PHUKET STAR - About Phuket

ABOUT PHUKET

INFORMATION

Welcome to Phuket - Thailand and enjoys a tropical climate with the most popular holiday destination - the biggest islands in Thailand. Phuket, "Pearl of the Andaman" is truly beautiful island offers many things for tourists: beautiful beaches, World class Phuket Hotels, historic culture and temples, lively arts, awesome nightlife and one of the great cuisines on the Earth as well as a wealth of magnificent hotels, resorts and holiday destinations. The Island has a colourful life with a popular spots and active marine life. As to entertainment, whether it’s swimming, surfing, diving (home of the best scuba diving in the world), horse riding, jungle tracking, eating out, enjoy a show, elephant trekking, or playing golf, whatever you like, this island has it all.

PHUKET FANTASEA SHOW AND DINNER

Spend an evening at Phuket Fantasea, a theme park and entertainment complex the whole family can enjoy. Buffet dinner is included as you sit back and appreciate a charming traditional show depicting Thailand's rich and exotic heritage.

Highlights:

• Explore the magical cultural theme park of FantaSea
• Enjoy the award winning spectacular show
• Delicious buffet dinner at Asia's largest buffet restaurant
• Hotel pickup and drop off

You'll be spellbound at the Las Vegas style theatrical show, where state of the art technology and special effects enhance the grace and beauty of local myths, mysteries and magic in a wondrous extravaganza.

You'll be picked up from your Phuket hotel and taken to the wonderful and mystical world that is FantaSea.

Enjoy a buffet dinner the Golden Kinnaree Buffet Restaurant, Asia's largest buffet restaurant which seats 4,000 people. The restaurant is located inside the mystical FantaSea complex. With approximately 200 waiters and 6 bars your dinner will be an experience within itself. Enjoy a range of delicous meals including local Thai and international dishes.

FantaSea trully is the ultimate theme park, with carnival games, a shopping village and the award winning spectacular show, FantaSea is not to be missed!

INTRODUCTION CITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Familiarize yourself with the island of Phuket on a half day guided coach tour. Take in the islands natural beauty as you drive along the beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai beaches. Each beach offering a different type of holiday experience. Photo opportunities are included at the Karon viewpoint and cultural sights such as the sacred buddhist temple of Phuket 'Wat Chalong'.

Highlights:

• Great orientation of Phuket on this half-day sightseeing tour
• Amazing views of Phuket from Karen lookout
• Plenty of photo opportunities
• Friendly and informative guide
• Includes hotel pickup and drop off

Phuket town offers an interesting mix of architecture including Sino-Portuguese. This town has been the backdrop for many western movies as it is said to be very similar to Indochina.

KHAO SOK FULL DAY JUNGLE SAFARI FROM PHUKET

The day starts early with a drive through Phang Nga province passing rubber plantations and small villages en route to Khao Sok. Nearing our destination you can enjoy the views of mountains covered in lush rain forest. Khao Sok is situated in the largest area of rain forest in southern Thailand and was once part of an ancient trade route linking China and India. The Sok river valley cuts through the jungle and spectacular views of Limestone cliffs can be seen.

Highlights:

• Visit Khao Sok, located in the largest rain forest area in Southern Thailand
• Canoe down the Sok River lined with unspoiled tropical vegetation and wildlife
• Visit Siam Safari Elephant Camp
• Trek through the lush jungle on the back of a majestic Elephant
• Enjoy a traditional Thai Buffet Lunch
• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop off

ONE-HOUR ELEPHANT JUNGLE TREK FROM PHUKET

We arrange a very special trip that is fun for all ages. Enjoy a 1 hour walk through lush jungle and hills with four bulky elephants. This tour is fantastic for all of the family and will make for an unforgettable experience. When you visit Thailand don't miss the chance to ride an elephant in one of Phuket's beautiful forested areas.

Highlights:

• Open Daily From 9:00am - 4:30pm
• Group Tour
• Elephant Ride
• Air Conditioned Vehicle

SIMON CABARET SHOW IN PHUKET

Experience the ultimate transvestite extravaganza at the Phuket Simon Cabaret Show. An entertaining night not to be missed!

Highlights:

• Not to be missed - enjoy this highly entertaining night of cabaret
• Entrance fee included
• Choice of several show times

A show to rival Las Vegas, you will be amazed by the fantastic sets and costumes in this one of a kind show in Phuket. Since opening in October 1991, Simon Cabaret has established itself as Phuket's leading entertainment venue.

For sheer entertainment, nothing can beat the famous Cabaret show. In the exclusive, luxurious and intimate theater with state of the art sound and light equipment, dazzling costumes and of course glamorous performers - this is a must see during your stay at Phuket.

TREKKING AND RAFTING ADVENTURE FROM PHUKET

This tour will send you north to the Tone Pariwat Sanctuary Station, an unspoiled wonderland covered with gorgeous vegetation. You will ride an elephant through the jungle to explore its beauty.

ATV TOUR

If you’re looking for a new way of exploring the natural wonderland of Phuket ATV Tour offers the All Terrain Vehicle tours of a lifetime. Enjoy riding and discovering the local villages, farms, plantations, waterfall and the unspoiled environment. Choose from 1, 2 or 3 hours of ATV riding. Even more fun, for those who love to combine and ATV tour with other exciting activities.

PHUKET HALF-DAY SAFARI TOUR

It's fun for the whole family on this half day combination tour on Phuket island. Admire the unspoiled scenery from the back of an elephant and canoe the calm surrounding waters. Ride a local farmer's cart and inhale fragrant aromas at a Thai cooking demonstration. There's monkey shows, an optional cruise on a junk and a lesson on how to pick coconuts from the trees. You'll be amazed and enteratined - there's something for everyone!

Highlights:

• Trek on an elephant's back in the Chalong highlands with greats vews over Chalong bay and out to Phi Phi island
• Thai Cooking demonstration
• Optional junk boat Chalong Bay cruise (to be selected at time of booking)
• Thai-style buffet lunch
• Buffalo wooden cart ride
• Monkey show, watch them pick coconuts from tree tops
• Hotel pickup and drop off

CANOE CAVE EXPLORER PHANG NGA BAY TOUR FROM PHUKET

Canoe through the idyllic scenery of Phang Nga Bay on this day trip from Phuket. This national marine park is dotted with dozens of islands, limestone cliffs and caves. With your skilled canoe guide you will discover some of Thailand's most dramatic and beautiful landscapes.

Highlights:

• Kayak through the amazing scenery of Phang Nga Bay
• Informative, professional guide will help you to explore the national park
• Time for swimming and snorkeling on the secluded beaches of Phang Nga Bay
• Friendly guide
• Includes hotel pickup and drop off

This is a unique experience that takes you into the famous Phang Nga Bay. Made famous by the James Bond Movie - Man with a Golden Gun. The newly discovered sea caves and 'Hongs' are an exciting feature. Hong is the Thai word for room. These Hongs are open-air cliff-lined cylindrical tidal lagoons connected to the outside world only through stalactite-filled tunnels which were undiscovered until the spring of 1990.

Of course, there are many secluded beaches here and this trip would not be completed without visiting one for swimming.

PRIVATE TOUR

This tour is an ideal opportunity to familiarize yourself with your holiday island.

Highlights:

• Familiarize yourself with Phuket on this private half-day morning tour
• Your own private guide
• Great views from Karen lookout
• Plenty of photo opportunities
• Includes hotel pickup and drop off

You'll be picked up from your Phuket hotel and travel with your own private English-speaking guide by air-conditioned vehicle.

Take in the islands natural beauty as you drive along the beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai beaches. Each beach offering a different type of holiday experience to the other.

PHUKET SHARED ARRIVAL TRANSFER

Professional, competent and reliable. From the moment you arrive, this shared transfer service will provide a comfortable and efficient transfer from Phuket Airport to your Phuket hotel. The chauffeurs are carefully selected for their professionalism, knowledge and discretion.

Travel from Phuket Airport to your Phuket Hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed immediately and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

Vehicles used:

• SHARED - Air-conditioned Minivan/Minicoach

At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details:

• Arrival Flight Number
• Arrival Time
• Arriving from (City name)
• Hotel Name (where you would like to be dropped off)
• Hotel Address

MUAY THAI - THAI BOXING

Phuket Muay Thai - Experience Thailand's national sport, Muay Thai. Also known as, "The Art of the Eight Limbs" this is the Thai form of hard martial art. It is often referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs" as the hands, elbows, knees and shins are all used extensively in this art.

Therefore, a Muay Thai fighter may execute strikes using "eight points of contact" as opposed to "two points of contact" in western boxing. Those points of contact, being the two fists used in combat.

Watch A Live Muay Thai Bout

When you visit Phuket and Thailand, ensure that you experience the excitement and drama of a live Muay Thai fight. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to view a cultural phenomenon.

You will also observe the pre-fight Wai Khru ritual. This is based on the sabre dance of Krabi Krabong. This is a traditional way in which respect is shown to the teachers and trainers. Historically, the Wai Khru was performed, when fighting in the presence of the King, as a way of apologising for the brutality in the fighting.

Booking Information

If you would like to experience a live Muay Thai fight, there are regular bouts in both Phuket Town and Patong. If you would like to book tickets or would like more information, please contact us. We can provide any details you may require.

THAI BOXING IN PHUKET

One of the most popular spectator sports in Thailand, and now gaining world renown, is the martial art of Muay Thai. Exciting enough on TV - the furious punches, crushing elbow strikes, lethal kicks and artful feints are even more riveting when seen live.

Witness the passion and drama of Thailand's national sport amidst crowds of onlookers whose cheers blend with the strains of high-pitched Javanese clarinets, drums and finger cymbals that accompany the fights from beginning to end. For tourists in the Patong Beach area, nightly displays of Thai Boxing are carried out in specially built stadiums on Soi Sai Namyen.

If you don't mind the violence, a Thai boxing match is worth attending for the pure spectacle and the wild musical accompaniment, the ceremonial beginning of each match, and the frenzied betting around the stadium.