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1 week in Phuket

Beaches, islands and Andaman Sea adventures. Here's how to spend 1 week in Phuket: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Phuket trip is March, April and May. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Length
1 week
Best time
March, April, May
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Phuket itinerary, day by day

1

Day 1

09:00
Explore the historic old town of Phuket
Culture • ~2.5h
12:30
Scenic park or waterfront in Phuket
Nature • ~2h
16:00
Local market & street-food lunch~$15
Food • ~1.5h
2

Day 2

09:00
Top-rated museum in Phuket~$18
Culture • ~2.5h
12:30
Half-day nature excursion near Phuket~$45
Nature • ~5h
16:00
Sunset spot + evening in the nightlife district~$30
Nightlife • ~3h
3

Day 3

09:00
Local landmark & viewpoint~$10
Culture • ~2h
12:30
Main shopping street & artisan boutiques
Shopping • ~2h
16:00
Signature food tour of Phuket~$35
Food • ~3h
4

Day 4

09:00
Explore the historic old town of Phuket
Culture • ~2.5h
12:30
Scenic park or waterfront in Phuket
Nature • ~2h
16:00
Local market & street-food lunch~$15
Food • ~1.5h
5

Day 5

09:00
Top-rated museum in Phuket~$18
Culture • ~2.5h
12:30
Half-day nature excursion near Phuket~$45
Nature • ~5h
16:00
Sunset spot + evening in the nightlife district~$30
Nightlife • ~3h
6

Day 6

09:00
Local landmark & viewpoint~$10
Culture • ~2h
12:30
Main shopping street & artisan boutiques
Shopping • ~2h
16:00
Signature food tour of Phuket~$35
Food • ~3h
7

Day 7

09:00
Explore the historic old town of Phuket
Culture • ~2.5h
12:30
Scenic park or waterfront in Phuket
Nature • ~2h
16:00
Local market & street-food lunch~$15
Food • ~1.5h

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What 1 week in Phuket costs

What this trip costs

$1,668
Flights$45027%
Stay$35121%
Activities$32119%
Food$27316%
Local transport$1097%
Shopping$734%
Buffer$915%
$238/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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1 week in Phuket: FAQ

Is 1 week enough for Phuket?+

1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Phuket, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Phuket?+

Start with Explore the historic old town of Phuket, Scenic park or waterfront in Phuket and Local market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 1 week in Phuket cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $910 per person for 1 week. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Phuket?+

The best months to visit Phuket are March, April, May, September and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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