The island of Phuket is approximately 180 km from Krabi province and you can get there by either a luxury limousine with a private driver or an exclusive boat. Charming villages, coconut plantations, beautiful nature are the landscape of this place, sometimes mistakenly associated with the city of Phuket itself, which is quite crowded and devoid of charm. Phuket has kilometers of beautiful beaches, almost empty, such as Mai Khao located in the north, stretching for about 13 km. It is an oasis of peace, an ideal place for a quiet holiday, relaxation or a romantic holiday just for two, surrounded by the jungle covering the Sirinath National Park. If you're lucky, you can see huge turtles during the breeding season from December to February.

Beaches in Phuket

Phuket has many different beaches, and every sunbathing enthusiast should find something for themselves. The beach that is particularly delightful is Kata Beach - its views are worth admiring from the Karon View Point. Bang Tao is one of the beautiful beaches with golden sand that attracts families for a luxurious and safe holiday with children. By far one of the most famous beaches in Phuket is Patong Beach. It is a real party paradise, and its several-kilometer-long beach with neon-lit nightclubs is a popular place for sunbathing, partying and relaxing. There is also a shopping center, numerous restaurants and supermarkets nearby.

Luxury hotels in Phuket

There are some of the most exclusive hotels in Phuket, such as Aman, Rosewood, Anantara, Trisara and Banyan Tree. On the wild island of Koh Yao Noi there is one of the best Six Senses hotels. The best hotels in Phuket have huge villas with private pools and are located right on the beach.

Phuket – what is worth seeing?

While relaxing on the beach, it is worth taking advantage of Thai massages, but there are also many other attractions on the island of Phuket, including national parks. One of them is Khao Phra Taeo, where wild pigs live, and on its outskirts there are 2 noteworthy waterfalls. It is worth going to the town of Ao Po, where there are numerous pearl farms.

North of Phuket is Khao Sok National Park - probably the oldest rainforest in the world, which delights and attracts everyone once again. At its heart, surrounded by beautiful nature and wild nature and rocks, is Cheow Lan Lake. There are no luxury hotels here yet and it may stay that way, but if you are in the north of Phuket, it is worth going on a private trip with a professional guide who will choose a safe trekking route. Adventure lovers can stay here in bamboo overwater bungalows and float on the grass along the Choew Lan River. The sunrises and sunsets there are priceless and will certainly be remembered for a lifetime.

How to get to Phuket?

We can get to Phuket easily by choosing a flight with a short stopover in Doha or Dubai. During the season, flights from Warsaw with the luxurious Qatar Airways airline operate up to twice a day.

Krabi

Taking a comfortable, private transfer from Phuket east towards Krabi, the landscape is heavenly, and along the way you can admire the charms of Phang Nga Bay. It consists of about 40 small islands located literally in the middle of the sea, surrounded by lagoons, caves and mangrove forests. It is worth visiting Phang Nga Bay, but with a private guide so as not to miss anything.

Krabi is both a region and the name of a city where you will not find luxury hotels. The most popular beach here is undoubtedly Raila Beach, which attracts crowds of tourists and is surrounded on one side by the Rayavadee Beach Hotel Resort & Spa, in whose garden you will find about 300 species of plants. Everyone in their room will find a detailed map of what they can find where while walking around the beautiful and perfectly well-kept places. gardens.

Luxury holiday in Krabi

During your dream vacation in these regions, we recommend going on private cruises on luxury yachts or catamarans, among others, to Silon Island or the much more touristic Phi Phi Island, which you will see from this charming side during an individual tour with a private guide. Snorkeling, feeding the fish with watermelon and a private boat with a glass of champagne will certainly make your vacation more pleasant.

What is worth seeing in Krabi?

1. Tab Kak Hang Nak Nature Trail – this is a beautiful hiking trail belonging to the Khao Ngon Nak National Park, which leads to the breathtaking peak of Tab Kak Hang Nak Mountain. There are plenty of interesting places and viewpoints along the entire trail.
2. Tiger Cave Temple – it is nothing more than a Buddhist temple in the north of Krabi. One of the holiest Buddhist places. It is famous for the tiger prints found in the cave and the large golden Buddha statue.
3. Railay View Point – another unique place where we can admire the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in Krabi. To get to the top you have to climb 1 steps, but the view from the top makes it all worth it!
4. Railay Peninsula and Railay Beach – the Railay Peninsula can only be reached by sea, as limestone hills with lush forests separate it from the rest of the province. This rocky piece of land blending into the Andaman Sea is famous for its beautiful, picturesque beaches that will delight everyone.
5. Ko Phi Phi and other exotic islands – Ko Phi Phi islands are the most popular islands in Thailand, made famous all over the world by the movie Heavenly Beach with Leonardo DiCaprio in the main role. One of the main attractions of this place is Maya Bay Beach, where actor Leonardo Di Caprio was stationed. Unfortunately, the beach was closed in 2019 to protect and regenerate nature. We can only admire it from the deck of the boat.

Where to meet happy elephants in Thailand?

Aonang Elephant Sanctuary is definitely one of those places. Here, elephants are treated like family members. There is no question of riding them! Each elephant is a traumatized animal. Previously, they were used in shows, as elephant taxis or for heavy construction and forestry work. It is here that we can not only observe these wonderful animals, but also feed them or bathe with them.