Phuket travel guide
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Phuket Island, Phuket, Thailand

Phuket travel guide

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Beaches, islands and Andaman Sea adventures. The best time to visit Phuket is January, February, March and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
January, February, March
Ideal length
5 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Phuket

The best time to visit Phuket is January, February, March and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Phuket

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

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British International School, Phuket
The British International School, Phuket is an English-medium, co-educational, day and boarding school, established in 1996. The 44 acre campus includes eight boarding houses, prim
~$5 · 1.5h
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Blue Tree Phuket
Blue Tree Phuket is a community center in Phuket, Thailand.
~$5 · 1.5h
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QSI International School of Phuket
QSI International School of Phuket is a non-profit institution that offers education in the English language for pre-school, elementary, and secondary students. The school is a par
~$5 · 1.5h
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Phuket Rajabhat University
Phuket Rajabhat University is a university in Thailand.
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Kathu district
Kathu district
Kathu is a district (amphoe) of Phuket province, Thailand. The district is in the west of Phuket Island. It borders Thalang to the north, Mueang Phuket to the east and south, and t
Free · 2h
Phuket FantaSea
Phuket FantaSea
Phuket FantaSea is a Thai nighttime cultural theme park located on the island of Phuket, in the south of the country. The park covers an area of 60 acres and includes a Thai cultur
Free · 2h
Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach or just Kamala refers to the beach and town on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Phuket.
Free · 2h
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Amanpuri
Amanpuri is a luxury resort and the flagship property of Aman Resorts. Its name means 'place of peace' in Sanskrit. It is on the west coast of the Thai island of Phuket. The resort
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Phuket Island
Taste the signature dishes of Phuket Island.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 5-day Phuket itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Kathu district12:30 · Kamala Beach16:00 · Patong
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Day 2
09:00 · Amanpuri12:30 · British International School, Phuket16:00 · Blue Tree Phuket
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Day 3
09:00 · Local food tour of Phuket Island12:30 · Central market & street-food lunch16:00 · Phuket Rajabhat University
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Day 4
09:00 · QSI International School of Phuket12:30 · Laguna Phuket Championship16:00 · Vachira Phuket Hospital
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Day 5
09:00 · Thalang district12:30 · Surakul Stadium16:00 · Mueang Phuket district

A sample plan. See the full 5-day Phuket itinerary →

Phuket travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Phuket?+

The best months to visit Phuket are January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Phuket?+

Most travellers find 5 days ideal for Phuket, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Phuket expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Phuket (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Phuket?+

Popular highlights include British International School, Phuket, Blue Tree Phuket, QSI International School of Phuket and Phuket Rajabhat University. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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