What to do in Phuket: A 5-Day Phuket Sandbox Itinerary

Regardless if you’re looking to fill up your week’s schedule for the Phuket Sandbox program or just wanting to spend a marvelous week in Phuket, here’s a laid-out a 5-Day Phuket Sandbox Itinerary you can follow.

Tourists who want to experience Thailand without quarantining can visit Phuket, a lively island province with so many sights, eats, and adventures to offer! 

There’s plenty to do in Phuket. From trekking up the island’s stunning hilltops, pigging out on local scrumptious meals, and partaking in other unforgettable activities like island hopping, there’s enough to fill up your itinerary quickly.

The question is: Which places should you go to first? This 5-Day Phuket sandbox itinerary will help you get started. With this itinerary, you can enjoy adventures and discoveries aplenty, from iconic islands to breathtaking beaches!

Let’s start off your trip with a day to help you settle in and unwind. Using Phuket’s Private Car Charter Tour, you can wander around Phuket easily with a booked private car. This lets you access the best viewpoints in Phuket, away from touristy crowds, including Old Phuket Town as well as the island’s lushest forests and most majestic waterfalls. And when you want to party it up, you can stroll down Patong's Bangla Road after sundown and experience the vibrant nightlife!

Speaking of nightlife, there are plenty of things to do in Phuket: you can deepen your knowledge of Thai culture by watching a cultural show at Siam Niramit; cop affordable goodies at Phuket night markets; and watch world-class burlesque queens at Simon Cabaret!

Klook Recommendation: One of the night markets that you should visit is the Phuket Indy Night Market. This particular night market has small crowds and a wide variety of goods to buy from shoes to ladies’ bags! There are also delicious food to buy like mango rice, spicy salad, pho, and seafood BBQ.

On your second day, you have to visit the iconic Khao Phing Kan, dubbed the James Bond Island after its prominent feature in The Man with the Golden Gun with actor Roger Moore. It’s a gorgeous island where you can kayak into hidden lagoons and caves, including those in Panak Island and Hong Island. Plenty of boating options and delicious eats too!

After taking in the island’s stunning cliffs and rock formations, why not scour some of Phang Nga Bay’s food hubs? There’s Cafe De Beach for those looking for great coffee and quality food and Tasai Seafood for those looking for Thailand’s best seafood offerings.

Continue the fun in Promthep Cape and Nui Beach, both premier beach destinations in Phuket! Board a catamaran boat and watch the sunset by marveling at the aquatic wonders of Promthep Cape and end with a relaxing time at Nui Beach. Enjoy the incredible beauty of the sea as it glistens at dusk while eating a delicious dinner on board.

After such a gorgeous day out in the waters, time to bust a hip and have some drinks at nearby bars and restaurants like Paradise Beach Bar and Siam Beach Restaurant.

Cap off your island adventure with a trip to Similan Islands. Known for its world-class snorkeling spots, tourists can peek into what’s underneath the gorgeous, clear ocean water or dive in and snorkel over brilliant corals and watch Phuket’s aquatic life up close. And when you’re done, sink your feet into the powder-fine white sand beach and have a delicious meal by the ocean.

If you still have the energy to spare, Khao Lak has a vibrant night scene. Make your last night in Phuket the best night! Want to have wine night with your loved one? Go to Ayisha Fine Art Fine Wine. Want to go all-out and party? Scurry over to Zantika Pub or Build Factory.

After a fun week of island-hopping, you may want to wind down and have relaxing time-off with Phuket’s unique spa offerings. If you want fuss-free, luxury relaxation, there’s Let’s Relax Spa, which offers a wide variety of treatments like a Thai massage with herbal compress and an aromatherapy oil massage.

Or if you want your body and skin to recover from your week-long island adventure, try Kim’s Massage & Spa’s After Sun Treatment package. It’s packaged specifically for people who want to settle in and relax; it comes with aloe vera gel massage and facial treatment. It’s also something great to take before your flight home! It’ll make you feel loose enough that your return flight will be relaxing.

Fly to Phuket and take that getaway vacation you deserve. Enjoy all the scrumptious eats and wondrous sights Phuket has to offer — without the hassle. 

If you’re going to stay here for more than 5 days, we hope that this itinerary will help enrich your stay. If you’re staying for exactly 5 days, then we hope this itinerary will make your visit to Phuket worthwhile, especially if it’s your first time!

Safe travels!