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1 day · Phuket itinerary

Phuket in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Phuket? You can sail to the Phi Phi Islands. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Phuket — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Phi Phi Islands
  2. 2Maya Bay snorkelling
  3. 3Beach time
  4. 4Old town evening

Morning: set sail

Speedboat to the Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay.

Midday: snorkelling

Snorkel the coral and turquoise lagoons.

Evening: the old town

Explore the Sino-Portuguese streets and night market.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Phuket — prices per person.

Phi Phi Island Private Boat Tour
−10%
Phuket
Phi Phi Island Private Boat Tour
5.0(754)·6–8 hours
from$933$1,037/ person
via Viator
Private local city tour with english speaking driver
Phuket
Private local city tour with english speaking driver
5.0(11)·4–8 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Private Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat
−16%
Phuket
Private Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat
5.0(219)·7–8 hours
from$1,190$1,434/ person
via Viator
Phuket Full Day City tour & Lunch & Tiger Park
Phuket
Phuket Full Day City tour & Lunch & Tiger Park
4.9(37)·8 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch from Krabi
Krabi
Full-Day Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch from Krabi
4.9(1,498)·7 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch
Phuket
Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch
4.9(171)·5 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Phi Phi & Khai Islands Snorkeling Trip w/ Lunch and Fins by Speedboat
−21%
Phuket
Phi Phi & Khai Islands Snorkeling Trip w/ Lunch and Fins by Speedboat
4.9(202)·7–8 hours
from$98$126/ person
via Viator
Amazing Private Phuket Island Tour Including Big Buddha
Phuket
Amazing Private Phuket Island Tour Including Big Buddha
4.8(76)·5h 30min
from$76/ person
via Viator

Phuket in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Phuket in one day?
For one day, a Phi Phi Islands boat trip with snorkelling and Maya Bay is the highlight; add the old town and Big Buddha if you have time, though Phuket rewards a longer stay.
What is the best one-day Phuket tour?
A Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour with snorkelling and Maya Bay is the most spectacular way to spend a day from Phuket.
How much does one day in Phuket cost?
Budget roughly €30–€80 per person for a Phi Phi Islands day tour with lunch and snorkelling — beaches and the Big Buddha are free to enjoy.

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