Phuket Island 5.5-Hour Guided Tour Including Big Buddha and Wat Chalong
by I Asia Thailand
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿5,000Overview
This 5.5-hour guided tour covers key attractions around Phuket Island by air-conditioned minivan with a professional local guide. The tour begins with a drive along Phuket’s southern coast, passing Patong Beach, known for its lively atmosphere. It continues to Karon Viewpoint, where visitors spend about 20 minutes viewing Kata Noi, Kata Yai, and Karon beaches. Next is a 45-minute visit to Wat Chalong, the largest temple complex on Phuket Island, featuring several religious buildings including a viharn, mondop, ubosot, chedi with a hidden relic, sala, and crematorium. After the temple, the tour stops for about 20 minutes at a cashew nut factory where guests can sample local cashew nuts and learn about production. The route then passes through Old Phuket Town, noted for its Sino-Portuguese architecture, but without a stop for walking on this morning tour. The highlight is a 45-minute visit to the Big Buddha, a 45-meter-tall white marble statue visible from much of southern Phuket and still under construction. The tour ends at a souvenir shop where visitors may stay as long as they wish or leave immediately; transportation back to the hotel is arranged accordingly. All entrance fees, hotel pickup and drop-off, insurance, and cashew nut sampling are included. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Patong Beach
Patong Beach is the busiest area in Phuket, known for its large crowds and energetic environment. It is a popular destination that draws millions of visitors annually.
Karon Viewpoint
Karon Viewpoint offers views of Kata Noi, Kata Yai, and Karon beaches. It is located between Nai Harn and Kata Noi beaches and is often busy. Also called ‘Khao Saam Haad’ locally, it looks out directly to the Andaman Sea and provides an 8-kilometre vista of three west coast beaches. This viewpoint is not included on the Afternoon Sunset Tour.
20 min
Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)
Wat Chalong is the largest and most respected temple on Phuket. The current complex was built in 1837, with some older remains on site. It includes several buildings such as a viharn, mondop, ubosot, a chedi containing a secret relic, a sala, and a crematorium.
45 min
Methee Phuket
This stop is at a cashew nut factory, where visitors can learn about the local cashew nut production and sample the nuts. Cashew nuts are native to Phuket and southern Thailand and are priced lower than in Western countries.
20 min
Old Phuket Town
Old Phuket Town features historic Sino-Portuguese architecture along main streets including Thalang, Phang Nga, Krabi, Dibuk, and Yoawarat. On the Morning Tour, the vehicle passes through without stopping for walking; the Afternoon Tour includes a 45-minute walking stop here.
Big Buddha Phuket
The Big Buddha is a 45-meter tall white marble statue visible from much of southern Phuket. It is still under construction and funded by public donations. Visitors may sponsor a piece of white marble for between 300 and 1,000 baht to help complete the broad base.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Phuket Island 5.5-Hour Guided Tour Including Big Buddha and Wat Chalong
by I Asia Thailand
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿5,000Overview
This 5.5-hour guided tour covers key attractions around Phuket Island by air-conditioned minivan with a professional local guide. The tour begins with a drive along Phuket’s southern coast, passing Patong Beach, known for its lively atmosphere. It continues to Karon Viewpoint, where visitors spend about 20 minutes viewing Kata Noi, Kata Yai, and Karon beaches. Next is a 45-minute visit to Wat Chalong, the largest temple complex on Phuket Island, featuring several religious buildings including a viharn, mondop, ubosot, chedi with a hidden relic, sala, and crematorium. After the temple, the tour stops for about 20 minutes at a cashew nut factory where guests can sample local cashew nuts and learn about production. The route then passes through Old Phuket Town, noted for its Sino-Portuguese architecture, but without a stop for walking on this morning tour. The highlight is a 45-minute visit to the Big Buddha, a 45-meter-tall white marble statue visible from much of southern Phuket and still under construction. The tour ends at a souvenir shop where visitors may stay as long as they wish or leave immediately; transportation back to the hotel is arranged accordingly. All entrance fees, hotel pickup and drop-off, insurance, and cashew nut sampling are included. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Patong Beach
Patong Beach is the busiest area in Phuket, known for its large crowds and energetic environment. It is a popular destination that draws millions of visitors annually.
Karon Viewpoint
Karon Viewpoint offers views of Kata Noi, Kata Yai, and Karon beaches. It is located between Nai Harn and Kata Noi beaches and is often busy. Also called ‘Khao Saam Haad’ locally, it looks out directly to the Andaman Sea and provides an 8-kilometre vista of three west coast beaches. This viewpoint is not included on the Afternoon Sunset Tour.
20 min
Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)
Wat Chalong is the largest and most respected temple on Phuket. The current complex was built in 1837, with some older remains on site. It includes several buildings such as a viharn, mondop, ubosot, a chedi containing a secret relic, a sala, and a crematorium.
45 min
Methee Phuket
This stop is at a cashew nut factory, where visitors can learn about the local cashew nut production and sample the nuts. Cashew nuts are native to Phuket and southern Thailand and are priced lower than in Western countries.
20 min
Old Phuket Town
Old Phuket Town features historic Sino-Portuguese architecture along main streets including Thalang, Phang Nga, Krabi, Dibuk, and Yoawarat. On the Morning Tour, the vehicle passes through without stopping for walking; the Afternoon Tour includes a 45-minute walking stop here.
Big Buddha Phuket
The Big Buddha is a 45-meter tall white marble statue visible from much of southern Phuket. It is still under construction and funded by public donations. Visitors may sponsor a piece of white marble for between 300 and 1,000 baht to help complete the broad base.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.