Phuket with kids: the best family excursions
Elephants, big boats, water park and shows: our selection of excursions that children love in Phuket, with practical tips.
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Phuket is a wonderful destination for families. Here are the excursions our clients with children enjoy most — and our tips to make the day easy.
1. Meet the elephants
In an ethical elephant sanctuary, children feed the elephants, walk with them and watch the mud bath. No riding and no shows: just a respectful encounter they will never forget. Half-day programs are perfect with young children.
2. A big-boat island tour
For a first day at sea with kids, choose a stable, spacious boat: James Bond Island by big boat sails in the calm Phang Nga Bay, with shade, toilets and meals on board.
3. Big Buddha and the viewpoints
A Phuket city tour combines the Big Buddha, the colourful Old Town and the island’s viewpoints — short visits, air-conditioned transport, ideal when the kids need a break from the beach.
4. Water park and shows
For an evening or a rainy day, discover our shows and parks: spectacular performances and a water park the whole family will love.
Our practical tips
- Babies under 4 are free on most excursions, and children get a reduced price — shown on each excursion page.
- Indicate the ages of your children when booking: we check that the trip is suitable.
- Bring hats, sunscreen, water and a change of clothes.
- Group several excursions in your selection: from 3 excursions, a pack discount is applied automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best excursions in Phuket for kids?
Families in Phuket especially enjoy an ethical elephant sanctuary, a James Bond Island tour by big boat in the calm Phang Nga Bay, a city tour with the Big Buddha and the Old Town, and the island’s water park and shows.
Is an elephant sanctuary in Phuket suitable for young children?
Yes. In an ethical elephant sanctuary children feed the elephants, walk with them and watch the mud bath, with no riding and no shows. Half-day programs are perfect with young children.
Which boat trip is best with children in Phuket?
For a first day at sea with kids, choose a stable, spacious boat such as the James Bond Island tour by big boat. It sails in the calm Phang Nga Bay, with shade, toilets and meals on board.
Do children pay full price on Phuket excursions?
No. Babies under 4 are free on most excursions and children get a reduced price, shown on each excursion page. Indicate your children’s ages when booking so the trip can be checked for them.
What can you do in Phuket with kids on a rainy day?
On a rainy day or for an evening out, a water park or a show is a good plan for the whole family. A Phuket city tour, with short visits and air-conditioned transport, is also ideal when kids need a break from the beach.
What should I bring on a family excursion in Phuket?
Bring hats, sunscreen, water and a change of clothes for the children. Also tell the agency your children’s ages when you book, so it can confirm that the trip is suitable.
By Phuket Experience · Tour business licence No. 32/01870 (Department of Tourism) – Bike It Phuket Co.,Ltd · 1 Oct 2026
