PHUKET
Phuket’s best days out.
The 15 most popular workshops in Phuket. What each day actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Hands-on Thai cooking in Phuket with hotel pickup, small-group cooking stations, and an optional market tour with fruit tasting and curry paste.
Most Popular“Brilliant class—fun, hands-on, and delicious! The staff are extremely helpful and I Learned so much, also highly recommend the market tour.”
Phuket Thai cooking class with hotel pickup, a fun market tour option, and hands-on recipes from Chef Jim and Sally for $75.
“Jim was brilliant! A great chef, very patient, very funny, an excellent time was had! Hands off the lego, but indulge in the delightful food Jim helps you create. Fantastic. 10/10. If you can't eat it all (there's a lot!) Jim provides take away containers. Honestly, fantastic!”
Hands-on Thai cooking class in Phuket with market tour, fresh curry paste, and unlimited drinks. Pickup options and recipes after.
“Fantastic morning spent with VJ, both the market visit and the cooking class were excellent fun and educational at the same time. I attended on my own and was made to feel very comfortable. I learnt how to make four different dishes, the Read more”
Phuket cooking class with a Kata market and garden tour. Chop, cook, and eat Thai dishes with hotel pickup and take-home recipes.
“I highly recommend Woody's cooking class. It was one of my favorite experiences during our trip. Woody and his staff were outstanding.”
Cook Thai food in Phuket with Chef VJ. Make curry paste from scratch, tour a fresh market, and eat your own meal for about $65.
“Really good experience. The chef is excellent, and all the team . I really learn and understand better Tai food.”
Muay Thai class at Rachai Muay Thai Gym in Patong. Small group, pro coaching with wraps and gloves, 1–2 hours.
“I had such a great time here I had to come back. This session was about teaching me new skills, improving, etc. You have to stop in if you are in Phuket”
Half-day Thai cooking class in Phuket with a market visit, small groups, hotel pickup, and hands-on cooking of four chosen dishes.
“The cooking class was a great experience. It was fast paced but very well organised. Everyone seemed to know exactly what was going on and were able to assist each person participating. I would highly recommend.”
Beginner surf lesson in Kata Beach, Phuket. 90 minutes with beach training, shallow waves, soft boards, and rinse service for $38.
“We were first time surfers and loved it!”
Small-group market + Thai cooking class in Phuket. Learn 4–5 dishes in an open kitchen, with pickup, ingredients, and a tasty meal.
“The host was outstanding. Very entertaining. TT educated us on the different types of ingredients that go into a curry. The portion sizes were outstanding. More than enough to eat there and take home. Did not like: Viator said start time was 3:30pm, actual start time was 2pm. Experience was wonderful.”
Shop a Phuket market and cook four Thai dishes in a colonial mansion with Blue Elephant, then eat your own creations and take recipes home.
“We had an incredible time at this cooking class. I really liked the format of the class and appreciated the technical setup of the instructor’s area - mirror on ceiling above her cooking station so we could better see her cooking from our desks Read more”
Phuket Town market to green curry, tom yum, and pad thai in a small-group Thai cooking class with hotel pickup, drinks, and ingredients.
“We had a great time learning how to cook delicious Thai food in Tony’s class. Seeing a local market with fresh produce was also great”
Phuket small-group food tour with hotel pickup, street snack tastings, sightseeing, and a Thai cooking class for Panang curry and pad thai.
“Woody and Danny went above and beyond for this experience! We had a great time cooking and learning more about Phuket”
Hands-on Thai cooking in Kata, Phuket with small groups up to 12. Choose market or basics, cook 4 dishes, and eat lunch.
“Absolutely loved my experience at Kata Cooking School! From the moment you walk in, Sally and Jim make you feel genuinely welcome—warm, friendly, and so generous with their knowledge. The school is immaculately clean, and the wRead more”
Private Muay Thai workshop at Phuket King Gym in Kathu: 1-on-1 coaching, pad work, heavy bag, gloves and wraps—about 1 hour.
“Highly recommend this Muay Thai boxing gym. I brought my family here for a one hour training and it's amazing. We went on almost two hours of full intensive training. Even though we finished the "one hour" lesson, we got to stay on for Read more”
Learn to surf at Bang Tao Beach with Talay Surf Phuket. English/Thai coaching, board included, 1.5 hours for $31 per person.
“We had a wonderful surf lesson with the instructor Pop. It was a lot of fun and we felt very safe. We recommend the activity and would love to come back!”
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