Thai South Coast Retreat: The Essentials of Phuket
Six days in Phuket — island landmarks, a Phi Phi Islands excursion and free beach days, with your choice of 5 hotels.
A tropical retreat on Thailand’s south coast: five nights in Phuket with a half-day landmarks tour, a full-day joint speedboat excursion to the Phi Phi Islands, and two free days on the white-sand beaches. Choose from five hotels, with daily breakfast and airport transfers.
Day by day
Arrival in Phuket
Arrive at Phuket International Airport, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure — relax after your flight or begin exploring the nearby beach.
Phuket · –Phuket half-day landmarks tour
A seat-in-coach half-day tour of the island: Promthep Cape, Phuket's most famous viewpoint; the revered Wat Chalong temple; a cashew-nut factory stop; and the Sino-Portuguese streets of Phuket Old Town. Lunch is included; the rest of the day is at leisure.
Phuket · B/LPhi Phi Islands excursion
A full-day joint speedboat trip to the Phi Phi Islands: Phi Phi Don for a buffet lunch, a pass by Phi Phi Ley and the Viking Cave, swimming at the emerald Pileh Lagoon, a stop by the famous Maya Bay, and leisure time at Khai Island. Return to Phuket by evening.
Phuket · B/LFree day in Phuket
A free day in tropical Phuket — the beach, the resort pool or a spa, or your own exploration.
Phuket · BFree day in Phuket
Another free day at leisure — sun, sand and sea at your own pace.
Phuket · BDeparture from Phuket
After breakfast and check-out, free time until your transfer to Phuket Airport for your onward flight.
Departure · BWhat's included
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast (5 nights in Phuket)
- Two guided tours: the half-day Phuket landmarks tour and the full-day Phi Phi Islands joint speedboat excursion
- Entrance fees for the attractions in the itinerary
- Meals as per the itinerary (two lunches)
- Air-conditioned coach transport with a professional driver
- English-speaking tour guide
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- Meals & drinks not stated
- Optional activities & tours
- Personal expenses
- Visa fees & requirements
- Gratuities
Rates & stay
Per person, twin share
| Group size | Price |
|---|---|
Per person, in USD
| Hotel | Room | From 2 pax | From 4 pax | From 6 pax | Single supp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andakira Hotel Phuket | Superior | 1,008 | 876 | 864 | 348 |
| The Kee Resort & Spa | Deluxe | 1,212 | 1,079 | 1,062 | 533 |
| Crest Resort & Pool Villas | Deluxe Sea View | 1,404 | 1,266 | 1,254 | 707 |
| Pullman Phuket Karon Beach | Deluxe Garden View | 1,656 | 1,524 | 1,512 | 938 |
| The Shore at Katathani | Pool Villa | 2,550 | 2,418 | 2,406 | 1,752 |
Peak-season surcharge & festive dinners
A peak-season surcharge per room / night applies over the festive window (roughly 21 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027, and for the Pullman also 11 Jan – 28 Feb 2027), varying by hotel. Compulsory festive gala dinners also apply per person: Christmas Eve (Crest Resort) and New Year’s Eve (several hotels). The amounts depend on the hotel and confirmed dates and are advised at booking.
Please note: no check-out is permitted on 31 December 2026 (or 24 December at Crest Resort).
Optional excursions & add-ons
Rates are per person in USD for 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027, based on your group size (from 2, 4 or 6 travelling) and chosen hotel; single supplement as listed. Touring is on a seat-in-coach (shared) basis — the Phi Phi excursion is a joint speedboat trip, and land transport is an air-conditioned van seating up to six. Modest dress is required at temples and religious sites (no shorts, tank tops or flip-flops). Peak-season surcharges and compulsory festive dinners apply on certain dates. No check-out on 31 Dec 2026 (or 24 Dec at Crest Resort). Please ensure passports are valid 6+ months beyond return.
Frequently asked
Yes — Phuket has a sizeable Muslim community and many mosques, so halal food is widely available; we're happy to point you to Muslim-friendly restaurants and prayer facilities near your hotel and on tour days. (Meals on the islands are not halal-certified — we can advise.)
Two guided tours on a seat-in-coach basis: a half-day Phuket landmarks tour (Promthep Cape, Wat Chalong, Old Town) and a full-day joint speedboat trip to the Phi Phi Islands (Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Khai Island), plus two free days to relax.
Rates are per person in USD and depend on your hotel (five options from the Andakira to The Shore at Katathani) and group size (from 2, 4 or 6 travelling). Single supplements are listed; flights are not included.
The tour runs 1 November 2026 – 31 March 2027. Peak-season surcharges and compulsory festive dinners apply over the Christmas/New-Year period, and check-out is not permitted on 31 December 2026.
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