3-Day Itinerary: Traveling from India to Phuket in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Phi Phi Islands
    2 hours 30 minutes (45 miles) from Phuket International Airport

    Embark on a speedboat tour of the Phi Phi Islands and enjoy the stunning turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and limestone cliffs. Visit the famous Maya Bay, where "The Beach" was filmed, and snorkel at Loh Samah Bay, Pileh Lagoon, and Viking Cave. Have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant on Phi Phi Don island. Make sure to bring sunscreen, a hat, and a waterproof camera to capture the breathtaking views.

  2. Day 2: Big Buddha and Wat Chalong
    1 hour 15 minutes (26 miles) from Phi Phi Islands

    Start your day by visiting the Big Buddha, a 45-metre tall white marble statue that offers stunning views of Phuket. Then head to the Wat Chalong, the largest and most important Buddhist temple in Phuket. Admire the intricate architecture and beautiful artwork. Have lunch at a nearby restaurant and then visit the nearby Phuket Old Town, filled with colourful Sino-Portuguese buildings and unique shops.

  3. Day 3: James Bond Island and Sea Cave Canoeing
    2 hours 30 minutes (51 miles) from Wat Chalong

    Take a day trip to James Bond Island, made famous by the 1974 movie "The Man with the Golden Gun." Explore the limestone cliffs and sea caves by canoe, and marvel at the stunning natural beauty. Have a delicious seafood lunch at the nearby floating village of Koh Panyee. On your way back, stop at Suwan Kuha Temple and see the reclining Buddha statue.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour (6 hours, ฿2,500/$80)
  • Big Buddha and Wat Chalong tour (5 hours, ฿1,200/$38)
  • James Bond Island and Sea Cave Canoeing day trip (8 hours, ฿3,000/$96)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ฿6,700/$214
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