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Phuket Half-Day Guided City Tour with Transfers: Big Buddha, Promthep Cape & Wat Chalong

Big Buddha statue overlooking the sea in Phuket, Thailand.
Wat Chalong temple with ornate architecture and dragon sculptures in Phuket, Thailand.
Beekeeper inspecting honeycomb frame at a honey farm in Phuket.
Tourist picking cashew apples in a Phuket orchard during a day tour.

Duration

5 hr - 9 hr 30 min

Guided tour

Transfers available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Explore Phuket’s magic in just half or one day with a friendly guide, smooth hotel transfers, iconic sights, playful elephants, and bustling local markets.

    • Hop in a ride from your hotel with an English-speaking guide who’ll share all the fun facts about Phuket’s top attractions you’ll see ahead.

    • Make way to Promthep Cape for panoramic views of the southern tip of Phuket and Kata Viewpoint for clear views of the coastline and nearby islands.

    • See the 45m-tall Big Buddha statue perched atop Nakkerd Hill, then visit the revered Chalong Temple to explore its grand pagoda and detailed murals.

    • Take a photo with elephants, watch beekeeping at a honey farm, learn how cashews are processed at a factory, and pick from shared or private tour.

    • Fun fact: Promthep Cape is widely believed to be the first part of Thailand that was ever seen by sailors traveling from India.

    • Half-day/full-day tour of Phuket (as per option selected)

    • Shared/private hotel transfers (as per option selected)

    • Thai lunch

    • English-speaking guide

    • Entry to attractions

    • Insurance

  • TOTAL DURATION5 hours 30 minutes
    Timeline
    Map
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    Start point

    Promthep Cape

    1. Promthep Cape

    Free Admission

    Photo stop & Sightseeing

    16 min
    9 km
    Kata Viewpoint

    2. Kata Viewpoint

    Free Admission
    28 min
    13.8 km
    Big Buddha Phuket

    3. Big Buddha Phuket

    Free Admission
    17 min
    7.1 km
    Chalong Temple

    4. Chalong Temple

    Free Admission
    18 min
    9.7 km
    Elephant Camp

    5. Elephant Camp

    1 activity

    Photo stop & Sightseeing

    Things to do

    27 min
    12.5 km
    Big Bee Honey Farm

    6. Big Bee Honey Farm

    Free Admission
    3 min
    1.2 km
    Cashew Nut Factory

    7. Cashew Nut Factory

    Free Admission
    Mermaid Gems

    8. Mermaid Gems

    Free Admission
    1 activity

    Things to do

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    End point

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

    TOTAL DURATION9 hours
    Timeline
    Map
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    Start point

    Kata Viewpoint

    1. Kata Viewpoint

    Free Admission

    Photo stop & Sightseeing

    22 min
    10.5 km

    2. Wat Chalong

    Free Admission
    12 min
    5.7 km
    Mountain Breeze Bar & Restaurant

    3. Mountain Breeze Bar & Restaurant

    Free Admission

    Things to do

    5 min
    2.1 km
    Big Buddha

    4. Big Buddha

    Free Admission

    Photo stop & Sightseeing

    21 min
    10.7 km
    Cashew Nut Factory

    5. Cashew Nut Factory

    Free Admission
    23 min
    13.7 km
    Promthep Cape

    6. Promthep Cape

    Free Admission

    Photo stop & Sightseeing

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    End point

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Bring your family along and set out on a journey through Phuket's cultural and natural highlights with this city tour. This adventure spans across the island's iconic landmarks, ensuring you don't miss a thing!

    Views & vibes!

    Enjoy panoramic views of the Andaman Sea at the mesmerizing Promthep Cape, the perfect spot to catch a breathtaking sunset. A short ride later, you'll find yourself at the Kata Viewpoint, gazing down at the striking view of Kata Noi, Kata, and Karon beaches. The journey ascends to the Big Buddha marble statue, a significant Buddhist site offering stunning 360° views of Phuket. No trip to the island would be complete without a visit to the spiritually significant Wat Chalong, the largest temple in Phuket, boasting intricate designs and sacred relics.

    Local life, sweet finds

    This tour isn't just about sightseeing – it's also about interaction. From photographing elephants to visiting a bustling honey farm and cashew nut factory, you'll experience local life first-hand. Round off your tour with a relaxing coffee break and a memento hunt at the vibrant Naka weekend market. Your tour has got it all – hotel transfers, entry fees, insurance, and a professional English-speaking guide – so all you need to do is show up and enjoy the ride. Pick from shared or private tour to customize your adventure just the way you like it.

  • What to bring

    • Bring along your sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat as Phuket is mostly warm throughout the year.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible by wheelchairs.

    • Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for guests with impaired physical mobility.

    Additional information

    • The scheduled itinerary may change depending on external factors including but not limited to weather conditions, road traffic conditions, and other unforeseeable circumstances.

    • Big Buddha is temporarily closed due to weather conditions.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Hotel transfers

    • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

    • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

    • This is applicable to all hotels in Kata, Phuket Town, Patong, Karon, Kamala..

    • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

    • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

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