PHUKET TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Best Time to Go

Nov–Apr (Dry Season) best for island adventures

How Long

4–6 days for island hopping & beach time

Daily Budget

฿1,200–฿2,500/day ($35–70) Save ATM fees w/ WISE

Getting There

Fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)

How to Get Around

Rent a motorbike explore beaches and towns freely

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What to Do in Phuket

Freedom Beach - Aeriel View

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Big Buddha Phuket

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Take a Bus From Bangkok to Phuket

Bangkok to Phuket by Ferry, Bus, Train & Car

Best Experiences & Tours

Jetcar Lake Circuit Experience* Old Phuket Farm Experience Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Phuket Phuket City Half Day Tour* Sky Dining Experience* Thai Costume Rental* Surfing Class* Jet Ski* watersports at Patong Beach* Jungle ATV Adventure* Phi Phi Islands Full Day Trip* Snorkeling Trip to Surin Islands & Moken Village Phuket Giant Water Lilies James Bond Island Luxury Sunset Cruise Kayak Through Phang Nga Bay’s Glow-in-the-Dark Water Phuket – Koh Phi Phi – Krabi – Railay Beach Ferry* Onsen & Massage in Phuket City* Biggest Zipline park in Thailand* Thai Cooking Class*

Where To Eat in Phuket

Best Guided Tours & restaurants

Seafood Market Dinner Guided Tour* Sky Dining Experience* My Cafe at My Beach Resort* BBQ Seafood Buffet at Sheraton* Chao Leh Kitchen Breakfast and dinner Buffet*

Where To Stay In Phuket

BEST places to stay

BYD Lofts Patong Beach ($$) Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort ($$) Pacific Club Resort ($$) Layalina Hotel ($$) Meliá Phuket Mai Khao ($$) Sawasdee Village ($$) Katathani Phuket Beach Resort ($$) Outrigger Surin Beach Resort ($) Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa ($$$) Baan Krating Phuket Resort ($) Twinpalms Tented Camp ($$) Avista Grande Phuket Karon ($$) Nonnee Hotel Kata Beach ($) Haru Inn Airport ($) Shunli Hostel ($) The Luna ($)