Phuket City Sights : Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Scenic Viewpoints
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Phuket City Sights : Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Scenic Viewpoints

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4h - 5h
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About this experience

As the tour name suggests this is an ideal opportunity to familiarize yourself with your holiday island and take in the islands natural beauty as we drive along the beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai. For fabulous photo opportunities we will stop at the Karon viewpoint and cultural sights such as the sacred buddhist temple of Phuket Wat Chalong.

Phuket town offers an interesting mix of architecture including Sino - Portuguese. This town has been the backdrop for many western movies as it is said to be very similar to Indochina.

• Big Buddha, spiritual site with breathtaking views of the island
• Wat Chalong, Phuket's most famous & beautiful monastery
• Take panoramic shots at Karon Viewpoint & Windmill Point
• Enjoy scenic drives through old Phuket Town & beachside roads
• Participate in the Phuket InstaHunt Bingo Challenge – Snap, Share & Win!

Available options

Private Tour in Multi Language

Private Tour in Russian/German/French/Spanish/Italian with pickup from Patong/Kata/Karon. Please book 48 hours before<br/>Multi Language: Please provide the preferred language during booking in special requirement section<br/>Starting point:<br/>Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, ตำบลป่าตอง phuket, ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Muslim Friendly Halal Tour

Designed for Muslim travelers, offering Halal meals, prayer-friendly stops & cultural enrichment (alternate itinerary)<br/>Starting point:<br/>Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, ตำบลป่าตอง phuket, ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Private Tour in English

Free pick up from Patong, Kata & Karon only<br/>Starting point:<br/>Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, ตำบลป่าตอง phuket, ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Layan/Naithon/AoPor/Paklok

Tour from Layan/Naithon/AoPor/Paklok area hotel, please pay extra charge THB 1200 during pickup to the driver/guide<br/>Starting points:<br/>Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, 168 หมู่ที่ 6 หาด Soi Layan 4, Tambon Choeng Thale, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand<br/>Ao Po Grand Marina, 113 Tambon Pa Klok, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand<br/>Supalai Scenic Bay Resort, 69 9 Ao Po-Lang Daeng Rd Tambon Pa Klok, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Join from Patong/Karon/Kata

Join tour from Patong/Karon/Kata with hotel pickup<br/>Starting point:<br/>Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, ตำบลป่าตอง phuket, ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Private + Farm Life Experience

Free pick up from Patong, Kata & Karon only. Phuket Heritage & Countryside Tour: Temples & Farm Life Experience<br/>Starting point:<br/>Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, ตำบลป่าตอง phuket, ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Fun & Educational Family Tour

This tour is designed especially for families with kids, combining fun, food & fascinating discoveries (different itinerary)<br/>Starting point:<br/>Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, ตำบลป่าตอง phuket, ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Tour for Dog & Cat Enthusiasts

Explore Phuket in a way that celebrates your love for animals while enjoying scenic beauty & food (different itinerary)<br/>Starting point:<br/>Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, ตำบลป่าตอง phuket, ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

PhuketTown/Talat Yai

Tour from Phuket Town/Talat Yai area hotel, please pay extra charge THB 500 to the driver/guide during pickup<br/>Starting points:<br/>Hivetel Phuket, Chowfar Road 22 10 Soi Pa Lai, Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand<br/>Pearl Hotel Phuket, 42 Montri Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Bangtao/Laguna/Surin

Tour from Bangtao/Laguna/Surin area hotel, please pay extra charge THB 1000 to the driver/guide during pickup<br/>Starting points:<br/>Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, 390 Moo.1 Srisoontorn Road Cherngtalay Tambon Choeng Thale, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand<br/>Sunwing Bangtao Beach, 22 Moo# 2, Bangtao Beach, Cheung Thalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand<br/>The Surin Phuket, 118 Soi Hat Surin 8, Tambon Choeng Thale, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

FromRoyalParadisePatongHotel

Tour from Royal Paradise Patong Hotel<br/>Starting point:<br/>Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, ตำบลป่าตอง phuket, ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand

Kamala/Nakalay/Kalim

Tour from Kamala/Nakalay/Kalim area hotel, please pay extra charge THB 700 to the driver/guide during pickup<br/>Starting points:<br/>Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach, 118, 16, Tambon Kamala, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand<br/>The Naka Phuket, a member of Design Hotels, 1/18, 1/20 Tambon Kamala, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Naiyang/Maikhao

Naiyang/Maikhao : Tour from Naiyang/Maikhao area hotel, please pay extra charge THB 1500 to the driver/guide during pickup<br/>Starting points:<br/>Dewa Phuket Resort and Villas, 65 Moo 1 Sakoo Tambon Sa Khu, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand<br/>JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, 231, Tambon Mai Khao, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Private + Rainforest Hike

Free pick up from Patong, Kata & Karon only. Landmark Tours of Phuket with Rainforest Hike (Khao Phra Teaw National Park)<br/>Starting point:<br/>Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, ตำบลป่าตอง phuket, ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Privat+FoodMarket+PhuketMuseum

Free pick up from Patong, Kata & Karon only. Landmark City Tours with Local Food Market & Phuket Museum<br/>Starting point:<br/>Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, ตำบลป่าตอง phuket, ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Panwa/Siray/Koh Kaew

Panwa/Siray/Koh Kaew: Tour from Panwa/Siray/Koh Kaew area hotel, please pay extra charge THB 1000 to the driver/guide during pickup<br/>Starting points:<br/>Cape Panwa Hotel, 27 27/2 Mu 8 Tambon Wichit, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand<br/>The Oceanic Sportel, 37/7, M.1, Thepkasattri Road Tambon Ko Kaeo, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand<br/>The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket, 21/1, 21/3, 21/4, 21 6, Tambon Ratsada, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Chalong/Rawai/Naiharn

Tour from Chalong/Rawai/Naiharn area hotel, please pay extra charge THB 1000 to the driver/guide during pickup<br/>Starting points:<br/>Aqua Resort SHA+, 555 ถนน สุขสมบูรณ์, Tambon Rawai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand<br/>Nai Harn Beach Resort, 14, 29 Soi Naya, Tambon Rawai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand<br/>SHIN Arch39 Phuket Beach Front, 99 ฉลอง 9 Soi Jaofa 39, Tambon Chalong, เมือง Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

Private+Beach Swing Experience

Free pick up from Patong, Kata & Karon only. Phuket Serenity Tour: Temples, Viewpoints & Beach Swing Experience <br/>Starting point:<br/>Sun Leisure World, The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa Patong Phuket Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road Kathu, ตำบลป่าตอง phuket, ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand<br/>Pickup included

What's included

Professional tour guide.
Half day Phuket city tour
Hotel pickup & drop off (Patong/Kata/Karon only)
InstaHunt game card & souvenir for winners!
Air-conditioned vehicle

Detailed itinerary

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08:00 Hours(Morning Tours)/13:00(Afternoon Tours) Hours - Pick up time at Patong, your pick up time may be early if you stay far from Patong, Or May be around 08:30 if you stay at Karon and Kata. Meet us to get picked up or we will start our Tours from here and pick up other guest around Patong to Visit Karon View Point, We will also pick up our guest at Kata and Karon.

Please note that our timing may be different depending upon the traffic conditions.

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Stop 2 Pass by

Big Buddha – Panoramic views + Insta-worthy yoga shot

Big Buddha Phuket - is one of the most important and revered landmarks on the island. The huge image sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata and, at 45 metres tall, can be seen from as far away as Phuket Town and Karon Beach.

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Stop 3

Wat Chalong – Explore the spiritual essence of Phuket

Then visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most beautiful and renowned monastery. It enshrines the gilt statues of monk-hero Luang Pho Chaem and his assistant Luang Pho Chuang, both much revered by local people because of their roles in quelling the miner rebellion in 1876.

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Karon Viewpoint – Snap the blue & green triple bay shot.

Visit Karon View Point - visit the point to admire the panoramic view from the top of the hill. Views of Kata Noi, Karon beaches, and Kata Yai are easily available from this spot. Locally called as Khao Saam Haad meaning Three Beaches Hill, Karon Viewpoint is the most photographed location in Phuket and is an iconic vista featuring sparkling blue sea, snow-white surf, white-sand beaches, the nearby exotic island Koh Pu, and the deep green hues of Phuket’s hillsides. Karon viewpoint is a must visit place in Phuket.

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Windmill Point – Quick photo stop with ocean breezes

Phuket windmill viewpoint, also occasionally called wind turbine, is a panoramic hill in the very south of Phuket Island. From up there, you can enjoy a birdview of the very popular Ya Nui Beach on one side and the bay of Nai Harn on the other.

This spot is now one of the most photographers panoramas in Phuket, frequently used as a romantic background by local photographers to take pre-wedding pictures.

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Stop 6 Pass by

Drive through Old Phuket Town for colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture

Its a Sino-Portuguese Town, You can see the Baba community's heritage in Phuket's Old Town, especially in its architecture, commerce, clothes, and way of life. The core of the Old Town essentially is made up of 5 roads and several sois (small streets): Rasada Rd, Phang Nga Rd, Thalang Rd, Dibuk Rd, and Krabi Rd.

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Visit a local souvenir shop or cashew nut factory

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13:15 Hours(morning Tours) or 16:15 Hours (Afternoon Tours)we will be back to our location in around 45 minutes to 60 minutes time, Guest staying at Old Town Phuket will get to hotels first, Karon and Kata will get a drop on the way and Patong and our our office meeting point drop will be the last one, So depending upon your location you will get the drop at your hotel with good memories and nice history of Phuket, See you again with other experience.
Please note that our timing may be different depending upon the traffic conditions.

What's not included

Gratuities
Extra charge for hotel pickup other than Patong/Kata/Karon
Lunch

Available languages

Guide guide
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Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We are SHA Plus certified. ​ A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
Minimum 2 pax is required to start for Join Tour, we might cancel the tour with full refund or bring you forward to the next schedule if minimum travelers not meet.
48 hours is needed to arrange for tour with special language other than English, we have the right to cancel with full refund if booking is made less than 48 hours
When visiting temples visitors should ensure they are suitably dressed. No short pants or sleeveless tops, as a general rule knees and shoulders should be covered
Please be informed that from 01/10/2024, Big Buddha Phuket is closed, due to the landslide.

Meeting point

Koh Kaew Area Pick Up Point

Important notes

Please wait at Hotel Lobby or Meeting Point 15 minutes before the time specified on this voucher to start.
Please call hotline number at least 24 hours before to confirm your pick up point.
Hotline number : +66 81 440 9926 (Daily : 7:00am - 9:00pm).

Please be informed that from 01/10/2024, Big Buddha Phuket is closed, due to the landslide.

About Phuket

Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and a premier beach destination known for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural heritage. With a mix of modern resorts and traditional Thai charm, it offers something for every type of traveler.

Top Attractions

Patong Beach

Patong Beach is the most famous and developed beach in Phuket, known for its vibrant nightlife, water sports, and shopping.

Beach Half day to full day Free (activities and dining may incur costs)

Phi Phi Islands

The Phi Phi Islands are a group of six islands known for their stunning beaches, clear waters, and dramatic limestone cliffs.

Nature Full day trip Moderate to Expensive (depending on tour type)

Big Buddha Phuket

The Big Buddha Phuket is a 45-meter tall marble statue of Buddha, offering panoramic views of the island and a sense of tranquility.

Religious 1-2 hours Free (donations appreciated)

Phang Nga Bay

Phang Nga Bay is known for its emerald waters, limestone karst formations, and the famous James Bond Island.

Nature Full day trip Moderate to Expensive (depending on tour type)

Old Phuket Town

Old Phuket Town is a charming area with well-preserved Sino-Portuguese architecture, colorful buildings, and a rich cultural heritage.

Historical Half day to full day Free (entry to some museums may incur costs)

Must-Try Local Dishes

Pad Thai

Stir-fried rice noodles with eggs, tofu, shrimp, and a tangy tamarind sauce, garnished with crushed peanuts and lime.

Lunch/Dinner Vegetarian options available (without shrimp and fish sauce)

Tom Yum Goong

A spicy and sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chili.

Lunch/Dinner Can be made with chicken or tofu for vegetarians

Massaman Curry

A rich and mildly spicy curry with potatoes, onions, and tender pieces of meat (usually chicken or beef), cooked in a fragrant coconut milk sauce.

Lunch/Dinner Vegetarian options available (with tofu and vegetables)

Mango Sticky Rice

Sweet ripe mango served with sticky rice cooked in coconut milk and topped with coconut cream and sesame seeds.

Dessert Vegetarian and vegan options available (ensure no fish sauce is used in the sticky rice)

Popular Activities

Snorkeling Diving Kayaking Zip-lining Beach relaxation Spa treatments Yoga Meditation

Best Time to Visit

November to February

This is the peak tourist season with the best weather conditions. The skies are clear, and the sea is calm, making it ideal for beach activities and island hopping.

24°C to 32°C 75°F to 90°F

Practical Information

Language

  • Official: Thai
  • Widely spoken: English
  • English: Moderately spoken

Currency

Thai Baht (THB)

Time Zone

GMT+7

Electricity

220VV, 50HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe

Phuket is generally safe for travelers, with a low crime rate and friendly locals. However, petty crimes and scams can occur, especially in tourist areas.

Important Precautions:
  • • Be cautious of aggressive street vendors and touts.
  • • Use reputable tour operators and transportation services.
  • • Avoid unlicensed taxis and tuk-tuks.

Getting there

By air
  • Phuket International Airport • 32 km from Phuket City
By bus

Phuket Bus Terminal 1, Phuket Bus Terminal 2

Getting around

Public transport

The bus system is affordable and covers most areas of the island. However, schedules can be unpredictable.

Taxis

Available • Apps: Grab

Rentals

Car, Bike, Scooter

Neighborhoods

Patong Phuket Town Karon Kata Rawai

Day trips

James Bond Island
50 km from Phuket • Full day trip

James Bond Island, located in Phang Nga Bay, is famous for its stunning limestone karst formations and appearance in the James Bond film 'The Man with the Golden Gun.'

Similan Islands
80 km from Phuket • Full day trip

The Similan Islands are a group of nine islands known for their pristine beaches, clear waters, and excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities.

Phi Phi Islands
46 km from Phuket • Full day trip

The Phi Phi Islands are a group of six islands known for their stunning beaches, clear waters, and dramatic limestone cliffs.

Festivals

Phuket Vegetarian Festival • Late September to early October Loy Krathong • November (full moon night) Songkran • April 13-15

Pro tips

  • Learn a few basic Thai phrases to enhance your experience and interact with locals.
  • Bargain for better prices in markets and with street vendors, but do so politely and with a smile.
  • Try local street food and dishes to experience the authentic flavors of Thai cuisine.
  • Visit popular attractions early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds and the heat.
  • Use reputable tour operators and transportation services to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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