The Ultimate Guide: What to See in Phuket, Thailand
We’ve created a list of what to see and do in Phuket, Thailand whether you are here to relax, try the local food, explore the island, or immerse yourself in the culture.
THE ADVENTURER
- Visit Kokchang Safari for elephant trekking
- Take surf lessons at Super Surf Kata
- Take an ATV tour through the beautiful landscapes of Phuket
- Go ziplining at Zipline Xventure Phuket
- Play with tigers at Tiger Kingdom Phuket
- Go snorkeling in the Andaman sea
- Eat dinner 50m high with Dinner in the sky
- Go bamboo rafting in Phang Nga with professional guides
- Hike to Black Rock viewpoint
- Go scuba diving or free diving (or take lessons!)
THE FAMILY
- Visit Aquaria Phuket, the biggest aquarium in Thailand!
- Visit the beautiful sandy beaches of Phuket
- Play mini golf at Dino park
- Visit the Upside Down House Museum and Fun Attractions
- Take a short walk to Karon viewpoint
- Visit Carnival Magic Theme Park at Kamala Beach
- Visit Froggy’s Fun Park and Adventure Village for trampolines, VR games, a rope park, and kids playground
- Private family boat cruise
- Visit Adventure Village Phuket for a trampoline arena, foam pit, zip line, donut slide, fun slide, roller skating, net climbing, pirate ship playground, Lego zone, carousels, and more
THE RELAXER
- Have a spa day at Infinite Luxury Spa Or Oasis Spa
- Have a beach day
- Go golfing at Red Mountain Golf Club or Laguna Phuket Golf Club
- Attend a yoga class
- Go on a boat ride
- Book a Thai massage
- Participate in a detox retreat
THE FOODIE
- Visit the street food market in Kata Town Center
- Visit Naka Market, Phuket’s largest Weekend Night Market
- Attend an authentic Thai cooking class
- Visit Karon Temple Market
- Visit the Sunday Street Market called ‘Lard Yai’
- Dine at Green Heart Garden for local Thai food
- Dine at Tu Kab Khao for authentic Phuket cuisine
- Dine at Chom Chan restaurant, featured on the Michelin Guide
THE CULTURAL ENTHUSIAST
- Visit the Big Buddha statue (temporarily closed as of January 2025)
- Visit Phuket Old Town
- Visit Wat Chalong Temple
- Attend an authentic Thai cooking class
- Attend a Siam Niramit Phuket show
- Visit Phuket FantaSea, the ultimate cultural theme park
- Visit Patong Thai Boxing Stadium to watch professional Muay Thai boxing
THE BEACH HOPPER
- Kata beach
- Kata Noi Beach
- Karon beach
- Patong beach
- Freedom beach
- Ya Nui Beach
- Nai Harn Beach
- Bang Tao beach
- Paradise beach
- Kamala beach
THE INFLUENCER
- Have dinner at Issara Restaurant & Bar
- Visit Kokchang Safari to bath with elephants or go elephant trekking
- Go shopping at Central Phuket Shopping Center
- Get your photo taken with tigers at Tiger Kingdom Phuket
- Private speedboat or catamaran charter to James Bond and Phang Nga Island
- Trip to Maya Bay where “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed
- Visit Monkey hill to see and feed wild monkeys (Be careful! Visit at your own risk)
- Visit The Selfie Experience that has 40+ photobooths and themed rooms to take pictures in