Phi Phi Islands, Patong, Phang Nga Bay. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
The Phi Phi Islands are an island group in Thailand located in the Strait of Malacca between the large island of Phuket and the Straitscoast in the Krabi Province The islands are administratively part of Krabi Province. Ko…
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Patong refers to the beach and town on Phuket's west coast. It is the main tourist resort on the island of Phuket, and is the centre of Phuket's nightlife and shopping.
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Phang Nga Bay is a 400 km2 bay in the Andaman Sea between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the Kra Isthmus of southern Thailand. Since 1981, an extensive section of the bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park.
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Khao Phing Kan or Ko Khao Phing Kan, commonly known in English as James Bond Island, is an island in Thailand, in Phang Nga Bay northeast of Phuket. About 40 metres from the shores of Khao Phing Kan lies a…
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Chalong is a sub-district in the southern portion of Phuket Province, Thailand. It is one of eight sub-districts in the capital district Mueang Phuket.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €19 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €30 |
| Private room with bathroom | €40 |
| Standard hotel | €63 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €10 | €21 |
| Local transport | €3 | €5 |
| If you cook yourself | €6 | |
| Total per day | €53 | €89 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €16 |
|---|---|
| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €23 |
💶 4 days in Phuket & Phi Phi: ≈ €251 on a budget or ≈ €395 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are February. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €53 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €89. For 4 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €251 to €395, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are February.
We recommend 4 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Phi Phi Islands; Patong; Phang Nga Bay; Khao Phing Kan; Chalong.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €40 per night and a hostel bed €19.
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