Hi all,

I went to Hatyai in January 2008(before the petrol hike) for 3D2N by package from Pearl Holiday, Kajang. The journey was like 7 hours from KL.

Pearl Holiday package is inclusive of ;
-return bus to Hatyai(40 seater bus)
-Accomodation for 2 night at Hatyai Central(very nice)
-A guide in the bus to teach you about Hatyai and guide you along the way.

The package is only RM198(not inclusive of tipping). The current price is RM218 because of the petrol hike.

The Hatyai Central is nearby to many attractions in walking distance like the morning market, Odeon shopping centre, those many shops selling Hatyai goods nearby Lee Garden and at nite you can enjoy nice food. Theres a 7-11 and pharmacy around the corner.You can even get to the main market by tuk tuk for about RM2 per person.

Actually nearby the Hatyai Central theres some tour and bus company that will provide you with local tour. Theres one day tour to a temple and beach(I forgotten the name of the place) for RM48 per person last time. If you can get more people to join you to fill up a luxury air-cond van, then it will be cheaper.

Besides that Hatyai also is the point where you can get bus to Koh Samui. If I am not mistaken, the price of the bus(air cond, luxury, VVIP type)+accomodation+tour is only about RM400++. But make sure you can stand the back breaking 12 hour journey.

The goods that you must get your hands on is ;
-dried longan meat
-fish maw
-bird nest(make sure you saw what they pour into the bottle)
-Zebra brand stainless steel pots(at the main market)
-cashew nuts
-kuih kapit