60 days in Phuket & Bangkok Itinerary

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Big Buddha Phuket and The Phuket Gallery. Explore Karon's surroundings by going to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket Offices (in Patong), Jui Tui Shrine (in Talat Nuea) and Choeng Thale (Green Elephant Sanctuary Park & Napas Art Gallery). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Bangla Road, kick back and relax at Karon Beach, get outside with The Junk Liveaboards, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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Dublin, Ireland to Karon is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Dublin to Karon, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Dublin in November: high temperatures in Karon hover around 37°C and lows are around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time 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.

Wat Phra Thong and Thalang National Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. And it doesn't end there: take a memorable tour with Paradise Diving Asia, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP), kick back and relax at Mai Khao Beach, and look for gifts at James Bespoke Suit.

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You can drive from Karon to Mai Khao in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. December in Mai Khao sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Bangkok.

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

Do some cultural sightseeing at The Grand Palace and Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun). You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bangkok: Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex (in Saraburi), Ayutthaya (Wat Samana Kottharam, Wat Maheyong, &more) and Pak Kret (Phra Nang Ruea Lom Shrine, Wat Bangchak, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Pho, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, shop like a local with Chatuchak Weekend Market, and take some stellar pictures from Wat Saket.

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You can fly from Mai Khao to Bangkok in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. In December, daily temperatures in Bangkok can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.