Phuket Family Beach and Parks in
Stay in Karon, with an elephant sanctuary, a water park, coral island snorkeling and a night theme park, with beach time built into every day.
This itinerary is built for families with children. Each day has only one main activity, followed by time to rest at the hotel or on the beach in the afternoon. The elephant sanctuary is for observation only, with no riding. Andaman Water Park takes half a day to a full day. Coral Island is a short boat ride with calm waters, which makes it more suitable for young children than Phi Phi Island. In the Old Town, see the colorful shophouses. In the evening, watch the light parade at Carnival Magic.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival at Karon Beach
Taxi from the airport to Karon, about 1 hour. Play in the water on the beach in the afternoon.
Stay: Karon Beach
Day 2 · Elephant Sanctuary and Water Park
Phuket（Phuket Elephant Sanctuary、Andamanda Phuket）
Hire a car in the morning to the northeast elephant sanctuary, about 50 minutes. In the afternoon, go to Kathu Water Park, about 30 minutes, then return to Karon.
Book the elephant sanctuary in advance and choose the morning session.
Stay: Karon Beach
Day 3 · Coral Island Half-Day Snorkeling
Phuket（Coral Island (Ko Hae)、Rawai Seafood Market）
Transfer to Chalong Pier, about 20 minutes. The speedboat takes about 15 minutes to Coral Island. On the way back, stop at Rawai.
Bring life jackets and sun-protective clothing for the kids.
Stay: Karon Beach
Day 4 · Old Town Shophouses and Night Theme Park
Phuket（Phuket Old Town、Carnival Magic Phuket）
Taxi in the morning to the Old Town, about 30 minutes. Rest at the hotel in the afternoon. In the evening, go to Kamala Land, about 30 minutes away.
Carnival Magic opens in the evening. Check for closing days.
Stay: Karon Beach
Day 5 · Kata Beach and Departure
Swim at Kata Beach or try a surf lesson in the morning. In the afternoon, take a taxi to the airport, about 1 hour.
Surf lessons at Kata run mainly after May, when the waves are bigger. In peak season, focus on swimming.