4 Days in Phuket: Beaches, Old Town and Phi Phi Islands

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πŸ“ Phuket, ThailandπŸ—“ 4 daysπŸ‘₯ Beach lovers and families

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4Days
11Stops
4Meal tips
About Β£50-100 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Four days in Phuket: Phuket Old Town, the Big Buddha, island hopping to Phi Phi, and quieter beaches. Best November to April; the southwest monsoon brings rough seas from May to October.

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Day by day

Visitors ascending the stairs to the iconic Big Buddha statue in Phuket, Thailand.
1

Old Town

09:30

Phuket Old Town

Sino-Portuguese shophouses and street art.

πŸ“ Phuket Town⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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12:30

Local restaurant lunch

Hokkien noodles.

πŸ“ Phuket Town⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~ΰΈΏ150
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15:00

Big Buddha

A 45 m white marble Buddha.

πŸ“ Chalong⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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18:00

Promthep Cape sunset

Southern tip.

πŸ“ Rawai⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerSeafoodThai Β· $$
Explore the iconic Big Buddha statue atop Nakkerd Hill in Phuket, Thailand, a serene and spiritual landmark.
2

Phi Phi islands

08:00

Speedboat to Phi Phi

Snorkel at Maya Bay (if open) and Pileh Lagoon.

πŸ“ Phi Phi⏱ 8 hoursπŸ’· ~ΰΈΏ1,800
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17:00

Return

Rest.

πŸ“ Phuket⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Included
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchLunch on Phi PhiThai Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Speedboat to Phi Phi
Stunning view of the Big Buddha statue in Phuket, Thailand, under a clear blue sky.
3

Beaches

10:00

Kata or Karon beach

Long beaches.

πŸ“ Kata⏱ 4 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Check flags for rip currents.
16:00

Nai Harn Beach

Quieter beach.

πŸ“ Nai Harn⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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19:30

Bangla Road

Nightlife.

πŸ“ Patong⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~ΰΈΏ300
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchBeach cafΓ©Thai Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Kata or Karon beach
Stunning close-up of the serene Big Buddha statue located in Phuket, Thailand, symbolizing peace and spirituality.
4

Phang Nga Bay

08:00

Phang Nga Bay tour

Limestone cliffs, kayaking, James Bond Island.

πŸ“ Phang Nga⏱ 8 hoursπŸ’· ~ΰΈΏ1,500
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17:00

Return

Evening.

πŸ“ Phuket⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Included
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerFarewell dinnerThai Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 4Tickets and tours: Phang Nga Bay tour

Good to know

✈️ Getting therePhuket Airport is 45 minutes from most beaches by taxi or airport bus.
πŸš† Getting aroundGrab, taxis and scooters.
πŸ’· CurrencyThai baht (THB). Cards in resorts.
πŸ—£ LanguageThai. English is common.

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