Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch
Description
Begin your adventure with a jungle hike along off-the-beaten-path trails, discovering local plants and wildlife, with stunning views of Phuket Island. After the hike, enjoy fresh coconut, fruits, and Thai desserts during a short break. Next, take a shuttle to Big Buddha Hill to view the statue from behind. Although the Big Buddha is currently closed, you can still admire its impressive size and capture photos with beautiful island views Then, visit Wat Luang Phu Supha (Si Supharam Temple) to experience the peaceful atmosphere of the temple. Make merit by offering goods to monks, participate in chanting, and receive a blessing. Afterward, head to Wat Chalong, the largest temple, most revered, and most visited temple in Phuket. where you can pay respects to a splinter of Buddha’s bone. Take you to a Farm-to-Table Restaurant. Enjoy the meal which prepared with fresh, organic ingredients and smoothies made from locally sourced produce.
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Itinerary
After being picked up from your accommodations, your trip will begin. You will meet with your guide at the meeting point. Get some information and introductions of your trip and then challenge yourself on a jungle hiking. During the hike, you will enjoy off-the-beaten-track, and be introduced to some local plants and trees discovered along the way. While you enjoy sightseeing with your surroundings be aware of some monkeys and other animals approaching on your eyesight.
After finishing the jungle hike, you will stop having a short break to catch your breath. Enjoy spectacular views of Phuket Island whilst having some fresh coconut, fruits, and local Thai desserts.
Then you will take a shuttle going up to the top of the hill. Although the Big Buddha is closed according to orders from the government, you will still have the chance to view the statue from behind. The Big Buddha is the largest statue in the Southern with 45 meters tall and 25.45 Meters wide. Here, you can take photos and admire the stunning views of Phuket Island.
you’ll head to Wat Luang Phu Supha (also known as Si Supharam Temple), where you can immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the temple. This is a wonderful opportunity to make merit by offering goods and necessary items (such as toiletries, candles, incense, or other helpful items for the monks). You’ll then participate in chanting and receive a blessing from the monk. As your guide shares insights into the temple’s history and significance, you’ll learn about the deep connection between Thai people and their religion.
After that drive to Wat Chalong ( Chalong Temple or Chai-Thararam Temple )the largest temple, most revered, and most visited temple in Phuket. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century and is known as a place you could see and pay respect to a splinter of Buddha's bone. You will be informed of the story and history of this temple by your guide.
After a day filled with cultural and natural exploration, we’ll take you to a Farm-to-Table Restaurant, where you will enjoy an authentic Thai lunch. The meal is prepared with fresh, organic ingredients grown around you, and you'll also enjoy smoothies made from locally sourced produce.
Return back to CC's Hideaway Hotel at 3.30pm
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide complimentary transfers in the Kata and Karon areas. Transfers from other areas can be arranged with an additional charge. For guests arranging their own transportation, the meeting point will be at CC’s Hideaway Hotel, Kata.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day, weather and traffic conditions
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes
- Transportation:
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off in the Kata, Kata Noi, Karon areas
- Other pick up locations available at an extra cost (determined by location)
- Please leave message with supplier to request transfer services
Reviews(171)
The jungle hike was a true jungle hike and difficult. The guides Money & Freeze (not sure of the spelling) were exceptional. The temple visits were informative and included a special ceremony. The lunch place really exceeded expectation. It was fresh hand crafted farm to table ingredients. We were a party of 4, 2 couples and everyone had a great time and would highly recommend..
We got caught in a huge tropical downpour, and it was a hard trek in the rain. Despite that, we had a laugh about it! The temple tour was good and Janes Bond was a good guide.
The weather was horrendous; torrential downpour. But Gurock (aka. "James Bond") turned it into an adventure that bonded us all as a group. A wonderfully memorable experience. Recommended, no matter the weather conditions.
What a great tour! They take you to some unique places that you might not experience elsewhere. The tour was perfectly planned, and our guide (along) was very knowledgeable. Oh, and the food at the farm-to-table lunch is absolutely incredible! Only negative was that they cancelled my other tour, and had to reschedule this one due to low turnout. So in off season, you may be cancelled on, but they will try to rebook you if possible.
Great and fun experience with our guide james bond. Fantastic views and pics. Visited big Buddha lookout, Chalong Temple
Such a great experience when you’re in Phuket. Climbing up to Buddha trail , relaxing with coconut water, and than continue to the Big Buddha with great van! Lunch was delicious! Above all that we got this amazing tour guide, GuRock, who was wearing a smile the moment we stepped in the meeting place and all along the way, it sure is make the difference!
James Bond was a fantastic tour guide, we had the best time. He was knowledgeable, funny and kind! Thank you for a great experience.
I went the day after a large rain storm and land slide making traffic really bad. I arrived late but they accommodated me. I missed the hike but was able to catch the ride up the mountain, with the ride back down, to meet the group and see the Buddha and temple still! Great experience even with missing the hike!
The guide James was super friendly and the pick up from the hotel was on time. The walk up to the Buddha was difficult, very steep, but James took this into account and was very accommodating of me - the slow and unfit one in the group! We stopped many times and he talked about Thai plants and pointed interesting things out to us. It was very hot but we made it to the top and stopped at a lovely cafe for coconut or watermelon juice. At the Buddha, James was very knowledgeable of Buddhism and let us explore on our own. They also provided lots of water and cold wipes! We stopped off at the temple where he showed us how to make a blessing. We didn’t stay for the food - we had to get back to our sick son - but James arranged for us to be taken back to our hotel straight away. Nothing was too much trouble. This was a great experience - really very hot, so be prepared. I am not very fit, I struggled a bit, but I would definitely recommend. James was superb.
The trek was a steep concrete path which is not difficult in itself, the difficulty was mainly in the temperature. Our guide James Bond tried to take everyone into account (the faster as well as the slower hikers). He also took us to the big Buddha and the temple where he gave us sufficient explanation but also the time to look at everything calmly. We finished with a nice meal.
