7 days in Phuket Itinerary

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

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Jungceylon and Patong Inn Art. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Karon: Jui Tui Shrine (in Talat Nuea) and Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket Offices (in Patong). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Karon Beach, don't miss a visit to Bangla Road, get some fabulous bargains at Royal Armani Suit, and discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Karon trip itinerary builder.

Mumbai, India to Karon is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Mumbai to Karon is 1.5 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Karon when traveling from Mumbai in May, with lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Mai Khao.

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.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP), then stop by James Bespoke Suit, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Wellness Retreat.

To see maps and more tourist information, refer to the Mai Khao trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Karon to Mai Khao takes 1.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Mai Khao can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel back home.