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The 15 Best Lunch Experiences in Phuket

34 tours  ·  from $34 a head

The 15 lunch experiences we would book first, each with its price, how long it takes and who it suits. Start with number one and work down.

Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine - Bamboo Island: sand, swimming, and room to pause
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Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine

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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Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch - Green Island and the first chance to snorkel
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Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

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

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

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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Phuket: PhiPhi, Maya Bay & Khai Island Day Tour with Lunch - Maya Bay: famous, beautiful and busy
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Phuket: PhiPhi, Maya Bay & Khai Island Day Tour with Lunch

3.PhiPhi, Maya Bay & Khai Island Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,607 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend a full day by speedboat visiting Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don and Khai Nok, with snorkeling, swimming and a Thai buffet lunch. Guides vary, with Bobby, JJ and Mossi among the crew names you may encounter. Expect busy stops, a bumpy ride in rough seas, and a separate cash national park fee for foreign visitors.

“The whole day was amazing. JJ and the Team went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time. I can't thank PNT enough for a brilliant day of exploring ✨️”

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Phuket: Elephant Experience with Lunch or Dinner and Pickup - Hotel pickup, the van ride, and arrival
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Phuket: Elephant Experience with Lunch or Dinner and Pickup

4.Elephant Experience with Lunch or Dinner and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,387 reviews · 4h 30m · from $67

At Kerchor Elephant Family Phuket, meet elephants with a guide, prepare their food, walk with them in the jungle, and help with a mud spa and wash. You’ll also make a small Karen-style tie-dye cloth, sip herbal tea, and eat a Thai buffet. Hotel pickup, transfers, and digital photos are included.

“a must do in Thailand :) well organised and on time, very nice friendly staff, tasty food. Elephants are happy and playfull, you can see they enjoy to see people as you give them tasty snacks, scratches and cool them down with water. Gentle giants :) well worth the money, made great memories for life”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat - Panak Island’s caves and mangroves
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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

5.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103

From Phuket, take a speedboat across Phang Nga Bay, visit Panak Island’s caves and mangroves, and canoe at Talu Island with a local paddler. The day also includes lunch at Koh Panyee, time at famous James Bond Island, and a planned beach and swim stop at Naka Island. Hotel transfers and equipment are included; the national park fee is extra.

“Super day out in the sea visiting many points of interest and wonderful areas. The only downside is the number of people for the boat. It was overcrowded. Also they not give you proof of payment for the national park amount you are asked to pay directly to them.”

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Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch - Green Island and the first chance to snorkel
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Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

6.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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Luxury Boat to James Bond Islands with Lunch and Sunset Dinner - Hong Island: paddling into the sea caves
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Luxury Boat to James Bond Islands with Lunch and Sunset Dinner

7.Luxury Boat to James Bond Islands with Lunch and Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 908 reviews · from $159

Spend about 7.5 hours on a catamaran in Phang Nga Bay, with hotel pickup, buffet lunch and dinner, soft drinks, and a guide. Kayak through Hong Island’s sea caves, take a longtail boat to James Bond Island, and swim or use the water toys at Lawa. Wi-Fi and a DJ are on board; alcohol costs extra.

“This was an absolutely awesome excursion. Great crew, great food on a beautiful catamaran. So much fun! Loved the kayaking and beautiful scenery. I highly recommend this tour. I’ve been on many tours on my visit to Thailand and this was one of the best. 😊”

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Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Trip from Phuket with Lunch - Pileh Lagoon: the best chance for a swim
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Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Trip from Phuket with Lunch

8.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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Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat - Pileh Lagoon: A Swim in the Cliffs
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Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

9.Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · from $129

From Phuket, take a guided speedboat trip to Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach and Bamboo Island. Expect a packed day of scenic stops, swimming and snorkeling, plus a buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don. Hotel transfers and snorkel gear are included; park fees and rental fins cost extra.

“Very well organized trip and a lot of colorful fish to see during snorkelling. Wish we spent more time at Monkey Island as there are a lot of fun and interesting photo opportunities there.”

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Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat - Pileh Lagoon: time to swim and paddle
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Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

10.Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 788 reviews · from $94

From Phuket, this 7 to 8-hour speedboat tour visits Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok Island. Hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and a buffet lunch are included. Guides such as Ohma, Tony, and Oppo have earned praise for clear directions and cheerful service. Expect a busy day, quick stops, and an extra national park fee.

“The whole trip was really lovely. Our guide Mr Kong was really good and was helpful when we arrived at any stop. Would recommend the trip but bring beach shoes not flip flops as you need shoes to walk on the beach at Khai Island.”

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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch) - Panak Island’s Diamond Cave
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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

11.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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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch - Panak Island and the first sea caves
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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

12.James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with sea-cave canoeing at Panak and Hong islands, a visit to James Bond Island, lunch, and paddleboarding and swimming time at Nakae Island. Transfers, equipment, an English-speaking guide, and the national park fee are included. Guides Tommy and Noon have been praised for their friendly help, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Tommy was such a friendly and outgoing tour guide.along with the staff. He took a lot of pictures for me as a solo traveler. My group was very welcoming and I learned quite a few new things from them. Highlight of this experience was the food. It was amazing! I highly recommend book this excursion.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island by Premium Speedboat with Lunch - Hong Island’s caves and tucked-away lagoons
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Phuket: James Bond Island by Premium Speedboat with Lunch

13.James Bond Island by Premium Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · from $65

Cruise Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, paddle through Hong Island’s caves with a local guide, and see the famous limestone pinnacle at James Bond Island. The day also includes a halal buffet lunch in stilted Ko Panyi, a helmeted cave walk and beach time at Naka Noi. Hotel transfers and refreshments are included; the 300-baht national park fee is extra.

“Awesome, long day! Had a fantastic day on the boat and on the different islands! The boat that took us to the islands was really spacious and our group of 25ish peope had more than enough room! Kayaking through Hong Island and it's hidden caves felt magical! The guy steering my kayak was really sweet and showed me all the best photo spots and pointed out animal shapes in the stone formation for me! James Bond island itself is really pretty but a bit crowded, sadly, and its off season right now. Got served a nice buffet style lunch at the floating village where we got some time to explore…”

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Phuket: Racha and Banana Beach by Speedboat with Lunch - Racha Island: beach time before the crowds
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Phuket: Racha and Banana Beach by Speedboat with Lunch

14.Racha and Banana Beach by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 289 reviews · from $59

Travel by speedboat from Chalong Pier to Racha Island for beach time and snorkeling, then continue to Banana Beach on Coral Island for lunch and more time by the sea. Hotel transfers, a guide, snacks, and snorkeling equipment are included. Parasailing and other beach activities cost extra.

“It’s a nice trip to the Racha and Coral islands. We got to snorkel at Racha and then had more than an hour to see the island. I walked to Patok beach which was really nice, white sand and turquoise sea. Then we went to Coral island (Banana beach) and got the lunch served. I wasnt impressed with the food but I’m not Thai food lover. You can relax at the beach and order something from the bar. The sea is beautiful, toilets and showers are clean and free of charge. Our guide and his team were nice. We returned by 4 pm.”

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Small Groups of 20 people - Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands with Lunch - A sea-view lunch at Phi Phi Holiday Resort
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Small Groups of 20 people – Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands with Lunch

15.Small Groups of 20 people – Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $108

Spend about nine and a half hours by speedboat among Bamboo and Phi Phi’s beaches, reefs, limestone cliffs, and famous Maya Bay. Hotel transfers, snorkel gear, towels, snacks, and a Thai buffet lunch are included; the 400-baht adult national park fee is extra. Guides vary, with past trips led by Ray, Sunny, Alan, Anton, and Goodies.

“We’ve been on a few boat trips over the years, but this is one of the best by far. Pick up was on time and in a nice air conditioned mini bus, the driver was polite and a more than competent safe driver. The check-in at the marina was well organised and there was free tea, coffee and water available, the price includes 2 waterproof phone covers. The boat was clean and the staff 4 crew were fantastic, especially Ray who was the tour guide. It can get a little choppy when travelling at speed, so if you suffer with sea sickness take some medication beforehand, it takes about an…”

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