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Phuket Travel Guides

Every tour and experience in Phuket, reviewed and ranked by our team. From Phi Phi Island speedboat trips and sunrise departures to luxury catamarans and private boat charters.

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Speedboat anchored in turquoise water below the limestone cliffs of Phi Phi Leh on a day tour from Phuket

Island Hopping15 min read

Phi Phi Island Tour from Phuket: 8 Best Trips & Prices 2026

The eight best Phi Phi Island tours from Phuket compared: shared speedboat day trips from $65, sunrise departures that reach Maya Bay before the crowds, luxury catamarans, and private boats, with the real all-in cost.

Ko Tapu limestone pinnacle rising from green water beside Khao Phing Kan in Phang Nga Bay

Boat Tours14 min read

James Bond Island Tour from Phuket: 8 Best Tours + a Krabi Alternative (2026)

Eight James Bond Island tours from Phuket, plus one Krabi alternative, compared by boat type, real price, park fees and how long your day actually runs, from a $33 big boat to a private longtail.

Sea kayak paddling out of a limestone sea cave into a hidden lagoon in Phang Nga Bay near Phuket

Water Activities11 min read

Kayaking in Phuket: 8 Best Kayak Tours & Sea Cave Trips (2026)

The eight best kayak tours in Phuket compared: Phang Nga Bay sea cave kayaking from $95, twilight and Hong by Starlight evening trips, glowing-plankton canoeing, a $25 mangrove paddle, and where clear kayaks and rentals fit in.

Cooks pounding green curry paste in stone mortars at individual stations in a Phuket kitchen

Food & Drink13 min read

Thai Cooking Classes Phuket: 7 Best Classes Compared (2026)

Seven Phuket Thai cooking classes compared by area, price, group size and how hands-on the class really is, from a $57 Rawai kitchen to Blue Elephant in Phuket Town.

Rider on a jungle zipline between treetop platforms in the rainforest hills of Phuket, Thailand

Adventure9 min read

Zipline in Phuket: 6 Best Zipline Parks & Tours Compared (2026)

Phuket's best zipline parks compared: Flying Hanuman and Hanuman World (two separate parks), Phuket Paradise and Skyline Adventure, with real zipline prices from $30, platform counts, transfers and limits.

Bowls of Hokkien noodles and roti on a shophouse table along a pastel Phuket Old Town street

Food & Drink12 min read

Phuket Food Tour: 5 Best Old Town & Night Tours Compared (2026)

Five Phuket food tours compared by route, start time, group size and what you actually eat, from morning market walks in Phuket Old Town to a private night street food tour.

Pastel Sino-Portuguese shophouses with shuttered windows along a quiet street in Phuket Old Town

Culture & Food11 min read

Phuket Old Town Tour: Walking Tours, Free Walking Map & Food Tours (2026)

The best Phuket Old Town tours compared: small-group food and heritage walks from $59 and half-day city tours from $45, plus a free self-guided walking route with a map.

Riders on quad bikes on a dusty jungle trail below the white Big Buddha statue in Phuket

Adventure12 min read

ATV Tour Phuket: 4 Best Big Buddha Tours Compared (2026)

Four Phuket ATV tours compared by ride length, price, age rules and what you really see at the Big Buddha, from a $25 half-hour ride to ATV and zipline combos.

Speedboat crossing turquoise water toward the limestone cliffs of the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

Island Hopping11 min read

Phi Phi Island Tour by Speedboat: 8 Best Speedboat Tours with Lunch (2026)

Eight Phi Phi Island speedboat tours with lunch compared, from Phuket and Krabi: real prices from $40, park fees, early departures, group sizes and how a speedboat day compares with a catamaran.

Rescued elephants grazing in a forest clearing below a wooden observation walkway in Phuket

Wildlife14 min read

Elephant Sanctuary Phuket: 5 Best Sanctuaries Compared (2026)

Five Phuket elephant sanctuaries compared by what you are actually allowed to do, from hands-off observation to fenced feeding, with prices, locations and real reviews.