Be prepared for a scenic drive across the island, gazing through the local way of life, and glimpsing important landmarks. You will wonder how so much can be covered in a single tour. Yet this is not a rush rush tour. We make 5 major stops at significant places of interest and also provide for time for you to taste the local cuisine and shop for local souvenirs.
Welcome to the pearl of Andaman, Phuket! One of the most visited place in South East Asia, famous for its pristine white sand beaches & picturesque serene setting. In this tour, we make sure all your senses get replenished; you get to experience best of Phuket culture, taste the local Thai food, faceoff with serene landscape & shop the best what Phuket have to offers.
Famous Phuket Landmarks | Drive through the Island | Local Phuket Cuisine | Picturesque Points | Local Phuket Culture | Excellent Photo Opportunities | Local Phuket History | Temple | Street Market | Local Souvenirs | View Point |Phuket Pearl Factory
• The Phuket town is straight out of every traveller’s diary offering vivid experience.
• Scenic drive across the island, gazing through the local way of life, and glimpsing important landmarks.
• Explore the true essence of Sino-Portuguese architecture (Old European style streets)
• Glimpse of Phuket from Rang Hill view point, option to try local Thai meal at one of the most Iconic restaurant in Phuket
• Shop for local souvenirs at affordable rates
• Discovery & learn about pearl farming from oyster in local Pearl Factory
Be prepared for a scenic drive across the island, gazing through the local way of life, and glimpsing important landmarks. You will wonder how so much can be covered in a single tour. Yet this is not a rush rush tour. We make 5 major stops at significant places of interest and also provide for time for you to taste the local cuisine and shop for local souvenirs.
10.45 – 11.00 hrs Tour starts with Pick up from your hotel in Phuket (Patong, Karon, Kata)
11.45 - 12.15 hrs First stop of this tour is Chalong Buddhist temple
12.45 - 13.15 hrs Experience the fusion of various culture on your second stop at old Sino-Portuguese buildings at Thalang Road
13.30 - 14.00 hrs Taste the delicacies of Thai & Local Phuket with a Jaw dropping panoramic view of the city at your third stop Rung Hill view point
14.30 - 15.00 hrs Educate yourself about pearl farming on your fourth stop at Phuket Pearl Factory
15.30 - 16.00 hrs Shop for your loved ones & yourself on your fifth stop of the tour at Local handicraft & souvenir shop
16.30 – 17.00 hrs We Drop you back to your hotel after a discovery the true essence of Phuket
If you land in Phuket good chances are you would be staying in or around Patong / Karon / Kata beach area and would never experience the original essence of Phuket. Phuket is not all about beaches & nightlife, there is more than that meets the eye. The real essence of Phuket lies in the Phuket town away from the beaches & hustle bustle of Patong. The Phuket town is straight out of every traveller’s diary offering vivid experience. This tour will help you understand Phuket’s old links with the European, Indian & Oriental world. You will discover how Phuket was a central stop between the various worlds, how its people lived & why Phuket was important. You travel the length & breadth of the Phuket discovering century old Architecture, delicious Local Thai Cuisine, zestful culture & Local Lifestyle.
Passing through Karon & Kata area you get to witness the lively resort neighborhood, the vibrant street life of Phuket which are embarked by many age old buildings, churches, temples, shopping malls & the Graffiti art. The first stop is Wat Chalong temple, dedicated to two monks; Luang Pho Chaemand Luang Pho Chuang, who speared headed a fight against the Chinese rebellion in 1876. You can learn a lot about Buddhism in this temple, the temple complex has many statues most prominent ones are Poh Than Jao Wat, It is located in the westerly old hall of the temple, with two statues of an elderly gentleman called Ta Khee-lek (grandpa Khee-lek), a famous local who won many lotteries after consulting the Poh Than Jao Wat statue.
A must-do in Phuket is a walk in the old part of Phuket City. This part of Phuket will take you back in history; you will come across Nostalgic European streets flocked with numerous buildings showing a fusion of SINO-Portuguese architecture. You will have around 30 mins to explore the local buildings, streets & enjoy street food.One of the distinct features of Sino-Portuguese are Shop houses of Phuket; The shop-house was a place for a family to both live and do business, using the front of the building for trading and the remainder, including the upper floor, as a private home. Shop-houses are usually found built in rows, giving rise to the Hokkien Chinese term tiamchoo, meaning a row of shop-houses.
The next stop of the tour is Rang Hill View Point,Rang Hill provide an alternative to beaches of Phuket, it offers a pleasant place to cool down in the shade of its pavilions and stately trees. Situated in north western part of the city center this view point gives panoramic view of the city, one can view forest landscape on one side & bustling city on other.On Rang Hill we would be taking you to Tung Ka Café for some delicious Local Thai Cuisines, (the meal is not included in tour) a 50 years old establishment is nothing less than a Tourist Icon. The menu has something to offer to everyone, from Vegetarian to Non-vegetarian food, from coffees to smoothies, from Thai snacks to main course. Don’t miss the Ice coffee which is the most talked about thing from Tunk Ka café. The café is suitable for European, Arab, Indian and vegetarian preferring guests.
Next stop on tour is Phuket Pearl Factory. Phuket is famous for its pearl farming, which the Japanese introduced long back. You get learn the production process of Pearls from oyster to the final product. Also the team here would educate you to identify real from fake. If you like you can pick up an authentic Phuket pearl at a great bargain.
Finally time to pick up Souvenirs for folks back home and for your own home!!! We take you to souvenir shop run by local craftsman and these unique local crafts are quite affordable on the wallet. These little souvenirs will continue to be memories of your trip to Phuket years down the line.
If you don’t intend to buy anything, you can well spend your time admiring the local art & craft.