Explore Phi Phi Island, Krabi and Maya Bay
Book the ferry over to Phi Phi Island and spend a day and night on this tropical islands before heading back to Phuket. On your way, make a stopover at beautiful Maya Bay, the location for the movie The Beach, the pure white sands and crystal clear waters will not disappoint. Phi Phi is a real tropical wonderland, make sure you venture up to the lookout for spectacular views of Phi Phi and its surrounding islands.
Thai Cooking Class
Thailand is known for its fantastic food. Sign up for a cooking class at your resort and learn how to make the classic Pad Thai noodle dish or the Tom Yam soup.
Phuket Fantasea
Phuket's FantaSea is Phulet island's biggest show. With trapeze artists, a cast of hundreds, performing elephants and other animals and an exotic storyline that blends tradition with fantasy you'll have a wonderful evening out here.
Temple Visit & Holy Places
Built in 1837, Chalong Temple (Wat Chalong) - the largest, most visited and most sacred temple in Phuket. Often, firecrackers are set off for good luck at the temple ground.
Phra Nang Sang temple (Wat Phra Nang Sang) - the oldest Buddhist temple in Phuket that was built over 200 years ago.
Prathong Temple (Wat Prathong) - built in 1750s, the holy ground is famous for the golden Buddha statue.
Saeng Tham Shrine - the Chinese shrine is one of the oldest in Phuket.
Phang Nga Bay
Cruise through the limestone islands and enjoy the dramatic landscape that features rocky pinnacles. James Bond island is one of the famous tourist spots in the bay. Also visit the water village in Koh Panyi where hundreds of stilt houses were built and linked with wooden walkways. For watersports lovers, canoe your way through sea caves and interior lagoons.
Spend Time With Hill Tribe
Of all the things to do in Thailand, visiting a tribe is one of the most unique experiences. Many tribes still live in remote areas and were not influenced by modern life. In these communities, people wear traditional clothes and make a living selling handicrafts. The best place to learn about the lifestyle and traditions of the peoples of the mountains of northern Thailand, where the ten different tribes live.
The Floating Markets
The floating markets of Thailand are truly a sight to behold. Vendors paddling boats laden with fruit, vegetables and flowers across the river and barter with buyers walking through the channels. The tradition and bright colors are unusual for one of the most picturesque in the country. Unfortunately, thanks to modern supermarkets and department stores, only a few survive floating market. Act fast, because it is one of the things to do in Thailand that will not be around forever.
Elephant riding
Holidays in Thailand would be incomplete without taking scenery back to these giants. Elephant rides in the jungle are very common; the elephants are generally well educated and patient visitors.