15 1-Day Tours in Phuket to Plan a Day Around

1.Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,295 reviews · from $91Our pick

Ride a speedboat from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands for Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, and two snorkeling stops. V. Marine Tour includes hotel transfers, gear, snacks, and a buffet lunch at a resort. Guides such as Ray and Sea have earned praise for their care and humor. Expect a full day on the water, with possible rough conditions and a separate national park fee.

“It’s a great tour! Seamless from beginning to end. Pick up was on time, the staff took care of everyone on board and activities were great.”

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2.Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,204 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $34

Join Thai Adventure Club for a guided speedboat trip from Phuket to Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh. Stops include Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, snorkeling spots, Monkey Beach and ZCoCo Beach, plus a buffet lunch. Guides such as Pom, Jimmy and Joe have led recent departures. Expect a full day on the water, busy sights and an optional 300 THB long-tail boat ride in Pileh Lagoon.

“It was the best day ever great value for money. We were a group of 10 ages 11 to 72 and we all had the best time. Crew were great and our guide was amazing”

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3.Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 940 reviews · from $50

Set out from Phuket by speedboat for Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, Monkey Beach and Khai Island. The day includes hotel pickup, a light breakfast, buffet lunch, light dinner, snorkeling gear, a clear kayak and a stand-up paddleboard. Guides speak English, Chinese and Thai. Add the national park fee, and budget extra for a long-tail boat if you want one.

“The trip takes a full day and it’s well organized. There is the pickup from hotel, three meals and water/snacks on the boat. The guide constantly reminds of every stop and possibility. There is not a lot of time for each stop but it also makes sense because the places are more meant to just be seen and taken pictures.”

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4.Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Trip from Phuket with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 842 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $52

Ride by speedboat from Phuket to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and Phi Phi Don, with snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks and hotel transfers included. Your final island stop depends on the option you book: Bamboo or Khai. The day can be crowded and bumpy, but the limestone cliffs and clear water are the draw.

“Very nice experience, Tanya and the team were the best! I recommend this tour. Cheap and nice!!!!!!!”

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5.Khai Nok, Khai Nai, and Khai Nui Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 797 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $24Best value

Take a 4 to 5-hour speedboat trip from Phuket to three small Khai Islands. You’ll have time for beach swimming, snorkeling, and a stop at Khai Nai, known for its beach cats. Snorkel gear, a guide, snacks, and insurance are included. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, with optional hotel pickup.

“The team that took us was energetic and fun. They would give us the information beforehand. The briefing at the beginning was also complete and elaborate. They served cola, water in the boat. There was little food at the starting and end of the trip, but it wasn’t the best. The fruits after the last island were refreshing. Overall would definitely suggest considering this team.”

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6.Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $104

From Phuket, travel by boat through Phang Nga Bay to Panak Island’s Diamond Cave, Hong Island’s enclosed lagoon, and the famous rock formations at James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan. Canoeing, a paddle, halal lunch, drinks, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included. The tour starts at 8:00 am and takes about seven hours.

“Trip was well organized, beautiful views from the ship and canoe and decent lunch. Canoe guy was very helpful pointing best places for photo, making stop for me to take picture of crab. And as I didn't want to swim it was really nice to have an option to try canoeing by yourself.”

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7.Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 8 hours · from $56

Take a speedboat from Chalong Pier to Racha Island and Coral Island, with hotel pickup, a beach lunch, snorkeling gear, drinks and free time included. Expect clear water, sandy beaches and a guided day with time to swim or rest. Guides have included Jackie, Sasha and Eddie, though your guide may differ. Watersports and some hotel transfers cost extra.

“Our guide was amazing. The islands were beautiful and the snorkelling was so much fun! Transport from the hotel was quick and efficient and the boat was a smooth ride. Would definitely recommend!”

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8.Exclusive Small Group Phi Phi Islands Sunrise or Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $110

Leave Phuket by speedboat for a full day around the Phi Phi Islands, with a sunrise option, beach time, snorkeling, and stops at Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Bamboo Island. The tour includes round-trip transport, snorkel gear, and buffet lunch. Guides such as Sunny, Goodie, YY, and Helen have led trips, though you cannot request a particular guide.

“This tour was simply amazing. We saw the sunrise from Phi Phi Island and had breakfast on one the islands. I am not normally a sunrise person but it was more than worth it and very memorable. The tour guides were so awesome and accommodating. Maya Bay was absolutely beautiful. My favorite part was snorkeling with all the pretty fish all around. This was one of the best tours I ever been on.”

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9.Phi Phi with Maya and Bamboo Island Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · from $68

Spend about eight hours by speedboat among the Phi Phi Islands, with stops at Bamboo Island, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay. The trip includes hotel transfers, a guide, lunch, drinks, and snorkeling gear. Guide and crew names vary, with past teams including Latte, Paula, Donut, and Leo.

“This was an excellent day. We had a great crew on Yacht Master Boat 8. Phi Phi Islands are beautiful. They had breakfast at the marina for us. Lots of water and fruit on the boat throughout the day. They also provide lunch on the main Phi Phi iRead more”

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10.One Day Phi Phi, Maya And Khai Islands Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $68

Leave Phuket at 7:00 am for Khai Island, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, Maya Bay, and Pileh Lagoon aboard a premium speed catamaran. An English-speaking guide, lunch, hotel transfers, mask, and life jacket are included. Plan separately for the national park fee, and check Maya Bay’s seasonal opening dates before booking.

“This is an amazing excursion, as long as you’re not with 500 other tourists doing it at the same time. The islands are stunning, and snorkeling great. Hopefully you won’t have more people than fish in the water. The tour directors however, were excellent and every thing was extremely well organized. Do the tour in the down season.”

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11.Speedboat Day Trip to Phi Phi and Maya Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 230 reviews · from $55

Ride from Phuket to Phi Phi and the Khai Islands with an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, drinks, fruit, and lunch on Phi Phi Don. Maya Bay is closed to visitors, so expect offshore photos rather than a beach visit. Hotel pickup is available in selected Phuket areas, and optional longtail boat trips cost extra.

“It was a good trip I got to snorkel and enjoy the water. I wished I could swim more, but overall it was nice.”

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12.Phang Nga Bay Day Trip from Phuket by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · from $114

Spend about nine hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, canoeing near Talu Island, a Thai buffet lunch at Koh Panyee, and time at Naka Island. Stops include James Bond Island and limestone caves. The boat group is capped at 20, and guides have included Charlie and Mr. Bond.

“It was a great trip from start to finish: the canoe ride around the island and in the caves was a unique experience, liked the Muslim village, the quiet time on the private island, the boat ride itself. We had good weather, the sea was calm, nothiRead more”

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13.Scuba Diving in Phuket – Full-Day Trip (3 Dives, All Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $179

Set out from Chalong Pier at 7:00 am for three scuba sessions around Phuket, with possible stops near the Racha Islands, Phuket Marine Park, or Phi Phi. Blue Divecenter provides equipment, buffet meals, snacks, and selected-area transfers. Guides such as Bon, Julie, and MJ have led outings, though the staff and route can vary.

“The scuba dives were absolutely wonderful! Our guide was Bon and she was absolutely incredible! She was super nice and fun and made us feel very safe and comfortable. She was very knowledgeable, and led us to see/identify many beaRead more”

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14.James Bond Island Day Trip With Sea Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $45

Set out from Phuket around 7:00 am for Monkey Cave, a long-tail boat ride through Phang Nga’s mangroves, a stop at Pan-Yee Island, James Bond Island, and sea canoeing at Talu Island. Staff paddle the canoes for you. Lunch, guide, insurance, and central hotel transfers are included; park fees are extra.

“Fantastic experience. Well organised. Great guide. Good value for money. Travel to destination took some time”

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15.Racha & Coral Island Day Trip by Speedboat – Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · from $38

Leave Phuket by speedboat for two island stops: Racha Yai for swimming and snorkeling, then Coral Island for beach time and optional water sports. The roughly eight-hour trip includes lunch, a mask and snorkel, life jacket, and shared hotel transfers. Guides including Leo and Amy have been praised for keeping the day friendly and safety-conscious.

“Amazing would do it again in a heart beat. Staff friendly and helpful. The lunch provided was a little cold but overall ok”

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