The perfect plan for making the most of Phuket in 7 days without falling into the Patong tourist trap.
Day 1 — Arrival + Old Town
Flight from Paris to Phuket via Bangkok or Doha. Arrive in the morning or around midday. Transfer to Phuket Old Town. Explore Soi Romanee + Sino-Portuguese cafés. Dinner at Tu Kab Khao.
Day 2 — Southern beaches
Sunrise at Promthep Cape. Nai Harn + Kata + Karon beaches (mix and match). The Big Buddha at sunset. Dinner in Kata.
Day 3 — 9-island jet ski tour
Half-day jet ski trip. Book it here.
Day 4 — James Bond Island by speedboat
Boat tour of Phang Nga Bay + lunch + snorkelling. Book it here.
Day 5 — Elephant sanctuary
An ethical sanctuary in the morning (4h). Relax on Surin Beach in the afternoon. Dinner at Black Cat. Book it here.
Day 6 — Maya Bay + Phi Phi
Speedboat to Phi Phi + Maya Bay. Snorkelling with turtles.
Day 7 — Departure
Brunch in the Old Town, then back to the airport.
Budget
- Flight: €700
- Mix of 4★ hotels: €700
- Activities: €600
- Meals + transfers: €250
- Total: €2250/person