The Big Buddha of Phuket is a gleaming white 45-metre-tall statue that sits atop the highest peak of the Nakkerd Hills in Ao Chalong.

Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City Tour

Small Group
Digital
360 minutes
English

Phuket is more than just stunning beaches—this is exactly what you'll discover by the end of our carefully curated tour. The island is a melting pot of cultures, shaped by centuries of influences from both the East and West.

Experience this fusion firsthand in Phuket Town’s Sino-Portuguese architecture, its distinctive UNESCO-recognized cuisine, and the vibrant local art scene, beautifully captured in street murals by renowned artists and unique handcrafted souvenirs from bustling local markets.

Your journey also offers an authentic glimpse into Thai Buddhist culture with visits to majestic temples like Wat Chalong, providing vibrant backdrops for memorable photographs.

Finally, elevate your experience by enjoying breathtaking panoramic views from iconic viewpoints—admire the charm of Phuket Old Town from Khao Rang Hill and soak in the stunning vistas of Patong Beach and the sparkling Andaman Sea from the serene heights of Wat Thepnimit.

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Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City Tour

Pickup included

FromAUD $30.60Per Person

What's included in Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Patong Beach
Pass-by Only

If your hotel is located in the Patong area, your tour will start with a convenient pick-up directly from your hotel, followed by a scenic drive through the Kata and Karon areas towards Wat Chalong. Guests staying in Kata and Karon may join the tour en route. If your accommodation is situated elsewhere, you may either join the tour directly at Wat Chalong or, depending on the tour routing, meet up with the group as it passes through Patong.

Karon Beach
Pass-by Only

Drive through the scenic Kata and Karon areas, capturing picturesque views of turquoise seas and golden beaches along your route. Soak in glimpses of local life as you pass vibrant markets and charming street scenes, enriching your journey toward Wat Chalong.

Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)

Wat Chalong, officially known as Wat Chaiyathararam, is Phuket's largest and most revered Buddhist temple. Established in the early 19th century, it honors esteemed monks Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, renowned for aiding locals during the 1876 tin miners' rebellion with their herbal medicine expertise. The temple's centerpiece is a 60-meter-tall chedi housing a fragment of Lord Buddha's bone, adorned with intricate paintings depicting his life. Visitors can explore multiple levels of the chedi, culminating in panoramic views of the temple grounds from the top terrace.

Inclusions

  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Phuket (Patong Beach, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Our free pick up service covers hotels in Patong, Kata and Karon areas. If you are in other locations there will be additional surcharge: THB 200 per person, for hotels in Rawai, Nai Harn, Trin Trang Beach, Panwa Beach, Phuket Town, Surin, Bangtao, Kamala, Kalim beach and Sirey etc. THB 400 per Booking for NaiThorn, Naiyang, Mai Kao Beach.

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Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Starting 1 Feb 2024, Pick-up will be between 9:30 & 10:00 hrs depending on hotel & routing. Our free pick-up service covers hotels in Patong Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach areas. If you are in other locations there will be additional surcharge: THB 200 per person, for hotels in Rawai, Nai Harn, Trin Trang Beach, Panwa Beach, Phuket Town, Surin, Bangtao, Kamala, Kalim beach and Sirey etc. THB 400 per Booking for NaiThorn, Naiyang, Mai Kao Beach.

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Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Pickup start between 11:00-12:30Hrs depends on hotel & routing. Our free pick-up service covers hotels in Patong Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach areas. If you are in other locations there will be an additional surcharge: THB 200 per person, for hotels in Rawai, Nai Harn, Trin Trang Beach, Panwa Beach, Phuket Town, Surin, Bangtao, Kamala, Kalim beach and Sirey etc. THB 1400 per Booking for NaiThorn, Naiyang, Mai Kao Beach.

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Travstore Travel Management Co., Ltd