Budget-Friendly 7-Day Island Hopping Itinerary in Thailand

Day 1: Arrive in Phuket

Phuket, Thailand

8:00 AM

Breakfast at The Breakfast Club

Start your day with a delicious breakfast featuring eggs benedict and their famous iced coffee.
Located in Patong Beach area, easily reachable by walking or taxi.
THB 200, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Explore Old Phuket Town

Stroll through colorful Sino-Portuguese buildings, heritage museums, and local shops.
Take a Songthaew (local bus) to Old Town, around 15 minutes from Patong.
Free, 2 hours

12:30 PM

Lunch at Kopi de Phuket

Enjoy local Thai street food dishes such as Pad Thai and Green Curry in a cozy setting.
Walking distance from Old Phuket Town, about 5 minutes.
THB 150, 1 hour

1:30 PM

Visit Big Buddha

Admire the majestic 45-meter tall statue and the panoramic view of Phuket from the top.
Take a local taxi or motorbike, about 30 minutes from Old Town.
Free, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Relax at Kata Beach

Soak up the sun and enjoy a swim in the beautiful waters of Kata Beach.
Take a local bus or taxi, approximately 20 minutes from Big Buddha.
Free, 2 hours

5:30 PM

Dinner at Mae Sri Ruen

Relish authentic Thai food, especially their renowned Tom Yum Goong and fresh seafood dishes.
Located just a short walk from Kata Beach.
THB 300, 1 hour

7:00 PM

Plan for Similan Islands

Prepare for your scuba diving adventure by booking your tour and getting equipment ready.
Head to travel agencies in the area for affordable options.
THB 200, 1 hour
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Day 2: Similan Islands Diving

Similan Islands, Thailand

6:00 AM

Early Breakfast

Grab a quick breakfast from a local café before heading to the pier.
Nearby your accommodation, around 10 minutes by foot.
THB 150, 30 minutes

7:00 AM

Depart for Similan Islands

Take a speedboat to Similan Islands, famous for breathtaking underwater scenery.
Ferry from Phuket, about a 2-hour ride.
THB 2,500, 2 hours

9:00 AM

Scuba Diving Session

Experience the vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life with guided dives.
Included in your diving package.
Included in diving package, 3 hours

12:30 PM

Lunch on Boat

Enjoy a meal provided on the boat as you relax between dives.
Lunch prepared by diving crew.
Included in diving package, 1 hour

1:30 PM

More Diving Sessions

Dive into a second location and capture more unforgettable memories beneath the waves.
Within the same Similan Islands area.
Included in diving package, 3 hours

5:30 PM

Return to Phuket

Head back to Phuket after an exhilarating day of diving.
Speedboat back to the pier, approximately 2 hours.
Included in diving package, 2 hours
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