Phuket Layover Guide (HKT)

Phi Phi Islands Tour

Get picked up from your hotel to begin your adventure and travel to Chalong Pier to board the catamaran. As you unwind and take in the stunning ocean scenery, you may indulge in onboard refreshments and beverages. When you get to Phi Phi Le, take a sail along the dramatic karst coastline. Take a longtail boat into Pileh Lagoon to explore its magnificent emerald waters and limestone rocks. » book this tour

Elephant Save & Care Program Tour

Start with being picked up from your Phuket hotel or place of residence and being driven an hour to the elephant sanctuary. An Elephant Behavior and Save & Care programme will be provided to you upon arrival to help you get ready for your encounter. Feed baskets of bananas, sugarcane, cucumber, and corn to the elephants. Learn about each elephant’s history from the guides as they take in their meal. » book this tour

White Water Rafting and Waterfall Trek Tour

The day will begin with a comfortable ride from your accommodation to the white water rafting spot. Before embarking on your excursion along the Song Phraek river, you will receive a brief safety briefing and training. After this exhilarating adventure, go on a 30-minute ATV ride to see Phang Nga Province’s natural beauty at your own leisure. After your outdoor excursions are complete, eat a traditional Thai lunch with fresh fruit, tea, and coffee. Take advantage of the chance to embark on a brief jungle hike to Ton Pariwat Waterfall after relaxing. » book this tour

Boating In Phuket

If you have not spend some time sailing the waters near Phuket while pausing for a snorkel break, you’d be remiss. There is a boat tour for everyone, whether you want to swim, paddle a stand-up paddleboard, canoe, or even scuba dive, or you want to stay dry and admire the sea and nearby islands from the boat deck. The numerous boat cruises are described as “a dream come true,” lovely, serene, amusing, and fun by tourists who rave about their experiences on board.

Time required: Half day to Full day.

Airport to here: 23 minutes via taxi.

Soi Dog Foundation

You might not imagine that visiting an animal shelter would be high on your list of things to do when visiting a remote Thai island. But reconsider. This cutting-edge cat and dog shelter is a popular tourist attraction. In an effort to help the tens of thousands of street cats and dogs and stop the trade in dog meat, the Soi Dog Foundation was founded in 2003. Today, visitors can meet and interact with hundreds of animals at the shelter.

Time required: 2 hours to Half day.

Airport to here: 12 minutes via taxi.

Wt Chalong

The largest and most well-known temple on Phuket is Wat Chalong, a vibrant Buddhist temple. The golden sculptures of two monks, who are credited with aiding in putting an end to the Chinese Rebellion of 1876, are noteworthy. The beautiful, spotless, and well-kept grounds of Wat Chalong are highly recommended by visitors, who also praised how peaceful and tranquil the entire temple complex was. Reviewers also advise scheduling a visit during the week, as the temple can become very busy on the weekends.

Time required: Less than an hour.

Airport to here: 1 hour via Private transport.

Kata Noi Beach

This place is known for its magnificent white sands and clear turquoise waters as well as its comparatively tranquil ambiance, Kata Noi Beach stands out when compared to other prominent beaches like the Patong, which is known for its party culture located in north. The beach is supported by the opulent. Kata Thani Phuket Beach Resort and recent visitors characterize it as “family-friendly.” Travelers love this area of Phuket’s southwest shore because it is family-friendly and has amenities close by.

Time required: 2 hours to Half day.

Airport to here: 1 hour 10 minutes via Private transport.

Phuket Spas

In Phuket, unwinding in a spa is a need. The island’s spas, like many in Thailand, offer traditional Thai oil massages, aromatherapy, and other services, creating a distinctive experience not offered in the United States. Additionally, despite being a small island, Phuket has hundreds of spas, which is unusually high when compared to U.S. pricing for spa services.

Time required: 2 hours to Half day.

Airport to here: 58 minutes via Private transport.

Nai Harn Beach

The southernmost stretch of sand in Phuket is called Nai Harn Beach, and both residents and tourists adore it. Imagine rolling cerulean waves and grassy knolls encircling sparkling white dunes to begin to grasp the magnificence of this seemingly isolated location. The authentic selection of surrounding restaurants is another plus for the beach. Since Nai Harn is no stranger to strong, deadly riptides, it is advised that only swimming within the designated areas be done, particularly during monsoon season.

Time required: 2 hours to Half day.

Airport to here: 55 minutes via Private transport.

Promthep Cape

While Promthep Cape (also known as Laem Promthep) is the island’s southernmost point and provides an equally stunning view of the Andaman Sea, Nai Harn Beach is Phuket’s southernmost beach. Also available is a short (less than a mile) stroll to a picturesque lighthouse from the cape. Recent visitors claim that Promthep Cape is most beautiful at sunset, but they also claim that this location is no longer a mystery.

Time required: 1 to 2 hours.

Airport to here: 45 minutes via Private transport.

Big Budha

From Mount Nagakerd’s summit, Phuket is dominated by the enormous Buddha statue known as Big Buddha, which is covered with Burmese alabaster. Phuket residents are proud of both the building and the vantage point from which visitors can see the island. Big Buddha construction started in 2007. Views of Kata Bay, Karon Beach, and the islands dotting Chalong Bay may be seen from the top of Big Buddha.

Time required: 2 hours to Half day.

Airport to here: 50 minutes via Private transport.