The 11 Best Things to Book in Patong

1.Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,020 reviews · 1 hour · from $41Our pick

Spend an hour at Patong Hill Tribe Elephant Village meeting rescued elephants, preparing herbal food, feeding them by hand, and hearing about their lives from an English-speaking guide. The small-group visit allows up to 15 people, with optional hotel transfers from several Phuket areas. Guides have included Mayya, Pa, Pule, and Guy, though your guide may differ.

“Our tour was great. Our guide was great and knowledgable and the actual sanctuary was really open and not too commercialised as they didn’t allow you to ride the elephants just feed them and stroke them slightly as you were feeding them.”

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2.Simon Cabaret Show Tickets Optional First 3 Rows

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 384 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

In Patong, Simon Cabaret pairs transgender performers with fast-changing costumes, music, dance, and scenes inspired by places from an imperial Chinese palace to the Egyptian Sphinx. The show lasts about 90 minutes. Choose your seat carefully: the first three rows bring you close, while a central view can make the large stage easier to take in.

“An absolute must for those in or spending more than a few days in Phucket. Very interesting and entertaining from start to finish. Well air conditioned, clean and spacious.”

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3.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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4.Muay Thai Boxing Class at Rachai Muay Thai Gym

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 197 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $16Best value

At RC Rachai Muay Thai Gym in Patong, join a one to two-hour class led by English- and Thai-speaking instructors. Expect a warm-up, hands-on help with Muay Thai technique, and a proper workout. Gloves and hand wraps are included, and groups are limited to 10. Some instructors named by participants include Anon and Nick, though you cannot choose who leads your class.

“Great and authentic experience. The instructors, Anon was professional, friendly, and made the training enjoyable even for unfit like me at the moment. The session was intense but well adapted to all levels, with a great focus on technique and motivation. Equipment was provided even if I brought my own one from Italy and the atmosphere felt real and engaging. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a genuine Muay Thai experience, not just a tourist activity.”

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5.Feeding Elephants at Phuket Elephant Care

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Spend an hour at Phuket Elephant Care, a sanctuary in a forest setting beside a natural lake. An English- or Thai-speaking guide introduces the visit before you hand-feed elephants seasonal fruit, take photos, and paint a small magnetic elephant. The experience includes refreshments, a keychain, and fresh fruit. Hotel pickup may be available, depending on the option you book.

“nous avons passé une excellente journée, pick-up à l heure , chouette activité de nourrissage des éléphants. bonnes explications et sympathique guide. je recommande.”

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6.Premium ATV Bike with Big Buddha Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $48

Ride a quad bike over Phuket’s rugged, jungle-like terrain, then visit the island’s Big Buddha. The 1 to 2-hour outing includes an English-speaking guide, insurance, drinks, a cold towel, and transfers from selected areas. Chid is one guide name associated with the tour, though your guide may vary. Routes can be challenging, so this suits riders ready for an active outing.

“Great morning out, well organised our guide Chid really looked after us well. It’s a challenging ride but great views”

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7.Orientala Spa Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $38

Choose from six spa packages at one of four Orientala or Deevana branches in Patong. Sessions last two to three hours and can include traditional Thai massage, aroma oil massage, foot reflexology, a body scrub, or a milk bath. A Thai- and English-speaking host or greeter is available, and light refreshments are included.

“Easily the best massage experience of my life- perfect from start to finish with beautiful hot tea to finish”

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8.Erawan Zipline Adventure with Ocean Views in Patong

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 30 - 150 minutes · from $57

Erawan Patong Seaview Zipline pairs a guided jungle course with high views of Patong Beach and the Andaman Sea. Choose a shorter outing or a longer package with features such as sky bridges, abseils and dual ziplines. Guides provide safety gear and instruction; fruit is served afterward. Individual guide names are not provided.

“The zipline course was great and so were the guides. The dining was ok and because I was solo one of the staff members said I couldn’t sit by the view of patong to eat because there were four chairs so that was disappointing and all the tables had 3 to 4 chairs so I didn’t understand that.”

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9.Amazing Coral Island & Sunset Dinner with Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Set off from Chalong Pier on a power catamaran bound for Coral Island, with time for beach lounging, snorkeling, clear kayaking and paddleboarding. Later, try handline fishing and eat a Thai dinner onboard as the boat heads toward Promthep Cape and Laem Krating for sunset. Hotel transfers from Karon or Patong, a guide, soft drinks and seasonal fruit are included.

“I loved everything, I wish you can play music as soon as we get on the boat”

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10.Breeze Spa at Amari Phuket E-Voucher

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $36

Breeze Spa at Amari Phuket offers a one-day e-voucher for a treatment chosen from its straightforward, feel-focused menu. Allow about $36 per person, but check what your selected option includes. The voucher is not an appointment: call the spa at +66 76 340 804 to arrange a time. A massage, herbal welcome drink, tea, and sea view have featured in one visit.

“Je n’ai jamais reçu le voucher pour l’activité ! L’organisateur n’a pas du tout été d’une quelconque aide. Vraiment très déçu après 100€… j’ai demandé le support de Get Yourguide.”

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11.Kudo Beach Club Entry with Set Menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Book a table at adults-only Kudo Beach Club on Patong’s west-coast beach. Your one-day reservation includes entry and a Thai, Italian, or international set menu, with DJs from 2 pm and entertainment into the evening. Arrive early, choose your preferred cuisine, and remember that drinks beyond the set menu, transport, and beach beds are extra.

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