18 species of reptiles, limestone cliffs rise up to 400 meters, thickets of mangroves and other rare amazing plants are striking in their unusualness.
You can ride a Thai long-tail boat or a speed boat, as well as a pleasure boat.
Prices: from 1300 baht.
Three islands in one day. Charming private island of Maiton with beaches covered with white sand and wonderful coral reefs has been closed for a long time to visit. Coral Island and Racha Yai Island are ideal for snorkeling in the beautiful lagoons of Konkar or Te, coral and underwater inhabitants are visible in clear water.
Prices: Maytoy + Coral + Racha - 1100 baht.
Entertainment shows and attractions on the island
"Fantasy" (Phuket Fantasea) - perhaps the most popular amusement park on 5 square meters. km and a bright show. Here, spectators can visit the indoor theater and banquet hall, as well as a variety of attractions and souvenir shops.
Prices for the show: from 1800 baht per adult, 1800 baht per child (from 4 to 12 years old, children under 4 years old - free of charge).
Show + Dinner at Golden Kinaree Restaurant: 2,200 baht / 2,000 baht (per child).
Show + Seafood buffet in Suriyamas restaurant: 3300 baht / 3100 baht (children's ticket).
If you pay 300 baht, you can get gold places closer to the stage. Tickets include access to the amusement park.
Among other interesting entertainments of Phuket, you can highlight the water park, dolphinarium, safari and feel like a "gibbon in flight."
Flying Gibbon. For lovers of extreme sensations, it is recommended to visit the "Flight of the Gibbon" in the jungle on the ropes with insurance, here you can reach speeds of up to 60 km / h.
It offers 28 specially designed platforms at different levels with a guarantee of 100% security. For all who have no health problems - welcome!
Price: from 1800 baht to 3000 baht, it all depends on the duration of flights, on whether lunch is included or not.
Leisure
Among the interesting excursions in Phuket, lake fishing, wakeboarding, a trip to the zoo, including tiger, are recommended. You can also visit the orchid garden.
Island tour - exploring Phuket
There are excursions in Thailand that must be visited by everyone who first flew to Phuket. Here they will briefly talk about the features of life, introduce them to the religious and cultural traditions of Phuket.
Tour program:
- Visit the observation deck with views of the west coast and the bay of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon.
- Collection of hevea juice - a material for the production of latex.
- A visit to the gallery of products made of this material made by foaming technology.
- Visit the Buddhist monastery Wat Chalong - the main temple complex in Phuket.
- Visit to a snake farm, a fascinating show, purchase of ancient Chinese and Korean medicine.
- A visit to the jewelry center, where you can buy wonderful jewelry and crafts of southern Thailand, for example, souvenirs made of tin and sea pearls.
Interesting on the mainland
Land excursions in Thailand are no less interesting: reviews by connoisseurs of untouched nature are saturated with a barrage of positive emotions from the pristine beauties of Thailand. Crystal clear rivers, amazing jungle air, incredible waterfalls and rich wildlife.
Khao Lak. Here, according to tradition, elephant riding past rubber plantations, as well as visiting the temple in a cave with a statue of a reclining Buddha and rafting on the river. This is the oldest way to travel along the calm waters of rivers, an experienced Thai manages the raft, guests just need to relax. During walks you will be accompanied by an experienced Russian-speaking guide.
Krabi The incredible beauty of the province where the Royal Residence settled. The program of a land excursion in particular includes a visit to the city of Krabi town and the White Temple. The main attraction of Krabi is the Emerald Lake (Emerald Pool), 400 meters from which in the forest is a small Blue Pond (swimming in it is prohibited).
Excursions in Thailand should be held not only fun and informative, but also with health benefits. They say that in local hot radon springs you can rejuvenate, as well as get rid of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and cleanse the skin.
Tourists should definitely visit the Tiger Temple, located in the forests, known as the current center of meditation. There is a belief that having passed 1237 steps of the stairs of the temple, there is an opportunity to be free from all sins. Leaving at the end of the observation deck with a Buddha statue on top of the mountain, you will witness a bewitching view of Krabi province.
Kao Suk. Incredibly beautiful ancient rainforests and landscapes of the Khao Sok National Park, numerous bays and bays of Lake Cheo Lan with an area of 165 sq km win the hearts of millions of tourists.
The park covers 738 sq km. It is here that the huge flower of Rafflesia (Rafflesia Kerrii) grows, reaching 1 meter in diameter and weighs up to 10 kg.
Excursions to the neighboring regions of Phuket, Thailand and other countries
It is very important that the validity of your foreign passport at the time of departure is at least six months (6 months), for citizens of Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus it is also necessary to apply for permission to enter the Kingdom with a valid visa. This can be done at the Immigration Office.
Excursion from Thailand to Singapore
The miracle of Singapore: in 1965, the small town gained independence in order to make a leap in development in the next 40 years, called the “Singaporean economic miracle” worldwide, becoming the most prosperous Asian country. Today, this fourth in a row financial center of the world is one of the five largest ports in the world. Ranks third in terms of per capita income.
It is better to travel to Singapore for a long time, at least for a week, then you can see and appreciate something. For example, the world famous Marina Bay, directly on the roof of which there is a beach with a giant pool. You will be surprised by the incredible combination of high technology with vibrant ethnic features.
It is incredibly clean here! Local laws are harsh - huge fines for a cigarette butt or a piece of paper thrown in an unidentified place, cameras are everywhere. It should be borne in mind that the import of chewing gum into the country is prohibited
A standard excursion from Thailand to Singapore takes 2 days, the flight time is 2 hours.
The tour price includes various options, usually a transfer, visa, guide services, hotel accommodation, insurance and a tour. As a rule, airfare and meals are paid separately.
This tour can also be conducted individually, accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide.
Tour price per person:
- for 2 days / 1 night - $ 355 to $ 420;
- for 3 days / 2 nights - from $ 420 to $ 510.
Necessary documents for the trip:
- original passport (end date no less than 6 months later);
- return tickets from Phuket;
- Singapore visa.
A visa to Singapore is usually issued by the staff of the company providing the tour. The term of its execution is 2-3 days, you need to provide the exact home address.
Visa Documents:
- photo of the main page of the passport;
- Your photo on a white background (digital version).
Exotic Cambodia
Modern Cambodia is ancient temples, unusual cuisine, sparsely populated beaches, the ancient city of Angkor.
A visa is necessary for Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians and other CIS citizens, its cost is $ 30, a visa is placed at the border. Typically, the price of a visa is included in the price of the tour.
Excursions from Thailand to Cambodia, designed for 2 days and 1 night, can be both group and individual, you can get there by plane or by bus. The most popular tours are Thailand-Cambodia-Thailand, and the Bangkok – Siem Reap – Phnom Penh – Bohor – Bangkok route will take a little over a week.
When ordering an excursion in Thailand, prices for individual tours to Cambodia averages from $ 200 per person. A two-day group tour costs an average of 4,000 to 7,000 baht for adults and (for children, the cost is lower by about 30%).
If you fly to Cambodia from Phuket by plane, you can choose not a direct flight, but make a transfer to Kuala Lumpur, combining Cambodia and Malaysia in one trip.
Hot pattaya
Another city that is ready to fall in love with itself for life, you can not understand it, but you can treat it right and visit the most interesting excursions in Thailand. Pattaya - the most dynamic, bustling and full-blooded resort in Thailand invites you to have fun.
From the recommended: elephant riding, transvestite shows, crocodile farm and a stone park. It will be interesting on an oyster farm and pineapple plantation with the possibility of tasting, in the Asian Garden of healing herbs and spices. Visit the ancient capital of Ayutthaya with its historical monuments of architecture, the Temple of 'Hell and Paradise' (in Ban Sen) and the Chinese Temple ('Red Dragon'). Lovers of piquant will not remain indifferent to the park of erotic figures.
For fans to save
The cost of excursions in Thailand depends on the place of their acquisition. Buying tours at an unverified street agency is a very risky prospect, although tickets are cheap. There is a risk of dropping "not there" (you will just be sold the wrong tickets). In fact, large tour operators and local agencies have the same quality of tours if they simply assemble a group for an excursion, and organize and conduct it by a Thai tour operator.
The cost of excursions for children is usually 10-15% lower than for adults.
Temples of Thailand can be easily visited on their own, entrance tickets cost no more than 50 baht.
Prices for excursions in Thailand also depend on which beach and in which area the tour was purchased. For example, in Patong it will be cheaper than on Kata Beach. Prices can be knocked down by bargaining. If you buy an excursion on the street to Similan, the cost can be about 2300 baht without spending the night, to the James Bond Islands - about 2000 baht.