Phuket
The sea is calmer around the end and start of the year, good for boat trips; mid-year brings the south-west monsoon, rough seas, and some boats stop running.
Areas
Patong
The busiest beach
See "Patong" on Google MapsKata · Karon
Quieter beaches
See "Kata · Karon" on Google MapsPhuket Old Town
Colourful old houses and snacks
See "Phuket Old Town" on Google MapsPromthep Cape
Sunsets
See "Promthep Cape" on Google MapsPhang Nga Bay
A boat trip among limestone islands (day trip)
See "Phang Nga Bay" on Google Maps
Sample route
- Day 1Phuket Old Town → sunset at Promthep Cape
- Day 2Boat trip: Phang Nga Bay
- Day 3Kata Beach
- Day 4Patong
Opening hours and ticket prices aren't listed here (they change often): open each place in Google Maps for the latest.
See a planned sample (Kyoto)Plan your own trip (after sign-up opens)