The 12 Best National Park Trips in Phuket

1.Elephant Nature Reserve Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 223 reviews · from $37Our pick

Meet rescued elephants at Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve, prepare their food, and observe them freely in a calm, ethical setting.

“No touch, no bath, no riding! As the way it should be 👌You can observe these big mammals in their nature with a small distance without disturbing them. It’s a really ethical place. I wish people will stop choosing other activities annoying elephants.”

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2.Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve Ethical Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $39Top rated

See rescued elephants roam freely, make vitamin balls, learn dung recycling, and cook Thai food at Phuket’s hands-off sanctuary.

“Excellent trip to see the elephants & how they are lovely natured , so happy we chose an ethical reserve. Lots of info & our guide pictured was full of information. Well done to all who care for the elephants. Keep up the great work.”

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3.Exploring Phang Nga Bay national park with Lunch and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $136

Explore Phang Nga Bay by canoe, swim at Panak Island, enjoy buffet meals, a DJ, and sunset views aboard a comfortable boat from Phuket.

“Pick-up from hotel then to baot to visit 3 ilocations. Food good and well organized. Boat comfortable. Back to hotel after sunset.”

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4.Khao Sok National Park & Samet Nangshe Private Tour from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews

Review of a private Khao Sok tour from Phuket, with Samet Nangshe sunrise, Cheow Lan Lake, longtail boat, cave walk, and practical value advice.

“The majority of the excursion was in the vehicle. It wasn't the most convenient as the meals weren't included as well as tickets purchased. Also, are tour guide was a nice person however due to language barriers we did not learn about the ecosystem or other things as promised in description. For an excursion of this price, I was expecting better.”

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5.Jungle Trip to Khao Sok National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $406

Escape Phuket for Khao Sok’s caves, jungle temples, Cheow Lan Lake, an ethical elephant sanctuary, and a floating Thai lunch.

“Firstly, our tour guide M was the best tour guide we had in Thailand! Very kind, professional and helpful. Thank you M so much for making this tour wonderful!”

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6.Phuket Jungle Trekking Experience at Khao Phra Taew National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $82

Trek Phuket’s Khao Phra Taew rainforest with a small group, waterfall swim, wildlife spotting, hotel transfers, and an English-speaking guide.

“Well planned Tour and a nice Guide. We got a lot of Background information when Walking threw the Jungle. I can recommend IT for everyone who doesn't mind sweating :)”

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7.Luxury Speedboat : Day trip to PhiPhi with National Park fee

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $96

Review of Phuket’s $96 Phi Phi speedboat tour, with Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, lunch, Khai Island, hotel transfers, and practical tips.

“Terrible experience would not recommend booking with Viator. Last day in Thailand and was looking forward to James Bond Island. The pick up driver went to the wrong Best Western. I even put the correct address online for pick up. Use a more reliable company.”

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8.Khao Sok National Park Jungle Safari Full Day Tour from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $243

Review of the Khao Sok tour from Phuket, with Ton Prai Waterfall, jungle trekking, canoeing, lunch, guides, timing, and value advice.

“Kim was an amazing tour guide. He adds something extra to the tour along with amazing views, good lunch, and animal sightings. If you want awesome guide pics also, book Kim :) such a great experience. Glad we booked this tour.”

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9.Khao Lak Full Day Tour: Sarasin Bridge, Khao Lak National Park, Lampi Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $160

Review of Phuket’s Khao Lak day tour, with Sarasin Bridge, bamboo rafting, turtles, tsunami history, and Lampi Waterfall.

“A lovely way to spend your day. Sailing on the lake in a wooden fisherman boat looking at the expanse of water in a beautiful serene and green. The private beach soft sand nice place to stop offf for your lunch. Turtle conservation very intrestinhg to know how they are cared Read more”

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10.Phang Nga Bay National Park Tour from Phuket including Sea Cave Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · from $95

Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay tour, with James Bond Island, sea cave kayaking, Koh Panyi lunch, temple visit, transport, and value tips.

“Tour was great. The food terrible. If you had to charge more for better food, you should’ve. I had never had such a terrible experience with food before”

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11.Phang Nga Bay National Park Tour from Phuket including Amazing Sea Cave Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $74

Kayak Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, visit Talu Island caves, James Bond Island, Koh Panyi, and a cave temple with lunch included.

“I only gave this two stars because the area we visited is outstanding and beautiful, in spite of the tour. We had some mis-communications on pick-up that led us to spend 3+ hours in taxis to get to the tour -- which is only 3 hours, plus 1 hour at Read more”

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12.Phang Nga National Park Sea Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $136

Explore Phang Nga Bay by personal-boatman kayak, entering caves and lagoons, with lunch, island stops, water, and Phuket transfers.

“This was one of the best trips I’ve ever experienced. It was excellent from start to finish. The staff were extremely attentive throughout, offering us drinks, snacks and a delicious lunch. The boat was spacious and enabled excellent viewRead more”

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