Best Things To Do With Family In Phuket 2022
We’ve all heard someone talk about the terrors of travelling with children, especially with those under six. Yet for parents, it’s all about making the best of their childhood with yearly getaways to islands or cities, via plane, car, or cruise. Quality time with family is best spent experiencing new sights together, discovering cultures with one another, and taking home memories that will last a lifetime.
Well, take it from me when I say ignore the naysayers and plan the best memorable, fuss-free and adventure-filled family holiday to Phuket. It’s time to bring the family to marvel at the wonders of underwater creatures, splash around in a ginormous water park, and more!
1. ANDAMANDA Phuket Waterpark
There’s no doubt about it: kids love water parks! ANDAMANDA Phuket Waterpark is one that sits on top of my list when it comes to family-friendly activities. With 17 rides, 32 slides, 8 attractions and 5 Thai-themed zones, there’s a slide for every member of the family - young or old; adventurous or calm. If you’ve got young ones under the age of 8, the rides Little Reef, Emerald Pool, and Wonder Waterland have a mild thrill factor of 1 out of 5, making them perfect to try for a splashing time with the kids.
Plus, the brand new leisure complex could not be a more perfect attraction for the family to welcome travelling back into our lives. If it’s the kids first family trip since the pandemic, this will definitely get them all fuelled up with excitement. Check out Klook Phuket Fun Pass for more savings when you bundle this experience with other attractions too!
- Address: 333 Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket 83120, Thailand
2. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Now, how about bringing those school storybooks to life? This family holiday, experience elephants up close and personal at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket for the encounter of a lifetime! Join them in a mud spa or feed the royal creatures, altogether as a family for the memories.
We know how packed your Phuket itinerary can get when travelling with young ones. Fret not, for Klook ticketing options allow you to plan your visit according to what works best. Options available range from visiting in the morning or afternoon, getting a scrub in with a mud spa or simply joining a feeding session. Plus, infants up to the age of 3 and children between 4-10 qualify for discounted rates!
- Address: 100, Moo 2, Paklok, Thalang, 83110, Thailand
3. Enjoy water sports
If there’s any specific activity that everyone does when in Phuket, it’s water sports. It’s like the equivalent of eating sushi in Japan - just a must-do activity! From snorkelling to canoeing, diving and more, water sports is a full 360 experience for all.
A good start for first-time travellers to Phuket would be the Phuket Diving Day Trip for a convenient and fun-filled activity. Yes, children above 12 are welcome too! Simply opt for the non-diving option and enjoy snorkelling along shallow waters, and get up close with the native fishes of the sea and stunning coral reefs. Clear blue waters and an underwater discovery adventure? It'll definitely be a once in a lifetime experience!
If you are travelling with younger ones who would love to go on a boat ride, relax and maybe have a little splash by the shore, there's the 3 Khai Islands, Phi Phi, or James Bond Day Tour which is suitable for kids from 2 years old. It includes round trip transfers too! How's that for convenience?
4. Splash Jungle Waterpark
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Parents - we get it. It’s already challenging planning a holiday with the kids, let alone make sure they stay engaged and happy throughout. Well, if the heat ever gets to you in Phuket, cool off at Splash Jungle Waterpark and relax along the lazy river while the kids go wild at the slides and play pool!
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With 6 thematic zones to discover, a spring pool for hydrotherapy and a six-level wave pool, it’s safe to say this is pretty much a win-win activity for the family. Children under the age of 4 enter for free too!
- Address: 65 179 Soi Mai Khao 4, Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
5. Zipline Adventure at Hanuman World
To ramp up the action while on vacation, Phuket’s Zipline Adventure at Hanuman World is the adrenaline-inducing family activity for you. I mean, there’s always that one family member that’s a little crazy when it comes to adventures right? #guiltyascharged!
Gear up and soar fly through some of the longest and fastest zip lines in Phuket for an unforgettable experience. For the non-risk takers, head up the skywalk and choose from over 30 activity platforms while embracing the wonders of the rainforest.
- Address: 105 Moo 4, Chaofa Road, T.Wichit, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
6. Aquaria Phuket
Aquariums always fascinate kids but dare I say, we adults love it too. Get pumped for the largest aquarium in Thailand, Aquaria, which is home to over 25,000 marine creatures.
The indoor aquarium has plenty of interactive zones such as Mystic Forest, Coastal Haven and Station Aquarius - perfect to keep the kids engaged and excited. If you’ve got some time to spare, the Trickeye Museum makes for a puzzling adventure that guarantees laughter all around.
- Address: 199 Moo.4 T. Wichit, A. Muang, B1 Floor, Central Phuket 83000, Thailand
7. Blue Tree Water Park
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If both parents and children are known to be a bunch of adrenaline-junkies, then I could not recommend a more befitting place than Blue Tree Water Park.
Three words: exhilarating, electrifying, and euphoric. Bring on a full day of fun and experience paddleboarding, Kids Planet, Super Fly, water slides and so much more. Plus, the water park has five restaurants within to satiate your appetite amidst all the swimming and splashing. This is one to add to your list of things to do in Phuket.
- Address: 4, 2 Srisoonthorn Rd, Tambon Si Sunthon, Amphoe Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand
8. Phuket Bird Park
By now, you’re probably aware that Phuket is truly a nature lover’s paradise. Unsurprising to many, the Phuket Bird Park is the largest in Thailand and is home to over 100 species of birds from Asia, Africa and South America. While the kids probably won’t understand the extent of this claim at such a young age, they most definitely will remember the vibrant variety of birds, from eagles, parrots, owls, hornbills and more!
Consider this an educational excursion to learn more about birds’ natural habitats, breeds and talents. Plus, the whole family can get up close and personal with rare breeds through bird feeding and photo opportunities. Parents, this is one you cannot miss!
- Address: 3 6/2 Chao Fah Tawan Tok Rd, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
9. Upside Down House (Baan Teelanka)
A family holiday is simply incomplete without a little bit of cheeky fun. Phuket’s Baan Teelanka is the city’s first and only upside down house - literally. If the fam is up for a challenge, put your minds to the test and find your way out of A-Maze-In-Phuket, a labyrinth created by the world’s most acclaimed maze designer.
Guess if you’re seeking a family activity to work mental fitness over physical fitness, Baan Teelanka’s the place to be. Children age 4 to 11 enjoy discounted rates too!
- Address: Moo 5 51/11 Chalermprakiat Ratchakan Thi 9 Road, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
10. Central Phuket Shopping Mall
Now now, we didn’t forget about you, parents! If you’re trying to plan some shopping time while with the kids, Central Phuket is one to visit. With four distinct floors, find bulk of the retail shops on the ground floor, while the 3-D interactive theme park, Happy Kids Club and Aquaria (the largest aquarium in Thailand) are located on the underground floor. With over 700 stores, I’d advise to set one full day just for shopping, eating, and a whole lot of fun (for the kids)!
- Address: 74, 75 Wichitsongkram Road, Wichit, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
