Thailand

Phuket

Phang Nga Bay kayaking is the excursion the island is built around, and the limestone karsts rising from emerald water deliver exactly the drama the photos suggest. Kan Eang Seafood Restaurant, on Chalong Bay, is the kind of waterfront spot where locals eat and the fish is genuinely fresh. FamiVentura covers Phuket with guides to the island's beaches, excursions, and the local food scene that rewards venturing past Patong.

7 activities3 free 10 food spots3 free 7 excursions3 free 7 hidden gems3 free 1 Itinerarie0 free

Day Trips & Excursions

Worth-it trips within easy reach

Phi Phi Islands Day Trip

The Phi Phi Islands day trip is an 8-9 hour boat tour out of Phuket that covers limestone karst formations, snorkelling stops with visible reef fish, and white sand beaches. The main island of Phi Phi Don has a village end and a beach end; the tour's snorkelling stops at Monkey Beach and Bamboo Island are the better parts. Kids need to be comfortable on a boat for a full day on open water; teens can push into longer snorkelling sessions at the stops. Seasickness medication is worth taking before boarding regardless of whether you think you'll need it.

Address: Departure from Phuket ports (Patong, Chalong)
Hours: Boats depart 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM, return 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Price: 1,500-2,500 THB per adult, children often 50% discount
Duration: Full day (8-9 hours)
Booking required: Yes

Tips

Confirm everyone can handle open water before the snorkelling stops — the tour schedule doesn't accommodate reluctant swimmers easily
Morning departure is essential; afternoon arrivals at the main sites encounter crowded beaches and lower visibility water
Seasickness prevention is the single most important preparation

Island hoppingSnorkelingBeach dayPopular

Old Town Phuket Walking Tour

Phuket Town's Old Quarter is a 2-3 hour flat walk through one of the best-preserved Sino-Portuguese neighbourhoods in Southeast Asia. The 19th-century shophouses along Thalang and Dibuk Roads have original tile facades, ornate window mouldings, and covered walkways; the street art and small Taoist shrines add texture between the main buildings. Strollers navigate the pavements without difficulty. Toddlers handle the distance if you allow for a café stop in the middle. Go in the morning — the light is better and the coach groups haven't arrived.

Address: Phuket Town, Old Quarter (Thalang Road meeting point)
Hours: Tours typically 9:00 AM - noon
Price: 400-600 THB per person
Duration: 2-3 hours
Booking required: No

Tips

Weekday morning for the quietest and most photogenic experience
The five-foot ways provide shade throughout — stay under them when the sun is high
Café stops are plentiful along Thalang Road; use them to break the walk for the youngest members

Walking tourHistoryArchitectureCultural experience

Find the best picks for your family

Select your children's ages and we'll personalize Phuket for you

Tap an age group, then select your children's ages

Phang Nga Bay Canoe Adventure

Phang Nga Bay's canoe tour covers the limestone karst formations, mangrove channels, and hidden sea lagoons that make up one of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in Southeast Asia. The hongs — enclosed lagoons inside the karsts, accessible only by low cave passages at the right tide — are the highlight. Guides paddle the canoes through the cave entrances; kids don't need to do the physical work. Teens who want to paddle can usually take over for the open-bay sections. Full-day format covers the most hongs; half-day tours are a compromise that cuts the best content.

Address: Ao Phang Nga National Park (depart from Phuket)
Hours: Tours depart 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM, return 4:30 PM
Price: 1,500-2,500 THB per adult, children 50% discount
Duration: Full day (7-8 hours)
Booking required: Yes

Tips

Confirm the day's hong accessibility when booking — tides affect which passages are open
Water shoes for the beach landings; the karst rock has sharp edges
Full-day tours are worth the extra cost; the half-day format is the frequent complaint in reviews

KayakingNature explorationScenic viewsAdventure

Day Trips & Excursions

Worth-it trips within easy reach

Phi Phi Islands Day Trip

Address: Departure from Phuket ports (Patong, Chalong)
Hours: Boats depart 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM, return 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Price: 1,500-2,500 THB per adult, children often 50% discount
Duration: Full day (8-9 hours)
Booking required: Yes

Tips

Confirm everyone can handle open water before the snorkelling stops — the tour schedule doesn't accommodate reluctant swimmers easily
Morning departure is essential; afternoon arrivals at the main sites encounter crowded beaches and lower visibility water
Seasickness prevention is the single most important preparation

Island hoppingSnorkelingBeach dayPopular

Old Town Phuket Walking Tour

Address: Phuket Town, Old Quarter (Thalang Road meeting point)
Hours: Tours typically 9:00 AM - noon
Price: 400-600 THB per person
Duration: 2-3 hours
Booking required: No

Tips

Weekday morning for the quietest and most photogenic experience
The five-foot ways provide shade throughout — stay under them when the sun is high
Café stops are plentiful along Thalang Road; use them to break the walk for the youngest members

Walking tourHistoryArchitectureCultural experience

Find the best picks for your family

Select your children's ages and we'll personalize Phuket for you

Tap an age group, then select your children's ages

Phang Nga Bay Canoe Adventure

Address: Ao Phang Nga National Park (depart from Phuket)
Hours: Tours depart 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM, return 4:30 PM
Price: 1,500-2,500 THB per adult, children 50% discount
Duration: Full day (7-8 hours)
Booking required: Yes

Tips

Confirm the day's hong accessibility when booking — tides affect which passages are open
Water shoes for the beach landings; the karst rock has sharp edges
Full-day tours are worth the extra cost; the half-day format is the frequent complaint in reviews

KayakingNature explorationScenic viewsAdventure