9 days in Phuket Itinerary

On the 2nd (Tue), enjoy the sand and surf at Naiyang Beach, then stroll through The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP), and then stroll through Mai Khao Beach.

To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Nai Yang trip itinerary maker.

Cairo, Egypt to Nai Yang is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Indochina Time (ICT), which is usually a 5 hour difference. In October, daily temperatures in Nai Yang can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can go by car to Karon.

Quieter than nearby Patong Beach, the resort town of Karon offers a wide stretch of golden sand, which attracts mostly couples and families.

Go for a jaunt from Karon to Phuket Town to see Kayaking & Canoeing about 52 minutes away. The adventure continues: make a trip to Patong Beach, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, stop by Suit Fitter Phuket, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Big Buddha Phuket.

To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Karon route maker.

You can drive from Nai Yang to Karon in 1.5 hours. October in Karon sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.