Fun Things To Do In Phuket (Thailand) With Kids · Phuket in Thailand is a popular tourist destination not only for couples and young people but also for families. Beautiful beaches,

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Fun Things To Do In Phuket (Thailand) WithKids

Phuket in Thailand is a popular tourist destination not only for couples and

young people but also for families. Beautiful beaches, a warm climate, friendly

and hospitable people plus a fascinating culture makes Phuket in Thailand the

perfect location for a family vacation.

A trip to Thailand, in general, is not only affordable, but Thai people are also

super child-friendly and accommodating to families with children. Traveling with

kids in Thailand is a great conversation starter and will open many doors if you’d

like to learn more about Thai culture.

In this post, I am going to share my friend’s Wendy, her partner, and her 11-year-

old daughter Phuket experience. They have recently spent an action-packed 8-

day vacation on this stunning Island with its lovely people.

It was their �rst family trip to Thailand and they absolutely loved every minute

of it. Even though it was a long journey from Auckland (New Zealand); it didn’t

take them long to adjust to the fascinating culture and stunning beaches in one

of Thailands most favorite tourist destinations, Phuket.

From visiting the Big Buddha, James Bond and Phi Phi Island, to seeing a �oating

village, a cashew factory to spending a whole day at an Elephant sanctuary,

Wendy’s family made the most of their stay. There was even enough time to

relax at the hotel pool and letting these amazing experiences sink in.

They mostly booked guided tours and were absolutely thrilled with the service,

comfortable modern minibusses, and the delicious food provided by the tour

company.

You can book tours through your hotel or pre-book via Klook.com.

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At the end of this post, you’ll also �nd a short yet detailed travel guide to Phuket

with kids.

Exciting Things To Do In Phuket With Kids

A Guided Phuket Attractions City Tour

Big Buddha Phuket

A good way to start your vacation might be exploring the diverse city of Phuket

via a guided city tour. If you have younger children a half day tour might be best.

With older children, a full day tour could be on the cards.

This city tour will show you some of the main attractions Phuket city has to

offer.




Most tours start off with a trip to Kata View Point, a popular lookout with

stunning views to the Andaman Sea and the impressive sight of Kata Noi, Kata

Yai, and Katon beaches.

Next up will a visit to the Big Buddha who is not �nished yet. The building work

started in 2005 and the whole sculptor is made out of marble. You can visit the

prayer rooms if you wish which are located underneath the Buddha statue.

Please note, that your hair should be covered as well as legs and shoulder.




Wat Chalong Temple Phuket

The same applies to your visit to the Wat Chalong Temple. This famous Buddhist

temple is looking back at a rich history of legends, wars, and myths. Some even

say that you haven’t seen Phuket without visiting Wat Chalong.




It is not clear when exactly the temple was built, somewhere between 1809 to

1842. One of the most precious things you can see here is a splinter of Lord

Buddha’s bones. You’ll �nd it in the Grand Pagoda.

The Temple is open from 7 am up to 5 pm in the afternoon.

Afterward, the tour guide will take you to a Cashew nut factory where you can

experience �rst-hand how these delicious tasting nuts are being processed. Of

course, you can even try some.

I guess, after so much sightseeing, it is now time to relax at the hotel pool or at

one of the beautiful beaches.

Visit A Working Village

A visit to a working village where you can see how farmers had been living and

growing their food the traditional way, is usually a part of a guided tour.

Nevertheless, it is a fabulous way of learning more about the fascinating Thai

culture.




Your kids will love to go on a cart ride pulled by water buffalos. And I am certain

that the adults �nd it interesting to learn about how to harvest rubber. You’ll

also see how they grow pineapples and a traditional rice patch.

Fun Fact: Did you know that you can eat Lotus seeds? You can enjoy them eithercooked or raw. Yummy!

Yes, Lotus seeds where part of taste tasting some traditional (and by the way

very nutritious) food.




Phuket FantaSea – A Cultural Theme Park

Elephant Palace – Phuket/FantaSea

One of the many highlights of the families vacation was to spend an evening at

Phuket’s cultural theme park ‘FantaSea’. This is a grand cultural extravaganza

who was enjoyed by the whole family.

The evening starts with an opulent dinner buffet that caters even for the

pickiest eater. There are also options for Vegetarians available.

As the advertising brochure promises, this ‘Las Vegas-style’ production is

nothing short of superlatives like special effects, breathtaking stunts, acrobatics,

and magicians.

The show is on every day (except Thursdays) at 9 pm. The venue itself is a state-

of-the-art theatre which seats 3000 people. This magni�cent theatre is called

“Palace Of The Elephants” and is such an impressive building surrounded by 999

elephant statues.




Wendy’s family was thrilled how kid-friendly the entire experience was,

including the seating, the food, and the most opulent show they have ever seen.

Prebook your very own ticket to this amazing show here: Phuket Fantasea

Ticket.

Besides the show, there is so much more to explore like the festival village with

shops, live bands, parades, and street shows. Kids will love the Similan

Entertainment Center with lots of fun games.

So be prepared for an exciting evening full of colors, entertainment, spectacular

shows, games, and, not to forget, unique shopping experience.

A Day At The Elephant Reserve


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Getting close up to these gentle giants is on the bucket list for most travelers to

Thailand. Because of the huge popularity for tourists and the money that can be

made with Elephants, there can be also a lot of cruelty surrounding the

treatment of these amazing animals to get them trained.




Therefore it is important to support Elephant camps that are operating without

being cruel to them and that don’t allow riding on them.

Wendy had done a lot of research and found an Elephant reserve that provides a

stunning experience that is harmless to the elephants. The SeaLandCamp has

received various national and international awards including the TripAdvisor

‘Certi�cate of Excellence’ award.

It takes around three hours to get there but if you are going to spend a whole

day at the camp, it is worth the time and effort.

Once you arrive at the reserve, you will get changed in the clothes provided by

the camp because you will get wet and maybe a bit dirty. Your kids will love to

prepare food for the elephants like cutting bananas, pineapple, and sugar cane

which they will get the chance these friendly and curious giants.

They all have a name, walk up to you, and sniff at you. Now is the time to feed

them by hand.

After that, it is time to get some more food ready. This time around mash rice,

tamarind, and banana together and roll the mixture into balls.

Before you are giving them their next meal, the elephants get the chance to have

a mud bath and play in the river. Here you can splash them with water and have

a fabulous time that you and your family will forever cherish. You even get a

brush to get them all clean again.




After all this excitement, it is feeding time again and soon it’s time to say ‘Good

Bye’ to your new friends. I bet your kiddos will be so tired after such an amazing

day with the elephants.

The costs are around $75 for an adult and around $60 for a child from 4 – 12years old.




A Trip To James Bond Island (Khai Island)One of the most do things on Wendy’s list was a boat trip to James Bond Island.

The tour goes for a whole day with a pick up from your hotel in the morning and

a drop off in the afternoon at around 5 pm.

There are several tour companies available which offer basically the same

program. Please be aware that during the main season, it can get very busy on

the boat and the main attraction itself.

One of the most recommended tour operators is Phuket Sails Tours who have

been around for over ten years. This company has also received the Trip Advisor

Excellence Award.

The family enjoyed a trip �lled with amazing views of stunning islands,

snorkeling, relaxing on the beach, a delicious buffet, and a visit to a �oating

Muslim village.

The Islands are surrounded by crystal clear water and white sandy beaches – a

feast for the eyes.

A Tour To Phi Phi IslandAnother must-do activity for most tourists is a trip to Phi Phi Island which also

takes a whole day. It is all about exploring the stunning scenery yet again with

turquoise waters and plenty of colorful �shes.

Maya Bay has become so famous because part of the movie ‘The Beach’ was

�lmed here.


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Be careful at monkey beach and keep a close eye on your belongings because

these little monkeys can get quite cheeky.

Yet again, a beautiful day was experienced by all. Because of the fact that most

activities have to do with swimming, canoeing, snorkeling, and also scuba diving,

a trip to Phi Phi Island might be more suitable for older kids and not so much for

babies and toddlers.

I would recommend speaking to the tour operator to �nd out about how child-

friendly a particular tour is.

A great alternative to visiting Phi Phi Island is a tour to Phang Nga Bay which is

more sheltered and might be more suitable for younger children.

Other ActivitiesThere are countless more child-friendly things and activities to do in Phuket, a

sign how popular this Island in the Andaman sea is with international tourists.

1. The Splash Jungle Water Park

2. Phuket Zoo

3. Phuket Aquarium

4. Phuket Bird Park

5. Trick Eye Museum

6. various Street and Night Markets, just to name a few.

The choices are de�nitely yours. If you rather have a relaxed vacation with

plenty of pool time at your chosen resort or an action-packed trip for the whole

family. One thing is for sure, there is something for everyone.

How To Get To Phuket




Phuket is easily reached by either plane, bus, or train. I guess it is safe to say that

most tourists arrive by plane at Phuket International airport which is, by the

way, Thailand’s second busiest airport.

It takes around 1.25 hours from Bangkok and 1.25 hours from Kuala Lumpur by

plane to reach Phuket.

General InformationThe currency in Thailand is Baht and currently, US$1 buys you 33Baht. Thailand

is very affordable for any traveler. You can get yummy and delicious street food

for only a few dollars.

Be prepared to tip your tour guide, bus driver, the hotel maid, the bag boys, and

at the restaurant.

It is always good to learn basic phrases for everyday situations like saying Hello

and Thank You. There is a difference saying it to a male or female. For a male

person you’ll need to add ‘khrup’ at the end, e.g., Sa-Wa-Dee-Khrup (Thank you)

and for a female add ‘Ka’: Sa-Wa-Dee-Ka.

Read more here.

Phuket can be a very busy place, especially in the main season. A visit to a

bustling market or a crowded temple can be stressful when you have young

ones. Be aware to keep them close by. Babies and toddlers are best carried

around in a Baby carrier or for older kids an Anti Lost Wrist Band (view options

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Where To Stay


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There are hundreds of family friendly hotels and resorts available in Phuket. The

main question is to �nd out what beach would be the best one for a family-

friendly vacation.

Wendy’s family stayed at Karon Beach in a budget-friendly hotel called ‘Karon

Beach Resort. Other recommended beaches are Kamala Beach, BangtaoBeach,

and Kata beach. Whether you are looking for a luxurious stay, a mid-priced or

budget-friendly option; there are many hotels to choose from.

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The Best Time To GoThere are various things to consider when planning a trip to Phuket. The dry

season with the most stable weather is from November to February with lovely

temperatures of around 25ºC. Unfortunately, this is also the busiest season

because most tourists are planning their visit during this time of the year.

If you want to avoid the crowds you might like to consider to go from May to

October, the Monsoon season. The prices for hotels are very low and you don’t

have to share the beautiful islands with too many other tourists.

March and May are the hottest months of the year but also not very busy.

What To Pack


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As with any tropical climate, it is important to take light breathable clothes

made from cotton and linen.

Flip �ops are a must but also good walking shoes in case you want to go for a

hike.

Here is a list of must-have things. Some of them can be purchased in Phuket

a sunhat

plenty of sunscreens

a good Mosquito repellent

long trousers and long sleeve tops for visits to a temple

a good camera

a travel adapter

bathing suit

a day pack

For more invaluable travel accessories please read my post Must-Have Travel

Accessories For International Travel.

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Summing It UpI do hope this post has inspired you to travel to Phuket with your kids. Phuket is

a fascinating Island with beautiful beaches, lots of cultural attractions, and a vast

variety of kid-friendly activities.

There is something for everyone, whether you are preferring a quiet and relaxed

beach holiday or a fun and action-�lled family trip.

Thanks so much to Wendy for sharing her amazing experience.


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