Phuket sightseeing: the island in half a day
Viewpoints, the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, the old town and five beaches — no shopping stops
The orientation trip, and the one to take in your first days so the rest of the holiday makes sense. It runs the length of the island through the viewpoints — Karon, the windmill, Promthep cape at the southern tip — stops at the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, walks the Sino-Portuguese streets of the old town, and finishes on Rang Hill above the city. There are no shopping stops built into it, which is the usual complaint about island tours here.
Price and booking
- Adult
- 1,050 ฿
- Child
- 950 ฿
Child price applies to ages 4–9. Younger children join free of charge. Hotel pickup on Phuket is arranged when you book — tell us where you stay and the manager confirms the pickup time.
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What you see
- Photo stops at the best viewpoints on the island
- Five beaches in one day: Patong, Kata, Karon, Nai Harn, Rawai
- Thai culture and traditions along the way
- The historic streets of Phuket old town
- Feeding a baby elephant
- The wild monkeys on Rang Hill
How the day goes
- 08:45Hotel pickup
- 09:30Karon viewpoint, over three beaches: Kata Noi, Kata and Karon
- 10:00The windmill viewpoint
- 10:30Promthep cape, the southern tip of the island
- 10:50The Chao Le sea gypsy market and its seafood
- 11:20The viewpoint by the Big Buddha
- 11:45Feeding a baby elephant
- 12:30Wat Chalong temple
- 13:05The Thai boxing street, seen from the bus
- 13:25Phuket old town and its Sino-Portuguese architecture
- 14:00Rang Hill viewpoint and the wild monkeys
- 15:00Back to the hotel
Photos from the tour
Included in the price
- +Air-conditioned transport
- +English-speaking guide
- +Insurance
Not included
- —Drinks — none are included
- —Souvenirs and personal spending
- —Temple clothing hire, if you need it
What to bring
- Clothes covering shoulders and knees — without them you will not be let into the temple
- Closed shoes: there is a lot of walking
- A hat
- Sunscreen
- Water
- A camera or phone
- Cash for souvenirs and drinks
Good to know
- The child price is for ages 4–9. From ten years old the adult price applies.
- English-speaking guide on this tour.
- Pickup times can shift by up to two hours depending on traffic.
- Each extra hour beyond six, if the group wants one, is 500 ฿.
- Guests staying at Rawai and Nai Harn skip the viewpoint over their own beaches.
- Temples require shoulders and knees covered; cover-ups can be hired for a small fee.
- Payment is agreed in the chat after the booking is confirmed.
Questions we get asked
Is this the tour with the gem shop and the latex factory?
No. There are no shopping stops in this programme — that is the reason it exists.
Do we get time on the beaches?
The beaches are seen from viewpoints and on the drive rather than swum at. Bring a camera, not a towel.
Is it worth taking on the first day?
That is exactly when it works best: you come away knowing where Patong, Kata, Rawai and the old town actually are, and planning the rest of the week is easier.
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Not sure which day to pick?
Write to us with your dates and the hotel you stay at. We live on Phuket and will say straight away whether the sea suits this trip that week, and what fits better if it does not.