Beaches, Boats & Big Nights
Phuket
Thailand's biggest island and the easy gateway to the Andaman — beaches for every mood, a characterful old town, and a boat to somewhere beautiful every morning.
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See what we love About Phuket
Phuket gets a bad rap for being touristy, and the strip at Patong earns it. But step away and there's a whole other island — a Sino-Portuguese old town, quiet northern beaches, some of the best food on the coast, and the launch pad for every island day-trip on the Andaman.
Phuket, Andaman Coast
A Beach For Every Mood
From party sands at Patong to quiet coves up north.
Island Launch Pad
Phi Phi, Phang Nga and the Similans all start here.
Old Town Charm
Sino-Portuguese streets, indie cafés and Sunday markets.
Food & Nightlife
Street food, rooftop bars and buzzing night markets.
01Where you'll be
One island, very different ends
Phuket is big — nearly an hour top to bottom — so where you stay sets the whole tone of your trip. Here's how the island breaks down.
02Getting there
How to get there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) has direct flights from Bangkok and across Asia — by far the easiest arrival on the Andaman coast. It's about 45 minutes down to the main beaches; we'll have your transfer waiting.
03When to come
Best time to visit
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January
Peak dry season. Calm, glassy seas — the best month for island hopping and snorkelling.
04The people
Meet our local friends in Phuket
05What you can do
Experiences we'd recommend
Every one led by a local friend who knows Phuket inside out.
Explore Phuket
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Phi Phi, Bamboo, Pileh & Maya Bay by Speedboat
Full day (~8 hrs)Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi DonEasy
Departs from Phuket
8 hours Small group
From $82 ฿2,450✦Includes our local guide & itinerary
Phi Phi, Khai Island, Pileh & Maya Bay by Speedboat
Full day (~8 hrs)Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Khai Island, Phi Phi DonEasy
Departs from Phuket
8 hours Small group
From $68 ฿2,050✦Includes our local guide & itinerary
Lazy Phi Phi, Pileh & Maya by Catamaran (with Slider)
Full day (later start)Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Khai IslandEasy
Departs from Phuket
8 hours Small group
From $82 ฿2,450✦Includes our local guide & itinerary
James Bond Island, Khai Island & Sea Canoe by Speedboat
Full day (~8 hrs)James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan), Phang Nga Bay sea caves, hidden hongs by canoe, Khai IslandEasy
Departs from Phuket
8 hours Small group
From $68 ฿2,050✦Includes our local guide & itinerary
Phi Phi, Khai Island & Maiton Viewpoint by Speedboat
Full dayPhi Phi Don, Phi Phi viewpoint, Khai Island, Maiton IslandEasy–moderate
Departs from Phuket
8 hours Small group
From $68 ฿2,050✦Includes our local guide & itinerary
Koh Rok & Koh Haa by Speedboat
Full dayKoh Rok Nai, Koh Rok Nok, Koh Haa lagoons & cavesModerate
Departs from Phuket
8 hours Small group
From $113 ฿3,400✦Includes our local guide & itinerary
Racha Noi, Racha Yai & Maiton (Dolphin) by Speedboat
Full dayRacha Noi, Racha Yai, Maiton IslandEasy–moderate
Departs from Phuket
8 hours Small group
From $68 ฿2,050✦Includes our local guide & itinerary
Coral (Hae) Island Half-Day by Catamaran
Half day (afternoon)Coral (Hae) Island, snorkel reefEasy
Departs from Phuket
Small group
From $62 ฿1,850✦Includes our local guide & itinerary
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