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Phuket
Andaman beaches from Kata to Surin, Phuket Old Town's shophouses and food, Wat Chalong, and boat trips to Phang Nga Bay and Phi Phi's Maya Bay.
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Backpacker7 days
7 days in Phuket: beaches, islands and Old Town
by Bucketlistly
$261
est. per person · 15 items unpriced
- Stays 92%
- Experiences 8%
- Food 0%
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Budget3 days
The best of Phuket in 3 days
by The Broke Backpacker
$115
est. per person
- Experiences 72%
- Stays 19%
- Food 9%
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Luxury3 days
The perfect 3 days in Phuket
by Fora Travel
$404
est. per person · 14 items unpriced
- Stays 97%
- Experiences 3%
- Food 0%
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Luxury10 days
10 slow days in Phuket
by Fora Travel
$2,493
est. per person · 9 items unpriced
- Stays 99%
- Experiences 1%
- Food 0%
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Phang Nga · Experiences3/3 creators
from $8.92Bay of limestone karst islands, sea caves and lagoons.
Nakkerd Hills (Karon/Chalong) · Experiences3/3 creators
Free45 m white marble Buddha statue on a hilltop.
The viewpoint was reported closed after the 2024 Kata landslide (Phuket News, Nov 2025). Check it has reopened before you go.
Phang Nga Bay · Experiences3/3 creators
from $12Karst islet made famous by The Man with the Golden Gun.
Phuket Town · Experiences3/3 creators
FreeHistoric district of Sino-Portuguese shophouses around Thalang Road.
Chalong · Experiences3/3 creators
FreePhuket's most important Buddhist temple.
Phi Phi · Experiences2/3 creators
Small white-sand island north of Phi Phi Don.
Thalang · Experiences2/3 creators
from $5.95Jungle waterfall in Khao Phra Thaeo wildlife sanctuary.
Cherngtalay · Experiences2/3 creators
Free6 km beach fronting the Laguna resorts.
Patong · Experiences2/3 creators
FreePedestrian nightlife strip.
Kata · Experiences2/3 creators
FreeQuieter beach south of Kata.
Phang Nga Bay · Experiences2/3 creators
from $45Muslim fishing village built on stilts.
12Maya Bay
Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park · Experiences2/3 creators
from $12Cliff-ringed bay from The Beach; swimming is not allowed.
Closed every year from 1 Aug to 30 Sep. National park fee 400 THB. No swimming in the bay.
Rawai · Experiences2/3 creators
Sheltered beach at Phuket's southern tip.
Phuket Town · Food2/3 creators
Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant for Phuket-style dishes.
Patong · Experiences2/3 creators
FreePhuket's busiest beach and nightlife hub.
Phuket Old Town · Food2/3 creators
Southern Thai restaurant in a colonial shophouse.
Cape Panwa · Experiences1/3 creators
Quiet east-coast beach.
Cape Panwa · Food1/3 creators
Rooftop sunset bar at Sri Panwa.
Thalang / Kamala north · Experiences1/3 creators
Small secluded cove on the west coast.
Laguna / Bang Tao · Stays1/3 creators
from $275/nightAll-pool-villa luxury resort in the Laguna complex.
Laguna / Bang Tao · Experiences1/3 creators
Resort spa at Banyan Tree Phuket.
Patong · Food1/3 creators
FreeFresh market with a food court.
Nai Yang · Food1/3 creators
Thai restaurant reached by raft at The Slate hotel.
Nai Harn · Experiences1/3 creators
Rocky coastal viewpoint near Nai Harn.
Bang Tao · Experiences1/3 creators
Beach club on Bang Tao Beach.
Chalong · Experiences1/3 creators
Craft rum distillery offering tours and tastings.
South of Patong · Experiences1/3 creators
Secluded beach reached by longtail boat.
Phuket Town · Experiences1/3 creators
Dragon monument in a small park in Phuket Town.
30InterContinental Phuket Resort
Kamala · Stays1/3 creators
from $196/nightBeachfront luxury resort on Kamala Bay.
Karon · Experiences1/3 creators
Long west-coast beach.
Kata · Experiences1/3 creators
Popular west-coast beach.
Phang Nga Bay (east of Phuket) · Experiences1/3 creators
Small island off Phuket's east coast, used for beach day trips.
Phuket Old Town · Food1/3 creators
Retro café serving local Phuket dishes.
Nai Harn · Experiences1/3 creators
Headland hike with sunset views over Nai Harn.
Ko Kaew (east coast) · Food1/3 creators
from $10Seafood restaurants reached by shuttle boat.
Kamala / Surin · Experiences1/3 creators
from $2.97Small cove between Kamala and Surin.
Patong · Stays1/3 creators
from $11/nightSocial hostel and hotel with a pool in Patong.
South of Patong · Experiences1/3 creators
from $5.95Small beach-club cove south of Patong.
42Phuket Sunday Walking Street
Phuket Old Town · Food1/3 creators
Sunday-evening street market on Thalang Road.
Nai Yang / Mai Khao · Experiences1/3 creators
from $5.95Coastal national park with beaches and mangroves.
Phuket Old Town · Stays1/3 creators
from $40/nightMid-range hotel in Phuket Town.
Rawai · Experiences1/3 creators
FreeSouthernmost headland, famous for sunset.
The Broke BackpackerBucketlistlysays skip it
Phuket questions travellers ask
How many days do you need in Phuket?+
The 4 creator itineraries we compare for Phuket run from 3 to 10 days. The most common length is 3 days.
How much does a trip to Phuket cost?+
Typical spend per person per day, including half a double room: backpacker about $62, mid-range about $163, luxury about $433 (checked October 2026). The cheapest fully priced creator route is The Broke Backpacker's "The best of Phuket in 3 days": about $115 per person for 3 days (budget).
When is the best time to visit Phuket?+
The best months for Phuket are Mar, based on rainfall, temperature and crowds month by month.
What are the top things to do in Phuket?+
The things creators recommend most in Phuket: Ao Phang Nga National Park (3 of 3 creators), Big Buddha Phuket (3 of 3 creators), James Bond Island (3 of 3 creators), Phuket Old Town (3 of 3 creators) and Wat Chalong (3 of 3 creators).
Where should you eat in Phuket?+
The food spots creators recommend most: One Chun Cafe & Restaurant in Phuket Town, Tu Kab Khao in Phuket Old Town, Baba Nest in Cape Panwa and Banzaan Fresh Market in Patong.
Where should you stay in Phuket?+
Creators' hotel picks include Banyan Tree Phuket, InterContinental Phuket Resort, Lub d Phuket Patong and The Blanket Hotel Phuket Town. Popular areas to stay: Laguna / Bang Tao, Kamala, Patong and Phuket Old Town.
Which eSIM should you get for Thailand?+
We compare 39 Thailand eSIM plans from 12 providers. The cheapest is Saily Thailand 1GB at $2.99 for 7 days. Pick by how much data you use and how long you stay.