Island hopping around Phuket
Phang Nga Bay is such a fantastic place. A thousand islands and vertiginous cliffs standing above the sea is a scenery out of this world. No matter how often we visit Phang Nga Bay, it is always a jaw-dropping landscape.
Tours
Tours in Phuket offer a wide range of exciting day trips and excursions that showcase the beauty and diversity of the island and its surroundings. Some popular day trips and excursions available in Phuket and the surrounding areas include visiting the beautiful beaches, such as Patong Beach and Kata Beach, going on a boat tour to explore the nearby islands, taking a tour of the Phuket Town and Old Town area to see the local culture and architecture, and visiting the Phi Phi Islands.
Additionally, many people enjoy taking a trip to the nearby island of Koh Phi Phi, where they can snorkel or dive in the crystal clear waters to see the colourful marine life or visit Maya Bay, made famous by the movie “The Beach”. There are also many elephant sanctuaries and national parks where visitors can learn about and interact with these gentle giants. Many great day trips and excursions are available in Phuket and the surrounding areas, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Racha Island near Phuket 🏝️ Koh Racha Yai
Koh Racha Island or Koh Racha Yai (also called Raya Island) is a small idyllic island just 12 kilometres south of Phuket, popular for day trips, snorkelling and scuba diving. The island is so small it can only accommodate a few resorts
Koh Panyi Village
Entirely built on stilts in Phang Nga Bay, Koh Panyi is a surprising village standing near the famous James Bond Island and ione of the most visited places people visit in a day tour in Phuket.
Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay near Phuket
Kayaking in Phuket with John Gray Sea Canoe is a fascinating experience, and the best way is to explore Phang Nga, slowly gliding among giant cliffs in a silent kayak.
Koh Khai Islands 🏝️
Koh Khai is a group of famous tiny islands just 15-minute speedboat ride from Phuket’s east coast. There are three islands: Koh Khai Nai, Koh Khai Nui and Koh Khai Nok, but their names get a little confusing, especially once you know that ‘Koh’ means ‘Island’ in Thai.
Coral Island Phuket (Koh Hey) 🏝️
Coral Island, or Koh Hey, is one of the few beautiful islands you can reach within 15 minutes by speedboat from Rawai Beach in south Phuket. You can spend half a day or a full day playing on the beach, snorkelling or even scuba diving, even during low season.
Rang Yai Island (Ko Rang Yai) 🏝️
Rang Yai Island is an unexpected little paradise just 5 km away or a 20 min ride from the east coast of Phuket Island.
Diving in Phuket
Curious about Phuket diving? Here we address mostly those who haven’t yet experienced this fantastic activity but have been somehow considering the idea of diving.
Maiton Island (Koh Mai Thon) 🏝️
Maiton Island is an understated paradise with a long and exciting history. It’s a fantastic day out, only 15 minutes from Phuket by speedboat. The island is small but with a large and quiet beach and a green hill as a backdrop. Maiton is a private island with a small hotel and just a few bungalows that used to be the ultimate luxury in Phuket.
Simon Cabaret Phuket
Phuket Simon Cabaret has been a successful show for more than two decades and what makes Simon Cabaret so famous is the ladyboys phenomenon.
Flying Hanuman Phuket
Flying Hanuman Phuket is an immense zipline adventure in the jungle above Kathu village, between Phuket town and Patong. If you need a break from your lazy day on the beach and if you travel with friends, this is an unforgettable adventure.
Phuket Piers and Ferries to the islands
Phuket is an island surrounded by more islands, some of them, such as Phi Phi Islands, are world-famous, so it is not a surprise why there are so many piers all around.
Ferries & Speedboats from Phuket to Phi Phi
There are several ways to catch a ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Islands. You can prebook in advance and include your hotel transfer, or if you are on a super tight budget you can even go to the Rassada Pier in Phuket Town and buy your ferry ticket from there. Not sure this second option is worth the hassle though.
The Upside Down House Museum and Fun Attractions
The Upside Down House Museum is one of the most surprising attractions in Phuket. Once you see it with your own eyes, there will be no need for any explanation as this pink house is standing upside down on its roof in a garden, as if some giant kid had casually dropped it after playing with it.
Diving in Phi Phi Island
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Wat Suwan Khuha – วัดสุวรรณคูหา
Hidden in a vast cave in Phang Nga Province, Wat Suwan Khuha is a surprising religious site sheltering an immense reclining golden Buddha. If you feel like a little drive outside Phuket island, this is your chance to explore another side of Phang Nga!
Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park Phuket
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Whitewater Rafting in Phang Nga near Phuket
Whitewater rafting near Phuket, on the Song Preak River in Phang Nga forest, is an activity that will give you a serious adrenaline rush! Of course, nothing to compare with the Grand Canyon, but on the other hand, you don’t need to be experienced or even fit to enjoy it.
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