Phuket is one of the top beach destinations in South Thailand. In this article, I will share with you my itinerary for 5-7 days in Phuket and my opinion on how many days in Phuket is enough.
As the largest island in Thailand, approximately 50 km long, Phuket offers plenty of things to do and see. It is best known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife scene, temples, night markets, and island hopping opportunities. The island is accessible from the mainland by road, air, and boat.
Patong Beach and Old Town are the two main areas of Phuket, located 14 km away by road. South Phuket is generally the busy part of the island, while the north offers a quieter atmosphere. The airport is located in the north, the main pier is located in the old town.
How Many days in Phuket is enough?
From my personal experience, 5-7 days is a good amount of time to spend in Phuket to do sightseeing, beach hopping, and enjoy the nightlife. I stayed in Phuket for 5 nights and was able to see the most important attractions.
If you just relax on the beach, or explore the island at a slow pace, you can spend as much time as you have. There are plenty of things to do and see and you’ll never get bored. You can explore the island itself and take day trips to nearby Koh Phi Phi, Koh Yao, or Jame Bond island.
If you rent a motorbike, you can easily drive around the island from north to south within a day or two. Otherwise, you can choose to take guided tours or use taxi, Grab, Bolt, Indrive for exploration. You can easily book the “Around island tour”, which will take you to major sights within one full day.
Here are my recommendations on things to do on Phuket and how long I spend to do each activity:
# 1. Phuket Old Town and the east coast. This part is known for its historic old town, authentic street food, and local atmosphere. I recommend spending at least one to two full days exploring the major side on the east coast of Phuket.
With this timeframe, you can visit the old town, Rawai Beach, Promthep Cape, Chillva Night market, Monkey Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, and Central Phuket Mall.
#2. West Coast of Phuket. The west coast is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife scene. I recommend spending at least two to three days on this side of the island. You can spend one full day for the south west coast and one full day on the north west coast.
Within one full day in the south west coast, I can visit popular beaches such as Karon, Kata, Kata Noi, Nai Harn Beach, and Yanui Beach. I also managed to hike the Black Rock Viewpoint, visit Windmill Viewpoint and the Big Buddha.
Within another full day, I can do beach hopping on the north west coast, visiting Patong, Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao, Nai Thon, and Mai Khao Beach.
#3. Island hopping. Phuket is a great base for island hopping. You can take many day trips from Phuket such as boat trips to Koh Phi Phi, Jameboned island, or Ko Yao Yai & Noi.
See more: 50 Things to Do in Phuket
Getting to Phuket:
Getting to Phuket is easily by airplane, car, and ferry. It is home to an international airport located in the northern part of the island.
Additionally, it is connected with mainland Thailand by a bridge, so you can access Phuket by road. There are also piers where you can get ferries or speed boats from other islands such as Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, and Koh Yao.
Getting Around Phuket:
I explored Phuket on a scooter, and personally believe that it is the best way to explore the island. But riding a scooter on Phuket is not for everyone. You need to be an experienced driver and have a valid international license to do it.
If you don’t rent a scooter, you can rent a car, use public transport, rideshare services or private transfer. As a popular tourist destination, Phuket has tons of transport options.
There is Traditional Thai transport such as tuk-tuks, songthaews, as well as public buses, private taxis, and Uber-like services such as Grab, Bolt, and InDrive.
See more: How to get to Phuket & Get Around
Best time to visit Phuket:
The best time to travel to Phuket is from November to March. This is the dry season with beautiful weather, little to no rain, calm sea, which is ideal for beaches and outdoor activities.
The dry season is also the high season; It can be more crowded and expensive than other times of the year. If you are traveling to Phuket during this time, be sure to book tours, accommodations, and boats in advance.
Between June and October, Phuket has the highest rainfalls. It is also the low seas and is a good time to visit for budget travelers and surfers.
Top areas to stay in Phuket for tourists:
The most popular areas to stay in Phuket are the beaches on the west coast of the island, running from Kamala to Kata. Patong Beach, located in the middle west coast, is the main party location on Phuket.
If you don’t want to stay in the heart of the nightlife, you can choose to stay in Patong’s neighboring beaches such as Kalama, Karon, and Kata. These beaches offer more quieter and family-friendly atmosphere while still having easy access to the party and beaches.
If you don’t mind being further away from the beaches and want to explore the local atmosphere, Phuket old town is a great base. You can stay on a beach on the west coast and take a day trip to the old town, or split your stay in both the beach and the old town to experience both sides. See more: Where to Stay in Phuket.
Here are my itinerary for 5-7 days in Phuket:
- Day 1: Arrival from Koh Yao Yai and Phuket Old Town
- Day 2: South East Coast Phuket: Beaches, Waterfall, Viewpoints
- Day 3: North Old Town: Khao Rang, Monkey Hill, Central Phuket Mall
- Day 4: South West Coast Phuket: Karon to Windmill Viewpoint
- Day 5: North west coast of Phuket: Patong to Mai Khao Beach
- Day 6: Island Hopping: Day trip to Phi Phi island
- Day 7: Leaving, other day trips, or rest
How to Spend 5-7 in Phuket itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Phuket Old Town
I came to Phuket from Koh Yao Yai. I took the speed boat at Chong Lard Pier on Koh Yao Yai at around 3.15pm and arrived at Bang Rong Pier on Phuket at 3.50pm.
Bang Rong Pier
Bang Rong Pier is a small pier located on the north east coast of Phuket, around 25 km north of Phuket Old Town. This pier mainly offers speed boats and long tail boats to Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi.
There is a ticket booth, taxi stand, and a couple of restaurants and a mini mart at the pier. From Bang Rong Pier, I used InDrive to get to my hostel in Phuket Old Town. The traffic in the late afternoon was quite heavy. It took me 50 minutes to get to the old town and it cost 360 baht.
When traveling around Thailand, I prefer using InDrive because it is usually cheaper than Grab and Bolt. You can also check the price on all the apps to use the best option.
Early dinner at 1000009 Thai Noodle Restaurant
I was craving for noodles and found this restaurant on Montri Road near the old town. The noodle soup is a must. You can choose your own ingredients for the soup. I had big noodles, stew beef and beef balls. It was delicious and the price was reasonable.
I also came back to the shop next night to try the beef salad and steam rice. It was also very tasty and I highly recommend it.
Phuket Old Town
The Old Town is busy in the late afternoon and evening. It is very beautiful during sunset. I spent a whole evening walking around the old town, exploring major attractions on Thalang Road, Phang Nga Road, and Dibuk Road.
The Old Town is packed with colorful well-preserved Sino-Portuguese style buildings, beautiful murals, Chinese temples, trendy shops selling souvenirs and clothes, as well as cafes, bars, and markets.
The best way to explore Old Town is by simply wandering around the main roads and smaller alleys and getting lost. You might come across some beautiful sights along the way.
Some popular sights in the old town are the clock tower, Golden Dragon Monument, Soi Romanee, Phuket Indy Night Market. If you are visiting the old town on Sunday, you can check out the Lard Yai Sunday Night Market on Thalang road.
Phuket Indy Night Market
The Indy Night Market opens at night every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. It is a small night market located opposite Limelight shopping center, right off Dibuk Road.
The market has a souvenir section and a food area with tables and chairs and a live performance stage. You can find all types of Thai street food and Asian dishes at the market.
Day 2: South East Coast Phuket: Beaches, Waterfall, Viewpoints
On my 2nd day in Phuket, I rented a scooter and explored the south east side of the island. I visited Ao Yon Beach, Khao Khad Beach, and Rawai Beach. Between these beaches, I had a look at Ao Yon Waterfall, Khao Khad Viewpoint, and Promthep Cape. I also explored Wat Chalong and Chillva Night Market.
Ao Makham Bay
Ao Makham Bay is located 10 km drive south of the old town. It’s on the way to more popular beaches in the south, so I decided to take a look at this bay. It is located on the east coast, in front of Tapao island.
There were several long tail boat docks at the left end of the bay. I visited during low tide and the water went quite far. I didn’t see any beach facilities at the bay.
Cape Panwa Viewpoint
Cape Panwa is located on the south east coast of Phuket, 4km drive south of Ao Makham Bay. The viewpoint has stunning views of the sea. You can take a leisure stroll along the Beach promenade. There are many restaurants, cafes, and minimarts in this area. It is also close to Phuket Aquarium.
Ao Yon Beach & Cape Ao Yon
Ao Yon Beach is a quiet beach located on the southeast coast of Phuket, 5 minute drive from Cape Panwa Viewpoint. This beach has calm water, great for swimming, kayaking, and Stand Up paddle boarding. There are bean bags and tables on the beach at the Cove beach bar and restaurant.
You can walk across the white bridge at the right end of the beach, then walk on the rocks to reach Cape Ao Yon. This cape has stunning views of both Ao Yon Beach and the bigger beach called Khao Khad Beach. You can reach Khao Khad Beach by walking along the rocky path.
Ton Ao Yon Waterfall
This waterfall is located close to Ao Yon Beach. I visited late January in the dry season, there was no water and nothing much to see in this area. I’m sure it’s more impressive in the rainy season.
Khao Khad Beach
Khao Khad Beach is a long quiet beach, located just a few minutes drive from Ao Yon Beach. There are lots of newly built resorts, apartments, and hotels landed on the beach road.
The private property along the beach blocked the access to the beach. You can access it with a scooter from the main road by putting “Chana Beach” on Google Maps or via walking through the rocky path from Ao Yon Beach.
Khao Khad ViewPoint
Khao Khad ViewPoint is located a few minutes drive north of Khao Khad Beach. You will see several gazebo along the road that offer stunning views of the sea. You can easily park a scooter or car on the side of the road. It is a busy traffic area, so be careful when crossing the street.
Khao Khad Views Tower
This tower is located 6 minutes drive from the Khao Khad Viewpoint through the curvy and steep road. It is free to enter and has 360 degree views of the ocean. From the parking area, you’ll need to climb the stairs to reach the observation deck of the tower.
Chaithararam Temple – Wat Chalong
Wat Chalong is a popular temple in Phuket, located 20 minutes drive from Khao Khad viewpoints. The temple has beautiful architecture and many halls to visit. It is free to visit and there is lots of parking.
You can climb to the top of the main temple and have stunning views of the surrounding areas. You can spot the Big Buddha from a far distance. There are many street food stalls on the ground of the temple.
Rawai Beach
Rawai Beach is a popular beach town located on the southeast coast of Phuket, 40 minutes drive from the old town. If you are a seafood lover, you can check out the Rawai Seafood Market near the pier.
This market has many restaurants selling all kinds of seafood. You choose a fresh one then they’ll cook for you. Lots of Chinese and Russian tourists around the market.
Rawai Beach Road is also very lively and packed with restaurants, bars, and shops. There are lots of open air restaurants and bars with tables and chairs set out along the beachfront. The beach is packed with long tail boats. I saw people kayaking, walking along the beach, and sunbathing.
Sangchai Beach
On the road to Promthep Cape, I stopped at this beach. I paid 20 baht for the toll to the beach. The beach is small, quiet with calm water, ideal for swimming and sunbathing. There is a small bar at the beach where you can order food and drink.
Samnaksong Laem Phromthep
This is a beautiful temple located close to Promthep Cape. It is free to enter. I spent 30 minutes here walking around and enjoying the views of Promthep Cape. It is a very quiet and peaceful temple with just a handful of people around.
Phromthep Cape at sunset
Phromthep Cape, located at the southern tip of Phuket, is a beautiful place to watch the sunset. I parked my scooter on the side of road 4030 opposite the CY Cafe & Restaurant.
This place is packed with people in the late afternoon. You can climb to the lighthouse, explore the shrine, hike down the cape, or just sit anywhere on the viewing platform area to enjoy the sunset. I spent one hour at the cape wandering around and watching the sunset.
Chillva Night market
Chillva Night market is a popular night market, located 12 minutes drive from Phuket Old Town. It is one of my favorite night markets in Thailand with good street food options and reasonable prices.
It has both souvenir and food areas. There are tables and chairs but I felt that there are not enough seats for people. You can enjoy live performances while eating and shopping.
Day 3: North Old Town: Khao Rang, Monkey Hill, Central Phuket Mall
On my 3rd day in Phuket, I explored the northern area of Phuket Old Town. I visited Khao Rang viewpoint, hiked to Monkey Viewpoint, and explored Central Phuket shopping Mall. In the afternoon, I moved to a new hotel in Karon, then spent the late afternoon in Karon and Kata.
Khao Rang Viewpoint and temple
This viewpoint is located just 5 minutes drive from north Phuket Old Town. The viewpoint has stunning views of the old town, especially at sunrise or sunset. It is easily accessible by car and scooter. The viewpoint also has a cafe restaurant and a monkey feeding area.
Khao Rang is a nice temple, located on the slope to Khao Rang Viewpoint. Lots of locals come to the temple to pray. You can climb the stairs to the big buddha statue. There are shops nearby selling incense sticks and flowers for praying.
Hike at Monkey Hill Viewpoint
Monkey Hill Viewpoint is another viewpoint located north of Phuket Old town, 15 minutes drive away. I parked my motorbike and took the hike at 9.40 am and reached the top viewpoint at 10.45am.
It was very hot and the trail was steep in some parts. Near the viewpoints on the paved road, you can see lots of monkeys and a ranger shop where you can buy a bottle of water. I spent a total of 2 hours taking the hike at Monkey viewpoint. If you like hiking, I highly recommend this trail.
Central Phuket Shopping Mall
I needed somewhere to rest after hiking outside in the heat. Central Phuket is an air-conditioned mall and is a great stop for taking a break from the heat. It is located 10 minutes drive from the old town and 20 minutes from Monkey Hill.
The Mall is huge and is home to a foot court. I had crispy pork belly and rice at the mall. There are two different buildings at the mall connecting to each other by a walkway.
Move to new hotel in Karon
I explored most things on the old town and east coast of Phuket, time to move to the west coast. I booked a hostel in Karon and arrived to this place at 3pm.
Karon Beach and Town
Karon is a popular beach town on the west coast of Phuket, located south of Kata and Patong. This beach town is packed with restaurants, bars, shops, and all other tourist amenities. You can explore Karon Night Market every Tuesday at Karon Temple.
Karon Beach is a long beach with white fine sand and clean calm water. It is packed with people in the late afternoon. There are plenty of beach bars with bed chairs and umbrellas for rent on the beach.
You can find public gym equipment on the beach, as well as lots of stalls selling street foods near Karon Park.
Kata Night Market
Kata is located just a few minutes drive from Karon. Kata Night Market is open every day and is a great place to experience nightlife in Kata and try local foods. The cut fruits are reasonably priced at the market.
Not only the Kata Night Market, you can see many restaurants, bars, shops, and food complexes along the main road of Kata such as KT Plaza. It is a very busy area and packed with visitors.
Day 4: South West Coast Phuket: Karon to Windmill Viewpoint
On my 4th day on Phuket, I explored the south west coast area of this island. I visited Karon, Kata, Kata Noi, Karon Viewpoint, Black Rock Viewpoint, Nai Harn, Windmill viewpoint, Yanui Beach, Big Buddha, and Patong for nightlife.
Karon Beach
Karon Beach in the early morning is less crowded than in the afternoon. There were just a few shops setting up bed chairs and umbrellas on the sand and few people out for swimming and taking a leisure walk along the beach.
Kata Beach
Kata Beach is a nice sandy beach with calm water located just south of Karon Beach. It is packed with people around 10am. There are lots of beach facilities such as bedchairs and umbrellas. You can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and water sports such as parasailing and banana boats.
One thing I loved about Kata Beach is the line of food stalls on the beach road selling all kinds of food. I ordered shrimp fried rice and coconut water to bring to the beach to eat.
Kata Noi Beach
This is a small beach located just off Kata Beach. To access Kata Noi Beach, I parked my scooter on the side of the road and walked down stairs.
The beach is a great place for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. You can rent sunbeds for 100 baht or just bring your own beach mat.
Karon Viewpoint
Karon Viewpoint is located just 7 minutes drive from Kata Noi via a curve and hilly road. The viewpoint is free to enter. It has stunning views of Kata Noi, Kata, and Karon Beach. There are different viewpoint areas, you can walk around and find the best spots for photos.
Black Rock Viewpoint, Nui beach, and Cape Krathing
Black Rock Viewpoint is located just a few minutes drive south of Karon Viewpoint. It is accessible from the main road by turning right at the red dirt road. There are taxi and ATV stations at the intersection of these two roads.
You can park the scooter here, take a songthaews or rent an ATV to reach Nui Beach or Black Rock Viewpoint. I drove my scooter all the way to the end of the big red road, parked my scooter, and hiked to the viewpoint. I didn’t drive to Nui Beach as the road is more difficult and better with a 4 wheel car.
It was just a few minute hike through the jungle to reach the viewpoint. This viewpoint has stunning views of Nai Harn Beach and you can enjoy the views without a crowd. It was only me and two other people at the viewpoint at the time I visited it.
From the parking area, I follow the direction to Dragon Camping to reach Cape Krathing. There are several viewpoints along the way. I used Map.me to spot them.
At the fork, I turned right toward Nui Beach and walked for 15 minutes until I reached a place that has views of Nui Beach. I walked back toward Cape Krathing. This area has views of the sea and Nai Harn Beach below.
I saw a group of people hiked from Nai Harn Beach to Cape Krathing. They said it was hard hiking through the rock and along the steep hillside. It was 1.30 pm and it was super hot. I skipped this trail, and walked back to my scooter.
Nai Harn Beach
This is a nice beach located south Phuket, easily accessible by scooter. As a popular beach town, the beach is packed with beach amenities such as sunbeds, umbrellas, rescuers, bars, and restaurants.
On the Beach Road, you will have more restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, as well as street food stalls. Nearby you can visit the peaceful Nai Harn Park, lake, and temple.
Windmill Viewpoint
Windmill Viewpoint, along with the nearby Promthep viewpoint, is a great place to watch the sunset. It has stunning views of Yanui Beach and Koh Ma on one side and Nai Harn on the other side.
Yanui Beach
Yanui Beach is located just a few minutes drive down from the Windmill Viewpoint. This is a small beach but packed with people. There are shops selling ice creams, foods, and drinks at the parking area. The beach is great for swimming and kayaking. You can rent a kayak at the beach.
Phuket Big Buddha
The Big Buddha is one of the must see attractions on Phuket. You can see the Big Buddha from many locations around the island. It is located 30 minutes drive from Yanui Beach and the Windmill Viewpoint.
The road near the Big Buddha is very hilly with lots of sharp turns. There are several restaurants, cafes, and free stops along the way for views of Kata Beach.
I visited it in Jan 2025 and it was closed due to heavy rain and landslides. I still explored its ground, enjoyed the views of the beaches and mountains, and took some photos with the Big Buddha Statue from a distance.
Nightlife in Patong
I spent a Night in Patong, exploring Banzaan Night Market, Jungceylon, Bangla Walking Street, and Patong Beach. Patong is a bustling area packed with action with lots of bars, night clubs, malls, night markets, and Muay Thai matches.
I visited Bangla Road around 9pm and saw policies standing there for tourists to take photos with them. I took a few photos and felt very happy. Not sure if they stand on the street every night for tourists taking photos but I was lucky.
Day 5: North west coast of Phuket: Patong to Mai Khao Beach
On my 5th day on Phuket, I went beach hopping on the northwest coast of the island. I visited Patong, Tri Trang, Freedom Beach, Kamala, Bang Tao, Banana, Nathon, and Mai Khao Beach.
Patong Beach
Patong Beach is a nice beach with not many people in the morning. It has white fine sand with clean water. You can swim, sunbathe, have a beach massage, or enjoy water sports such as jet skiing. The beach road is lined with restaurants, bars, convenient stores, and shops.
You can have a nice view of the whole beach at both ends of the beach. There is a viewing platform at the southern end area, while at the northern end, you can climb to the rocks.
Tri Trang Beach
This is a small beach located 3km from the southern end of Patong Beach. It is a great place to relax away from the crowd. I visited this beach at high tide, there were just a couple chilling on the beach.
Freedom Beach
This beach is located 20 minutes drive from Tri Trang Beach. I parked my scooter for free at the Lek Sand Beach bar. I also ordered fried rice from their restaurant to bring to the beach. It was 450m walking through the forest from the parking area down to the beach.
It involved some up and down hills and can be a bit tiring during the hot day. The beach has white fine sand and clear calm water, ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and sunbathing. There is a bar restaurant on the beach.
Kalim Beach
Kalim Beach is a rocky beach located just a few minutes drive north of Patong Beach. It is easily accessible from the main road. The beach has stunning views of Patong Bay. There are several street food stalls on the beach and most people eating here are locals.
Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach is a popular beach town located 20 minutes drive north of Patong. The beach has white sand and crystal clear water. The main street of Kamala is lined with restaurants, bars, and shops.
The water went pretty far at low tide at the southern end of the beach, while the middle of the beach was still good for swimming. There are many restaurants, massage shops, souvenir shops in the middle part of the beach near the smart bus stop.
Laem Sing Beach Viewpoint
This viewpoint is located right on the main road from Kamala beach to Surin Beach. I stopped to take a quick look at the views. It has stunning views of Laem Sing Beach. Laem Sing Beach Is accessible by boat or hiking trail at the left end of Surin Beach.
Surin Beach
Surin is a nice beach located 10 minutes drive north of Kamala Beach. This Beach is also a busy beach with lots of bed chairs and umbrellas for rent. There are many restaurants and bars along the beach as well as souvenir shops and street food stalls on the beach road.
The beach is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. There are SUP and Kayak for rent on the beach. You can walk to the next beach, Laem Sing, for more exploration. They are connected by a jungle trail starting from the southern end of Surin Beach.
Bang Tao Beach
Bang Tao Beach is a very long beach located north of Surin Beach. This beach is quieter than the beaches on the South of Phuket.
The main street at southern parts of Bang Tao is lined with shops, hotels, restaurants, and bars, while the northern part are big resort complexes.
Banana Beach
Banana Beach is a small beach located on the road to Nai Thon Beach from Bang Tao Beach. I parked my scooter on the side of the road and walked to the beach. It is also a popular beach, and lots of people come here. There are couples of beach bars on the beach.
Nai Thon Beach
Nai Thon is a long and quiet beach located just a few minutes drive from Banana Beach. I parked my scooter on the side of the road and walked down to the beach via a wooden bridge.
It seems to be a instagramable bridge as I saw several locals taking many photos here. I saw a vendor selling fruit and coconuts near the bridge. Driving a bit to the central and north of the beach, you’ll see many restaurants, bars, and street food vendors along the beach road.
Mai Khao Beach
Mai Khao is the last beach I visited in Phuket. From Naithong, I had to drive past the airport, then head to Mai Khao. This beach area also has lots of tourist facilities such as restaurants, bars, resorts, and convent stores.
Mai Khao Beach is long and quiet and is a good spot to watch the sunset and airplane landing at very close distance.
It was getting dark and I had to drive to Phuket Old Town to return the scooter to the rental shops before they closed at 8pm. I was back to the shop on time, took my money back, and ordered Indrive to get back to my hotel in Patong.
Nightlife in Patong
It was a long day and I was a bit tired, so I just had a look around the Banzaan night market and the major shopping areas. I came home and packed my suitcase for the next day’s flight back to Australia.
Day 6: Island Hopping: Day trip to Phi Phi island/ Jame Bond island
There are so many island hopping trips from Phuket. Popular ones are day trips to Phi Phi island and Jame Bond island. I stayed in Phi Phi islands for a few nights and highly recommend it.
With a full day speed boat tour to Phi Phi from Phuket, you can visit the most famous attractions on the Phi Phi islands. The tour often includes a visit to Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Bamboo island, with a lunch in Tonsai village.
Day 7: Leaving, other day trips, or rest
On my last day in Phuket, I checked out the Banzaan Fresh market near me to buy some fresh fruits to bring to the airport to eat on the airplane. I had breakfast at McDonald’s as I was craving for western fast food.
Later, I booked InDrive to get to the airport. It was a peak traffic hour, and I had many offers from drivers. I accepted an offer from the drivers nearest to me. It was 800 baht on the app but then he messaged me to demand 1200 baht with a reason that it is the peak hour.
I canceled the driver and made the new request. I got another driver with cheaper prices. Prices of Grab, Bolt, and InDrive fluctuate all the time depending on traffic. It took me 90 minutes to get to Phuket airport from Patong and I had a thought that i’m gonna miss the flight many times in the car.
I still had lots of time to check in and I gave the driver extra tips.
There are endless things to do and see in Phuket if you have more available time or are slow travelers. You can split my above itinerary into smaller sections to visit.
So there you have it, my guide on how to spend 5-7 days in Phuket. I believe that 5-7 days is generally enough to explore major sights, enjoy the beach activities, the nightlife, and the food. I hope my itinerary will help you have an idea of what you want to do on this island.