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Phuket Wat Chalong, Viewpoint and old Town Departure from Phuket | Thailand

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Phuket Wat Chalong, Viewpoint and old Town Departure from Phuket | Thailand

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Highlights

Explore the captivating allure of Phuket with our half-day tour. Begin your
adventure by marveling at the majestic Big Buddha statue, offering
breathtaking 360-degree views of Phuket. Immerse yourself in the spiritual
essence of Wat Chalong, the island's most renowned and largest temple.
Discover the unique charm of Phuket Town as you stroll through its striking
Sino-Portuguese colonial architecture.


  • Admire the iconic Big Buddha statue with 360 panoramic views of the island
  • Visit Wat Chalong, the most famous and largest temple on Phuket Island
  • Explore the Sino-Portuguese colonial architecture of Phuket Town
  • Enjoy a short stop at a local cashew nut grove for an insight into farm life

— What You Can Expect —


Explore the “Pearl of the Andaman” with a half-day, all-encompassing tour of
Phuket. After being picked up at your hotel, you’ll have the chance to take in
the natural beauty of the island as you are driven alongside scenic beach
roads.


One of the highlights for this tour is visiting the Big Buddha. The huge image
sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata and, at 45 metres
tall, it can be seen from as far away as Phuket Town and Karon Beach. The
lofty site offers the best 360-degree views of the island, with sweeping
vistas of Phuket Town, Kata, Karon, Chalong Bay and more. Then, visit Wat
Chalong, Phuket’s largest temple where locals and tourists alike go to pay
their respects to several late, revered monks, including Luang Pho Cham and
Luang Pho Chuang. After a quick stop at a cashew nut grove. Finally soak up
some of the local culture with a tour of Phuket Town, discovering the
incredible Sino-Portuguese colonial architecture, hip art galleries and
classic cafés and restaurants.


Don't miss this opportunity to experience Phuket's diverse beauty and cultural
heritage in just a few hours. Book now on KKday!


— Itinerary —


  • After being picked up at your hotel. Stop at a famous viewpoint, taking in incredible panoramic vistas of Phuket's coastline.
  • Visit to the Big Buddha, one of the most revered landmarks on the island. Explore the statues and intricate mosaics which adorn the site.
  • Visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s largest temple. Admire the beautiful artworks adorning the temple walls, and the peaceful grounds surrounding the site.
  • Make a quick stop at a cashew nut grove then we soak up some of the local culture with a tour of Phuket Town.
  • Stop at a local food stall and enjoy some popular and delicious flavors of Phuket's locals. From here, you will continue walking into Phuket Old Town, discovering the incredible Sino-Portuguese colonial architecture, hip art galleries, and classic cafés.

— Important Info —


  • Pick Up Point: Your hotel in Phuket
  • Exact pick up time to be confirmed 1 day prior to tour date)


  • Departure time:


  • Morning Tour: 8:30 am
  • Afternoon Tour: 1:00 pm
  • Returning Point: Your Hotel (same as Pick up Point)
  • Returning time:
  • Morning Tour: 1:30 pm
  • Afternoon Tour: 6:00 pm


  • Participants are advised to dress appropriately for temple visits (long pants, a long-sleeved shirt or scarf to cover shoulders, and closed shoes)



— Important Update —


Please be advised that, effective September 2, 2024, the Phuket Big Buddha
site has been temporarily closed as mandated by the Government of Phuket.

Consequently, guests will not have access to the entire Big Buddha area as
usual.

Itinerary

  • Explore the Pearl of the Andaman on a half-day tour of Phuket, one of Thailand’s most iconic islands. Admire Wat Chalong Temple, and explore the buzzing Phuket Town.

Additional information

Reminders
Dress Code NOT allow at Big Buddha - Sleeveless shirts and shorts above the knee, and beachwear, short skirts, and offensive T-shirts.
Effective from September 2, 2024, the Phuket Big Buddha site has been temporarily closed as mandated by the Government of Phuket. Consequently, guests will not have access to the entire Big Buddha area as usual.
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