Phuket beach break · 6 days

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.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Explore Phuket

Phuket

• Wat Chalong · 1 h
• Simon Cabaret show · 1.5 h
• Kata & Karon beach day · 3 h. Red flags in May–Oct mean rip currents; swim only between the flags.

Local tip: Red flags in May–Oct mean rip currents; swim only between the flags.

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: 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.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: 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.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Explore Phuket

Phuket

• Phuket Old Town & Sunday Walking Street · 3 h. The Lard Yai walking street runs Sunday evenings on Thalang Road.

Local tip: The Lard Yai walking street runs Sunday evenings on Thalang Road.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Depart from Phuket

Phuket

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.