Phuket Private Island Highlights Tour with Big Buddha
Description
This is a private tour for 1 - 8 passengers at one price. After you're picked up from your hotel, make your way to Patong Beach—one of the most popular beaches in the area. Take in the view of blonde sands framed by turquoise waters and framatic rock formations just offshore. From there, continue to Karon Viewpoint, where you can enjoy panoramic views of 3 beaches—Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon. Make your way to the neighboring Wat Chalong, one of the most venerated temples in Phuket. A further stop will be made so you can admire the magnificence of the island's Big Buddha. Lastly, head back to Phuket Town. Pop into a cashew factory to taste and shop for nutty souvenirs, and then cruise through the streets to admire the well-preserved and historic Sino-Portuguese architecture of the city. Your outing ends at the Gems Gallery, where you can opt to stay and shop before hopping back to your Hotel.
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Itinerary
Patong is a beach resort town on the west coast of Phuket Island, facing the Andaman Sea in the southwest of Thailand. Its sandy, crescent beach is lined with cafes, restaurants and bars
Well-known destination for picturesque views of the ocean, beaches & lush island surroundings.
Karon Beach refers to a beach, and the town adjoining it, on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand. The beach is a popular destination for tourists. Generally quieter than neighbouring Patong, it is popular with families and couples
The most important of the 29 buddhist temples of Phuket is Wat Chalong or formally Wat Chaiyathararam, located in the Chalong Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District.
Phuket City, on Phuket Island, is the capital of Thailand’s Phuket Province. In the Old Town, Thalang Road is lined with colorful 19th-century shophouses and Sino-Portuguese buildings.
A visit to the cashew nut factory in Phuket is a must for cashew nut lovers. The Cashew nut is a native produce that is grown in Phuket and other provinces of Southern Thailand, and are relatively cheap compared to prices in Western countries.
Phuket's Big Buddha 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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What's included
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All Hotels on Phuket Island
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Very nice tour of the highlights of Phuket. Went to the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, the cashew factory, Karon viewpoint and Old Phuket Town. Our guide was very helpful and knowledgable. Thank you for showing us your island!
Dear Gail_E, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your private highlights tour of our beautiful island. It is great to hear that you found our guide helpful and knowledgeable while visiting the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, and Old Phuket Town. We take great pride in sharing the history and culture of Phuket with our guests, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the views from Karon and the visit to the cashew factory. Thank you for choosing iAsia Thailand—it was a pleasure showing you around! Best regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)
We had a great time on this private tour. Our guide Adhar (hope I’m spelling that correctly) was sooo funny and great!! We loved the karon viewpoint and the big Buddha. Please note this is a whole day trip (8.5 hours inc. transfers) not 5 hours as advertised. You only get bottle water. Drinks can be bought at sights. You are invited to attend a small cafe in old town which you pay extra for. We didn’t like that at the gem store they try pressure you to buy even though the prices are very very expensive. Nothing under £400. Also note, you don’t actually visit any of the beaches on this tour you can only see them from the viewpoint!
Dear Hollyjad, Thanks for the review and thanks for booking with us! As this is a private tour we have never rushed the guests and the tour usually takes less time than you experienced. For the gem factory this is only optional as we do understand you may want to go in but we do mention this on the website. Thanks again, Nick
We decided to eliminate from the itinerary the cashew factory and the cape on the south to shorten the tour but I told the guide I wanted to visit the Jui tui Chinese shrine, he took me to one and he said that was the jui tui I didn’t think it was as pretty as the ones I saw online. When I got to the ship I saw online that it was not the Jui tui temple but the Put Jaw shrine the oldest but more modest shrine. Because of this I have them 4 stars.
Dear Ivi, Thanks for the review. As you booked a private tour, of course we can change the itinerary around where possible. Maybe the guide was confused with the temple or shrine? Please show the google maps as on Phuket we have 100s of shrines! Regards, Nick
I just returned from a 10-day holiday in Phuket. On arrival I was greeted by ground staff and within minutes the private car arrived for the transport to the hotel in Patong. The next day I did meet Tipp the manager of the business to discuss the transport the previous day and any additional tours I was interested in. I had a minor complaint about the driver and the complaint was handled in a very professional manner by Tipp. I was interested in viewing several temples, statues and beaches at the southern end of Phuket and also Phuket Old Town (several famous movies, including "Good Morning Vietnam" were shot there). Whenever I did see something interesting the driver 'Pon' stopped the car to allow me to take photos. Pon was the best tour guide / driver I have ever had. He was full of knowledge about the island, beaches, history and Buddhism. Booking the car for myself certainly was worth paying a little extra. On my departure day the car arrived on time and took me to the airport without any incidents or delay. Thank you to Tipp and Pon for making my holiday in Phuket unforgettable. You deserve 5 stars and I will contact you when I plan my next trip to Thailand. fips52
Dear Fips52, Thank you for choosing our Private Phuket Island Tour with Big Buddha. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us. At our company, we strive to provide exceptional service and memorable experiences to all our guests, and we're thrilled to know that we succeeded in doing so during your tour. The Big Buddha is indeed a remarkable sight, and we're glad you had the opportunity to visit and appreciate its grandeur. Our team in Phuket works diligently to ensure that every aspect of our tours is well-planned and executed, from transportation to knowledgeable guides who provide insightful information about the attractions. We're happy to hear that Thip efforts contributed to your enjoyment of the tour. Thank you once again for choosing our Private Phuket Island Tour with Big Buddha. We look forward to serving you again in the future and creating even more memorable experiences. Warm regards, Nick Regenerate response
