Thailand

Day trips from Phuket

Places you can visit in a day from Phuket and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Phang Nga Bay
49 km from Phuket
A limestone‑studded bay with calm waters, ideal for kayaking and scenery.
2

James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan)
45 km from Phuket
A distinctive rock outcrop in Phang Nga Bay, known from a film and good for photos.
3

Similan Islands National Park
78 km from Phuket
A remote archipelago with clear dive sites and white‑sand beaches, reachable by boat.
4

Khao Sok National Park
19 km from Phuket
A rainforest reserve with a lake, offering jungle walks and wildlife spotting.
5

Khao Lak Beach
23 km from Phuket
A long, quiet beach with soft sand, suitable for a relaxed seaside walk.
6

Koh Yao Yai
18 km from Phuket
A quiet island with mangroves and local villages, perfect for a low‑key day out.