Phuket guided tour including Wat Chalong temple and town
Excursions & day trips

Phuket guided tour including Wat Chalong temple and town

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 12 reviews
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$90.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Learn about the history and architecture of Phuket old town
  • Get a close-up look at Wat Chalong, Phuket's most revered temple
  • Perch at the top of Rang Hill for panoramic views over the Andaman Sea
  • Visit a Thai home to meet the locals and see how rubber is made
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Phuket Island
What to expect

Peek past Phuket's dreamy beaches and you'll discover another side to the island. You'll visit Wat Chalong temple, visit a cashew nut factory, soak up views of Thalong Road and Rang Hill. Anchali, a local expert guide, says, “this tour shares the best of Phuket's culture in just one action-packed day. My personal highlight is Wat Chalong, the biggest Buddhist temple on the island. Its impressive red, white and gold facade never fails to inspire me.”
Kick off the tour at Wat Chalong, the island's most revered temple. The jewel in the crown of the complex is the richly decorated Grand Pagoda, which contains a bone splinter said to be from the Buddha. Next, you'll head to a nut factory to see how locally grown cashew nuts are plucked from yellow cashew apples, roasted, and peeled to become the moreish snack we know and love.
Stroll along the famous Thalong Road – look out for vibrant Chinese-Portuguese architecture and the early 20th-century mansion featured in the film, Good Morning Vietnam. After taking in the views over Phuket Town at Khao Rang Hill Viewpoint, you'll head to a pearl farm for the inside scoop into one of Phuket's most important industries. You'll wrap things up with a tasty Thai lunch, and visit a typical home where you'll see a rubber tapping demo, plus a quick lesson on how to whip up the perfect Thai curry.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • The tour requires a minimum of four guests to run with an English-speaking guide, or six guests with a guide in any other language
  • Just so you know, there's an annual celebration at Wat Chalong that runs from 24th January to 4th February. During this time, this tour will not visit the temple and will instead stop at Wat Tai.
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI DESTINATION EXPERIENCES (THAILAND) LTD.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 12 reviews from verified customers

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  • Mum and daughter vacation

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great day out very enjoyable especially the farm and wonderful lunch didn't feel rushed nice going to see chinese temple in phuket excellent guide ...

  • Kath

    From United States of America - January 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Brilliant day, guide fantastic.

  • Nick

    From United Kingdom - November 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    I enjoyed this trip and felt it was very enjoyable and informative. I felt the visit to the cashew nut factory was a bit pointless and the visit to th ...

  • Green family

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The big Buddha and temple were great, as was the farm at the end of the tour. The cashew nut factory and pearl factory were good but a tad underwhelmi ...

  • Sharon

    From United Kingdom - March 2024

    Traveled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The trip to the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong were excellent and our guide was very informative and helpful. I would have preferred more time at the tem ...

  • Nick

    From United Kingdom - February 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    PLACES WE WENT TO THE WALK ROUND THE OLD TOWN WE DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO LOOK AT THE SHOPS OR ANY OF THE BILDINGS

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