Phuket old town

Phuket Island Explorer

Overview
Big Buddhas, local industries, seafood lunch and a glass of rum punch await as you explore the inner-workings, both past and present, of Phuket. This is an opportunity to go beyond the beaches, and discover that island-life isn’t just about the sand and sea.
Tour Timings
08:00 - 17:00
Duration
Full Day
Meals Included
Lunch
Location
Phuket

Itinerary

Depart the hotel at 08:00 for a captivating full-day exploration of Phuket that leaves the beaches behind and delivers a fascinating window into the food, culture, history and spirit of the island.   

The first stop will be Phuket’s old town, where Sino-Portuguese shophouses line the town’s lively streets.  We’ll stop at Sang Tham Shrine before wandering down Talang Road.  After a brief walk around the area, we’ll enjoy a dim sum breakfast and local coffee.   

Next, we’ll get acquainted with the island’s most famous religious sites with a visit to Wat Chalong.  Wat Chalong, officially named Wat Chaitararam, is the island’s most important temple.  The ornate buildings house a number of statues and intricate wall paintings depicting the Buddha’s life story.   

Afterwards, a well-deserved seafood lunch is next on the menu at a local restaurant along Chalong Beach.   

From here we’ll head to Promthep Cape, located on the island’s southwestern most point.  The terraced walkways afford epic views of the Andaman Sea, Nai Harn, and on clear days, as far as Phi Phi.  

To finish up the day, we’ll make a stop at Chalong Distillery, which crafts local rum using sugar from sustainably-grown Thai sugarcane.  There’ll be ample opportunity to explore their facilities and learn how the rum is distilled and bottled before enjoying a cocktail of choice.  

Return to the hotel at 17.00 

Important Information
Inclusions
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Transportation
  • Meals and Snacks as mentioned
  • Drinking Water
  • Exclusions
  • Tips for Guide and Driver
  • Personal Expenses
  • Beverages Not Mentioned
  • Services Not Mentioned
  • Additional Notes
  • The order of visits could be changed depending on hotel location
  • If requested, a visit to a cashew nut factory can be substituted for the Chalong distillery.
  • Economic Distribution Disclosure

    Where does your money go?

    98.2% of the costs from this tour directly benefit the specific locality where the tour takes place.
    0% of the costs from this tour are distributed to the wider provincial area, outside of the specific locality of the tour.
    1.2% of the costs of this tour are distributed to costs occurring in the wider national area, outside of the same province.
    0.6% of the costs of this tour are distributed overseas.

    *EDDI, Tripseed’s Economic Distribution Disclosure Initiative is in the very early stages of rollout. Check back soon for more information.

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