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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Thailand - Phi Phi Island, Tiger Kingdom, Island Tour, Ibiza Pool Party, Shopping, Food

  1. Day 1: Arrival at Phuket International Airport
    45 minutes (25 miles) from Phi Phi Islands

    Arrive at the airport and transfer to hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the local area and trying some delicious Thai food. In the evening, head to Bangla Road for some cheap drinks and live music.

  2. Day 2: Phi Phi Islands
    2 hours (46.4 miles) from Tiger Kingdom

    Take a speedboat to Phi Phi Islands and explore the beautiful beaches and clear waters. Go snorkelling or scuba diving to see the stunning coral reefs. Enjoy a seafood lunch on the beach and watch the sunset before heading back to Phuket.

  3. Day 3: Tiger Kingdom
    1 hour (15.5 miles) from Island Tour

    Get up close with tigers at the Tiger Kingdom. Choose from various packages to spend time with different age groups of tigers and take amazing photos. After that, visit the nearby Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and feed, bathe and play with rescued elephants.

  4. Day 4: Island Tour
    1 hour (25 miles) from Ibiza Pool Party

    Take a full-day island tour to see some of the best attractions in Phuket. Visit the Big Buddha statue, Wat Chalong temple, Kata Beach and Promthep Cape for stunning views. Have lunch at a local restaurant and try some street food along the way.

  5. Day 5: Ibiza Pool Party
    30 minutes (5.5 miles) from Shopping

    Relax and party at one of the biggest pool parties in Phuket at Ibiza Beach Club. Enjoy live DJ music, delicious food and drinks, and take a dip in the pool. Spend the afternoon at the nearby Kamala Beach and enjoy some beach activities.

  6. Day 6: Shopping
    1.5 hours (28 miles) from Food

    Shop at the best markets and malls in Phuket and buy souvenirs, clothes, jewelry and more. Visit Patong Beach Night Market, Central Festival Phuket and Jungceylon Shopping Center. Bargain for the best deals and enjoy some street food along the way.

  7. Day 7: Food
    45 minutes (25 miles) from Phuket International Airport

    Try some of the best Thai food in Phuket before departing. Visit local restaurants and food stalls to try Pad Thai, Green Curry, Mango Sticky Rice and more. In the evening, take a sunset cruise and enjoy the beautiful scenery before heading to the airport.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the James Bond Island and Phi Phi Ley Island for some more stunning scenery. Take a day trip to Krabi or Koh Samui. Try some adventure activities like ziplining, ATV riding or bungee jumping. Get a traditional Thai massage or spa treatment. Learn Thai cooking or take a Muay Thai class.

To maximize your fun, plan ahead and book tickets and tours online to save money and time. Use public transport or rent a bike to get around instead of taxi or tuk-tuk.

Don't forget to try some exotic fruits like rambutan, durian and mangosteen. And always remember to keep yourself hydrated and wear sunscreen!

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