We will find out the cost of a vacation in Phuket in July and reviews of tourists who have visited Thailand this season, what excursions to visit during this period, what entertainment are there for children and adults? How much do tours from Moscow and cities cost at the height of vacations? Is it worth going to Phuket for a vacation in the summer of 2021 and what to do?
In July, there are not many vacationers in Phuket, mostly Europeans. Russians, according to the statistics of the vacation season, choose a vacation in Turkey and the coast of Greece, in other places rest in Russia is confidently located. The thing is that it often rains on the island at this time. On the plus side, prices go down during this period and can please any traveler.
Be sure to read about the rainy season in Thailand, an amazing time for rest not only for budget travelers, but also for romantics.
Features of rest in Phuket in summer
Waves in July are not uncommon in Phuket. This pleases surf lovers. In the morning, whole teams of tourists go to the beach to conquer the ocean. The fair sex does not refuse such an undertaking.
You can get to the island by choosing a tour for a week with a flight for two. On average, it will cost from 78.5 thousand rubles. Breakfast is included in the price of the vouchers. Tours to Phuket in July from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities on the "All inclusive" system will be slightly more expensive, from 135 thousand. With early booking, you can significantly save.
At this time, there are a lot of free places in hotels, the prices for accommodation are much lower than in winter or autumn. Food, equipment rental, and private accommodation are cheaper.
Shopping lovers need to go to the island at this time. To buy the thing you need at half the price of its usual price, you must definitely bargain.
Various seafood is offered for every taste, especially in Steak house, which is located near Karon Beach. In small restaurants you can taste delicious Tom Yam soup for 80 baht. A portion of it is a good substitute for lunch.
From Thai cuisine, shrimp is offered, which will cost about 200 baht per 100 grams. Local dishes are much cheaper than European ones. There are a lot of exotic fruits on sale, which are cheaper to buy in the markets.
Macaroni and sausages can be eaten for no more than 28 baht. A lot of spices are put in such a dish. You can buy food on a mobile grill cart - "makashnitsa". It is prepared right in the presence of a person. Pancakes with chocolate, fried noodles have a unique taste.
If you are interested in the issue of food in the resort, prices in shops and markets, which cafe or restaurant to choose for lunch by the sea, be sure to read a separate post - Food in Phuket.
You can rent two sun loungers and an umbrella on the beach for 200 baht. There are beaches at the hotels, where all beach equipment is given out free of charge.
On the island you can experience various types of massage - Thai, sports, oil. This pleasure costs 300 baht per hour.
How much does a trip to Thailand cost in summer?
When planning your vacation, you need to know about the prices of air tickets, find a good hotel by the sea. Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, you will need to get to the island and the hotel on your own.
This will help the material:
- Airplane tickets,
- Best All Inclusive Hotels,
- How to get to Phuket from the airport.
Entertainment and excursions in Phuket in July
Holidays in Phuket in July seem to be intended for excursions. An unforgettable impression remains from the seen landscapes of Krabi Island, which is less than 200 kilometers from Phuket. Here tourists will see high cliffs, limestone caves, waterfalls. It is good to swim in quiet coves, sheltered from storms. The beaches are covered with white sand, the most picturesque of them Phranang... The turquoise color of the water is simply mesmerizing.
A magnificent panorama opens from Reilly - a cape, which is fenced off from the island by rocks 200 meters high. The island of Bambu is distinguished by a gorgeous beach; you can get to it with an excursion to Phi Phi for 500 baht.
Must visit Phang Nga - the bay and the national reserve. Here, bizarre rocks, grottoes, lagoons and caves appear before the eyes of the tourist.
In July it is very good to have a rest with children. There are fewer people, food in any cafe or restaurant is provided for them, you can go on an excursion with a discount. Children will enjoy riding an elephant, meeting different types of butterflies, and bright shows.
Kids and adults will love Khao Lakwhich is a national park. A visit to the Monkey Cave Temple, where the statue of the reclining Buddha is located, will be unforgettable. In the zoo you can see exotic birds, crocodiles, gibbons. It is interesting to travel through the jungle on elephants. Those who love sharp impressions go on a river rafting. The market located here sells tropical fruits.
Children are delighted with the show of an elephant calf and bathing with him, treating monkeys with bananas. Various turtles await guests at the special farm. The trip costs 1,000 baht for adults, 300 less for children.
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The weather this month is favorable for any excursions. Leave the island and not visit Big Buddha, unforgivable. Built of white brick, the statue looks amazing. Nearby is the Golden Buddha, which is slightly lower. An unparalleled panorama awaits tourists from the observation deck. On a white piece of tiles from a temple under construction, you can write a wish and leave it for finishing.
There are many beautiful structures on the island. Must get to know the temple Wat Chalong, look at the statues of monks loved by Thais, take a walk in the park for Grand Pagoda... There is also the Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Phuket. The believers collected donations for the construction. The temple is located in the Thalang jungle.
On an excursion, they go to the nut factory, where tourists will be shown all the stages of their production. The kids on the island are expected in the park Fanta Seа, where they have fun on various attractions, watch elephant shows. The pleasure costs 1800 baht.
In aquapark Splash jungle will please both adults and children. V Oceanarium the guests will be presented with colorful fish, various inhabitants of the depths of the sea.
Young people go to the entertainment center Flying hanumanwhere they fly with a rope from one tree to another. A busy life awaits her at night on Bangla road - one of the streets of Patong in a nightclub Famouswhere girls can go for free.
Cabaret transvestites Simon amazes with entertainment, vivid special effects. Young people have fun in numerous go go, striptease bars.
You can find excursions in Phuket according to your taste and see prices on Tripster.
Reviews of tourists about holidays in Thailand in summer
Below are the reviews about the rest in Phuket from our regular readers who visited the island in the summer from June to August and are in a hurry to share information.
- Veronica: “The flight to rest is offered by the Transaero company. Book a tour for this period will be a couple of tens of thousands cheaper than going to the island on your own. You can be in Phuket as early as 9 hours after departure from the airport in Moscow. Tourists are met and taken to the hotel by minibus. "
- Svetlana: “You shouldn't despair and read forecasts. And in July, the sun can meet tourists who are not afraid of weather reports. "
- Angelica: “Our room in a three-star hotel is quite spacious, with a balcony overlooking the pool. It has everything from a new TV model to scented candles. Coffee, tea, sugar - this is provided.In the bathroom you can use shampoos, soaps, hair conditioners, shaving machines. The room is equipped with various lockers, a safe. For breakfast, fruits, yoghurts, soups, omelets are served. "
- Yana: “At the reception, many people understand Russian and provide free internet. The city has many flower beds, traffic lights on the roads. Life in Patong centers around one street that tempts with bars, entertainment venues. You can take a taxi to any beach ”.
- Andrey: “Prices for vouchers are much lower than during the period when the resorts are filled with a lot of vacationers. It does rain very often, but it doesn't last long. They do not interfere with excursions, during which you need to go to the zoo, admire the waterfalls and numerous temples. "
- Vlada: “There is no discomfort due to the weather. After the rain it is warm, the water in the sea is almost the same temperature as the air. However, fumes from rain can negatively affect cores and people who suffer from high pressure. The sea often storms, it is very interesting to watch the waves, and you can swim at such times in the pools located on the territory of the hotels. It is very good that there is no influx of tourists. "
Phuket weather in July
July on the island belongs to the rainy season. They come at this time quite often. The sky is covered with clouds, from which the sun looks out reluctantly. The winds blowing across the sea cause storms, and there are more storms this month than any other. Huge waves prevent swimming, but surfers really like it.
Fall in July and sunny days. There are up to 12 of them for the whole month. Therefore, some tourists are sometimes really lucky with the weather. It rains for an hour and the day becomes clear.
More storms in the western part of Phuket. But having gone to the Phi Phi Islands, there is an opportunity for great swimming. They go there by ferry from the eastern part of the Rasada pier. It used to be a nature reserve. Now they stay there for a few days. In the village of Bantosai, you can dine in small cafes and visit shops. Bungalows have been created for tourists. The pristine beauty of the island makes it look like a garden of paradise.
The resort is not very hot during this period. The ocean copes well with the heat. The difference between water and air is only a couple of degrees. The sea warms up to almost 30 degrees.
In clear water, divers observe entire colonies of corals, get acquainted with exotic inhabitants of the underwater world.
On the beaches of Karon, Kata swim even at this time of the year. Sometimes it rains in half an hour, and the warm water pulls into the sea. The danger is the current that occurs near the coast, and the installed red flags warn of this.
