Day trips from Phuket
Day trips from Phuket open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are December and January, with highs around 91°F (33°C) and about 6 rainy days a month.
Photo: Pete Stewart from Perth, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0
Top day trips in Phuket
Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. MarineFrom $85View 
Half Day City Tour PhuketFrom $46View 
Phuket Full Day City tour & Lunch & Tiger ParkFrom $122View 
Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City TourFrom $25View 
Phi Phi with Maya and Bamboo Island Day Trip by SpeedboatFrom $48View 
Full-Day Phi Phi and Maiton islands Tour by Speed CatamaranFrom $128View
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Places to go from Phuket
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Ao Nang
- Krabi's beach town, base for longtail boats to the islands. About 34 miles away.
- Ao Phang Nga National Park
- Limestone towers rising from the sea, including 'James Bond Island'. About 23 miles away.
- Khao Lak
- Quiet beaches and the base for Similan Islands dive trips. About 47 miles away.
- Khao Sok National Park
- Rainforest and a lake of floating rafthouses. About 65 miles away.
- Ko Phi Phi
- Islands of white beaches and Maya Bay. About 35 miles away.
- Ko Lanta
- A laid-back island of long beaches. About 54 miles away.
- Ko Yao
- Two quiet islands between Phuket and Krabi. About 20 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Phuket month by month
Averages for Phuket, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 91 (33) | 93 (34) | 94 (34) | 94 (34) | 92 (33) | 91 (33) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) |
| Low °F (°C) | 77 (25) | 78 (25) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:27 pm | 6:37 pm | 6:38 pm | 6:36 pm | 6:38 pm | 6:45 pm | 6:49 pm | 6:43 pm | 6:27 pm | 6:11 pm | 6:04 pm | 6:12 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Phuket?
December and January. Expect highs around 91°F (33°C) and about 6 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are April and May.
What's the closest day trip from Phuket?
Ko Yao, about 20 miles away: two quiet islands between Phuket and Krabi. Ao Phang Nga National Park, about 23 miles away: limestone towers rising from the sea, including 'James Bond Island'. Ao Nang, about 34 miles away: krabi's beach town, base for longtail boats to the islands.
Where can I book day trips in Phuket?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
