When you are in Phuket, Thailand one of the activities available is a boat trip to a hidden gem – Freedom beach. Patong might be a perfect place for night life, eating out or shopping but many people think that the beach has lost its charm. Waters are not clear anymore, the place is not clean enough, watersports activities are all around, vendors disturb the tourists.
Freedom beach is one of the secret and preserved places around the crowded beaches of Patong. This magnificent place attracts tourists with its clear waters, white sand, tropical vegetation and peaceful atmosphere.
How to Get to Freedom Beach, Phuket
This tropical paradise is located on the west coast of Phuket, close to the road between Patong and Karon beach. Local people claim that it can be reached only by boat.
The boat rental price a for 3 persons from Patong beach to Freedom beach starts from 1900 bahts (61 US dollars). If you bargain it can be lowered to the minimum of 1200 bahts for the 3 people. It takes the boat approximately 30 minutes to get to Freedom beach. After arriving at the beach the boat driver will wait for you as long as you like to stay on Freedom beach.
Lately, the Patong Municipal Council has announced plans to build a new road to the private beach. The new access by car will cross the lush green mountains in the area. The good road access will boost the investment in the region and change the place but for now it is a dream hidden place.
When to go to Freedom beach, Phuket
The best time to visit this beach is from December to Early April. If you go to Freedom beach it is better if you stay all day so consider an early departure. The weather in Thailand is very unpredictable so unexpected rain storms can occur and shorten your stay on the beach.
Things to do on Freedom beach, Phuket
Although the beach is small there are still many things to do besides relaxing on the beach, reading a book or swimming in the crystal clear water. Freedom beach is famous for its sandy beach with white coral sand; it is also popular because it can only be visited by boat.
There is a place to eat where you can try traditional Thai food and drink the juice from a young coconut. If you feel tense you can make an appointment in the massage center next to the restaurant – there you will experience the miracle of Thai massage.
You can also take amazing underwater pictures since Freedom beach is considered one of the best snorkeling destinations around Patong beach. You can see medium-sized tropical fish only 1-2 meters from the shore. This a perfect experience for children. Lots of colorful fish can be explored around the coral reef in the area.
Amongst funny and beautiful habitants of the marine life around Freedom beach are jack fish, glassfish, and sea anemones. You are also likely to spot grey or queen angelfish, black-and yellow angelfish, etc.
There are many snorkeling spots in the area such as Tri Trang Beach and Paradise Beach, but Freedom beach is the most attractive one.
Prices in Freedom beach, Phuket
The food prices on Freedom beach are similar to Patong beach – one young coconut is 80 bahts, a local Singha beer costs 80 bahts, the world-famous Tom Yam soup -120 Bahts, roasted chicken – 200 Bahts .
The massage prices are lower than Patong’s prices – for one hour you will have to pay around 10 $ which is 300 bahts.
