PHUKET
Phuket’s best days out.
The 15 most popular tours in Phuket. What each day actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Big-boat Phuket day trip to Phang Nga Bay: canoeing sea caves, James Bond Island photo stops, and a buffet lunch with drinks.
Most Popular“Loved every bit of it. The tour guide and other staff on the boat were all so attentive and made sure we were all taken care of and having a good time. Wonderful food was served as well. Highly recommend”
Phuket full-day city tour with Karon and Wat Chalong, cashew factory, Phuket Old Town free time, and Night Market shopping. Small-group.
“Transportation was about an hour late since we were located further out but nonetheless, the tour was great and our tour guide was so sweet! We enjoyed our time”
Hands-on Thai cooking in Phuket with hotel pickup, small-group cooking stations, and an optional market tour with fruit tasting and curry paste.
“Picked up at the hotel right on the given time. The food market tour was pleasant and very informative on local ingredients, with delicious fruits to try at the end. Cooking was very enjoyable and food was very delicious. Highly recommend!”
See Phuket’s Old Town, **Big Buddha**, and **Wat Chalong** on a guided day trip with hotel pickup, viewpoints, and cashew shopping.
“The tour was amazing, and view points really are gorgeous. We were very satisfied. Our guide mister Sugar was very entertaining and kind, always here to help us and give us good tips. Very knowledgeable man with very good English. We highly recommend this tour we had a very good time.”
Fast 15-minute speedboat to Phuket’s Khai Islands for calm snorkeling and beach time, maybe baby sharks, plus snacks and easy transfers.
“I recommend taking the full day tour. Its not rushed, you get so much time to snorkel as well as chill on the beach. Our guide Simon was the best. He took care of us, provided us with a very tasty lunch, soda and fruit.”
A full-day Phuket tour to James Bond Island with longtail boats, mangrove scenery, lunch at a stilt village, and sea canoe paddling.
“our guide nikom was great. verry beaitifull places”
A guided 1-hour Phuket elephant sanctuary visit with hotel transfers, hand-feeding rescued elephants, jungle walking, and conservation stories.
“How they cared for the elephants and information, support and knowledge of the guide. Could tell the elephant care was first class.”
Small-group Phuket Old Town food tour with 15+ tastings of Southern Thai favorites, fruits, and desserts, led by local foodie guides.
“Our group of 6 had the best time on this tour. Our guide was Lucky and we had the best time with her. She was very engaging and shared a lot of information about the different regions food that we were tasting. Everyone in our group felt that this was the best tour of our…”
Half-day Phuket tour hitting Wat Chalong, Karon viewpoints, Phuket Old Town, and a monk blessing, with hotel pickup, snacks, and more.
“We had a great afternoon. Our lovely guide Pat told us not only about the sights we visited but also answered all the different questions our group had about Thailand in general! A big bonus when taking this tour on a Sunday afternoon is that you get to visit the night market in old town!”
Phuket small-group boat day to James Bond Island via Monkey Cave, Ko Panyi floating village, and Talu Cave canoeing.
“From start to finish the day was well organised and engaging - thanks to Jojo. Nothing was too much for her, she was great. Would recommend! 🥳”
Phuket speedboat tour to Phi Phi and Khai Nok with snorkeling, Maya Bay photo stop, Monkey Beach, and a Thai buffet lunch included.
“Entertaining tour guide, incredibly well-organised and informed, great amenities (water, fruit, lunch), and good advice to best enjoy our time on the islands.”
Half-day Phuket tour hitting Wat Chalong, Big Buddha viewpoints, Karon and Windmill lookouts, plus Old Phuket Town with hotel pickup.
“Our tour guide was Mawin and he made the experience 100x better!!! Live spirit and positive vibes even though it was drizzling and could do everything on the itinerary due to weather!!! He made sure a time was had and he’s an amazing photographer”
Shared half-day Phuket tour hitting Wat Chalong, Big Buddha, Old Phuket Town, and Khao Rang Hill with AC pickup in Patong/Kata/Karon.
“Look you get what you pay for… it’s basically 4 drop offs at places then a 45/60 hard sell at a Gem store… without the Gem store it’s 5/5 for value but as they don’t even mention this in in itinerary it’s very sharp!”
Phuket ethical elephant sanctuary walk: feed bananas and fruit rice balls, learn their stories, and enjoy up-close roaming in 90 minutes.
“Feeding the elephants, the stories behind them coming to the sanctuary. The guide and the caretakers were very helpful. Looked after well with optional beverages and umbrellas was a nice gesture. A cafe/ dining facility with food would have been a bonus though.”
Phuket Thai cooking class with hotel pickup, a fun market tour option, and hands-on recipes from Chef Jim and Sally for $75.
“My family and I really enjoyed this class. We learnt a lot about Thai cooking in a really fun environment. Jim was a great teacher…lots of knowledge and very funny!”
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