E & K
Things To Do
Beaches
If you're staying near Patong Beach like us and looking to explore nearby beaches, below are some recommendations. • Freedom Beach: just a short drive from Patong, Freedom Beach offers a quieter atmosphere with soft white sand and crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming and snorkeling. • Karon Beach: about a 10-minute drive south of Patong, Karon Beach is the third-longest beach in Phuket, offering a more relaxed vibe compared to Patong. It's great for swimming and sunbathing. • Kata Beach: adjacent to Karon Beach, Kata Beach is known for its picturesque setting, ideal for both swimming and surfing. It's also lined with restaurants and shops. • Surin Beach: located about 20 minutes north of Patong, Surin Beach is renowned for its stunning sunsets and calm waters, making it a popular spot for relaxation and swimming. • Nai Harn Beach: a bit further south, Nai Harn Beach boasts powdery white sand and clear blue waters, perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
Boat Tours
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Phuket and its surrounding islands with unforgettable boat tours! Explore turquoise waters, hidden caves, and pristine beaches, including must-visit destinations like the Phi Phi, James Bond, Monkey Beach, Maya Bay, and Similan islands. For hassle-free booking, consider trusted platforms like Viator or TripAdvisor. Alternatively, you can book directly with tour operators upon arrival in Phuket, either at your hotel or in popular areas like Patong Beach, where better rates may be available. Explore all options before deciding for the best experience!
Thai Massages
Treat yourself to the ultimate relaxation while celebrating with us in Thailand by experiencing a traditional Thai massage. Renowned for its unique blend of acupressure, stretching, and deep tissue techniques, a Thai massage offers a rejuvenating escape perfect for unwinding during your stay. Best of all, it only costs $5-$10 for a full hour massage, and you can find them on nearly every block.
Green Elephant Sanctuary Park
Green Elephant Sanctuary Park is a retreat and home for protected elephants in Thailand. It is near Surin Beach, right in the middle of the gorgeous jungle. It stretches over an enormous area of 40,000m² where an idyllic stream flows into a small lake. Get in close contact with the impressive pachyderms by touching, bathing, and feeding them. Thanks to the Sanctuary, abused elephants get a second chance at life – without chains and beating. Food and transportation from the hotel is provided with the tour.
Tiger Kingdom - Phuket
Tourist attraction featuring up-close interaction with tigers in caged enclosures.
The Big Buddha, Phuket
Phuket's Big Buddha is one of the island's most important and revered landmarks on the island. The huge image sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata and, at 45 meters tall, it is easily seen from far away. The lofty site offers the best 360-degree views of the island, with sweeping vistas of Phuket Town, Kata, Karon beaches, Chalong Bay and more. Easily reachable via a six kilometers road leading from Phuket's main artery route, it is a must-visit island destination.
Blue Tree Phuket Water Park
Blue Tree Phuket water-park is a new and immense playground designed for adults and kids to spend a day of fun in the warm waters of a tropical island. With its colorful building, the park is easy to spot on the roadside of Cherngtalay, halfway between Bang Tao beach and the well-known heroine’s circle. This 17,000 sq/mt lagoon offers a vast array of water activities, water slides, zip lines and paddleboards.
Old Phuket Town
Unlike many Thai provincial capitals, Phuket Town fairly shines with personality and nowhere more so than its Old Town. In this historically rich part of town you will find shrines, temples (Buddhist and Chinese), ornate and beautifully preserved 'shop houses', quaint cafés, tiny printing shops, impromptu private and public museums and even a mini ex-red light district. A must-do in Phuket is a walk in the old part of Phuket City, around Thalang, Dibuk and Krabi roads. The beautiful architecture along these roads will take you back to the charm of a century ago.
Phuket Walking Street
Phuket Walking Street is a night market that takes over the beautiful Thalang Road in Old Phuket Town every Sunday evening. Also known as Lardyai (from the southern Thai dialect version of talaad yai, which means ‘big market’), Phuket Walking Street allows visitors to discover some typical southern Thai culinary specialities as well as local handicraft and gift stalls. This weekly event is definitely family-oriented with the presence of toy stalls as well as musical acts.
Fun Friday Avenue Night Market
Located in Boat Avenue it is mostly popular for tourists who stay in or near Phuket Laguna resorts complex. Here visitors can find a wide range of food stalls selling a variety of both local and also international food. BBQ, seafood, salad, bakery, dessert and snacks are all ready for any visitors to come and try. Some outdoor tables and chairs are available and some are located close to the live music zone where there are shows from different artists each week. Souvenir, handmade items and handcraft stalls are ideal for those looking for some special items for their family and friends. This market takes place every Friday from 4pm.