Most visitors to Phuket see three beaches and go home. Here is the local guide to the hidden beaches Phuket actually keeps to itself — the quiet coves, the secret bays, and the extraordinary islands just offshore that most tourists completely miss.

Maya Bay closed 2026 runs from August 1 to September 30. Here is what stays open, what your Phi Phi Islands tour still includes, and why this is actually one of the best times to visit the islands.

A Phang Nga Bay tour is one of the most extraordinary experiences you can book from Phuket. Hidden lagoons, James Bond Island, a floating village, and fresh seafood on the water. Here is everything you will see on a full day out.