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Phuket in 14 days: with trips to neighbouring islands

In two weeks you needn't choose between 'see everything' and 'relax' — you get both, plus the neighbouring islands.

Best for: For a long holiday and first winter-base scouting: Phuket as a base plus the region's best neighbours with overnights.

  1. Days 1–7

    Week-one programme

    The first week follows the 'Phuket in 7 days' plan: beaches, the Big Buddha and Promthep, Phi Phi or Phang Nga, elephants, viewpoints, the Old Town. By the end the island feels like home — time to widen the map.

    The 7-day plan →

  2. Days 8–9

    Phi Phi overnight

    Morning ferry from Rassada and Phi Phi is yours for two days: a sunrise longtail into Pi Leh with no other boats around, the viewpoint at sunset, an evening fire show in Tonsai. Staying over is a completely different Phi Phi than the day-tour speedboat window.

    Phi Phi Islands →

  3. Days 10–11

    Krabi: Railay & Ao Nang

    From Phi Phi a ferry runs straight to Krabi — a neat link with no Phuket backtrack. Two nights: a day at Railay (Phranang Beach cave, cliffs, maybe a climbing taster), a day island-hopping from Ao Nang or the hot springs and Emerald Pool.

    Getting around →

  4. Days 12–13

    Back to Phuket & the north

    Return to Phuket and change pace: the quiet northern beaches of Nai Thon and Nai Yang, and if you like, a day trip to Khao Lak with its waterfalls (an hour away). In season it's also the shorter gateway to the Similans if you haven't been.

    Similan Islands →Nai Thon beach →

  5. Day 14

    Final day

    No heroics: a favourite beach from the ones you've discovered, a farewell seafood dinner (Rawai's fish market is perfect), and packing. Buy fruit and souvenirs at a morning market, not duty-free.

    Where to eat in Rawai →

FAQ

Won't two weeks on one island get boring?

Not with side trips: Phi Phi, Krabi and Khao Lak change the scenery while Phuket stays a comfortable base with the region's best infrastructure.

How do I handle accommodation for this route?

A Phuket base for the whole stay plus 3–4 'away' nights (Phi Phi, Krabi). Many of our properties let you leave luggage during the side trip — just ask the manager.

How much does this route add?

Beyond a normal holiday, add roughly 15,000–20,000 THB for two: ferries, two Phi Phi nights, two in Krabi and the transfers between.

A base for this trip

Direct rentals across 16 areas with free cancellation — the manager can also help with transfers and tours.

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