Top Phuket Shore Excursions

Encounter Phuket’s charm on this Private Cultural and Scenic Highlights Day Tour from your cruise ship. Enjoy a warm welcome and pickup before exploring Phuket Old Town, where colorful Sino-Portuguese buildings, lively markets, and street art reflect the island’s rich heritage. Visit Chalong Temple, admired for its golden pagoda and peaceful atmosphere, then take in sweeping island views from Phuket’s scenic viewpoints. End your journey at Promthep Cape or Karon Viewpoint, depending on your chosen option—both offering stunning panoramas over the Andaman Sea and picture-perfect moments. With private service, air-conditioned comfort, and guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship, this experience is perfect for couples, families, and small groups seeking the best of Phuket in one day.

Go island hopping around Phang Nga Bay with ease on this speedboat tour from Phuket. Visit Panak Island's cave and lagoon and mangrove forest and enjoy sea canoeing in the cave system of Talu Island. Enjoy sightseeing at James Bond Island and stop for lunch in the fishing village of Koh Panyee. Conclude your day with a swim in the clear waters of Naka Island.

Discover Phuket away from the beaches and bars. This small-group sightseeing tour introduces you to the history and culture of the island while you visit landmarks like Sun Leisure World, Karon Viewpoint, Big Buddha Phuket, Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong), and Old Town Phuket. This hassle-free tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off for added convenience.

See elephants up close—but at a respectful distance—at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary during this morning tour. Watch as rescued elephants freely roam, bathe, and socialize within the grounds of the tropical sanctuary (located on the edge of Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket). Learn about the sanctuary's ethical approach, dine on a delicious buffet lunch (which is entirely vegetarian), and snap photos of the elephants from a treetop walkway.

Visit four islands in Thailand's Phi Phi archipelago on this all-day tour from Phuket. See one of the largest national parks in Thailand, snorkel among the coral reefs of Pileh Lagoon, relax on Bamboo Island, and visit Monkey Bay, as well as Maya Bay, which appeared in the movie"The Beach."

Go on an adventure to the "James Bond Islands," Koh Tappu and Panak Island, on this speedboat journey that includes a canoeing experience and lunch. From Panak Island to the village of Payne, take in all the sights featured on screen and then some. Dive into sea caves, admire the natural flora and fauna, and indulge in a delicious lunch. Plus, enjoy round-trip transfers from your hotel.

Make the most of your time in Phuket and explore your own way with this customized private driving tour. Choose your tour duration and set off through the city streets to check out key attractions, landmarks, and other must-see sites. Relax in the comfort of your private vehicle and move at your own pace around Phuket while learning about local life from your expert guide.

Have three experiences in one with this group tour in Phuket. You explore the culture of old town Phuket, try all sorts of delicious Thai foods at the Puente Food Center, and also get to spend time with elephants in their natural habitat. Lunch and snacks are included, plus drinks and cooling towels. Round-trip transfers from Phuket hotels are also provided for ease.

Phuket's food and cultural sights are spread across the island, and finding the good spots—and knowing what to order—is hard on your own. Cover them on a guided tour instead, tasting your way through snacks and a full lunch as you go. Visit Phuket Old Town and the Big Buddha, and stop at Wat Chalong to learn about its place in local Buddhist life, with the route handled for you.

If you want to spend time on a tropical Thai island but can’t choose between them, this is the ideal day tour for you. You’ll hop between various islands in the Andaman Sea, getting the chance to relax on white-sand beaches, swim and snorkel in the warm ocean, and explore dramatic caves. You can even get up close to cheeky monkeys on the well-named Monkey Beach.

Travel between the dispersed natural wonders of the Phi Phi archipelago during a speedboat tour from Phuket. Traveling by super-fast boat means that you spend less time in transit and more time snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing at Khai Nok and Maya Bay—a protected cove featured in the blockbuster movie The Beach.

See what an ethical elephant encounter looks like at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, the first and only ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket. Walk the 1,640-foot-long (500-meter) canopy walkway and watch rescued elephants as they roam, forage, bathe, and socialize freely below in lush, tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park.

"Change up your routine when you embark on this twilight sea canoe tour in Phang Nga Bay. Discover the cliffs of Panak and Hong Island as you navigate the waters in your own sea kayak, led by your guide. Plus, experience the James Bond Island in solitude, away from the crowds. Guides who can speak German are also available if preferred. "

Visit Phi Phi Island and the gorgeous water and limestone karst cliffs on this boat trip which leaves from Phuket. Watch the monkeys play on the beach, check out Viking Cave and the famous Maya Bay. You can also jump in the water with the clown fish, rainbow fish, and all kinds of marine life, thriving in the crystal water. You’ll make several stops along the way here on this private tour just for you and your group.

Take a break from the beaches and bars of Phuket and get to know the city better. This small-group tour includes hotel pickup and visits Phuket's most-important landmarks, including Wat Chalong, the city's main temple; the 148-foot (45-meter) Great Buddha of Phuket; and Old Phuket Town. As you explore, you'll learn about the city and its history from your guide.

Support ethical elephant encounters in Thailand with a visit to a Phuket sanctuary where the majestic animals live out their lives roaming freely across 30 acres (12 hectares) of lush, tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park. See elephants up close while learning about the sanctuary, then enjoy a delicious Thai-style buffet dinner.

Full-Day James Bond Island Tour by Speed-Catamaran with Sawanu Travel. James Bond Island is a famous tour for those seeking breathtaking landscapes, mesmerizing seascapes, sightseeing opportunities, and the chance to explore caves. The itinerary also includes canoeing through astonishing natural limestone formations at Hong Island and enjoying an amazing lunch at Panyi Island. Your journey continues with a visit to the enchanting Naka Island, where you can relax on the pristine beaches, swim in crystal-clear waters, and soak up the stunning tropical scenery. Tour Highlights include a visit of James Bond Island, Canoeing at Hong Island, Lunch at Panyi Island and Relax at Naka Island and Rang Island.

Experience the Phi Phi Islands without the crowds during a sunrise tour from Phuket. Arriving at the super-popular islands just after sunrise means that you’ll increase your chances of getting crowd-free photos. Plus, unlike most experiences, this deluxe tour includes towels and dry bags; breakfast, lunch, and snacks; and hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off.

See Thailand's famous elephants in a more ethical setting with this sanctuary visit to Bukit Elephant Park. Instead of cruel practices such as elephant riding, observe the animals from afar as they roam freely and help feed them. Learn about the local environment and the elephants' history from your guide.

Explore James Bond Island, made famous in the Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun,” and several nearby islands on this full-day luxury boat tour from Phuket. Go where larger vessels can't as you canoe through a cave on Panak Island and Hong Island, enjoy stunning views of James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan, and swim and sunbathe.

Trying to piece together ferry bookings and explore the Phi Phi Islands in just one day is challenging on your own. Book this all-inclusive speedboat excursion to the Phi Phi archipelago for a full day of seamless fun. Swim inside emerald-green Pileh Lagoon, visit Maya Bay made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio's "The Beach," snorkel amongst tropical fish and colorful corals, and more—without having to plan a thing.

See the parts of Phuket you want to see by booking a private, customizable tour for just your party. You'll have options including beaches, shopping areas, viewpoints, and temples. A standard itinerary is also available if you prefer to leave the plan to your driver. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Enjoy a full-day speedboat adventure to the Phi Phi Islands and Khai Island with National Park fees already included — no extra park fee payment at the pier. Travel with a direct local operator from Sea Angel Cruise Pier and discover the highlights of the Andaman Sea, including Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, snorkeling areas, Khai Island, and scenic views of Maya Bay from the boat. Swim in the turquoise water of Pileh Lagoon, snorkel among tropical fish, enjoy a Thai-style buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don, and relax on Khai Island before returning to Phuket. Choose either the best-price meet-at-pier option with faster check-in or the convenient option with shared hotel pickup from selected Phuket areas. The itinerary may change depending on weather, sea conditions, tides, safety, and local regulations.