# 2 days in Phuket: an itinerary day by day

> Two days in Phuket: the island and the sea. Day one: the Old Town, Wat Chalong, the Big Buddha on its hill and sunset at Promthep Cape. Day two: the Phi Phi Islands 45 km away — inhabited Phi Phi Don and rocky Phi Phi Leh with Maya Bay. The speedboat takes about an hour, the ferry about two, and the national park fee is about 400 baht. The trip takes the whole day.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/in-2-days

## Day 1

1. [Phuket Old Town](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/phuket-old-town.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free
   ↓ 36 min by transport
2. [Wat Chalong](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/wat-chalong.md) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 25 min by transport
3. [Big Buddha](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/phuket-big-buddha.md) — YesGo score 34/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · free (donations)
   ↓ 38 min by transport
4. [Promthep Cape](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/promthep-cape.md) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · free

Total with walks: 7 h 39 min

## Day 2

1. [Phi Phi Islands](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/phi-phi-islands.md) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · park fee ≈ 400 baht, children ≈ 200

Total with walks: 4 h

## How the two days work

Day one is the one-day Phuket itinerary, north to south until sunset. Day two is a boat trip to Phi Phi: boats leave Rassada and Chalong piers in the morning and return by late afternoon.

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## Phi Phi: what to know

The national park fee is about 400 baht for adults and 200 for children, collected on landing. Swimming in Maya Bay is not allowed, boats do not enter the bay, and it closes completely from 1 August to 30 September. Phi Phi Don has a village, cafés and beaches.

The speedboat is faster but bumpy in waves; the ferry is slower and smoother.

## Is 2 days in Phuket enough?

For the island and Phi Phi, yes. [James Bond Island](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/james-bond-island) in Phang Nga Bay is day three. In the evening there is [Bangla Road](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket/bangla-road) in Patong.

## Tips

- Go to Phi Phi early in your stay: boats are cancelled in storms, so keep a spare day.
- Pay the park fee in cash on landing.
- Temples want shoulders and knees covered — no vests or shorts; shoes come off at the door of the halls. Sarongs are often lent at the gate or for a deposit.
- Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis.
- For the boat: sunscreen, a hat and a dry bag for your phone.

## Questions

### What to do with 2 days in Phuket?

Day one: the Old Town, Wat Chalong, the Big Buddha and Promthep. Day two: the Phi Phi Islands.

### How long is the boat to Phi Phi?

About an hour by speedboat, about two by ferry.

### How much is the Phi Phi park fee?

About 400 baht for adults, 200 for children.

### Can you swim in Maya Bay?

No; and from 1 August to 30 September the bay is closed altogether.

### Can I go to Phi Phi without a tour?

Yes, on the ferry from Rassada pier; most people go on a speedboat tour.

### Is 2 days in Phuket enough?

For the essentials, yes; James Bond Island needs a third day.

### How much does it cost?

Day one is free apart from transport; day two is the boat or tour plus the park fee of about 400 baht.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes; with toddlers the ferry is easier than a speedboat.

### When is the best time?

November to April.

### What currency is used in Thailand?

Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis.

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