The perfect itinerary for your Phuket trip

Hands down one of the best places to visit on your Phuket trip, this 30-acre Elephant Sanctuary takes care of 12 elephants and focuses on the rescue and caregiving of older elephants. The best part about this is that Elephants are forced to interact with the visitors allowing them to be natural and comfortable in their surroundings, unlike other unethical sanctuaries in Phuket that use such tactics to attract tourists. 

On the second day of your Phuket trip, visit the old town and we recommend staying here for your convenience. You’ll be closer to markets and viewpoints and you won’t need to travel a long way back to your hotel. Old Town is a unique place with vibrant buildings, cute little ice cream parlours and historic temples. Follow a stroll through the market with a visit to the Phuket Town Historical Centre and Thai Hua Museum.

But the most exciting part about this day has to be the street food trail through Phuket Old Town. Phuket is identified as the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and that’s for all the right reasons. It is known for its culinary heritage and delicious street food so be rest assured your Phuket trip budget won’t go for a toss while you stuff your face with Phuket delicacies.

Make a visit to the Chalong Bay Rum Distillery where you can either take a guided tour of how the rum is made or take a cocktail-making class that teaches you how to make 3 cocktails in the duration of 1 hour. It’s a great experience for couples who love learning something new together.

Island hopping is a must-add activity to your Phuket trip plan. You get to be surrounded by aquamarine waters and beautiful scenery at all times. Some of the best island trips from Phuket are Phi phi Island, Phang Nga Bay, Similan Island, Racha Island and Coral Island. There are approximately 3 to 4 halts so that you can enjoy all the islands and soak in the beauty. Be sure to set a day aside just for Phuket island trips as they tend to get very tiring and you may end up missing the next activity on your itinerary. 

On your last day, get into the touristy mode and visit the famous sightseeing points in Phuket such as the Big Buddha and the infamous temple Wat Chalong. It tends to get pretty crowded so we suggest going there early to beat the crowd.

Your trip to Phuket would be incomplete without taking a stroll on the gorgeous Kata Noi beach. It is one of the most famous beaches in Phuket which has excellent swimming conditions so you can spend your afternoon taking a dip. It is also home to some luxurious resorts so you can spend your last night overlooking the beach.

Spend your last night walking around Wat Karon and the Karon Temple. If it happens to be a Tuesday or a Friday, you can also enjoy the Karon Temple market which is known for great food, souvenirs and local beer.

An average Phuket trip cost from India is about INR 50,000, including flight tickets, if planned well in advance. Which, for an international destination which has so much to offer, is great and on budget. The Phuket trip package usually includes activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling and entry fee for famous tourist attractions. We suggest you keep your budget to INR 70,000 for a luxurious trip.