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The 15 Best Phuket Tours & Boat Trips

105 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Phuket is less a destination than a departure port. These 15 get you off it: Phi Phi and Maya Bay, Phang Nga Bay by canoe, the reef islands south, plus the ATV and jungle days when the sea is rough.

Phuket: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience - The welfare talk before the feeding
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Phuket: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience

1.Phuket: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience

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

Meet at Elephant Jungle Cafe for a one-hour feeding session with rescued elephants. Your English or Thai-speaking guide explains their care, behavior, and boundaries before you offer fruit or grass. Guides such as Hannah, Michael, and Eddie are praised for clear explanations. There is no riding, bathing, or elephant show.

“Impressive! Congrats for the huge amount of work put to building the place and saving the domestic elephants! Majestic creatures and emotional moments behind the story of some of them. Must be stated that all sanctuary is non guvernamental and self sustained by the visitors!”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - Panak Island: caves, cliffs, and the first paddle
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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

2.From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

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

Spend 10 hours cruising from Phuket to Panak Island, Hong Island, and James Bond Island on a roomy two-story boat. Local canoe guides take you through caves and quiet lagoons, while guides such as Ohma, Bobby, Tony, and James keep the day moving. Expect buffet lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, and time for swimming.

“Excellent value for the money. Delicious food, incredible entertainment while on the boat, awesome kayaking activities, and the stops were organized and well timed. This trip had it all. Only thing I think should be improved is the transfer from the boat to the james bond island via the large long tail boat. That thing was falling apart and fell unsafe. People had to walk along super narrow edges to get to their seats. Fine for young people but dangerous for older or people with poor mobility or balance. Anyway, best way to spend a day while in Phuket.”

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Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine - Bamboo Island: the first real swim
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Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine

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

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

Spend about nine hours touring Phi Phi by speedboat with guides such as Ray and Sea. Swim at Bamboo Island and Pileh Lagoon, snorkel twice, see Monkey Beach and Viking Cave, visit Maya Bay, and enjoy a Thai buffet at a 4.5-star resort. Hotel transfers, equipment, snacks, and drinks are included.

“The islands look like something from a brochure. They are beautiful. Definitely a must visit. Highly recommended.”

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Phuket: Paradise Trip ATV Jungle Adventure - Big Buddha is now a viewpoint, not a temple visit
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Phuket: Paradise Trip ATV Jungle Adventure

4.Phuket: Paradise Trip ATV Jungle Adventure

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

You’ll ride an ATV along a rubber-tree jungle track with a trained guide, stop high on the mountain for wide Phuket views, and visit the outside of Big Buddha while renovation continues. Choose a short ride or a longer package with ziplining and jungle swings. Pickup is available from key Phuket areas, with guides speaking English, Thai, and Burmese.

“Great fun. The guides are very good. The pick up is in an open back vehicle which is quite tiring but doable. Activity is lots of fun.”

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Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch - The speedboat ride and the first sea views
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Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

5.Phuket: 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 fast-paced Phi Phi day trip from Phuket. Guides such as Pom, Jimmy, Joe, and their crews lead you to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Zcoco Beach, with snorkeling, buffet lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup options. Expect rough water, busy stops, and a full day at sea.

“I found the tour guides to be very informative, while being friendly and funny at the same time as giving important information. Really enjoyed swimming in Pi Leh Bay and snorkelling on a different side of the island. Managed to see a few monkeys also, although that was a bit quick and not many around. I did enjoy the experience overall, it was a great day out, fantastic people and beautiful views”

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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market - The drive to Karon Viewpoint
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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market

6.Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market

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

Spend nine hours exploring Phuket with an English or Thai-speaking guide and a group of up to 10. Visit Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Old Town, Rang Hill, and Chillva Market. Guides such as Bam Bam, Creamy, Kimmy, and Mossy are praised for local insight and taking photos. Big Buddha is currently closed.

“Lovely little day tour around Phuket. The convenience of the transportation (with hotel pick up and drop off) was a great way to see a number of cool sights. Kimi was a very fun guide and had great recommendations and information for each destination. I can definitely recommend!”

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Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option - Clear instruction from Gigi, Nid, and the kitchen team
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Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

7.Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

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

Spend about three hours cooking Thai food at Chef VJ’s Phuket class, with optional pickup and a market visit at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market. Guides including Gigi and Nid explain ingredients, curry paste, substitutions, and each cooking step. You prepare your own dishes, eat them fresh, and receive recipes by email.

“! I just completed an incredible cooking class led by the amazing Chef Gigi and her fantastic assistant Nid, and I can honestly say it was one of the best cultural experiences I’ve had in Thailand. From start to finish, Gigi and her team were energetic, engaging, and incredibly organized. You could feel their passion—not just for food, but for making sure every guest had a memorable and hands-on experience. We learned how to cook four authentic Thai dishes: Yum Yum soup, Petite Petite (a spicy stir fry with bold flavors), rich and flavorful Panang Curry, and the absolute showstopper—pineapple sticky rice. Each dish was thoughtfully explained, and we were…”

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Phuket: YONA Floating Beach Club Day Experience - Reaching YONA by shuttle boat
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Phuket: YONA Floating Beach Club Day Experience

8.Phuket: YONA Floating Beach Club Day Experience

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

Spend a half-day on YONA, Phuket’s floating beach club, reached by a 10-minute shuttle boat. Choose a family-friendly morning with live music or an adults-only afternoon with DJs, sunset views, food, drinks, and pool access. The $64 entry includes a welcome drink, towel, and food and drink credit, but seating costs extra.

“YONA should be on everyone's list of activities in Phuket! We were truly impressed with the place and had the most amazing time. From food to entertainment to the views, everything is amazing, can't really describe it in words. The investment is minimum for what you get.”

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Phuket: Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers - Karon Viewpoint gives you the postcard view
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Phuket: Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers

9.Phuket: Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers

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

Spend a full sightseeing day visiting Karon Viewpoint, Big Buddha’s accessible side, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, and Phuket Old Town. English-speaking guides such as Fa, Sugar, Helen, and Kim add temple customs, local stories, photo help, and humor. Hotel transfers and entry fees are included, but food is not.

“It was a great day out. Tania our guide was very informative and helpful. Learned so many things about Thailand. Would highly recommend.”

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Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour - Khai Nai, your first hour beside clear water
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Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

10.Phuket: 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 islands. You’ll snorkel over colorful fish, swim from white beaches, and relax with drinks, fruit, and snacks. Guides such as Simon, Bobby, Johan, and Lala are praised for friendly help. Choose a half-day trip or a slower full-day outing with lunch.

“Very well organised and by the time we got to the third island my husband had lost his wallet, staff were brilliant and found it on boat, it was returned to him completely in tact. Would certainly recommend”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - The early pickup and long drive from Phuket
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

11.Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

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

Travel from Patong, Karon, or Kata to Wat Suwan Kuha, Koh Panyee, James Bond Island, and Talu Island. You’ll ride a longtail boat, eat lunch in a Muslim fishing village, and glide through caves by canoe while your local paddler does the hard work. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk are known for clear English and good humor.

“Excellent trip, picked up on time and all the staff were very friendly, all locations we visited were excellent and make sure to bring cash with you to tip your canoe guide”

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Phuket: Patong Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Match Ticket - Arriving at Patong Boxing Stadium
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Phuket: Patong Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Match Ticket

12.Phuket: Patong Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Match Ticket

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

Spend an evening at Patong Boxing Stadium watching Thai and international fighters use punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. The program includes the traditional Wai Kru Ram Muay ceremony, several bouts, seat service for drinks and snacks, and a complimentary T-shirt. Fights run Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:30 PM.

“The ring side seating really makes the experience 10x better! All the fighters were incredible and love the fact you get a free tshirt as a souveniour! Highly recommmend.”

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Phuket: Andamanda Water Park Ticket - How to plan your first few hours
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Phuket: Andamanda Water Park Ticket

13.Phuket: Andamanda Water Park Ticket

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

Spend a full day at Andamanda Phuket, a Thai-themed water park with 29 slides, 12 high-thrill rides, a lazy river, artificial waves up to 3 meters, swim-up bars, and five play zones. You can book entry alone or add hotel transport from several Phuket areas. Food, drinks, lockers, and towels cost extra.

“picked up and dropped off on time, good value for money and great rides!”

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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers - The one-hour program, step by step
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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

14.Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

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

Spend one hour at Patong Hill Tribe Elephant Village meeting rescued and retired elephants. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Mayya, Pa, Pule, or Guy, explains each elephant’s story while you prepare food, feed them, walk nearby, and take photos. Choose morning or afternoon, with optional transfers from many Phuket resort areas.

“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 - The market and the first savory bites
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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

Spend four hours eating through Phuket Old Town with a guide such as Lucky, Cat, Gigi, Nam, or Tom. Sample 15 or more dishes, including Burmese curries, Hokkien noodles, Phuket sausage, roti, tropical fruit, and O Aew dessert. The group is capped at eight, with water and soft drinks included. Hotel transfers and alcohol are not included.

“Awesome food tour! Lucky was the best guide…educating us about Thailand and its culture. Love the 16 food choices! I was totally stuffed!!! One of the better food tours I’ve had!!!”

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