15 days in Phuket, Khao Lak & Hong Kong Itinerary

The vast stretches of beach in Mai Khao, once a nesting area for the giant leatherback turtle, are home to various aquatic and relaxation activities.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): stroll through Naiyang Beach, look for all kinds of wild species at Gibbon Rehabilitation Project, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Mai Khao day trip tool .

Sydney, Australia to Mai Khao is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Mai Khao is minus 3 hours. While traveling from Sydney, expect somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Mai Khao, ranging from highs of 38°C to lows of 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Khao Lak.

A tropical adventure in Khao Lak, a cluster of villages on the west coast of Thailand's main peninsula, ensures tourists have plenty of time for basking on beaches boasting a serene and secluded ambience.

Kids will enjoy Scuba & Snorkeling and Phang Nga Elephant Park. Step off the beaten path and head to Phang Nga Bay and Fishing Charters & Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Khao Lak side-trips: Takua Pa (Tongdee Elephant Camp & Pakarang Beach), James Bond Island (in Ao Phang Nga National Park) and Sea Turtle Conservation Centre (in Thai Mueang). Spend the 27th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Pak Weep Beach, hunt for treasures at Old Takua Pa Sunday Market, look for gifts at John And James Fashion, and head outdoors with Combat 360X Muay Thai and MMA.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Khao Lak online route builder .

Drive from Mai Khao to Khao Lak in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in May, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can drive 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.

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Traveling by car from Khao Lak to Karon takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and bus. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in May, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Hong Kong.

Witness the vibrant skyline of Hong Kong, an impressive urban territory on the southern coast of China.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Hong Kong tour builder site .

Sydney, Australia to Hong Kong is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight, subway, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Hong Kong is minus 2 hours. While traveling from Sydney, expect a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Hong Kong, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 30°C. On the 23rd (Thu), you're off toKhao Lak.