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Phuket City Discovery Tour with Chalong Temple and Coastal Views

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Phuket City Discovery Tour with Chalong Temple and Coastal Views

About this activity

Let Phuket welcome you with a city tour filled with culture, scenery, and local charm. This shared sightseeing experience offers an easy introduction to the island, with travel time between attractions as a natural part of the day. Explore Phuket Old Town, known for its colorful Sino-Portuguese buildings and local cafés, then visit Chalong Temple to see its golden stupas and peaceful courtyards. Continue to the Big Buddha for hilltop views over Phuket’s bays and green landscapes. Along the route, there may be brief local or shopping stops such as Big Bee Farm, the Cashew Nut Factory, or selected stores, mainly for browsing island-made products. Depending on your chosen route, you may meet gentle elephants or Karon Viewpoint. End at Promthep Cape before returning to your hotel.

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 20 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Thai, English
Operated by
Siam Scape Journeys

Ages: Children (4–9 years) · Adults (10–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel transfer from Patong, Kata, Karon
  • Included: Insurance
  • Included: Professional guide-English/Thai
  • Included: Bottle of water

Not included

  • Not included: Food
  • Not included: Tip & personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    one hour

    Phuket Old Town highlights rich heritage with century-old shophouses, ornate temples, and lively markets. Explore the historic streets, learn local stories, and discover how culture, architecture, and tradition beautifully shape this iconic district. (City Tour+Old Town+Karon View option)

  2. Stop 2

    30 min Admission included

    Chalong Temple is Phuket’s most revered temple, glowing with golden stupas, intricate carvings, and peaceful courtyards. Wander through its halls, learn about local Buddhist culture, and enjoy serene views over the surrounding landscape.

  3. Big Buddha Phuket

    30 min Admission included

    Big Buddha offers a peaceful sanctuary with sweeping panoramic views of Phuket’s coastline. As the majestic statue rises above the hills, visitors can enjoy gentle breezes, quiet moments of reflection, and the island’s calming natural beauty.

  4. Stop 4

    30 min Admission included

    Big Bee Farm Phuket invites you to explore the lively world of bees through fun exhibits and hands-on displays. Learn how honey is traditionally made, stroll through the lush garden, and shop natural products crafted with care and purity.

  5. Cashew Nut Factory

    30 min Admission included

    Experience Phuket’s unique warm local charm at the Cashew Nut Factory, where tradition meets taste. Learn about the nut’s journey from tree to treat, enjoy tasty rich samples, and browse souvenirs crafted from this tropical delicacy.

  6. Promthep Cape

    30 min Admission included

    Promthep Cape provides a peaceful escape with open ocean scenery, swaying palm trees, and calming waves below. Sit along the viewpoint, breathe in the coastal breeze, and enjoy a quiet moment of reflection surrounded by natural serenity.

  7. Karon Viewpoint

    30 min Admission included

    Karon Viewpoint showcases one of Phuket’s most popular vistas, overlooking three beautiful beaches and glittering Andaman waters. Enjoy the breezy hilltop atmosphere, stroll around the lookout, and soak in the colorful island scenery. (City Tour+Old Town+Karon View option)

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.

End point

  • Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.

Pickup points

  • New Square Patong Hotel
  • Sabai Resort by Manathai Surin
  • Karon Beach Apartments
  • 7Q Bangla Boutique Hotel
  • Sugar Marina Hotel POP Kata Beach
  • Phuket Shengtong International Hotel
  • Grand Villa Luxury Time
  • Doze Bangla
  • Le Maroc Hotel
  • Dashudexiaowu
  • Poolrada Boutique Hotel
  • Kamala Hills by Resava

and 1,627 more pickup points

Pickup is available for all hotels within Phuket. Pickup time is between 7.00 a.m. - 7.30 a.m., 9.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m., 10.00 a.m. -10.30 a.m. An extra charge applies outside the free zone. The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email.

Please plan to meet the driver in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled. You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the car has moved on from your hotel.

Using your ticket

  • For the mentioned service.
  • Not transferable to any other service or person.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • This tour is not suitable for guests arriving by large boat or ferry. Due to potential delays in disembarking passengers, it is difficult to guarantee timely arrival for our tour departure, which could result in missed connections.

  • The itinerary is subject to change. Times shown are approximate and may vary. Remaining time is allocated based on travel durations between pickup and drop-off points, as well as transit times between activities.

  • On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.

Options

  • City Tour+Old Town+Karon View

    Explore: Phuket Old Town, Chalong Temple, Big Buddha, Honey Farm, and Promthep Cape on a cultural route.

    Enjoy: the added highlight of Karon Viewpoint with its iconic three-beach panorama.

    Duration: 5 hours

    Pickup included

  • City Tour+Promthep+Elephant

    Explore: Phuket highlights including Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, local farms, and meet elephants.

    Stop: at Promthep Cape to enjoy iconic viewpoints with wide coastal and sea views.

    Duration: 5 hours

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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