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Samui to Phuket: the Gulf and the Andaman in five days
Five days, two seas
About Samui to Phuket: the Gulf and the Andaman in five days
Pair the two seas in one trip: three nights in the Gulf, two on the Andaman.
Days 1–2: Samui and Ang Thong
Check into a villa on Samui, then take a day boat to Mu Ko Ang Thong Marine National Park, an archipelago of around 40 islands some 20 km from Samui, with a trail to a viewpoint on Ko Wua Ta Lap (TAT).
Day 3: across to Phuket
Fly from Samui to Phuket and settle on the west coast, around Surin, Kamala or Bang Tao.
Fly from Samui to Phuket and settle on the west coast, around Surin, Kamala or Bang Tao.
Day 4: beach club and dinner
A long lunch at Catch Beach Club in Bang Tao, then dinner at PRU, which holds one MICHELIN star (MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026).
Day 5: departure
A last swim, and the short drive to Phuket International Airport.
Our advice: book PRU well ahead; it seats few and fills first.
Why it's on our list
- Ang Thong Marine National Park
- A flight across the peninsula
- Dinner at PRU
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Samui to Phuket: the Gulf and the Andaman in five days before you go.