18 days in Phuket Town & Bahrain Itinerary

The economic hub of the eponymous island, Phuket Town attracted merchants from China, India, and Portugal long before it became a tourist destination.

Attractions like Patong Beach and Local Dive Thailand make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Phuket Town side-trips: Helge Fashion Custom Tailor (in Kata Beach), Green Elephant Sanctuary Park (in Choeng Thale) and Karon (Karon View Point, Wat Suwan Khiri Khet, &more). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Big Buddha Phuket, make a trip to Bangla Road, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and browse the different shops at Jungceylon.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Phuket Town day trip planning app.

Manama, Bahrain to Phuket Town is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Indochina Time (ICT), which is usually a 4 hour difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Manama in May: high temperatures in Phuket Town hover around 38°C and lows are around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Manama.

Bahrain's capital and largest city, Manama serves as a commercial and financial hub, keeping pace with other Gulf capitals dominating this part of the world.

Attractions like The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park and Bahrain National Museum make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Manama with an excursion to Al Areen Wildlife Sanctuary in Sakhir--about 34 minutes away. There's lots more to do: make a splash at Wahooo! Waterpark, explore the ancient world of Qal'at al-Bahrain, walk around Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Park, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Khamis Mosque.

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Traveling by flight from Phuket Town to Manama takes 14 hours. You'll gain 4 hours traveling from Phuket Town to Manama due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Phuket Town in May; daily highs in Manama reach 42°C and lows reach 33°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel back home.