10 Romantic Ideas for a Honeymoon in Phuket

Discover the most romantic tours and vacation experiences Phuket has to offer. Phuket has fabulous beaches and resorts, but to make the best of your trip, take a day or 2 to explore the incredible landscapes and islands surrounding it as well.

It’s so easy to hop on a speedboat and travel from island to island, or silently glide in a canoe under amazing jungle canopies in areas so picture-perfect they often appear in movies. There are extreme sports for active couples, excursions for nature lovers, and even stage performances to end the day with a sampling of culture.

1. John Gray Seacanoe in Phang Nga Bay

Karsts and caves by canoe

Good for: Adventure, Couples, Photo

Explore the limestone caves around Phang Nga Bay with an experienced guide, learning about their discovery by John Gray in 1989. Enjoy a buffet lunch of Thai specialties as you cruise to the launch site in a modern powerboat. Then, transfer into a specially-made inflatable canoe.

Your guide will take care of paddling as you duck under low-hanging ledges and uncover hidden worlds on this thrilling water-bound adventure. Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding limestone karsts and find out how erosion has carved these monolithic structures that stick out from the sea over the years. Visit hidden caves, known as hongs, and keep your eyes peeled for the sure-footed macaque monkeys and bright blue kingfishers that call this area home.

2. Coral and Racha Islands full-day tour

Island-hopping adventure day trip

Good for: Adventure, Couples, Photo

Discover the gorgeous and magnificent Racha and Coral Islands on this day trip from Phuket, and snorkel among the vibrant aquatic life or lounge on the white-sand beaches. After pickup at your hotel, the drive to Chalong Pier is about 30 minutes from Phuket city center, followed by a gentle cruise to Racha Island.

Swim, sunbathe, or explore the island and its clear turquoise waters. In the afternoon, hop aboard and depart for Coral Island to replenish your energy with a delicious Thai buffet lunch at Hey Island Restaurant. Beach diving, parasailing, and banana boat riding are optional extras at your own expense. After an adventurous day you’ll be returned to the pier for the drive back to your hotel.

3. Similan Islands

Speedboats, snorkeling, and a luxurious lunch

Good for: Adventure, Couples, Photo

Discover breathtaking sights and diverse marine life in the beautiful Similan Islands. Enjoy a day in the splendor of one of the world’s top diving and snorkeling sites, with clear blue water, rich coral, colorful marine life, and sandy beaches. The experience begins with pickup from your hotel and travel to Thuplamu pier in the Phang Nga Province, then you and your friendly guide will take a speedboat to the islands.

Admire the scenery as you make your way to your first snorkeling spot at Koh Payu. Spend some time at the beach and explore the underwater world before proceeding to the pristine Princess Bay, where you can stop for an authentic Thai cuisine lunch on the serene, sandy beach. Read more

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4. Phi Phi by speedboat

Monkeys, music, and Viking boats

Good for: Adventure, History, Unusual

Take in a day of sightseeing in the Phi Phi Islands, a hotspot in Southern Thailand made famous by the movie The Beach (2000). Admire stunning views of Maya Bay, enjoy lunch, and go snorkeling.

After pickup from your hotel, you’ll travel to Dolphin Seaway Pier for a live music performance before hopping into a speedboat to Phi Phi Island. Relax on the sand, or explore the spectacular hills and mountains. Swimming in PiLeh Cove is like being in your own private lagoon. Next, sightsee around the island by speedboat and visit Viking Cave, where swifts make their nests, and wall paintings feature boats resembling Viking ships. At Monkey Beach, try to spot wild monkeys from the speedboat.

5. Island hopping by speedboat

Beautiful Krabi Islands and a barbecue lunch

Good for: Couples, Luxury, Photo

Discover true tranquility on this mesmerizing tour of the Krabi islands by speedboat, with lunch and a light barbecue. Explore the shimmering sands of the Phi Phi Islands, the Koh Khai Islands, Mosquito Island, and more, and revel in the aquamarine waters of the Andaman Sea. Renowned for their limestone cliffs and white-sand beaches, the islands off the coast of Phuket provide a truly rejuvenating experience.

Join your guide and board a well-appointed speedboat to visit Koh Khai Nai, Ko Yao Island, and then Mosquito Island, where you can don a mask and flippers for a leisurely snorkel through the island’s temperate waters. After an eventful morning of beach-going, land at Bamboo Island and indulge in a well-deserved Thai-style lunch.

6. Fine-dining experience at La Gritta restaurant

Five courses on the beach

Good for: Couples, Food, Luxury

Savor some fine dining with a 5-course dinner at La Gritta in Amari Phuket. This inviting restaurant features elegant design and furnishings, as well as a sumptuous contemporary menu. The chic culinary destination offers breathtaking views of Patong Bay to complete your experience.

La Gritta is well known as one of the most romantic restaurants in Phuket. Located in the compound of Amari Phuket at the southern end of Patong Bay, this venue went through a complete renovation to become the stylish destination is it today. The restaurant’s 2 main areas each feature stunning views overlooking Patong Bay and offer dining under the stars. Your soundtrack is the relaxing sounds of the waves lapping the shore.

7. Khai Nok and Khai Nui Island excursion with lunch

Two-island visit with swimming and snorkeling

Good for: Adventure, Couples, Food

Just off the coast of Phuket are 2 magnificent islands called Khai Nok and Khai Nui, small gems of white-sand beaches and tree-covered rocks surrounded by clear, turquoise water. Take a boat ride to these peaceful islands and spend the day basking in tranquility.

After convenient pickup from your hotel, you’ll board your boat at a nearby pier and head out onto the Andaman Sea. Enjoy a welcome drink and snacks while you cruise toward your first stop, Khai Nok. Disembark and take advantage of the opportunity to relax on the island’s warm sand, or put on snorkel gear and marvel at the bustling aquatic world that thrives just off the coast of this pristine isle.

8. Afternoon boat cruise with canoeing and dinner

Traditional junk sailing boat experience

Good for: Photo, Food, Adventure

Explore the vibrant scenery of Phang Nga from aboard the Ayodhaya, a beautiful wooden junk boat offering plenty of deck space for soaking up magnificent views. Cruise the Phang Nga Bay’s idyllic waters, enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner, and cool off in serene, turquoise water.

After you’re picked up from your hotel and driven to Leam Sai Pier, step aboard the Ayodhaya and admire its elegant wooden construction and mighty sails. Set off onto the sparkling waters of Phang Nga Bay and have your camera ready for some of the most striking coastal scenery you’ve ever seen. Light Thai snacks are served as you kick back and relax on the deck.

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9. Whitewater rafting and 4-wheel-drive adventure

A nature sanctuary with a difference

Good for: Adventure, Couples, Unusual

Discover the Ton Pariwat Wildlife Conservation Area on this full-day excursion. Combine an exciting whitewater rafting adventure with drive through the rainforest, and a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and pass by scenic views of the tropical rainforest and beautiful countryside as you travel.

Upon arrival at the sanctuary, a team of experienced boatmen greets and equips you for a pulse-pounding whitewater adventure. Immerse yourself in the unspoiled natural wonderland and enjoy 45 minutes of thrilling rides, maneuvering through steep gorges, huge boulders, and exhilarating rapids. After your rafting adventure, break for a mouthwatering Thai lunch at Songpreak Restaurant before making your way to a local rubber plantation.

10. James Bond and beyond tour

Good for: Photo

Cruise along the beautiful Phang Nga Bay and discover the famous James Bond Island. Canoe your way to the exotic Talu Island and see the nature’s wonderful stalactite caves. Feast on delicious Thai seafood before cooling with a swim at stunning Naka Island. Begin your day trip with a transfer from your hotel to the exclusive private pier at Dolphin Seaway, where you are serenaded by the Dolphin Seaway band before boarding the speedboat to Phang Nga Bay.

Cruise upon gorgeous emerald-green waters and stop at the renowned James Bond Island. The amazing and stunning stone rock of Ko Tapu is a tall islet that spans over 66 feet (20 m) tall above sea level. The rock was the filming site for the 1974 James Bond movie, The Man with the Golden Gun.

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