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10 Days in Phuket: A Journey of Adventure and Serenity

Deb Waszak

Deb Waszak

9 Oct 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure to Phuket, Thailand, where you'll explore stunning beaches, visit majestic temples, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture. From interacting with elephants at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary to witnessing the grandeur of The Big Buddha, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of excitement and tranquility.

Trip to Phuket

Day 1
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$88

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$ 1

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$88
14 - 17 min

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Jui Tui Shrine
Colorful 1911 Chinese shrine & the site of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 2

Phuket Indy Night Market
Bustling, colorful night market with lots of stalls providing food, drinks & souvenirs.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham
Brightly painted hillside temple with carved naga snakes & a gigantic, golden seated Buddha.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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The Big Buddha, Phuket
The 45m-tall marble Buddha statue on a mountaintop offers panoramic views, a cafe & gift shop.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$125

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$ 1

Loch Palm Golf Club
Golf course with a variety of natural features, from elevation changes to ravines & woods.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$125
36 - 44 min

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Ra Wai Beach
Beach with bright blue water for swimming & boating, plus nearby seafood restaurants & markets.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$125

RED MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB
Upscale golf course on the site of former tin mine, with a restaurant, pro shop & snack kiosks.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$125
Day 5
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$38

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$ 1

Patong Boxing Stadium Sainamyen
Small arena staging Muay Thai boxing bouts, with a training gym & a shop selling boxing gear.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
12 - 17 min

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Banzaan Fresh Market
Indoor/outdoor market with a wide variety of vendors, from clothes to fruit, plus a food court.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Wat Chaithararam (Wat Chalong)
Large temple complex from the early 19th century, with Buddha paintings, golden statues & gardens.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$50

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$ 1

Siam Niramit Phuket
Elaborate stage show covering Thailand's history & culture with many actors & traditional costumes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
36 - 44 min

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Karon View Point
Well-known destination for picturesque views of the ocean, beaches & lush island surroundings.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

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$ 1

Mai Khao Beach
Sandy shoreline with hotels & eateries, plus views of planes taking off from the nearby airport.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Ton Sai Waterfall
Khao Phra Thaeo National Park’s tranquil waterfall in jungle surrounds; admission fee required.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$0

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$ 2

Bang Pae Waterfall
Small waterfall amid rocks & tropical greenery, with a pool for wading & a nearby gibbon sanctuary.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Wat Phra Thong
Ornate Buddhist temple known for its gold statue of a half-buried Buddha, plus a museum.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Bang Thao Night Market
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$0

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$ 1

Wat Phra Nang Sang
Decorative temple with Buddha statues covered in gold plate, thought to be hundreds of years old.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Naka Weekend Market
A sprawling market with noodle & satay cafes, plus stalls selling batik sarongs & logoed T-shirts.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$113

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$ 1

Phuket FantaSea
Cultural show combining magic, acrobatics & ballet, with special effects, including pyrotechnics.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
17 - 21 min

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Bangla Boxing Stadium
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $548 In total

Activities & Food:$538
Transport:$10