Phuket Island Introduction Tour Half Day
Overview
Discover the best of paradise on a 4-hour coach tour of Phuket Island! Wind along Phuket’s southern shoreline, marveling at white sands, lush tropical flora and the unique vibe of Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai beaches. You’ll have plenty of photo opportunities from the seat of your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle or at each stop. Snap gorgeous shots from Karon Viewpoint, witness the sacred beauty of Wat Chalong temple and more.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- All Entrance Fees
- Entry/Admission - Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)
- Entry/Admission - Methee Cashew Nut
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Patong Beach, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83000 Thailand
Patong is the most famous beach resort on Phuket. With its wide variety of activities and nightlife, Patong is an ideal place to party and play. By night the town has a bustling nightlife which includes literally hundreds of restaurants, beer bars, Go Go Bars and of course night clubs. The nightlife is centred around Soi Bangla (Bangla Road) however there are quiet parts of town.
Stop At: Promthep Cape, Rawai, Phuket Thailand
Promthep Cape is one of the island's most photographed and perhaps best-known locations. Every evening, large tour buses, scooters and private cars sweep through Rawai Beach and up the island's southernmost hill in order to watch the sunset at its peak. On the top of the hill stands a busy car park where vehicles disgorge crowds of people from every corner of the world. Cameras flash, fingers point and lovers cuddle as Phuket's most fabulous free show is re-enacted nightly – the sunset.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong), 70 Moo 6 Chao Fah Tawan Tok Road, Chalong, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand
Wats - or Buddhist temples - are among the most important symbols of Thailand, partly because the majority of Thais are Buddhist and partly because they are so beautiful. In Phuket alone, there are 29 Buddhist temples spread around the island. Wat Chalong has been extending a warm welcome to visitors for over a century. Locals come to pray and Westerners come to learn something about Buddhism. The temple is open from seven in the morning to five in the afternoon.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Karon Viewpoint, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand
Karon Viewpoint (which used to be Kata viewpoint) 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. Located between Nai Harn and Kata Noi beaches, the viewpoint is busy most days of the year and is a staple of many tour itineraries.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Methee Cashew Nut, 9 ถนน ถ. ติลกอุทิศ 2 Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Patong Beach, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83000 Thailand
Patong is the most famous beach resort on Phuket. With its wide variety of activities and nightlife, Patong is an ideal place to party and play. By night the town has a bustling nightlife which includes literally hundreds of restaurants, beer bars, Go Go Bars and of course night clubs. The nightlife is centred around Soi Bangla (Bangla Road) however there are quiet parts of town.
Stop At: Promthep Cape, Rawai, Phuket Thailand
Promthep Cape is one of the island's most photographed and perhaps best-known locations. Every evening, large tour buses, scooters and private cars sweep through Rawai Beach and up the island's southernmost hill in order to watch the sunset at its peak. On the top of the hill stands a busy car park where vehicles disgorge crowds of people from every corner of the world. Cameras flash, fingers point and lovers cuddle as Phuket's most fabulous free show is re-enacted nightly – the sunset.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong), 70 Moo 6 Chao Fah Tawan Tok Road, Chalong, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand
Wats - or Buddhist temples - are among the most important symbols of Thailand, partly because the majority of Thais are Buddhist and partly because they are so beautiful. In Phuket alone, there are 29 Buddhist temples spread around the island. Wat Chalong has been extending a warm welcome to visitors for over a century. Locals come to pray and Westerners come to learn something about Buddhism. The temple is open from seven in the morning to five in the afternoon.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Karon Viewpoint, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand
Karon Viewpoint (which used to be Kata viewpoint) 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. Located between Nai Harn and Kata Noi beaches, the viewpoint is busy most days of the year and is a staple of many tour itineraries.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Methee Cashew Nut, 9 ถนน ถ. ติลกอุทิศ 2 Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Restroom facilities available
- If you are being picked up in Rawai, you will be picked up after the tour stops at Patong Beach.
- You must provide your hotel details at time of booking, failure to do so may result in cancellation
- Most travelers can participate
- At the end of this tour we will visit Gems Gallery International, the world’s biggest jewellery and gem centre. Transport back to your hotel will be available whenever you wish to leave. Just inform your guide or Gems Gallery staff.
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- I Asia Thailand has an exclusive partnership with 'Safety in Asia’. Being specialists in Health & Safety management in the hospitality industry, they will guide us on the best hygiene practices available. 'Safety in Asia' is FTO (Federation of Tour Operators) approved.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
AboyEmmaMichelle
September 2019
Thanks to our driver and Nik as our expert tour guide for showcasing us some of the interesting places in phuket.I really love the island i can't wait to come again.I love nature so definitely i enjoyed it!They picked me up on time as well that's a plus factor. Worth of your money to just have f...
Thanks to our driver and Nik as our expert tour guide for showcasing us some of the interesting places in phuket.I really love the island i can't wait to come again.I love nature so definitely i enjoyed it!They picked me up on time as well that's a plus factor. Worth of your money to just have fun and be it in your itinerary.👍Julie D
August 2019
We booked this tour organised by Tour East, with Expedia. It was amazingly good value at less than £20 for two of us. We arranged it for the 2nd day of our 5 night stay in Phuket after arriving from Bangkok. We were picked up early and visited Kata Beach, the viewpoint at Promthep and Wat Chalong...
We booked this tour organised by Tour East, with Expedia. It was amazingly good value at less than £20 for two of us. We arranged it for the 2nd day of our 5 night stay in Phuket after arriving from Bangkok. We were picked up early and visited Kata Beach, the viewpoint at Promthep and Wat Chalong. The tour also takes you to a cashew nut factory and gem factory where they expect you to make purchases. The main disappointment was that the tour description states it goes to Patong Beach fir the first stop but we didn't go at all and also Phuket Old Town but because of the Sunday Market, we couldn't go. Two big things missed off. This didn't really matter to us as we later visited these places ourselves but other people, with limited time, should be aware. Our tour guide, Lita, was lovely and very helpful. She looked after us very well. I would definitely recommend this as a great way to familiarise yourself with Phuket Island.