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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular things to do in Phuket. Day boats to Phi Phi and Phang Nga, the beaches up the west coast, and the Old Town in the evening.
Speedboat day trip from Phuket to Maya Bay, Phi Phi Le, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Bamboo Island with buffet lunch and snorkeling.
“5 of 5 stars. Our guide and the crew were really helpful and nice. I would totally recommend this tour.”
Early-bird speedboat to Similan Islands from Phuket or Khao Lak with 3 snorkel stops, a Sail Rock hike, and a beach picnic at Honeymoon Bay.
“An incredible experience! The whole tour was fantastic from start to finish. I highly recommend doing the early start. The islands were stunning!”
Big-boat Phang Nga Bay tour with guided canoeing, iconic James Bond stops, and an included buffet lunch from Phuket.
“Our tour guide Bobby was amazing! Lunch was also excellent.”
Speedboat day trip from Phuket to Phi Phi and Maya Bay. Snorkel in emerald lagoons, buffet lunch, beach time, and monkey photos.
“The trip was excellent. The guide Pom was fantastic, humorous and helpful. Staff helping him were very good. Definitely recommend to other travellers”
Ethical elephant feeding at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket: a guided 1-hour Feed Me session, fruit or grass, and a soft drink.
“It was amazing, the service was incredible and the way they take care of the elephants in this sanctuary, you can see that the elephants are happy, healthy and satisfied.”
Canoe Phang Nga Bay caves and James Bond Island, then see bioluminescent plankton glow after sunset. Thai set dinner included.
“This was an amazing trip and worth the money. Nice minibus transport from hotel, with aircon. Clear briefing at the marina before boarding the speedboat. Our guide Wawa was fantastic, informative and clear. Kayaks were led by a local guide - ours was Dom. He was fun and friendly and pointed out the different shaped…”
See Muay Thai at Patong Boxing Stadium with the Wai Kru Ram Muay ceremony, nonstop fights, and a free t-shirt. Phuket, $48.
“Well organised, lots of staff to buy drinks/food from good views from all areas”
Feed Phuket elephants, scrub with herb-mud, and bathe them in a natural pool. Hotel pickup and lunch included for a short, hands-on day.
Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay luxury cruise packs kayaking into limestone caves, James Bond Island views, and a sunset dinner with included meals.
“We took this scenic cruise yesterday and it truly exceeded our expectations. Everything was very well organized from start to finish. We were picked up from the Karon Beach area, with about a 1.5-hour drive, and after that everything ran smoothly. The boat was fantastic—clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The food was a pleasant surprise,…”
Luxury yacht sailing in Phuket to James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay, with Hong Island canoeing through cave lagoons and dinner onboard.
“We had such a wonderful day on our yacht trip to James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay. The canoeing through the caves was the highlight - absolutely magical! Coco and his team were so friendly and attentive, and everything was timed perfectly. The sunset on the way back was beautiful too. One of the…”
Speedboat day trip from Phuket to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, and Khai Nok with snorkeling, Thai buffet lunch, and cash park fees.
“Mossi and his team from PNT were fantastic. Snorkeling and beach stops were highlights of a beautiful warm day. The boat ride could also be considered an adventure due to the rough sea. Fast and a little wet. The team is helpful and friendly , especially with on and off boarding each person from the…”
Full-day Similan snorkeling from Phuket with hotel pickup, guided stops at Miang, Payu, Ba Ngu, Koh Similan, Sailing Rock, and meals.
“We booked the Similan Islands tour just a day before, and wow, I’m so glad we did! The staff were incredibly nice, and the excursion itself was amazing. We saw so many fish and were lucky enough to spot a turtle and a Napoleon fish! I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends.”
Phuket day trip to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Khai Islands with snorkeling, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“Amazing experience! Ron was an excellent tour guide, enjoyed every moment!”
Phuket ethical elephant feed-and-shower: fruit feeding, a rain-style shower, and guided learning in 90 minutes with pickup for $61.
“We had an amazing experience at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary yesterday. The tour guide was lovely and gave us great knowledge on how to handle the elephants with feeding and washing them and it was also good to hear some of the elephants stories and how they were rescued. You can tell they are very…”
Ethical Khao Lak elephant sanctuary near Sai Rung Waterfall, plus Thai cooking class and lunch, with a long-but-comfy drive from Phuket.
“This was an amazing experience. I came to Thailand specifically to see elephants. The sanctuary was incredibly ethical with highly trained and friendly staff. We were treated to basically private tour our entire day that began with a family cooking class. Our 6 and 8 years old also cooked with the help of their staff.…”
