Phuket Beach Holiday
Five nights on Kata Beach with a sea-canoe trip in Phang Nga Bay and a Thai cooking class.
From
$790 / person
“Nataka kuelekea Phuket & Thailand”
Phuket & Thailand
Limestone islands, street food and golden temples
Discover Phuket & Thailand
Phuket is the gateway to the Andaman Sea, where sheer limestone islands rise from emerald water. Base yourself on a beach — lively Patong, family-friendly Kata and Karon or quiet Kamala — and spend your days island-hopping by speedboat to Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island.
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Many travellers start or end with two or three nights in Bangkok for the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, floating markets and the best street food in the world. Thai hospitality, great value and wonderful massages make it an easy favourite.
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Bangkok & Phuket
Two nights in Bangkok for temples and markets, then five on Phuket’s beaches with a speedboat day to the Phi Phi Islands.
From
$1,050$1,190 / person
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See & do
The best of Phuket & Thailand
Must-see
- Big BuddhaA 45 m white marble Buddha with views over the south of the island.
- Phuket Old TownColourful Sino-Portuguese shophouses, cafés and a Sunday walking market.
- Grand Palace, BangkokThe dazzling royal complex and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Things to do
- 01Phi Phi Islands by speedboatMaya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and snorkelling stops on a full-day trip.
- 02Phang Nga BaySea-canoe through caves and lagoons and see James Bond Island.
- 03Thai cooking classMarket visit and hands-on green curry, pad thai and mango sticky rice.
- 04Bangkok templesThe Grand Palace, Wat Pho’s reclining Buddha and Wat Arun on the river.
When to go
Best time to visit
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Best months Possible, but not ideal
November to April — dry, sunny and calm on the Andaman coast. May to October brings the monsoon and rougher seas, but also lower prices.
Climate. Tropical: 28–33°C year-round.
Travel info
Good to know
DARPhuket & Thailand
Emirates and Qatar Airways fly to Phuket (HKT) via Dubai and Doha. Bangkok is a 1.5-hour domestic flight away.
- Nearest airport
- Phuket International (HKT); Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB)
- Languages
- Thai; English in tourist areas
- Time zone
- Indochina Time (UTC+7)
- Visa
- Many nationalities are visa-exempt for short stays; others apply for a Thai e-Visa online. All visitors complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival. Our team checks the rules for your passport and can handle the application for you.
- Good to know
- Dress modestly at temples: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off inside.
Questions
Before you go to Phuket & Thailand
Phuket or Bali?
Phuket for island-hopping, nightlife and easy Bangkok add-ons; Bali for culture, rice terraces and private villas. Both are great value.
Is Phuket good for families?
Yes — Kata, Karon and Mai Khao have calm, wide beaches and plenty of family resorts.
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