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 Excursion
in the surrounding Andaman sea, and in the adjoining provinces.
Here we offer ideas on how to bring diversity and interest to a
holiday in Phuket, by getting off the island for a day or more.
We strongly recommend every visitor to Phuket
take at least one day or more if possible to travel off Phuket Island
to experience some of the incredible beauty of the surrounding region.
You can go by boat to islands of many kinds, or drive a car to the
interesting and scenic provinces close by.
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 Day
trips
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The easy way, of course, is to simply purchase a ticket for a
day trip -- though it is not likely to be the best way. By far the
most popular organised day trips out of Phuket are:
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Sea Canoeing
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With reason, this is now one of the most popular day tours out
of Phuket. There's no better way to appreciate the inner world of
strange geographic formations, plant and animal life of Phang Nga
Bay than to paddle quietly through its caves and lagoons in sea
canoes.
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Phangnga
Bay & James Bond Island
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This strange but over-rated rock was featured in the Bond film,
The Man with the Golden Gun. It's never been quiet since.Tourists
both by bus and luxury boat tours to Phang Nga Bay are deposited
here and besieged by vendors.
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Coral
Island
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This small island a few kilometres off the south-east corner of
Phuket is the most popular with island day-trippers. The trip by
speed boat takes minutes, the coral surrounding the islands is excellent
for snorkelling, beach activities such as parasailing and snorkeling
are available and there are several good
This pair of islands 40 kilometres south-east of Phuket is justifiably
famous for spectacular rock walls rising from crystal seas, and
the stunning beauty of its beaches and caves. Enjoy the beautifull
Maya bay as in the filmed "the Beach"
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