What island should I visit from Phuket?


What island should I visit from Phuket? There are a number of islands near Phuket that one can explore on their Phuket vacation but these are the best islands that one cannot afford to miss – Koh Racha Yai, Surin Island, Koh Bon, Koh Lanta, and Similan Islands.


Can you go to Phi Phi island from Phuket?

Getting to Phi Phi Island is very easy thanks to efficient ferries and speedboats that usually come from Phuket and Krabi. The ferry is by far the most popular method of reaching the islands. It takes about 2 hours from Phuket and 90 minutes from Krabi or Koh Lanta.


What is the most beautiful part of Phuket?

Promthep Cape is among the most photographed spots in Phuket. Forming the southernmost tip of the island, Promthep offers a stunning 180-degree vista of the sea and 3 nearby small islands. A dirt track leads the most adventurous visitors to the southern tip of the cape at their own risk.


What is the best worst month to visit Thailand?

The months from April to May are the hottest in the country, and if you cannot handle extreme heat, a holiday here is best avoided. July onwards starts the monsoon, and the next three months are the wettest and the least appealing ones to head to Thailand.


Why is Krabi so popular?

Krabi is one of the most visited parts of Thailand and it is clear to see why that is! It's the part of Thailand with both the most incredible beaches and the best national parks. It's also the perfect place to start island hopping with infamous islands nearby like Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta.


How many days in Phuket is enough?

Phuket has so much to offer, I'd say a minimum would be 5 days to get a good feel for the island. But you could easily spend 7 days in Phuket and even 14 days without feeling like you are running out of things to do.