Phuket's Top Islands For Travel

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33 attractions in Thailand: Pra-Ae Beach, Ko Phi Phi Lee, Ko Panyi, and 30 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a web post.

Pra-Ae Beach

Beach

4.7

• Offers views of Koh Phi Phi Leh

Ko Phi Phi Lee

Place

4.8

• Uninhabited gem with dramatic limestone cliffs • Home to Maya Bay, reopened in 2022 with conservation rules ✓ Closes every August and September for ecosystem recovery

Ko Panyi

Place

• Muslim fishing village built entirely on stilts • Offers a unique cultural stop

Phang Nga Bay

Natural feature

4.7

• Famous for its dramatic limestone karsts • Enjoy scenic longtail boat rides among surreal islands

Similan Islands

Island

4.7

• Ranked among the world’s top destinations for divers and beach lovers • Boasts Thailand’s healthiest coral reefs ✓ Open mid-October to mid-May only

Khao Phing Kan

Island

4.6

• Famous for appearing in 'The Man with the Golden Gun' • Located in Ao Phang Nga National Park • Explore leaning cliffs and shallow caves

Khai Nai Island

Beach

4.3

• Three tiny islands just 15-20 minutes off Phuket’s east coast • Incredibly convenient for half-day trips • Fantastic for families with calm, shallow waters

Maya Bay

Natural feature

4.6

• Iconic beach from 'The Beach' movie • Offers postcard-perfect scenery framed by towering cliffs ✓ Closes every August and September for ecosystem recovery

Ao Phang Nga National Park

National park

4.6

• Features blindingly white sand on Similan Island #4

Nui Bay

Landmark

4.6

• Located on the north coast of Koh Phi Phi Don • Features healthy reefs with pristine corals and colorful fish

Koh Khai Nok

Island

4.5

• Has a laid-back vibe with beach bars • Waist-deep water stretches far out

Pi Leh Bay

Landmark

4.8

• Natural swimming pool surrounded by cliffs • Float in crystal-clear turquoise water • Jump in directly from your boat

Monkey Beach

Place

4.4

• Meet the island’s resident monkeys • Good for swimming and snorkeling in clear, shallow water

Ko Phi Phi Don

Natural feature

4.6

• Lively heart of the Phi Phi islands with hotels and nightlife • Stay overnight to enjoy beaches after day-trippers leave

Phi Phi Viewpoint 3

Place

4.6

• Offers panoramic views of twin bays divided by a sand strip • Steep 20-30 minute hike, worth it at sunrise or sunset

Ko Surin Nuea

Island

4.6

• Remote and pristine with some of Thailand’s best coral reefs • Offers cultural encounters with the Moken people • Spectacular snorkeling and diving at Richelieu Rock

Banana Beach

Beach

4.6

• Features a restaurant and bar serving Thai lunches • Relax in beanbags or hammocks under the palms • Spot hornbills or iguanas nearby

Loh Dalum Beach

Beach

4.0

• Great for swimming and features lively nightlife • See fire shows and beach bars

ถ้ำไวกิ้ง Viking Cave

Landmark

4.1

• View from your boat to see ancient wall paintings • Local collectors gather swiftlet nests here

Ko Racha Yai

Island

4.6

• Known for exceptionally clear water and white-sand bays • Peaceful, laid-back charm with no cars • World-class snorkeling and diving

Coral Island

Beach

4.3

• Perfect for a quick beach escape, 15-20 minutes by speedboat • Very family-friendly, ideal for half-day trips • Offers easy snorkeling from the beach