Phuket Tours

There are hundreds of high quality tours you can book in Phuket. At the moment, some of the top-rated tours among previous travelers are:

• Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island - Big Boat
• Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip with Seaview Lunch by V.Marine
• Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option
• Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
• Starlight Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

Yes, there are lots of island excursions you can take from a base on the island of Phuket. Some of the islands you can visit on Phuket tours include Panak Island, Hong Island, Lawa Island, Panyee Island, Bamboo Island, the islands of the Phi Phi archipelago, and Khao Phing Kan Island (sometimes Ko Ta Pu Island). The latter is more commonly known as “James Bond Island,” as it was a filming location for the 1974 Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun.

There’s a huge variety of experiences you can have with Phuket tours, and that’s reflected in the wide price range. Guided excursions in the city start at around US$20–25 per person. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are day-long private boat charters that cost US$2,000 and up for a group. The tours with the highest ratings are mostly in the US$50–150 per person range.

This depends entirely on the tour you book. Island excursions may include activities like canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, and swimming. A visit to a nearby elephant sanctuary offers the opportunity to learn about and see the elephants safely and ethically. Hands-on cooking lessons give you delicious recipe know-how to bring home. Guided trips on the island of Phuket itself include sightseeing at top attractions like the “Big Buddha” statue overlooking the bay.

Depending on what you want to see and do on Phuket and neighboring islands, you should plan to stay for 3–7 days. A visit of only a few days is probably enough if you’re just hoping to relax on the beach (and maybe take one side trip off the island). But if you want to explore more of Phuket and sights on the many popular islands in the area, you should consider staying for 5–7 days.

Yes, there are lots of island excursions you can take from a base on the island of Phuket. Some of the islands you can visit on Phuket tours include Panak Island, Hong Island, Lawa Island, Panyee Island, Bamboo Island, the islands of the Phi Phi archipelago, and Khao Phing Kan Island (sometimes Ko Ta Pu Island). The latter is more commonly known as “James Bond Island,” as it was a filming location for the 1974 Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun.