What to book before you travel to Phuket and the southern islands?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

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5 activities to book · about €246 per person

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Phuket and the southern islands cost?

€246 per person if you do them all, across 5 bookings. The most expensive is "The Similan Islands (dry season)" at €90, the cheapest "The Phi Phi viewpoint" at €1. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Phuket and the southern islands without booking anything?

3 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Phuket Old Town, Patong Beach, The Big Buddha. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

At which stop should you book earliest?

Phi Phi Islands, with 2 activities to book, against 1 at the quietest stop. That is where slots go first.

How long do these activities take?

From 1h for the shortest to Full day for the longest. Fit them into your days before filling the rest: a guided visit often takes half a day.

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