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8 days in Phuket Itinerary
Start: Johannesburg
Fly + bus:
19h 15min
1
Karon
— 4 nights
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Drive:
1h 15min
2
Nai Yang
— 1 night
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Drive + Fly:
19h
End: Johannesburg
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4
nights
Karon
4
nights

Quieter than nearby Patong Beach, the resort town of Karon offers a wide stretch of golden sand, which attracts mostly couples and families.Shop till you drop at Jungceylon and Bob Collection. We've included these beaches for you: Patong Beach and Kata Beach. Spend the 17th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Phuket Big Buddha, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, look for gifts at Suit Master, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Naka Market.
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Johannesburg, South Africa to Karon is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight, bus, and taxi. You can also do a combination of flight, ferry, and car. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time to Indochina Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. In July, Karon is warmer than Johannesburg - with highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to travel to Nai Yang.
Things to do in Karon
Side Trips
Patong, Phuket Town, Nai Harn Beach
Find places to stay Jul 15 — 19:
Highlights from your plan

Big Buddha Phuket
5:30pm, Sun Jul 15
Scuba & Snorkeling
10:00am, Tue Jul 17

Patong Beach
10:00am, Sun Jul 15
1
night
Nai Yang
1
night

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Nai Yang Beach, then admire the sheer force of Gibbon Rehabilitation Project, and then kick back and relax at Mai Khao Beach.
For photos, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Nai Yang vacation site .
Traveling by car from Karon to Nai Yang takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Nai Yang can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
For photos, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Nai Yang vacation site .
Traveling by car from Karon to Nai Yang takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Nai Yang can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Nai Yang
Side Trips
Mai Khao Beach, The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP)
Find places to stay Jul 19 — 20:
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The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP)
1:00pm, Fri Jul 20

Naiyang Beach
10:00am, Fri Jul 20

Mai Khao Beach
3:30pm, Fri Jul 20
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