Phuket Explorer Tour – Program 2
Overview
Phuket Explorer Tour – Program 2
Take in Phuket Island’s natural beauty as you are driven along beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai. Visit the hilltop ‘Three Beaches’ viewpoint where you can take in a great visit of the beautiful bays of Kata Noi, Kata, Karon and Kho Pu Island. This tour gives an insight into the highlights of the ‘Pearl of the Andaman’. It also includes a leisurely drive around Phuket Town to view the Sino-Portuguese style buildings. At Nakkerd Hill, you’ll visit the stunning Big Buddha and enjoy a marvelous view over Chalong Bay and Southern Phuket. Other attractions visited are Wat Chalong – Phuket’s most beautiful and renowned monastery, experience Local Weekend Market Probably Phuket’s largest market, and the famous sunset viewpoint at Promthep Cape – one of the most beautiful panoramas on the island.
Operating date: Every Saturday & Sunday
What to Bring
- Camera
- Sun block lotion
- Sunglasses
- Suitable shoes
- Hat or cap
Important Remarks
- The above rate is reserved for minimum is 2 people per booking
- The above rate is EXCLUDED meal
- Tour length 5 hours
- Program PE2 Weekend Market is available only on Saturday & Sunday
- All activities as stated in our itineraries are subject to change in the order they are undertaken, depending on the local conditions on the day.
Inclusions
- English speaking driver
- Air-Conditioner Car or Van
- Car insurance passengers covered
Exclusions
- All item of a personal expense such as souvenir etc.
- Any services non-mentioned in the itinerary
- Meal
Itinerary
HALF DAY - AFTERNOON Phuket Explorer Tour (Private Program – Sat & Sun only)
Pick up all guests from the Hotel Lobby.
- Start from Chalong Temple the most famous and sacred temple in Phuket as it was the residence of a respected monk Luang Po Cham, who took part helping people during the Chinese Coolie Rebellion in 1876 during the reign of King Rama V. Locals and visitors usually visit the temple to vow their wishes from the statues, and will return to burn firecrackers when the wishes become true.
- Visit Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple) enshrined in the top of Nak Kerd Hill is “Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkhon Ekkanak Khiri,” which is commonly known as Phra Yai (“The Big Buddha”) referring to the size of this Phuket’s largest statue of Lord Buddha. The 45-meter-tall Buddha statue was structured with reinforced concrete and then covered up the surface with white marbles so it sits sparkling underneath the sun. It is the newest religious landmark of Phuket revered by locals and visitors.
- Don’t missed 3 Beaches View Point is one of the most frequented viewpoints in Phuket. From here, it is possible to take in views of Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon beaches.
- Heading to Phomthep View Point is one of the most famous sunset viewpoints in Thailand. At the cape there is also another important landmark – the Kanchanaphisek Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in celebration to HM the King’s 50th Birthday Anniversary. You can take beautiful pictures and buy some souvenirs here.
- Explore Phuket Old Town Phuket was one of the major Peranakan Chinese cultural centrals, along with Singapore, Malacca and Penang, the dramatic growing of tin mining business in early 19th century, luring in a large number of Chinese merchants from the China mainland. It was led to the constructions of Sino-Portuguese mansions and shop houses in the Phuket town. Some of them are now open as a boutique hotel.
- Experience Local Weekend Market Probably Phuket’s largest market, it sells a large variety of goods including fresh and cooked foods, clothes, accessories, local souvenir, Thai crafts and much more. Which open Saturdays and Sundays from 16:00 to 23:00 hrs.
