The 15 Best Tours in Phuket

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

1.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a large boat with guides such as Omar, Tommy, Ohma, Tony, and Dino. Paddle through caves and mangroves at Panak and Hong islands, visit James Bond Island, swim at Nakae Island, and enjoy a Thai buffet lunch.

“Our tour around the islands of Phuket was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly arranged and thoughtfully paced. The canoeing experience through the caves was a true highlight — breathtaking scenery everywhere you looked! A huge shout-out to our amazing guide, Ohma! You can tell he genuinely loves what he does! We explored stunning islands, enjoyed delicious food, and soaked in some of the most beautiful views in Thailand. It was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.”

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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Tours, Tour Reviews

Phuket: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience

2.Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,359 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Spend about an hour at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket feeding rescued elephants with fruit or grass, learning how to behave around them, and hearing their stories from an English or Thai guide. Guides such as Hannah, Michael, and Eddie have helped make the visit personal and easy to follow.

“everything was perfect, it is really an ethical place :)”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

3.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Spend 10 hours cruising Phang Nga Bay aboard a stable two-story boat with guides such as Ohma, Bobby, Sam, or Tony. Canoe through caves at Panak Island and Ko Hong, swim, enjoy a buffet lunch, and visit James Bond Island. Local paddlers usually handle the canoeing.

“Very good tour, more relaxed because you go by big boat and not speedboat, which we had no good experience with. The food was pretty tasty, and staff were attentive. The guide was okay, we had a hard time understanding him though, so we had to double check about times etc. I think it's a good value for money overall.”

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1-Day Tours, Lunch Experiences, Phuket Phi Phi Islands Tours, Tour Reviews

Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine

4.Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,295 reviews · from $91

Spend about nine hours island-hopping from Phuket with guides such as Ray, Sea, and YY. Ride a speedboat to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, and Viking Cave, with two snorkel stops, hotel transfers, snacks, gear, and a seaview buffet lunch included.

“Excellent tour guide. Two snorkel stops as well as a swimming location to cool off. Delicious buffet lunch. Just everything about the entire day could not have been nicer.”

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Phuket ATV Tours, Quad Bikes, Tour Reviews

Phuket: Paradise Trip ATV Jungle Adventure

5.Paradise Trip ATV Jungle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,250 reviews · 30 minutes - 5 hours · from $32

You’ll ride an ATV through Phuket’s rubber-tree jungle with a guide, stopping for mountain views near Big Buddha. Choose a 30-minute or longer ride, and add ziplining if you want more action. Guides such as Chai and Joe help beginners, take photos, and keep the pace safe.

“the day was faultless. from being picked up, the constant rehydration, amazing ATV experience, zip lines, the team were so funny and personable. I had a really unforgettable day. they went above and beyond to be kind and welcoming to us.”

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Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

6.Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,204 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $34

Join Thai Adventure Club for a fast-paced Phi Phi Islands day from Phuket. Guides such as Pom, Jimmy, Joe, and Jenny lead you to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, and Zcoco Beach, with snorkeling, buffet lunch, drinks, and free time on Phi Phi Don.

“The staff from the main crew to the 2 girls training, kept it interesting, funny and relaxed with safety been top notch, also the organisation from start to finish was outstanding, faultless 😄”

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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market

7.Full Day City Tour with Night Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,888 reviews · 9 hours · from $31

Spend nine hours exploring southern Phuket with an English-speaking guide such as Bam Bam, Kimmy, Mossy, or Creamy. Visit Wat Chalong, viewpoints, Phuket Old Town, a cashew factory, and Chillva Market. Big Buddha is currently closed because of road access, so confirm the latest stop plan before booking.

“Great tour to visit the most iconic places of Phuket”

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Cooking Classes, Phuket Thai Cooking Classes, Tour Reviews, Tours, Workshops

Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

8.Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,665 reviews · from $65

Cook classic Thai dishes with Chef VJ, Gigi, Nid, and their team during a hands-on Phuket class. Choose a market visit with fruit tasting or learn about market ingredients in class. You will make curry paste with a mortar and pestle, cook at your own station, eat what you prepare, and take home recipes.

“All I can say is don’t hesitate and go. If you love Thai cooking this is the class. Amazing teachers and hands on experience with loads of yummy food”

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Phuket Beach Clubs and Boat Parties, Tour Reviews

Phuket: YONA Floating Beach Club Day Experience

9.YONA Floating Beach Club Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,652 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Spend a morning or afternoon at YONA, Phuket’s floating beach club in the Andaman Sea. Your pass includes the shuttle boat, welcome drink, towel, pool access, and food and drink credit. Choose a relaxed family-friendly session or an adults-only afternoon with DJs and sunset views.

“Wonderful atmosphere. Good for children also during the day. Food and beverages were delicious.”

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Phuket: Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers

10.Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,527 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Spend about a day seeing Phuket’s main sights with an English-speaking guide such as Fa, Sugar, Helen, or Kim. Expect beach views, Karon viewpoint, the Big Buddha from outside due to landslide damage, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, and free time in Old Town.

“Our guide Fa made sure our day was enjoyable and informative. Trip was good value for money. The water and crisps was a nice touch.”

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Full-Day, Khai Islands Tours from Phuket, Phuket Snorkeling Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

11.3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,379 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $24Best value

Take a short speedboat ride from Phuket to Khai Nai, Khai Nui, and Khai Nok. Swim, snorkel among tropical fish, look for clownfish and baby sharks, and relax on sandy beaches. Guides such as Simon, Bobby, Johan, and Lala are praised for friendly help, while the full-day option adds lunch and longer island time.

“Fantastic day, value for money, the Simon team are just brilliant, helpful, safe friendly and fun! The snorkelling was unbelievable I saw at least 16 fish species! It was not overcrowded on the speed boat, the Khai islands were so quiet it felt like a private tour! We are going again! Highly recommended!”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

12.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Spend nine hours touring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket with an English-speaking guide such as Nikom or Tuk Tuk. Visit the Monkey Cave, ride a longtail boat through mangroves, eat lunch at Pan Yee, see James Bond Island, and let a local paddler guide your canoe around Talu Island.

“Nikon, my tour guide was brilliant, everything was perfect, very well organised, thank you”

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Patong Beach Tours and Tickets, Phuket Muay Thai and Boxing Tickets, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Phuket: Patong Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Match Ticket

13.Patong Boxing Stadium Muay Thai Match Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,203 reviews · 1 day · from $48

Spend an evening at Patong Boxing Stadium watching Muay Thai fighters use punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. The program includes the traditional Wai Kru Ram Muay ceremony and several bouts, usually from 9:00 to 11:30 PM. Your ticket includes a seat and complimentary T-shirt.

“Fantastic experience. We purchased ringside seats and were sat 2 rows back. Quality of fighting was professional and excellent atmosphere in the stadium”

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Guided, Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

14.Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,020 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Spend one hour at Patong Hill Tribe Elephant Village meeting rescued and retired elephants, preparing herbal food, feeding them, and walking nearby in a natural hillside setting. English-speaking guides such as Mayya and Pa explain each elephant’s story. Choose morning or afternoon, with optional transfers from many Phuket areas.

“I already had an elephant experience in Chiang mai, so I wanted to have another one before leaving Thailand. The elephants were really adorable, one of the girls was amazed to even touch them! Our guide was kind enough to take photos of us who were alone. The transfer from the hotel was very practical, I just never received the pick up time, but we managed it in the end 🙏🏻”

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Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

15.Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,933 reviews · from $59

Spend four hours eating through Phuket Old Town with a guide such as Lucky, Cat, Gigi, Nam, or Tom. Sample 15 or more savory and sweet dishes, including Burmese curry, Hokkien noodles, roti, grilled meats, tropical fruit, and O-Aew dessert. Groups are capped at eight.