I’d be happy to help plan a 10-day trip to Phuket on a budget! Here’s a sample itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Phuket, check into budget accommodation (cost: around $10-15 per night)
- Travel method: Fly into Phuket International Airport, then take a shared minivan to your hotel (cost: around $5-10 per person)
Day 2: Explore Phuket Old Town and the Sino-Portuguese architecture (cost: free)
- Travel method: Walk or rent a bike to get around (cost: around $3-5 per day for bike rental)
Day 3: Visit the Wat Chalong temple and the Big Buddha (cost: free)
- Travel method: Rent a bike or take a local bus to Wat Chalong (cost: around $0.5 per trip), then take a taxi or local bus to the Big Buddha (cost: around $2-3 per trip)
Day 4: Take a day trip to the James Bond Island and the Khao Phing Kan (cost: around $20-25 per person for a long-tail boat tour)
- Travel method: Take a long-tail boat tour from Phuket
Day 5: Explore the Phuket Town Night Market (cost: free) and the Phuket Trickeye Museum (cost: around $5-8 per person)
- Travel method: Walk or take a tuk-tuk to the night market (cost: around $2-3 per trip), then take a taxi or local bus to the museum (cost: around $2-3 per trip)
Day 6: Visit the Patong beach and the Bangla Road (cost: free)
- Travel method: Take a local bus or taxi to Patong (cost: around $2-3 per trip), then walk or rent a bike to get around (cost: around $3-5 per day for bike rental)
Day 7: Take a day trip to the Phuket Fantasea Show (cost: around $40-50 per person)
- Travel method: Take a taxi or local bus to the Phuket Fantasea Show (cost: around $2-3 per trip)
Day 8: Take a day trip to the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary (cost: around $50-60 per person)
- Travel method: Take a taxi or local bus to the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary (cost: around $2-3 per trip)
Day 9: Visit the Karon beach and the Karon viewpoint (cost: free)
- Travel method: Take a local bus or taxi to Karon beach (cost: around $2-3 per trip), then walk or rent a bike to get around (cost: around $3-5 per day for bike rental)
Day 10: Relax on the beach and enjoy your last night in Phuket (cost: free)
- Travel method: Walk or rent a bike to get around (cost: around $3-5 per day for bike rental)
Note: This is a sample itinerary and can be adjusted to your preferences. Prices and activities may vary depending on the season, please check the current situation before planning your trip. Also, please note that the cost of accommodation, food, and other personal expenses are not included in this budget.