Top Things to do in Phuket
Top 10 Free Things to do in Phuket, Thailand
Thailand’s largest island is an international magnet for beach lovers and serious divers, who enthusiastically submerge themselves in the Andaman Sea. Blue lagoons and salmon sunsets make for a dream-like atmosphere, and indeed, a vacation here can feel a bit surreal. Watersports are the most popular activities, though once you’ve had enough sun there’s still plenty to explore at the island’s aquariums, gardens, and Buddhist temples.
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1. Soi Dog Foundation
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5.0 based on 1,283 reviews
Soi Dog Foundation is S.E. Asia’s largest rescue organisation for vulnerable street dogs and stray cats. For 16 years, supported by generous donations and global volunteers, SDF has worked tirelessly to reduce animal suffering through CNVR (Catch; Neuter; Vaccinate; Return) programmes. For animals unable to be returned safely to the streets, SDF provides sanctuary, as well as local and international adoption services. Rather than a “pound”, SDF is a haven where sick and vulnerable dogs and cats receive world-class medical care, and love. SDF is working in several countries to help end the inhumane and barbaric dog meat trade. SDF is also committed to environmental sustainability and has several ongoing green initiatives. Please feel free to enquire during your tour. Guided tours available Monday-Friday at 10:00am and 13:30pm. Following the 40-minute tour, visitors are encouraged to socialise with our lovely cats and dogs.
Reviewed By timtA6918AZ - Salisbury, United Kingdom
Simply an amazing and rewarding experience - we gave five days of our time volunteering, which primarily involved walking the dogs and then hours of playful interaction. We were so sad to leave at the end, but recommend it to the many travellers who pass through Thailand.
2. Patong Inn Art
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5.0 based on 98 reviews
We do paint all kind of oil,acrylic painting,charcoal skecth and you can also bring your picture.
Reviewed By Kezarino
The experience I had with Patong Inn Art was amazing. I ordered 4 large paintings and a couple of my travel companions also ordered 3 or 4 items. We required all within 14 days and the service was exceptional. Ray listened to all our requirements, was very patient with any changes we wanted and provided the best advice. The artist worked so hard for us and all paintings were beyond expectations. I would recommend Patong Inn Art to anyone who would like artwork done while in Phuket.
3. Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)
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4.5 based on 3,415 reviews
Reviewed By Wonga2Wonga
Great place to visit, did so twice. Photographer's paradise. Visited late afternoon, yes there were people, it is an active temple - but never crowded. Guess could be so at peak tourist-coaches hours. Sat evening a night market / food stalls were being set up in the grounds just as the sun was setting. Practically all Buddhist temples visited (and those we just drove past) would be worth a visit if they existed in isolation, due to the elaborate sculptural art that they are so rich in, plus they can look a little samey, but "Wat Chalong" stands out, so if you only visit one on Phuket island, make sure this is it.
4. Promthep Cape
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4.5 based on 1,948 reviews
Reviewed By PBankz - Hawthorne, United States
If you have the time and will go there for one of the best sunsets on the island. If you are driving get there early as the big tourist buses go there as well so it gets more packed closer to sunset time. Enjoy !
5. Gibbon Rehabilitation Project
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4.5 based on 1,128 reviews
We're a unique animal welfare and conservation project working to rehabilitate unwanted or confiscated gibbons from the pet trade and tourist industry. Come visitor our centre at Bang Pae waterfall and learn about the fascinating lives of gibbons and how you can help these highly endangered animals! Open 9am - 4.30pm (except Thursday, 9am - 3pm) our centre is free of charge however entrance to the national park area where we are located is 200 Baht per adult. For information about volunteer opportunites visit our website. Please note: GRP is an active conservation project and the majority of our animals are part of an ongoing reintroduction program. A select number of gibbons can be seen from our public viewing area but visitors are not able to feed them or otherwise interact with them.
Reviewed By hansgruber420 - Sydney, Australia
This project is an incredibly worthwhile place to visit to support a magnificent cause. The project works with local authorities to rescue captive gibbons, typically stolen from the wild as young for the illegal pet trade, with the poachers killing their family groups in the process. Once in the projects care, the gibbons healed and rehabilitated before their eventual re-release into the wild. So far, this project has returned about 50 gibbons to the wild, and seen many of them give birth to young in the wild. Animals under stress or in inadequate conditions rarely mate and give birth successfully, so this is a sign of this project's success in providing incredible care for these animals. I visited for the first time as a kid in the mid-2000s and remember that visit fondly. Returning for a second time over a decade later, it is great to see that the work has continued so successfully to repopulate Thailand's rainforests. It is important to note that this is not a zoo, it is something better. The focus is not on you getting close with the gibbons, rather those are the conditions that they are fighting against. The gibbons in rehabilitation receive minimal human contact, both from their carers and visitors. The ones that you are able to see are those that are unable to be released, including severely disabled and non-native individuals. There is a strong focus on education and promoting ethical tourism. Visiting this noble cause is free, excluding the low park-entry fee, and well worth your time. The project does not receive funding from the national parks or any portion of the park's entry fee. It relies instead on the generosity of our donations, sponsorships, purchases at the gift shop, and support from volunteers. With that in mind, I would discourage people from visiting completely for free because I am confident that visiting would convince you it is deserving of a donation. I would strongly recommend visiting for anyone headed to Phuket.
6. Bang Tao Beach
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4.5 based on 924 reviews
Reviewed By Julie3333333 - Leeds, United Kingdom
This is a great beach if you like a nice walk on clean sand with the option of dipping in and out of the beautiful clear sea every so often. There are plenty of restaurants dotted about for refreshments if needed.
7. Koh Yao Yai
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4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By SumithD_13 - Ernakulam, India
This is the island we spend about an hour. Shallow water and white sand. You can walk around quite a bit. Nice place to run around.
8. Mai Khao Beach
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4.5 based on 495 reviews
Reviewed By arkadyl77 - El Salvador, null
Quite empty beautiful beach. Great place to see planes landing right over your head. Many people come there just for that. Quite an attraction.
9. Kata Noi Beach
10. Banana Beach
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4.5 based on 379 reviews
Reviewed By 807delphined - Melbourne, Australia
What a fantastic place to spend a full day or half day, once picked up from your hotel it’s a 25 minute shuttle bus then a 15 minute boat ride across. Once there you can relax on the beach and soak in the sun or enjoy one of the many water sports on offer. We as a family of 4 enjoyed the thrill of parasailing, the crew was professional, pleasant and amusing. The only down side to it was that you can’t take your own pictures as a photographer is on board taking them which you can buy later. I must admit that the price for around 400 photos taken was quite responsible. On the half day excursion a light lunch is provided which consisted of fried rice, mini chicken drumsticks and a Thai chicken soup. Definitely go, it truly is a beautiful place to visit.
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