Discovering Phuket Highlights
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5 hours (approx.)
Private Tour
Overview
As you disembark your tender, you will be met by your guide who will take you to the awaiting air conditioned transportation ready for your exploration of Phuket.
See the very best of Phuket on this guided half-day tour and discover the island's stunning beauty. Also known as the "Pearl of the Andaman Sea", Phuket is located 862 kilometres south of Bangkok and Thailand's largest island.
Your tour begins as you board your air-conditioned vehicle for a scenic drive to our first stop, Wat Chalong Temple. The temple is most revered for the sacred relic that is kept here, a fragment of a bone of the Buddha. The temple has a long history of being associated with healing. Two former abbots of the temple were known for their knowledge of herbal medicine and their work of healing of local people. The viharn contains statues of these two revered monks covered with gold leaf’s that local people stick there to pay their respect. Next, Promthep Cape, where you delight yourself in panoramic coastal views from the Southern tip of the island all the to Nai Harn Beach. Keep looking at the top of the hill, where you'll see an elephant shrine which represents wisdom and strength in Buddhist teaching.
Our final stop is the Thai Hua Museum, located in the old town of Phuket. This place was the first Chinese Language school in Phuket, which was established by Chinese Hokkien, Chinese ancestors that migrated to Phuket. The building has a Sino-Portuguese style built-in 1977. The above was used as a classroom and the below was used for exhibition, especially in arts and Culture. Leisure time to walk around Phuket Old Town. Today, the Old Town is a testament to Phuket's history, but it's also the island's hipster heart, attracting artists and musicians in particular, which has led to noticeable gentrification.
At the end of the tour, embark on the journey back to the port in plenty of time for your cruise ship’s departure.
What's Included
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Cruise port Pick-up
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Roundtrip Air-conditioned Transportation
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English-speaking guide
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Promthep Cape
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Nai Harn Beach
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Wat Chalong
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Thai Hua Museum
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Phuket Old Town
Considerations
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Admission fees. The entrance fee to Thai Hua Museum is to be paid locally and is THB 200 per person. Please be sure to bring thai baht cash
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Food and drinks are not included
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash
Special Instructions
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You are required to take a copy of your passport or a picture of your passport on your phone.
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Some of the shops and restaurants in Thailand only accept Thai Baht. It is advisable to have Thai Baht if you would like to buy some souvenirs during the excursion
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Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes
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There is a road up to Promthep Cape and the main viewpoint is only accessed by stairs from the parking lot. This excursion is not suitable for wheelchairs.
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As with all Buddhist temples, there is a strict dress code that must always be followed: Shoes are never allowed inside a temple, so be sure to leave yours outside with all the others. Women are required to cover their shoulders and wear pants or skirts that extend down to their knees.
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Certain level of respect is expected, speak in a quiet tone within the temple and don't touch the statues or other Buddhist relics.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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