Top Phuket Half-day Tours

See top landmarks and local life on a 6-hour tour of Phuket city. Highlights include the revered temple Wat Chalong, Old Phuket town, the viewpoint at Khao Rang Hill, the Big Buddha statue, and other places of interest. You'll also have time to shop for souvenirs and taste local cuisine on this tour, which includes transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

If you're short on time but still want to experience the clear waters and white sands of Khai Island, consider this half-day tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Phuket or the Phuket Airport. You'll get to spend a morning or an afternoon snorkeling, swimming, and hanging out on the beach, and snorkeling masks will be provided to help you better see the colorful marine life found just offshore.

Skip the unethical elephant encounters in Phuket and visit a sanctuary where the animals are allowed to live their final years roaming freely without being harmed by tourists. Located on 30 acres of lush, tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket, visiting the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary helps support their mission of compassionate and ethical elephant tourism.

Set sail from Phuket’s Ao Chalong Pier on a guided sunset catamaran cruise to Koh Hey, also known as Coral Island. Send the afternoon sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, or just enjoying the views of the Andaman Sea. Afterwards, enjoy a dinner onboard while watching the sunset, before returning to Phuket.

When visiting Phuket, don't miss the beaches and limestone cliffs of Phi Phi Island. Depart by boat in the morning or at sunrise to avoid the afternoon crowds, and sail away to the tropical paradise made famous as the picturesque filming location of the movie ‘The Beach.’ Swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, encounter the curious primates of Monkey Beach, and savor a buffet lunch during this full-day island escape.

Discover the coastal delights of Koh Phi Phi and surrounds on this speedboat adventure from Phuket. Zoom over the rolling waves at high speeds, and reach Koh Phi Phi with round-trip transport from your Phuket hotel included. With your guide at the helm, hit top natural attractions including Bamboo Island, Maya Bay, and Rang Yai Island. Soak up the sunshine on remote beaches—with time to swim at your leisure.

Popular for azure waters and white sand beaches, the Phi Phi Islands are a major hotspot for visitors to Thailand. While the islands are picturesque, being stuck on a slow, crowded tourist boat can spoil the experience. On this tour, take a small speedboat to see the well-known sites and secluded spots where you can take in the islands’ natural beauty.

Discover great eats in Phuket Old Town with a small group and food-loving guide who shares favorite spots in the historic district. Expect to sample several dishes during the half-day tour, such as Burmese curries, Hokkien noodles, and grilled meats with peanut sauce. Tropical fruits and signature desserts then satisfy the sweet tooth. Learn about the culinary heritage of Thailand and enjoy a feast as well.

Take in the highlights of Phang Nga Bay on this action-packed full-day cruise from Phuket. Paddle around Panak and Hong islands on a canoe; admire the natural wonders of James Bond Island; take a swim at Lawa Island; and tuck into a delicious lunch onboard. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Travel from midday to midnight to the hidden wonders of Phang Nga Bay, including a kayaking tour of limestone sea caves and cliff-lined lagoons. Ride a powerboat to the emerald waters and keep an eye out for sea eagles, egrets and other wildlife while you paddle your kayak with an expert guide. After dark, float your own self-made flower ‘Krathong’ at a Loi Krathong festival, followed by a seafood buffet dinner. Lunch and round-trip transport from Phuket hotels or airport included.

Discover the best of Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands during this 8-hour sightseeing day trip by speedboat from Phuket. See why visitors flock to these idyllic islands as you enjoy time for snorkeling, swimming, and lounging on their white-sand beaches. You’ll visit Khai Island, tour the famous Maya Bay (as seen in the film ‘The Beach’), and visit Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, and the Viking Cave.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Phuket and spend a day cycling on the quiet island of Yao during this full-day excursion. Join a small group and take a scenic boat trip to Yao island. Then, cycle through rice paddies, countryside, farms, and beaches to take in the sights of the island. You even have time to relax on the beach and visit a fishing village that is built on stilts.

James Bond Island is one of the most visited islands of Phang Nga Bay, famous for its starring role in Bond movie ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’. This full-day speedboat cruise from Phuket also includes sea canoeing at Hong Island, a trek to the Ice Cream and Diamond Caves, and free time on Naka Noi Island.

- Enjoy a half day tour exploring the beautiful islands and beaches of Khai Island by speedboat! - Be awed by the stunning scenery of the Khai islands, relax, and sunbathe - Swim in crystal clear waters and see hundreds of tropical fish! - Enjoy the quick and convenient ride to the Khai Islands by speedboat - Relax and sunbathe on a white sand beach - With a half day of snorkeling and swimming, this trip is a great outing for the whole family

Travel between the dispersed natural wonders of the Phi Phi archipelago during a speedboat tour from Phuket. Traveling by super-fast boat means that you spend less time in transit and more time snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing at Rang Yai and Maya Bay—a protected cove featured in the blockbuster movie The Beach.

Create the trip of a lifetime on this customized tour of Phuket. Choose your tour duration and set off through the city streets and check out key attractions, landmarks, and must-see sites. Navigate the city like a local and gain insight into local life. Relax in the comfort of your private vehicle and move at your own pace around Phuket.

A must-visit while in Phuket, the Phi Phi archipelago consists of six islands off the coast of Krabi. This all-day tour allows you to explore four of the islands and see one of the largest national parks of Thailand. Go snorkeling among the coral reefs of Pileh Lagoon, relax on Bamboo Island, and visit Monkey Bay and Maya Bay, which was featured in the popular movie, "The Beach."

Visit the Phi Phi Islands by speedboat on a full-day tour from Phuket. Go to three different islands with a local guide who shares stunning views of top spots such as Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Leh, and the Blue Lagoon. Includes a buffet lunch, use of snorkeling equipment, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Don’t miss the chance to snorkel in the crystal waters of Coral Island when you're staying in Phuket. This group speedboat takes you there quickly and in style. You'll have several hours to explore as you like. There are plenty of other options to try too, like parasailing, banana boats, or scuba diving, but all for an additional expense.

The Phi Phi archipelago is a must-visit while in Phuket, and this speedboat trip whisks you around the islands in one day. Swim over the coral reefs of Pileh Lagoon, have lunch at Phi Phi Leh, snorkel at Bamboo Island, and visit Monkey Beach and Maya Bay, immortalized in "The Beach." Boat transfers, snacks, buffet lunch, snorkeling equipment, and Phuket hotel pickup and drop-off all included.

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first and only ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket where elephants roam around, bathe and sozialize freely across 30 acres of lush, tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket. We buy all rescued elephants to ensure that Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is their final home, and we offer professional veterinary care for old and injured elephants. By visiting us, you are supporting a sustainable, ethical and compassionate approach to elephant tourism where elephants have the freedom to live naturally. National Geographic, Lonely Planet and The Guardian have all endorsed our ethical approach.

Escape Phuket’s tourist hotspots to explore off-the-beaten-track mangroves, rainforests, and beaches on this full-day eco-adventure trip. Ride or paddle a kayak through mangrove channels, trek through the rain forest at Khao Phra Taeo National Park, visit white sand beaches, and relax at a beachside spa. En route, enjoy the opportunity to bathe in 'four waters': a waterfall, the sea, and the spa’s hot springs, and ice-cold pools. Lunch and transport included.

Have more space to lounge as you cruise around the Phi Phi Islands on this full-day tour with a larger size boat. Stop at popular destinations such as Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, and Viking Cave, and have free time at Phi Phi Don for lunch, snorkeling, and the beach. With round-trip transfers from Phuket provided, it’s easy to explore the tropical islands of the Andaman Sea.