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Top 15 Tours & Day Trips in Phuket

137 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Phuket weeks run out of free days fast. These 15 tours & day trips deserve one, priced and timed so you can choose over breakfast.

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

1.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

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

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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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

2.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

3.Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

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

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: 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

4.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

5.3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

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

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

6.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: Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers - A short visit with a clear welfare focus
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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

7.Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

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

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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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

8.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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Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour - Karon Viewpoint: a quick look across Phuket
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Phuket: Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

9.Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Take a five-hour guided loop around Phuket with hotel pickup, a stop at Karon Viewpoint, a visit to Wat Chalong, a cashew factory and a walk through Old Town. Guides have included Tang, Pat, Molly and Eve, though the assigned guide can vary. Big Buddha access is currently listed as closed, so check what the tour can include before booking.

“Thank you to Don and Dom for a fabulous day. From the time we got into the van which is luxury to the last stop with amazing views of Phuket was fab. You don’t spend too much time in each place which allows you to fit a lot more in. Would highly recommend if you want a glimpse of Phuket culture”

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Phuket: James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour - Wat Suwan Khuha: a cave temple and resident monkeys
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Phuket: James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour

10.James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,755 reviews · 10 hours · from $73

From Phuket, travel by van and longtail boat to a cave temple, Ko Panyi’s stilt village, Talu Cave, and James Bond Island. The group is limited to nine, lunch and park fees are included, and guides such as Jojo, MJ, and Susie lead the day. Allow about 10 hours, including roughly four hours on the road.

“We love JoJo! She was a great guide with wonderful positive energy. Make sure to bring cash because you’ll want to tip her and the guide that takes you around on a canoe. We loved our canoe guide Kim as well and had a wonderful conversation with him while seeing some of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen. They all took some great photos for us to hold onto. Highly recommend! Tips: bring a hair tie and maybe a headband for the wind. Bring sunscreen if you want to lay in the sunny part of the boat. There’s bathroom options at every stop so remember to ask because there’s…”

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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

11.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 City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints - Karon Viewpoint and the island’s beach roads
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Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

12.Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,285 reviews · from $27

This 4 to 5 hour Phuket tour connects Wat Chalong, Karon and Windmill viewpoints, beach roads and Old Phuket Town in an air-conditioned minivan. Hotel pickup is offered in Patong, Kata and Karon. Guides including Daisy and Mawin have been praised for lively explanations and help with photos. Big Buddha has been closed since October 2024, so confirm the replacement plan before booking.

“Daisy the guide was amazing! So enthusiastic and answered any questions you had. Just brilliant day out”

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Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City Tour - Big Buddha, with access conditions to check
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Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour – Shared Half Day City Tour

13.Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour – Shared Half Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,103 reviews · from $21Best value

Visit Wat Chalong, Old Phuket Town, Khao Rang Hill and, when open, the Big Buddha on a shared tour from Patong, Kata or Karon. The core route lasts about four to six hours, with an air-conditioned van and guide. Guides such as Rose, Bella, Sao and Alex have been praised, though commentary and stops can vary.

“A great tour visiting must see areas in Phuket! Our tour guide Rose was funny, knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure, nothing was too much hassle for her! Our driver was also brilliant! Well planned with our stops and enough time to spend at each stop. Thank you, I would highly recommend!”

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Phuket: Bukit Elephant Park Sanctuary Walk and Feed Tour - From hotel pickup to the first bananas
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Phuket: Bukit Elephant Park Sanctuary Walk and Feed Tour

14.Bukit Elephant Park Sanctuary Walk and Feed Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 926 reviews · 1h 30m · from $51

At Bukit Elephant Park, an English-speaking guide introduces rescued elephants and explains their stories and habits. You’ll feed them bananas, walk nearby while they roam, and prepare fruit rice balls to offer them. Riding and bathing are not part of the visit. Hotel pickup is included, but the sanctuary portion lasts 90 minutes.

“It was very good, good to see the rescued elephants. The crew were nice, and informative. Great activity.”

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Hands-on Thai Cooking Class Phuket with Market Tour Option! - The lesson is built around doing, not watching
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Hands-on Thai Cooking Class Phuket with Market Tour Option!

15.Hands-on Thai Cooking Class Phuket with Market Tour Option!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 808 reviews · from $75

At Kata Thai Cooking Class, Chef Jim and Sally guide you through Thai ingredients, prep, and cooking at your own station. Choose a morning or afternoon class, with hotel pickup offered and a market tour option. Expect to make several dishes, eat what you cook, and take home recipes and a headband.

“Jim is amazing. It starts with a fun van pick-up, an informed market tour, and then a very detailed step-by-step to collectively prepare the ingredients and then cook your own three-course meal. Thoroughly enjoyed the time with Jim (his lego collection is also a must-see!).”

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