Aleenta Resort and Spa Phuket Thailand

Landmarks

• Phang Nga Bay National Park

  A geological wonder filled with islets, sunken caverns and startling rock formations rising sheer out of the sea. Spectacular limestone scenery rising from the sea, mangroves, sea caves and little covers. Phang Nga Bay is one of southern Thailand’s most scenic areas. One of the best way to explore it is via sea canoes by which you can explore the many fascinating caverns (hongs) with their own eco-systems. From Panyi island inhibited by the sea gypsy and their famous village built entirely on stilts to the so called “James Bond Island”, so named after the spectacular scene from the Man with the Golden Gun, seen here in real life and still as amazing without 007. Koh Hong is one of the most popular of these islands. Khao Khien near Koh Pannyi is worth sailing past to see the ancient paintings of boats and animals on the rock walls and chance sighting of the rare swimming iguana. Phang Nga Bay is also a great place for boating. The interesting limestone cliffs create a picturesque backdrop and there are many safe places to anchor. The fact that it’s protected from both the Northeast and the Southwest monsoon seasons means that its waters remain calm year-round, at times looks almost like glass reflecting the blue sky above, which adds to the appeal of its scenic wonders and abundant wildlife.

• Similan Island National Park

  The Similam Islands, located about one hundred kilometers northwest of Phuket, compose of nine granite island covered in tropical jungle. Washed by clear blue tropical ocean and blessed with some of the world’s finest beaches, Similan offers one the most spectacular dives sites in the world. With two radically different types of environment all rolled together into one destination, nowhere else in the world will a diver find such diverse topography in such small area. Being under national park protection, there are no resorts on any of the islands and hopefully it will stay this way. Wale sharks, Hammer Heads and Mentarays can be spotted during their respective seasons. Diving trips can be arranged from Aleenta and can be done in a day trip with 3 or 4 dives. No-divers and snorkellers can also visit for the day. Take a speedboat or the hydrofoil, which allows enough time for superb snorkelling and sightseeing. (Close from mid of April until Mid of October of every year)

• Khao Sok National Park

  Khao Sok National Park, is the largest area of natural jungle in southern Thailand. Lies within 90 minutes drive from Aleenta is the longest strip of rainforest with outstanding natural beauty, spectacular limestone mountains, cliffs, caves, rivers and waterfalls. Much of the forest is still intact and home to a huge variety of tropical birds, animal, insects, reptiles and plant life. Elephant, Tapir, Gibbons and even Rafflesia (the largest flower in the world – up to 80cm in diameter!) are to be found in this diverse and special place. The nature and ecology of the area has yet to be fully studied but is truly amazing in the variety of plants and animals that exist here making the trip one of the most rewarding excursions. Whitewater rafting can be organized as part of this visit.