Phuket · TOUR REVIEWS
A week here goes fast and the good boats leave early. The 15 below are the days that earn their place — priced, timed and honest about how far offshore they take you — with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay big-boat tour, with sea caves, James Bond Island, lunch, swimming, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Tony and his crew are great. The canoe rides were amazing. It’s impossible to describe how beautiful it is. You must see for yourself.”
Feed rescued elephants in Phuket during a one-hour ethical sanctuary visit with a guide, elephant food, photos, and a soft drink included.
“This was incredible, to hear and see the 29 female elephants were rescued from circus and captivity to have acres of space to move around and to feed them and be up close is just awesome! Great experience”
Explore Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by comfortable big boat, canoe through caves, visit James Bond Island, and enjoy lunch and drinks for $53.
“Definitely a worth while activity! Ibrahim spoke very good English and was entertaining! The boat is good and there are plenty of foods and drinks!”
Review of V. Marine’s Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour from Phuket, with Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, snorkeling, lunch, and practical booking advice.
“What a fun trip. I highly suggest doing this one!! Bring a go pro with you!! Lots of sunscreen and sunglasses!”
Ride an ATV through Phuket’s rubber jungle, visit the Big Buddha viewpoint, and add ziplining to a lively, well-run mountain adventure.
“Amazing, the tour guides were absolutely brilliant and got some great videos of me and my family, could not recommend this more!!”
See Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Don, Monkey Beach, and Zcoco Beach on a fast-paced Phuket speedboat day trip with lunch.
“The trip was excellent. The guide Pom was fantastic, humorous and helpful. Staff helping him were very good. Definitely recommend to other travellers”
See Phuket’s temples, viewpoints, Old Town, cashew factory, and Chillva Night Market on a guided nine-hour small-group tour.
“we had an excellent time with our guide Bam Bam who was so accommodating at all our stops. We wanted to stay longer at the Sunday market past the time allocated in the trip and we were able to arrange it via the phone over the app. I would highly recommend this trop for anyone wanting to explore phuket in comfort.”
Cook Thai dishes from scratch in Phuket, visit a fresh market, make curry paste by hand, and enjoy hotel transfers, recipes, and fruit tasting.
“We loved our cooking experience! Everything was explained, food was delicious and such a fun time! Thank you 😊”
Review YONA Floating Beach Club in Phuket, with practical advice on food credit, pool access, music, seating, timing, and morning or sunset visits.
“it was good next time i'll buy tickets for all day”
See Phuket’s viewpoints, temples, Big Buddha, cashew factory, and Old Town on a guided van tour with hotel pickup for $38.
“We had the most amazing tour and it was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. From start to finish everything was so well organised, interesting, and enjoyable. Our guide, Sugar, was absolutely fantastic, so friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the history and culture with us. He made the whole experience feel personal and fun, not just like a standard tour. We learned so much while still having a great time. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you get Sugar as your guide!”
Review of Phuket’s 3 Khai Islands tour, with snorkeling, short speedboat rides, family-friendly beaches, prices, timing, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful day! fantastic guide and crew! A lot of drinks, fruit and snacks. Delicous food. We got to see sharks 😍”
Review of Phuket's James Bond Island tour, with a longtail boat, canoe ride, floating village lunch, temple visit, costs, and practical tips.
“Great James Bond Island tour. Well organized, friendly guide, and beautiful scenery. Definitely worth it!”
Watch traditional Wai Kru Ram Muay and hard-hitting eight-limb fights at Patong Boxing Stadium, with lively crowds and a complimentary T-shirt.
“Well organised, lots of staff to buy drinks/food from good views from all areas”
Andamanda Water Park in Phuket packs 29 slides, a 3-meter wave pool, Thai food, swim-up bars, and family fun into one full day.
“Had the best day slides were brilliant, food and drink prices very reasonable.”
Meet rescued elephants near Patong, feed them by hand, hear their stories, and enjoy a one-hour guided visit with optional Phuket hotel transfers.
“How they cared for the elephants and information, support and knowledge of the guide. Could tell the elephant care was first class.”
Pick a crossing, a jungle track or a night market.
