20 Best Tours in Phuket 🏝️
There are a lot of sites to enjoy in and around the island, and many places are easy to reach, so what are the best tours in Phuket? Some other great places need a boat or a minibus ride and a bit of planning.
Tours
Tours in Phuket offer a wide range of exciting day trips and excursions that showcase the beauty and diversity of the island and its surroundings. Some popular day trips and excursions available in Phuket and the surrounding areas include visiting the beautiful beaches, such as Patong Beach and Kata Beach, going on a boat tour to explore the nearby islands, taking a tour of the Phuket Town and Old Town area to see the local culture and architecture, and visiting the Phi Phi Islands.
Additionally, many people enjoy taking a trip to the nearby island of Koh Phi Phi, where they can snorkel or dive in the crystal clear waters to see the colourful marine life or visit Maya Bay, made famous by the movie “The Beach”. There are also many elephant sanctuaries and national parks where visitors can learn about and interact with these gentle giants. Many great day trips and excursions are available in Phuket and the surrounding areas, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Ferries & Speedboats from Phuket to Phi Phi
There are several ways to catch a ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Islands. You can prebook in advance and include your hotel transfer, or if you are on a super tight budget you can even go to the Rassada Pier in Phuket Town and buy your ferry ticket from there. Not sure this second option is worth the hassle though.
Phi Phi Islands 🏝️
Phi Phi islands are blessed with beaches and nearby islands that are more beautiful than ever. So many travellers wonder what the islands look like, how to get there, and how long they should stay.
Diving in Phuket
Curious about Phuket diving? Here we address mostly those who haven’t yet experienced this fantastic activity but have been somehow considering the idea of diving.
Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park Phuket
Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park Phuket Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park Phuket is a fun activity for a day out in Phuket, but also a challenging one.… Read More »Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park Phuket
James Bond Island
James Bond Island, locally known as Khao Ping Kan, is located about 25 kilometres northeast of Phuket Island, in the bay of Phang Nga. This unusual limestone rock formation is one of the many places in Phang Nga people have on their Phuket must-see list.
15 Islands Near Phuket 🏝️ Phuket Island Hopping
There are so many big and small islands around Phuket; it would take forever to visit them all. Most are not far, and you should consider island hopping for your trip or even a private cruise. These are just a few islands near Phuket…
Simon Cabaret Phuket
Phuket Simon Cabaret has been a successful show for more than two decades and what makes Simon Cabaret so famous is the ladyboys phenomenon.
Similan Islands
The Similan Islands form a fabulous archipelago in the Andaman Sea, just 120 km northwest of Phuket island. These small islands are so stunning; you don’t even need to be an excellent photographer to come back with amazing photos.
Koh Panyi Village
Entirely built on stilts in Phang Nga Bay, Koh Panyi is a surprising village standing near the famous James Bond Island and ione of the most visited places people visit in a day tour in Phuket.
Racha Island near Phuket 🏝️ Koh Racha Yai
Koh Racha Island or Koh Racha Yai (also called Raya Island) is a small idyllic island just 12 kilometres south of Phuket, popular for day trips, snorkelling and scuba diving. The island is so small it can only accommodate a few resorts
The Upside Down House Museum and Fun Attractions
The Upside Down House Museum is one of the most surprising attractions in Phuket. Once you see it with your own eyes, there will be no need for any explanation as this pink house is standing upside down on its roof in a garden, as if some giant kid had casually dropped it after playing with it.
Phang Nga Bay – The Many Ways to Explore Phang Nga
Phang Nga Bay is one of the most amazing places we had the chance to explore. We’ve been there countless times, by longtail of big boat, car, bike, luxury yacht, longtail, kayak and even on a Chinese Junk.
Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay near Phuket
Kayaking in Phuket with John Gray Sea Canoe is a fascinating experience, and the best way is to explore Phang Nga, slowly gliding among giant cliffs in a silent kayak.
Coral Island Phuket (Koh Hey) 🏝️
Coral Island, or Koh Hey, is one of the few beautiful islands you can reach within 15 minutes by speedboat from Rawai Beach in south Phuket. You can spend half a day or a full day playing on the beach, snorkelling or even scuba diving, even during low season.
63 Best Things to Do in Phuket!
What are the best things to do in Phuket is one of the most important questions people ask us when planning a trip. We explored the island for 30 years to bring you the best of Phuket, sorted in what we saw and what people liked the most.
Wat Suwan Khuha – วัดสุวรรณคูหา
Hidden in a vast cave in Phang Nga Province, Wat Suwan Khuha is a surprising religious site sheltering an immense reclining golden Buddha. If you feel like a little drive outside Phuket island, this is your chance to explore another side of Phang Nga!
Whitewater Rafting in Phang Nga near Phuket
Whitewater rafting near Phuket, on the Song Preak River in Phang Nga forest, is an activity that will give you a serious adrenaline rush! Of course, nothing to compare with the Grand Canyon, but on the other hand, you don’t need to be experienced or even fit to enjoy it.
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