15 Full-Day Tours in Phuket Worth Leaving the Beach For

1.Full Day City Tour with Night Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,888 reviews · 9 hours · from $31Our pick

Spend nine hours crossing southern Phuket by van, with an English- or Thai-speaking guide and a group capped at 10. Stops include Karon and Nak-Kerd viewpoints, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Phuket Old Town and a night market. Big Buddha is temporarily closed because the access road is inaccessible, so confirm the current route before booking.

“Bam Bam was an enthusiastic, up beat, proud local Phuket woman, who clearly enjoyed showing us her city. We went to a variety of different lookouts and saw monkeys eating fruit. At Wat Chalong, she gave the group the option exploring the site independently or giving an offering/prayer. We took the latter and she shared her understanding and taught us how do Buddhist prayers. She was intuitive - she allowed the group to follow her but also allowed time for go off individually or in small groups. Unfortunately due to the landslide we could not visit the Big Buddha, although it was visible in the distance from the lookouts and…”

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2.3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,379 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $24Best value

Take a short speedboat ride from Phuket to Khai Nai, Khai Nui, and Khai Nok. You’ll have time to swim, snorkel, and relax, with snacks and soft drinks included. Morning, afternoon, and seasonal full-day options are available. Guides such as Simon, Bobby, Johan, and Lala lead tours, though the guide on your departure may differ.

“The tour was well planned; we saw some beautiful places. The guides were all nice. There was always something to nibble on and drink. There was plenty of time to snorkel and explore the islands.The price-performance ratio is very”

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3.3 Khai Islands Tour- Snorkel & Relax (Half/Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 502 reviews · 270 minutes - 10 hours · from $30

Take a speedboat from Phuket to Khai Nok, Khai Nui and Khai Nai for swimming, snorkeling and beach time. Choose a quick half-day outing or a full day with a Thai set lunch and up to four hours to relax. Masks, drinks and a guide are included. Guides may speak English, Chinese, Thai or Traditional Chinese.

“It was a very nice day. Weather was perfecf, nice white beaches and crystalblue water. Took the full day tour and were taken care of very well. 10/10 would recommend”

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4.Phi Phi & Maya Bay Speedboat: All-Day Food & Choice of 3 Marinas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · from $51

Set out from one of three Phuket marinas for a 10-hour speedboat circuit of Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Phi Phi Don, Monkey Beach, and Khai Island. Expect snorkeling stops, a halal buffet lunch, hotel transfers that vary by marina, and guides such as Tik, Nun, Bao, and Lily. The ride can be rough, and the national park fee is extra.

“Despite the chopping seas, we all enjoyed this trip. The snorkelling was good and the crew very good,”

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5.Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · from $162Top rated

Start at 7 am for a full day at sea, with beginner instruction and two guided open-water sessions at Koh Racha Yai. Instructors such as Pomme and Tiger have helped first-timers feel at ease. Equipment, breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, and selected-area hotel pickup are included. Expect a shared boat, not a private charter.

“Great dive experience! Beginner friendly. Got to see so many fish, corals and star fish. Ohm was the best instructor we could have asked for. He got great footage and we were able to negotiate good price for my brother and I. Breakfast and Read more”

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6.Full-Day Freshwater Lake Resort Fishing in Phang Nga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $503

Set out from Phuket at 6:00 am for a private, full-day freshwater fishing trip in Phang Nga. Guides help keep two rods baited as you fish a lake stocked with more than 60 species, including arapaima said to reach 360 pounds. The drive passes limestone karst mountains, and the lakeside grounds include fruit trees and a park.

“Malgré un petit problème avec le taxi le matin ,le propriétaire a tous mis en œuvre afin que je passe une agréable journée. Et le guide à fait tout son possible pour me permettre de prendre un maximum d espèce différente. Je recommande sans problème”

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7.Full-Day Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Tour with Lunch and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $228

Start at 9:30 am with a short film, then explore a 30-acre sanctuary with a guide as elephants roam, play, and bathe. You’ll learn about elephant communication, visit the hydrotherapy pool, help prepare food, and have vegetarian meals and snacks. Round-trip hotel transfers are included; the group is capped at 20.

“Had a wonderful time and fulfilled a dream. The best part was making the food for the elephants and hand feeding them up close and personal. Trepidation at the start of the day, by the end of the day, we were best friends.”

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8.Full-Day Private Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews

Ride from Phuket to Phi Phi on a private, eight-hour speedboat charter with hotel pickup, a guide and captain. Visit Bamboo Island, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach and Pileh Lagoon, with time to swim or snorkel. Lunch is listed as included, though the tour description also calls it an extra cost, so confirm before booking.

“Couldn’t recommend getting the private boat enough. It was absolutely incredible and 1000% worth it. We had a group of 6 people and it was only $50 more per person to do the private boat versus the bigger group. Phi Phi Islands are a muRead more”

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9.Phi Phi & Bamboo Island Full Day Tour by Premium Speed-Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 68 reviews · from $97

From Royal Phuket Marina, Sawanu Travel runs an approximately 8-hour speed-catamaran trip to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Expect beach time, boat-side sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling, and a Thai lunch. Guides Noman and Sky have led trips, though your crew may differ.

“Great experience with the Tour Guide and the Staff and everything was well executed and on time. We saw and experienced a lot more things that we could by our own.”

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10.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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11.Full-Day Racha Noi and Racha Yai Snorkeling from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · from $104

Leave Chalong Pier aboard a roomy boat for two snorkeling stops off Koh Racha Noi and one off Koh Racha Yai. A guide supervises the snorkeling while scuba groups explore nearby. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, mask, snorkel, fins, and selected-area hotel transfers are included. Expect a long day at sea, with conditions that can affect the crossing.

“Great trip and amazing snorkeling. Everyone was diving so me and my son got to snorkel alone.”

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12.Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay: Premium Service & All-Day Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $44

Set aside about 8.5 hours for a Phuket speedboat trip to Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Island. Expect an early hotel pickup, a Thai buffet lunch, drinks and fruit, and snorkel gear. The crew includes Dream, named in feedback for attentive onboard care. National park fees cost extra.

“Had the best time on this trip. Well organised, informative. We were very lucky with the weather and sea conditions made for a very pleasant travel. Dream and the team on board were great: really looked after us. Plenty of drinks all day. Read more”

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13.Phuket 3 Khai Island Speedboat With Snorkeling (Half or Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $38

Take a speedboat from Phuket to three Khai Islands for beach time and shore or boat-access snorkeling, with equipment, drinks, and pickup from selected areas. Choose a half-day morning or afternoon trip, or stay longer on the full-day option, which includes lunch. Guide Jackie has been praised for attentive help, but guide assignments can vary.

“Beautiful islands, clear water, kind and funny staff. This was an amazing experience. I went on this trip solo, but met a bunch of great people on the trip. There were maybe 15 of us and the staff did a great job of making this trip feel safe anRead more”

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14.Phuket Full Day City tour & Lunch & Tiger Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $123

Spend about eight hours exploring Phuket with a private guide and driver. Take in Karon and Promthep viewpoints, visit Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, browse Old Town, sample cashews, learn about pearls, and stop at Tiger Park. Lunch is part of the day. Guides named A, Aye and May have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“My tour was excellent and our guide and driver were fantastic. We saw everything we hope to and more.”

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15.Khai Islands Premium Full Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 7 reviews · 9 hours · from $54

Take a speedboat from Phuket to Khai Nok, Khai Nui, and Khai Nai for swimming, guided snorkeling, beach time, and lunch. An English or Thai speaking guide leads the day, with hotel transfers, snorkel gear, life jackets, drinks, fruit, and insurance included. Khai Nai also has island cats, while sea sports and some transfers cost extra.

“Simon our guide was wonderful and ensured we made the most of our time on each island, arriving when most of the other boats were leaving so it was quieter. The islands were lovely although commercialised like most nowadays, and expensive. Unfortunately the water wasn’t too clear that day for snorkelling but there were loads of fish. My only complaints were that the transfer was a little rocky with an terrible driver which made me feel sick, the boat itself was crammed full, and the description stated a buffet dinner but was actually just fried rice. However they was unlimited water and soft drinks. With some fruit. It said premium…”

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