Phuket, Thailand 5 Day Itinerary

Phuket, Thailand 5-Day Itinerary (Markdown Format)

Day 1: Arrival & Beach Relaxation

  1. Arrival at Phuket International Airport

    • Transfer to your hotel in Patong (highly recommended areas: Patong, Kata, Karon, or Kamala)
    • Check-in and freshen up

  2. Patong Beach

    • Relax on the beach, enjoy water activities like swimming, snorkeling, or jet-skiing
    • Visit Bangla Road for shopping and nightlife (optional)

  3. Dinner at Renu Phuket Restaurant

    • Authentic Thai food in a casual setting

  4. Things to know

    • Taxi, tuk-tuk, or motorbike taxis are common transportation methods
    • Bargain when taking tuk-tuks and negotiate the fare before getting in
    • Be aware of scams, especially at night in tourist areas like Patong

Day 2: Explore Phuket’s Beaches & Phuket Trickeye Museum

  1. Morning: Freedom Beach

    • A secluded and beautiful beach accessible only by longtail boat (boat fees around 200-300 THB per person)

  2. Lunch at Raya Restaurant

    • Located on Nai Harn Beach, offering excellent Thai and international cuisine with ocean views

  3. Afternoon: Phuket Trickeye Museum

    • An interactive 3D art museum filled with amazing illusions and photo opportunities (100 THB per person)

  4. Dinner at Mom Tri’s Kitchen

    • Fine dining experience in a charming, cliffside villa overlooking Phuket’s coastline

Day 3: Phuket Old Town & Big Buddha

  1. Morning: Phuket Old Town

    • Stroll through the historic Sino-Portuguese buildings, visit Thai Hua Museum and Baan Chinpracha

  2. Lunch at Blue Elephant Phuket

    • Traditional Royal Thai Cuisine in a beautiful restored colonial mansion

  3. Afternoon: Big Buddha & Wat Chalong

    • Visit the Big Buddha statue and the famous Wat Chalong temple, the largest in Phuket

  4. Dinner at Raya Vietnamese Restaurant

    • Authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a stunning rooftop view of Patong

Day 4: Phi Phi Islands Tour

  1. Full-day tour to Phi Phi Islands

    • Book a boat tour that includes snorkeling, lunch, and sightseeing at Maya Bay (The Beach), Monkey Beach, and Viking Cave

  2. Dinner at Suay Restaurant

    • Innovative Thai fusion cuisine in a romantic tropical setting

Day 5: Relax & Departure

  1. Morning: Leisure time

    • Spend your last hours in Phuket relaxing on the beach, shopping for souvenirs, or enjoying a massage at one of the many spas

  2. Lunch at Sabai Corner

    • Authentic Thai street food in a friendly atmosphere

  3. Departure from Phuket International Airport