Lakwatserong Kimiko
Menu
MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Travel Story
    • India
      • Taj Mahal
      • New Delhi
      • Agra
      • Jaipur
    • Thailand
      • Bangkok
      • Chiang Mai
      • Phuket
    • Cambodia
      • Siem Reap
      • Phnom Penh
    • Vietnam
      • Ho Chi Minh
  • Sample Itinerary
    • Paris France
    • Bangkok
    • Hong Kong – Macau
    • Beijing
    • Singapore
    • Taipei
  • Travel Guide and Tips
    • Schengen Visa Application
    • Japan Visa Application Guide (Filipino in GCC)
    • How to change your Peso to NTD
    • My Travel Accessory Must Have
    • Seat Sale Booking Tips
    • Indochina Quick Travel Guide
  • Vlogs
Menu

IndoChina Travel – Island Hopping in Phuket

Posted on December 1, 2018March 22, 2019 by aragozadonieray

My Chiang Mai adventure has ended. It’s time to experience the south of Thailand – Phuket, the last leg of my Thailand backpacking. I booked a one way flight from Bangkok to Phuket via AirAsia for Php1600.00.

From Phuket Int’l Airport, you can take either taxi, airport bus or a minivans going to Phuket Town or Patong. Since I will be staying in Patong, minivan is the best option since it will go directly to Phuket then Patong.  Airport buses only stop in Phuket town and one needs to transfer to another bus going to Patong. Minivans fare is 150Baht (Php200.00), and these vans will also drop you exactly to your hotel. If you’re traveling in a group of 3 or 4 with luggage, a taxi is also a good option, around 400-500Baht.

Day 1 Arrival

I stayed in The Oddy Hip Hotel, single room with private bathroom. I booked it thru Agoda.com for only Php500.00 per night. The room was big, with a queen size bed. It’s a bit walk from the center of Patong and beach but its manageable.

230476_16091914280046608278

I just take a short nap after check in then went outside for dinner. A lot of restaurants are available – seafood menu, western cuisine, fastfood and of course their local menu.

IMG_2505

Day 2 Island Hopping

Tour operators are plenty as you walk along the center of Patong. I joined a group island hopping tour the next day to Phi Phi island and Maya Bay – to see the shooting location of Leonardo di Caprio’s “The Beach”. Most of the island hopping tour includes the hotel pick up. The island hopping tour cost around Php2500.00 including pick up drop off and lunch

1398409_986539491365475_7857090146624641102_o

“The Beach” – powdery white sand beach. However i find it small for the number of tourist visiting the island. Boats are anchored along the shore that makes it difficult to enjoy the water and take a good shot.

11537897_986414924711265_4999949004118230729_o
11538968_986539484698809_3596971724696582642_o

Buffet lunch is served in Phi Phi Island

11392947_986539551365469_85456668929762193_o

Another stop is Khai Island – barbeque stands, food stalls for snack are available, and of course beer!

11402647_986539561365468_7042111805750013774_o

Unfortunately, the good weather is not on our side on the day of the island hopping 😞.


After the dropped off in the hotel, took some rest and explored the night life of Bangla Road. It was bright, colorful, loud and party music left and right. You can hop around on different bars.

Day 3 Patong Beach

The following day I just enjoy a day in Patong Beach and had a relaxing massage saving energy for Cambodia and Vietnam. 1623578_986933824659375_7423760616615973153_n

Summary of expenses

Bangkok to Phuket via AirAsia (Php 1600.00)

Airport to Patong (Php 200.00)

Accomodation 3nights (Php 1500.00)

Island Hopping Tour (Php 2500.00)

Food and Drinks (Php 1500.00)

Taxi to Airport, 4am (Php 500.00)

Total 7800.00

Saving tips/options

Again, you can save more if you choose to stay in dorm type hostel – a thousand peso savings perhaps. And if you’re not drinking much beer maybe additional Php 500.00 will be saved and Php 300.00 off to your tranfer to airport using van if time permits. 

Phuket can also be reach from Bangkok by bus in a 13-14hr trip. It will only cost around Php800.00

Php 5200.00 for 3nights in Phuket

Next stop – Siem Reap

“Traveling. It leaves you SPEECHLESS, then turns you into a STORYTELLER” – Ibn Battuta

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • Where to Get Affordable RT-PCR Swab Test
  • US Tourist Visa (B1/B2) Application Guide for Filipino (OFW)
  • 5 Days New York Itinerary Travel Guide
  • Beijing 3 Days Itinerary
  • Rome Italy – 3 Days Solo Travel Itinerary
December 2018
M T W T F S S
    Jan »
 12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31  
EMAIL
Facebook
Facebook
YouTube
YouTube
LINKEDIN
Instagram
©2021 Lakwatserong Kimiko | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes