Beach time, a walk through the old town or a day out on the water: start with what interests you, then choose a base that makes it work. This Phuket travel guide helps you make the key decisions before filling your days.
Phuket is an island, so it helps to plan by area. Staying close to your main interests can reduce travel, while grouping nearby stops gives you more time to enjoy them. Start with your dates and accommodation, then work through transport and budget. Whether you are visiting or looking for something to do closer to home, use the ten guides to find the advice you need.
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Activity on TourBookGoBring the journey from Phuket, visits around Phi Phi and lunch on Phi Phi Don together in one booking. The programme combines sightseeing, swimming and snorkelling with an English-speaking guide; confirm Maya Bay access and the a…
Start with the choices that affect the whole trip, or go straight to the guide for the day you have in mind.
Get a sense of its beaches, urban life and connection to the sea, then decide what draws you here.
View guide →Consider how the time of year fits your plans before choosing dates and outdoor activities.
View guide →Compare areas by atmosphere, the places you want to visit and how much travelling you want to do.
View guide →Build a mix of beaches, walks and sightseeing around your interests, with time to enjoy each stop.
View guide →Plan journeys between your accommodation, beaches and sights by looking at the full route for each day.
View guide →Work through accommodation, meals, transport and activities to build a budget around the way you like to travel.
View guide →Make room for meals along your route, taking your tastes and the time available into account.
View guide →Think through precautions for your journeys and activities, and check current guidance before heading out.
View guide →Check your accommodation location, connections between activities and booking conditions before committing to a busy schedule.
View guide →Turn your priorities into manageable days, grouping places by area and leaving room for changes.
View guide →Explore activities across Phuket island and, where available, excursions departing from different parts of the destination. Check each activity's departure point, destination and route before booking.
Activity on TourBookGoOffer food to elephants and observe their movements at close range during Feed Me at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket. A guide explains their behaviour and personalities, with opportunities for photographs and a soft drink afterw…
Activity on TourBookGoTravel through Phang Nga Bay on a large boat, then explore the caves and lagoons of Panak Island and Hong Island by canoe. Amazing Canoeing also describes a long-tail boat visit to James Bond Island and advertises swimming and st…
Activity on TourBookGoLeave Phuket for bamboo rafting in Khao Lak, turtle viewing, Monkey Cave and a walk to Tonsai Waterfall. Choose the option without ATV riding or book the relevant ATV option. Expect a long outing with substantial time on the road.
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