The 5 Best Morning Tours in Phuket

1.A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,693 reviews · from $97Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary watching rescued elephants roam, bathe, and socialize without riding or forced bathing. Start with a Tree Top Lounge film, follow a guide to observation salas and a canopy walkway, then enjoy a 15-choice vegetarian Thai buffet. Guides have included Minnie, Rudi, Gigi, and Yaya.

“We enjoyed our trip but we hand very little hands on. We got to feed the elephants once. I would have rather done an experience where we could touch the elephants.”

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2.Exclusive Small Group Phi Phi Islands Sunrise or Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $110

Start early from Phuket with a small group of up to 20 people, then cruise by speedboat to Khai Island, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Guides such as Sunny, Goodie, YY, and Helen are praised for friendly service, while breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“These guys go above and beyond. Incredible service, incredible atmosphere, even better than expected. Beautiful sights. The food was amazing. Highly recommend. Only downside was hiring the photographer, that was a waste of money.”

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3.Luxury Private Speed Boat Charter – Phi Phi Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews

Leave Phuket at 6:00 am on a private speedboat for Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Nui Beach, Monkey Beach, and two snorkel stops. Your crew, which may include guides such as Patrick, Sara, Andy, or Yai, provides breakfast, lunch, snacks, transfers, and help shaping the day.

“Wow!! Amazing time ans gorgeous stunning locations!! The crew made an awesome itinerary for us and made sure we got to see all the highlights and go at our own pace! They fed us the whole time and treated us amazingly!! Dee is so spRead more”

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4.Private Morning Сeremony in Wat Chalong (Chaithararam Temple)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $54Best value

Meet guide Sunsanee at 7:00 am for a 90-minute ceremony at Wat Chalong. You’ll offer food to monks, use candles and flowers, try Siamsi fortune telling, choose a fish for the final blessing, and hear clear explanations of Thai Buddhism.

“This was a beautifully authentic experience that left me spiritually topped up. Our guide eagerly shared history and graciously took us through traditional prayer, instructing carefully each step of the way. Stunning way to start a day in Phuket. Highly recommend. 🙏☀️❤️”

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5.Small Group Phi Phi Islands Sunrise Tour with Seaview Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $140

Leave Phuket before dawn with V. Marine Tour for a small-group speedboat trip to Khai Island, Maya Bay, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo or Khai Island. Guides such as Sonny, Sunny, Goodies, and Pom help with snorkeling, meals, photos, and transfers throughout the day.

“We had a great day on this trip visiting many islands and snorkelling. Goodie was a great host and was very informative. We visited and island to watch the sunrise and then went to Maya Bay which was quiet as it was early we then went snoRead more”

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