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Originally Posted by Aussie 23 10
Hi All,
Long story short, I turn 50 this year and I had planned on climbing Uluru (Ayers Rock) on my birthday, you see I don't feel like a 50 year old more like a 35 year old.
The cost of flying to Ayers Rock and 5 nights accommodation (no breakfast) is roughly the same as spending 8 nights in Kata Thani and 2 nights in the Pathumwan Princess Hotel in BKK, both establishments supply breakfast each morning, have always wanted to visit Thailand so I decided to jumped ship, think there is more to do in Thailand anyway.
My problem is that after a bit of reading I'm not sure I want to stay at the Kata Thani, from what I gather it's a bit off the beaten track, also the issue of transport to and from Phuket and Patong, hey I want to experience Thailand not veggie out in a resort.
I was looking at a little pampering at the Kata Thani seeing this is a milestone for me, last holiday March just gone we caught the Spirit of Tasmania from Sydney with a 4wd and tent and did the touring thing around Tassie for 2 weeks.
I really confused now, do I book the Kata Thani, is it expensive to travel to and from Phuket or Patong via taxi's and are they readily available day and night, I've read you don't walk on Beach Road of a night, do we eat in or out and where are the best places to eat.
In regards to tours do I book them before leaving Australia of book them once we arrive in Phuket, looking at the following tours what are peoples opinions on these or are the better tours and excursion to be had.
June Bahtra
The Magical Ohang Nga Bay Cruise (with lunch)
Full day
A traditional junk rigged schooner that traverses the lush tropical archipelago from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay.
Highlights" Phang Nga Bay - James Bond Island - Gypsy village - mangrove Delta - Grotto cave.
Departures Daily 7 am to 6 pm
Ideal Cruise
Full day with lunch
Highlights 3 hour cruise ti Phang Nga Bay, Limstone Rocks, "James Bond" Island, lunch at Ko Panyi Moslen village
Departs daily 8.30 am - 16.30pm
Simon Cabaret
You'll love every minute you spend in Simon Cabaret. On stage is a bevy of professional entertainers presenting artistic impersonations through songs and tales of love and adventure with fantastic sound and light show.
Departures daily 21.30 - 22.30
Phi Phi Island by speedboat.
Full day with lunch
Highlights speedboat trip to Phi Phi Island, island hopping at Khai Nai and Mai Pai Islands, lunch on Pee Pee Don Island
Departures 7.00 -17.00
I am also interested in scuba diving and have read somewhere that whale sharks visit Thailand, could someone tell when they visit and the best place to dive to see them, I had travelled to Christmas Island off Indonesia about 3 years ago in October and missed them by a week.
So many questions, it was a lot easier before I found this site and you guys threw a spanner in the works, sorry about the long post.
For my 50th I want something that is memoriable.
Cheers.
Kate
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Hi Aussie 23 10
Welcome to the forum.
Ha ha so many questions,its the same for everyone for their first Thailand trip.
OK as far as tours go,wait until you reach Phuket until you book. Lots of travel booths are dotted around and are similar in price. Also much better to plan your days one at a time.
I can thoroughly recommend the Phi Phi Island trip,although damaged by the tsunami,its still a beautiful spot. Lots of opportunity to snorkel on the trip.
Phang Nga is also a lovely area, JB island is overrated IMO but still worth a trip.
As for yor hotel in BKK,have a little read of the accommodation/transportation section,and also Bangkok and there are plenty of ideas for hotels there.
BKK to Phuket is best done by air, pretty cheap at between 2k and 5k baht return. Its a 1 hr 20 min flight. Taxis take too long and the driving is very hairy to say the least.
Eating out is another post on its own,again have a good look through the posts or use the Search function and there are loads of ideas and advise.
Good luck