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10 slow days in Phuket

by Fora Travel · 10 days · Updated 22 Oct 2026· $2,493 est. for priced items

Fora advisor Dean Hawkes' plan, one or two things a day: Surin Beach and Catch Beach Club, Phang Nga Bay, a rum distillery, waterfalls and Banana Beach.

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Day 1 ~10 min on the road

Day 1 route in Google Maps

1Banyan Tree Phuket
Advisor's pick. Or La Green Hotel & Residence or Mövenpick Resort Bangtao Beach Phuket.
Stays · 9 nights
$2,475from, per night, king room (date-dependent)Typical price · es.kayak.com
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2Surin Beach
~10 min drive from the last stop · 5 km
Experiences
Price not listed
Catch Beach Club
Experiences
Price not listed

Day 2 ~10 min on the road

Day 2 route in Google Maps

1Big Buddha Phuket
The viewpoint was reported closed after the 2024 Kata landslide (Phuket News, Nov 2025). Check it has reopened before you go.
Experiences
Freefree (creator)
2Kata Noi Beach
~10 min drive from the last stop · 5 km
Experiences
FreefreeTypical price · thebrokebackpacker.com

Day 3 ~20 min on the road

Day 3 route in Google Maps

1Ao Phang Nga National Park
Early departure beats crowds.
Experiences
$8.92300 THB per adultTypical price · foratravel.com
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2Koh Panyee
~20 min drive from the last stop · 9 km
Food
Price not listed

Day 4

Day 4 route in Google Maps

1Laem Sing Beach
Turquoise perfection, almost no development
Experiences
$2.97creator: 100–200 THB return
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Suay Cherngtalay
Food
Price not listed

Day 5

Chalong Bay Rum Distillery
Tours at 1/3/5/7 pm; book online
Experiences
Price not listed

Day 6

Ao Yon Beach
Zero vendors, total calm
Experiences
Price not listed

Day 7

Day 7 route in Google Maps

1Bang Pae Waterfall
Hire a local guide at the visitor center
Experiences
$5.95200 THB per adult (creator: around 300–400THB depending on the group size)Typical price · thebrokebackpacker.com
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Day 8 ~10 min on the road

Day 8 route in Google Maps

1Bang Tao Beach
Experiences
FreefreeTypical price · thebrokebackpacker.com
2Surin Beach
~10 min drive from the last stop · 4 km
Experiences
Price not listed

Day 9

Day 9 route in Google Maps

1Phuket Old Town
Experiences
FreefreeTypical price · thebrokebackpacker.com
One Chun Cafe & Restaurant
Food
Price not listed

Day 10

Banana Beach
Allow buffer for flight check-in.
Experiences
Price not listed

This is a summary of Fora Travel's itinerary. Their guide has the photos, stories and tips that don't fit here.

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