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.

Big Buddha Phuket and A&F Tour Travel are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Karon: Green Elephant Sanctuary Park (in Choeng Thale) and Jui Tui Shrine (in Talat Nuea). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Bangla Road, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Freedom Beach, and take an exotic tour of Patong Elephant Care.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Karon trip builder site.

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. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Dublin in November, with highs in Karon at 37°C and lows at 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Ko He.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Banana Beach. On the 26th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step off the mainland to explore Coral Island.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Karon to Ko He. In November, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Ko Racha Yai.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): step off the mainland to explore Koh Racha Yai and then discover the deep blue sea with Raya Dive Center.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Ko He to Ko Racha Yai. In November, daytime highs in Ko Racha Yai are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to travel 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Wat Phra Thong and Thalang National Museum. The adventure continues: get interesting insight from Paradise Diving Asia, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP), kick back and relax at Naiyang Beach, and take some stellar pictures from Takeoff Landing.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Mai Khao day trip app.

Explore your travel options from Ko Racha Yai to Mai Khao with the Route module. In November, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at The Grand Palace and Wat Maha That. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bangkok: Kanchanaburi (World War II and JEATH War Museum & Bridge Over the River Kwai), Ancient City (in Samut Prakan) and Ayutthaya (St. Joseph's Church, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, &more). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Wat Pho, wander the streets of Khaosan Road, admire the striking features of Jim Thompson House, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun).

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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 11th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.