Phuket full-day temple, pearl and cashew tour with lunch
Activities

Phuket full-day temple, pearl and cashew tour with lunch

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
from
£84.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Perch at the top of Rang Hill for panoramic views over the Andaman Sea
  • Check out the gold statues at the 19th-century Buddhist temple of Wat Chalong
  • Learn about Phuket's biggest industries at a pearl farm and cashew nut factory
  • Get a lesson on how to make your own perfect Thai curry at a local family home
  • Take in the finer points of Phuket's culture from an expert guide with unrivalled local knowledge
What to expect

There's more to Phuket than amazing beaches. This trip shows off another side of the island, its colourful culture. You'll visit Wat Chalong temple, taste local treats and visit Thalong Road. Panya, a local expert guide, says “you'll see all sides of life in Phuket on this tour. Learn about our biggest farming industries, including pearls, cashews and rice, and spend time with a local family for some Thai home-cooking.”

Kick off the tour by visiting Rang Hill for panoramic views stretching across Phuket town and out to the coast. Continue on to Wat Chalong, the island's most revered Buddhist temple, and gaze at its golden statues. Then, it's on to see how some of the country's favourite delicacies, cashew nuts, are produced. You'll go to a factory and see how the locally grown nuts are plucked from yellow cashew apples, before being roasted and peeled for eating.

Next, stroll along the famous Thalong Road and see its blend of Chinese and Portuguese architecture and Chinese influence. Keep an eye out for an early 20th-century mansion featured in the hit Hollywood movie, Good Morning Vietnam. Find out about one of Phuket's most important industries at a pearl farm, followed by a tasty Thai lunch. Finally, it's on to a typical home where there'll be a rubber tapping demo, plus a quick lesson on how to whip up the perfect Thai curry.

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What's included
  • check Transport from selected hotels
  • check Guide
  • check National Park fee
  • check Lunch
  • check Exclusive TUI itinerary
What to remember
  • This tour requires a minimum of four guests to operate with an English-speaking guide, or six guests with a guide in any other language
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TUI DESTINATION EXPERIENCES (THAILAND) LTD.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

4.7/5

Value for money

4.6/5

Safety

4.7/5

Staff

4.7/5

  • M.

    From United States of America - February 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Es war ein schöner Ausflug , Eddy unser Guide war spitze , top erklärt , nicht zu viel und nicht zu wenig , Mann hat auch genügend Zeit zur freien Ver ...

  • Sabine

    From United States of America - December 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Sehr sehenswerter, interessanter Ausflug in dem man sehr viel Einblick in eine andere Kultur erhällt. Schade war, der Besuch des weißen Buddha war nic ...

  • Scooby Doo

    From Germany - November 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Die Tour war okay. Der Besuch des Perlengeschäftes gleicht einer Kaffeefahrt. Leider war der Guide Egg ? wenig motiviert. Ich hatte mir mehr interssan ...

  • Wolfgang

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Alles sehr interessant vom Buddha auf dem Berg bis zur thailändischen Farm im Norden Phukets. Das Mittagessen war sehr vielseitig und absolute Spitze. ...

  • Sarah

    From Germany - May 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Philipp Heck

    From Germany - January 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

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