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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 5:48 pm
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seanthepilot
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Originally Posted by Cdnblue
Sean - we arranged a car through Le Meridien, a Camry. The price for this prearranged travel was 1300 THB. Seems high. Would you recommend we just get one at the taxi stand at the airport. I'm assuming the cost is 1300 THB because we booked it through the hotel, correct?
It's a little more than you'd pay for a taxi/airport car. It really depends if you want a driver waiting with a sign, and the comfort of knowing that it's all taken care of.

Or, you can just take an airport car once you arrive. The only caveat is if you hit them during a peak time (just after several flights have landed) and there is a long wait for a car. Or if you land after 11pm, when the prices for a taxi suddenly double or triple in cost.

Really, the difference is only about $15++, give or take.

If it was me, I'd just take the airport car. But, it's not a big premium, so you have the option without the cost being much of an issue.


Originally Posted by Cdnblue
Has anyone ever booked activities with these folks? I'm specifically wondering if they're reputable. I can book activities with them online now for half the price Le Meridien is quoting.

Gembira Tour Phuket Websites: http://www.gembiratourphuket.com

Address: 62/3 M.6 Sakdidet Rd., T. Vichit A. Meung Phuket 83000
Telephone (Local): 084 539 2885, 0895907785 (for information, not for booking)

I looked at the website and prices, and they look on the high side or normal, but not by much.

Depending on what you want to do and how much time you have, you may just want to book something for your first day and then compare other shops for the days that follow. There is huge competition in the tour ticket business, and there are always good deals to be found. Also, most of these packages don't have to be booked until the day before. Remember, bad weather can happen any time of the year.... so by not booking too early and waiting for a decent forecast before, you have a bit more perspective on whether you want to go or not.
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