We want to fly to Phuket on our own, without a travel agency. Where is it better to look for tickets, get insurance, and find accommodation?
Insider's Response
More and more often Phuket is visited in the “do-it-yourself tour operator” mode, and this is an excellent choice! This way you will feel more freedom, be able to live in different areas, and in general, experience the island more fully. Here is what you need to consider when planning an independent trip:
Tickets. You can search for good deals on aggregators such as aviasales.ru. Sometimes it is worth checking Tinkoff Travel if you have a T-bank card, or SberMarket Travel, where there are often bonuses and cashback. There is also a life hack: by subscribing to flexible dates, you can save tens of thousands of rubles on a ticket. Flights with layovers are also cheaper, and if you have the time, you can also explore another country.
Insurance. On a trip, it is important to feel protected. Saving money on insurance can result in a hefty bill for medical services or an X-ray at the cost of “an airplane wing.” Medical care in Thailand is good, but by no means cheap. We recommend contacting a reliable insurance company with a wide range of products that can be trusted. Read more in the Life Insurance article or fill out the form below.
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Accommodation. Lodging is the main expense of the trip. If you want to stay in a hotel, go to the Hotels section and book the most suitable option. In the same way, you can find housing in the Condominiums section.
If you choose an apartment or a villa, be careful – it is easy to encounter scammers here, who look convincing and even provide all the documents, but after receiving the prepayment disappear. Or they may not return the deposit at the end of the rental period, citing minor scratches in the house. To avoid such situations, go to the Apartments Rental and Villas Rental sections, read more, and leave a request with trusted companies. This way you will protect yourself from risks, save your nerves and money.
These are the main points when preparing for an independent trip. What to pack so as not to bring unnecessary things – read in the articles What to Take with You to Thailand and Pack/Pass. Also, check the Useful Info section, where you will find taxi, must-have apps, and much more that will come in handy in Phuket.