Phuket is Thailand’s largest and most developed beach resort region. The island is in the Andaman Sea in the southern part of Thailand.
Phuket offers numerous beautiful beaches and resorts from five-star luxury resorts to budget guesthouses, world-class diving and snorkeling sites, gateway to spectacular Andaman Sea islands, and nearby beautiful day trip destinations. Enjoy restaurants serving every cuisine type, water sports and outdoor activities opportunities, family attractions, and infamous nightlife and various entertainment opportunities.
The island’s comprehensive tourist infrastructure, the various sites, numerous attractions, and the experiences offered, appeal to all types of travelers. First time visitors will enjoy familiar comforts with English widely spoken, western food and modern facilities.
From the various Phuket Beaches select a resort and a beach/s to suit your preferences, from the upscale secluded and tranquil Mai Khao Beach in the northwest, to the highly commercialized and hectic Patong Beach with its numerous resorts of all levels, and the secluded, accessible by boat, Banana, Freedom, and Paradise Beaches.
Enjoy your days at the beach with the numerous water sports opportunities, including Jet Skiing, Parasailing, sea kayaking, surfing and more, or take a day trip to one of many snorkeling and diving sites in nearby islands.
Visit old Phuket town to admire colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture, street art and Murals, markets and small museums.
Visit the spectacular Karon, Promthep, and Cape Windmill viewpoints, and admire Phuket’s iconic landmark, the hilltop based ‘Big Buddha’ statue.
For Shopping in Phuket visit Patong’s main Jungceylon Shopping Mall, and Premium Outlet Phuket, or the trendy night market of Chillva Market near Old Phuket Town.
Nai Yang Beach, Phuket
Big Buddha, Phuket
Phang Nga National Park
For unique Thai experiences, take a Thai cooking class, enjoy a Muay Thai boxing show, or experience a traditional Thai Massage.
At night, exploit endless opportunities from cultural shows such as in Phuket FantaSea Park and Siam Niramit Phuket, to beach clubs, live music and rooftop bars, or to the chaotic Patong’s Bangla Road and the surrounding Patong District home to hundreds of bars, clubs, and other entertainment venues.
Families will enjoy great children’s attractions including Water Parks, The Gibbon Rehabilitation Center, Zipline Adventures, Elephant Experiences, beach activities, boat tours. and many more.
Take enjoyable day trips to the Phang Nga Bay and the James Bond Island, to one of many diving and snorkeling sites such as the world leading Similan Islands, or to the magnificent Phi Phi Islands east of Phuket.
North of Phuket visit the unique Khao Sok National Park’s ancient rainforest, spend your night in a floating Bungalow on the Cheow Lan Lake with its dramatic Karst formations, and enjoy a hike in the animal rich forest observing an impressive waterfall.
Reach Phuket by flying within Thailand from Bangkok or from the northern Chiang Mai, or internationally from major cities in Europe and Asia. Within Phuket use the Songthaews local buses, Tuk Tuks, or rental cars or motorbikes.
The best time to visit Phuket is in November through to Apri when the weather is dry and the sea water calm.
Spend at least 3-5 days in Phuket and its beaches, and at least 2-3 days more taking day trips to Phang Nga Bay, Khao Sok National Park, to one of the magnificent diving and snorkeling sites such as the Similan Islands, or in Islands hopping in the Andaman Sea including Phi Phi Islands, Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi, and others.
