Karon Viewpoint PhuketAdmission IncludedThe Big Buddha, PhuketAdmission IncludedWat ChalongAdmission Included
Why we love it?
This introductory Phuket tour is designed to help newcomers get their bearings while exploring some of the island’s most popular sights and cultural landmarks. The morning route visits Patong Beach, Karon Viewpoint with panoramic views of Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon beaches, and Wat Chalong, a significant Buddhist temple known for its Siamese architecture and local religious practices. You'll also stop to admire the 45-meter-tall Big Buddha statue, a prominent landmark visible across the island, before heading to Phuket Old Town to explore its historic Sino-Portuguese architecture. The tour includes a visit to a cashew factory, highlighting one of Phuket’s key local industries, where you can taste and purchase souvenirs. Your experience concludes at a souvenir shop before returning to your hotel by air-conditioned minivan. Admission fees are included except for The Big Buddha, where entry is not covered. This 5.5-hour tour runs daily from 8:30 a.m. with hotel pickup and a professional guide.
Inclusions
Professional local Thai guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Sampling at cashew nut factory
All entrance fees
Insurance
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Please Note
Stroller or pram accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Restroom facilities available
If you are being picked up in Rawai, you will be picked up after the tour stops at Patong Beach.
The last stop on the Morning Tour is at a Souvenir Shop. You may CHOOSE to stay here for as long as you want OR leave straight away, the choice is yours and your guide will see that you receive transportation back to your hotel as quickly as possible. Please note to visit your temple you should bring with you or wear clothing to cover your shoulders and legs. Infant seats are available but cannot be guaranteed. They are on a 'first booked-first served basis'
One of Phuket's largest sources of income comes from Cashew Nuts. A brief, yet popular, visit will be made to one of the island's first Cashew Nut factories. Enjoy free samples. Any purchases are optional and at your own expense I Asia Thailand will contact you immediately after your booking to reconfirm your booking. Please ensure that you have entered the correct contact details upon booking. If you have not been contacted by I Asia Thailand, please call us at [ ] (hours of operation are from 08.00am to 18.00pm Monday to Friday and 09.00am to 17.00pm Saturday and Sunday) or email to [ ] If you will not be arriving at your destination with sufficient time to ensure reconfirmation, please contact the local service provider prior to travel. Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher or photo ID in exchange for your activity. We pick up for all hotels and accommodation on Phuket Island. I Asia Thailand will contact you with your pick up time before the tour.