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Phuket Tours: The 15 Best Days on and off the Island

333 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Half of these leave from a pier and half from your hotel lobby. The 15 below mix the island runs with the inland days, with prices, pickup windows and how early the minibus comes.

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Hong Island: rock formations and a lagoon
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

1.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

From Phuket, ride a large boat to Panak and Hong islands for guided canoe trips through caves, mangroves and a lagoon. Then visit James Bond Island and swim or paddleboard at Nakae. Hotel transfers, lunch and non-alcoholic refreshments are included; the 300 THB adult park fee is extra.

“Tony and crew looked after us very well. Whole day planned well from hotel pick up, kayaking and lunch.”

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Phuket: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience - The introduction: learning how to approach elephants
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Phuket: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience

2.Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,359 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Spend about an hour at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket, where a guide explains elephant behavior and care before you feed them vet-provided fruit or grass. Guides such as Hannah, Michael, and Eddie have led sessions. There are no rides or bathing activities, and transport is not included. Meet at Elephant Jungle Cafe.

“the elephants are treated so well. the people working here also answer any questions you might have about the elephants”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - Panak Island: caves and limestone walls
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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

3.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Spend 10 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket aboard a two-story boat, with hotel pickup, buffet lunch, drinks, and guided canoe trips at Panak and Hong islands. A local paddler takes you through caves and quiet lagoons, so you do not need to paddle yourself. You’ll also visit James Bond Island and see Tapu rock.

“Absolutely amazing! Only good emotions, everything was very well organised, thank you!”

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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

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

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

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: Paradise Trip ATV Jungle Adventure - Learning the ATV on the rubber-jungle track
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Phuket: Paradise Trip ATV Jungle Adventure

5.Paradise Trip ATV Jungle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,250 reviews · 30 minutes - 5 hours · from $32

This guided ATV trip winds along natural tracks through Phuket’s rubber-tree jungle before climbing to a mountain viewpoint near Big Buddha. Choose a short ride or a longer option, with ziplining available as an add-on. Guides such as Chai and Joe have helped beginners find their pace and taken photos along the way.

“Excellent my first solo adventure here in Thailand and could t recommend this tour enough! Quads was incredible”

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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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 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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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market - Wat Chalong: the day’s cultural anchor
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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market

7.Full Day City Tour with Night Market

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

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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Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option - Your own station, your own curry paste
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Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

8.Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,665 reviews · from $65

Join a roughly three-hour Phuket cooking class with your own station, step-by-step English instruction, and curry paste ground by hand. Choose a market visit at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, with fruit tasting, or learn about ingredients in class. Chefs including Gigi and VJ have led sessions, and recipes are emailed afterward.

“Brilliant class—fun, hands-on, and delicious! The staff are extremely helpful and I Learned so much, also highly recommend the market tour.”

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Phuket: YONA Floating Beach Club Day Experience - From pier check-in to the floating club
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Phuket: YONA Floating Beach Club Day Experience

9.YONA Floating Beach Club Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,652 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Spend a session aboard YONA, a multi-level floating beach club on the Andaman Sea, with a 22-meter infinity pool, food and drink credit, a welcome drink, towel, and shuttle-boat transfer. Choose a family-friendly morning with live music or an adults-only afternoon with DJs and sunset views. Seating is not included with the day pass.

“excellent beach club vibe and experience is top tier”

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Phuket: Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers - Karon Viewpoint looks over three beaches
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Phuket: Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers

10.Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,527 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Ride between Phuket’s beach viewpoints, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory and Old Town in a guided van tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. The Big Buddha’s inner area is currently closed after a landslide, so expect a side view and an added windmill viewpoint instead. Guides such as Fa, Sugar and Helen are praised for sharing local context and helping with photos.

“highly recommend this tour, Helen our guide was funny and amazing. It was definitely worth the price and much better than taking a taxi with such a great guide.”

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Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour - Khai Nai: beach time and fish close to shore
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Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

11.3 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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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - Longtail boat through Phang Nga Bay
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

12.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay for a full day of caves, limestone scenery and local life. Visit Wat Suwan Khuha, eat lunch at the stilt village of Koh Panyee, see James Bond Island and glide around Talu Island in a canoe paddled by a local guide. Nikom and Tuk Tuk are among the guides praised for their care and humor.

“We had a brilliant tour around Phang Nha Bay and James Bond island. The mixture of activities was really pleasant, a mixture of cultural and sightseeing! Not too touristy and the tour did not feel overcrowded. Water provided and good lunch in the fishing village. Our tour guide Nikom was amazing, extremely friendly and really ensured we had a great day exploring! Would recommend!”

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Phuket: Patong Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Match Ticket - Choose your seat with care
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Phuket: Patong Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Match Ticket

13.Patong Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Match Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,203 reviews · 1 day · from $48

Spend an evening at Patong Boxing Stadium watching Muay Thai fighters use punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. The program includes the traditional Wai Kru Ram Muay ceremony, a seat ticket, and a complimentary T-shirt. Shows run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Check your ticket’s seating category before booking.

“Very easy entry and very efficient and well ran with an authentic atmosphere and feeling in the stadium. An excellent evenings entertainment, would definitely recommend.”

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Phuket: Andamanda Water Park Ticket - Five themed zones, with options beyond the big slides
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Phuket: Andamanda Water Park Ticket

14.Andamanda Water Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,062 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Spend a day at Andamanda Phuket, home to 29 slides across five themed zones, a wave pool with waves up to three metres and three quieter areas. Entry costs $51 per person; hotel pickup is optional. Bring swimwear, plan to buy food and drinks inside, and check ride rules at the park.

“Probably the best water park we have ever been too”

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Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Starting at Ranong Main Market
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Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

15.Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,933 reviews · from $59

Explore Phuket Old Town with a food-loving guide and sample 15 or more dishes, from Burmese curries and Hokkien noodles to grilled meats, tropical fruit and local desserts. The four-hour walk starts and ends at Ranong Main Market, with guides such as Lucky, Cat, Gigi and Tom leading small groups of up to eight.

“Me and my two friends had a really good time. Our guide, Gigi was extremely warm, inviting, and kind. Can't say enough good things. We got to experience the Phuket culture and left the activity with new friends and insight into the diverse melting pot that is Phuket! Would highly recommend.”

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