Honeymoon: Phuket, Phi Phi & Krabi · 8 days
8 days, 7 nights: Phuket (3N), Phi Phi (2N), Krabi (2N). Best time to go: Best Nov–Apr; avoid May–Oct seas.
Day 1: Arrive in Phuket
Phuket
- Big Buddha Phuket · 1.5 h. Free with a donation; sarongs are lent at the entrance to cover knees.
- Promthep Cape sunset · 1.5 h. Arrive 45 minutes before sunset for parking.
Local tip: Free with a donation; sarongs are lent at the entrance to cover knees.
Day 2: Phi Phi & Maya Bay speedboat day trip
Phuket
- Phi Phi & Maya Bay speedboat day trip · 8 h. National park fee (~400 THB) is often collected in cash on the day. Maya Bay usually closes Aug–Sep.
Local tip: National park fee (~400 THB) is often collected in cash on the day. Maya Bay usually closes Aug–Sep.
Day 3: James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay with sea-canoeing
Phuket
- James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay with sea-canoeing · 8 h. Big-boat tours are steadier for kids and seasickness; park fee ~300 THB extra.
Local tip: Big-boat tours are steadier for kids and seasickness; park fee ~300 THB extra.
Day 4: Phuket → Phi Phi
Phi Phi · Phuket to Phi Phi, Ferry ~2h to Rassada pier
- Maya Bay & Pileh Lagoon early longtail tour · 4 h. Leave around 7am before day-trippers arrive; no swimming at Maya Bay and it usually closes Aug–Sep. Park fee ~400 THB.
Local tip: Leave around 7am before day-trippers arrive; no swimming at Maya Bay and it usually closes Aug–Sep. Park fee ~400 THB.
Day 5: Explore Phi Phi
Phi Phi
- Phi Phi Viewpoint hike · 1.5 h. About 20–30 minutes of steps from Tonsai; go for sunset and carry water.
- Long Beach (Hat Yao) swim afternoon · 3 h. Walk 20 minutes along the coast path or take a longtail taxi from Tonsai.
Local tip: About 20–30 minutes of steps from Tonsai; go for sunset and carry water.
Day 6: Phi Phi → Krabi
Krabi · Phi Phi to Krabi, Ferry ~1.5–2h from Klong Jilad or Ao Nang
- Ao Nang beach sunset · 2 h
Day 7: Explore Krabi
Krabi
- Railay Beach & Phra Nang Cave by longtail · 5 h. Longtails from Ao Nang leave when about 8 seats fill; last boats back around sunset.
Local tip: Longtails from Ao Nang leave when about 8 seats fill; last boats back around sunset.
Day 8: Depart from Krabi
Krabi
Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.
Where to stay
- Phuket (3 nights): Kata / Karon. Calmer beaches with restaurants — good for families.
- Phi Phi (2 nights): Loh Dalum hillside. Bay views above the village, a short walk down.
- Krabi (2 nights): Ao Nang beachfront. Sunset beach, restaurants and island-tour pickups.