Thailand · TEMPLE TOURS IN PHUKET
Thailand hands you more good options than days, so here are 15 temple tours in Phuket that survive the cut, each with its price, its running time and the traveller verdict attached.
Spend five hours exploring Phuket with an English-speaking guide such as Tang, Pat, Molly, or Eve. See Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Phuket Old Town, and Saeng Tham Shrine, with snacks, water, entry fees, and hotel pickup included. Big Buddha is currently closed.
“Molly is a great tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you Molly!”
See Phuket’s main sights in a small group of up to 15, with hotel pickup from Patong, Kata, or Karon. The route includes Wat Chalong, Karon and Windmill viewpoints, beach roads, Old Phuket Town, and a cashew factory. Big Buddha has been closed since October 2024, so check what replacement stop is planned.
“Daisy the guide was amazing! So enthusiastic and answered any questions you had. Just brilliant day out”
Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide such as Toy, Goi, Paul, or Bee. See three striking temples, stop at Mae Khachan Hot Springs, choose whether to enter the Long Neck Karen Village, enjoy a Thai buffet, and relax at Lalita Cafe’s flower garden and waterfall.
“Brilliant day Kwan and driver were fab. Plenty of information given, take photos for us. Brought us to the van with umbrellas when it was raining.”
Spend about five to six hours tasting Phuket specialties, exploring Old Town, visiting Wat Chalong, and stopping at island viewpoints. An English-speaking guide such as Rita, Sue, Num, or Teya leads the way, with hotel pickup, drinks, snacks, and lunch included. Big Buddha access may be limited because of maintenance and landslide damage.
“This was our last tour of the trip. We opted for a private tour guide because we had already done a few other tours and wanted a relaxing day. Our tour guide, Teya, was very nice and spoke English very well. We were able to customize our itinerary a little bit.”
Ride an easy-to-control automatic ATV through Phuket’s jungle, rubber plantations, and rural tracks with an English or Thai guide. Tours last 30 minutes to 2 hours. Choose an hour or more to include the Big Buddha viewpoint. Hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and raincoats on wet days are included.
“Atv riding was fun and exciting. It was just my husband and I with our guide so it was a more intimate experience than with a large group. We booked the 2 hour ride with the big Buddha, scenic view, and swing options. After 1 hr of riding and seeing the big Buddha we were ready to head back after the big swing and our guide easily adjusted to that instead of sticking to the booked 2 hours of riding.”
Choose a short ATV ride, a longer route with Big Buddha viewpoints, a zipline course, or a combination. Guides handle the safety briefing, film photos and videos when asked, and adjust help for beginners. The temple itself is temporarily closed, but the surrounding mountain views remain available on ATV options of one hour or more.
“It was really great and we had so much fun on the zip line and the ATV!”
Spend about five and a half hours touring Phuket by air-conditioned minivan, with hotel pickup, Wat Chalong, Karon Viewpoint, Old Phuket Town, a cashew factory, and the Big Buddha viewpoint. Your local guide can adjust the pace, and guides such as Woody, Yo, Phone, and Attha have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly service. The Big Buddha site is currently closed to entry after a 2024 landslide.
“We took the city tour with Woody and A. Woody asked us what we’d prefer and balanced our day really well. The tiger park was one we were hoping to see and the team made it happen! My son loved all the stops we went to even if he hurried me at the temple so he could get to the tigers 😝 Highly recommend doing this tour and letting your team know what your needs are.”
Spend about five hours with a private guide such as Aom, Anny, Natty, or Bessica, combining the giant lilies at Ma Doo Bua with three local temples. Expect air-conditioned transport, bottled water, included drone pictures, and flexible help with photos. Drone videos cost extra, and photo queues can affect the schedule.
“I can say after 118 countries I have visited in 30 years, this was the worst tour I have ever taken. It was a real rip-off. We were a group of 4 and paid $552. We were supposed to go first thing in the morning to do some photography before it got too hot and then go see the temples. When we got there, we found out that we had to pay about $45 extra for the video because our leader said she could only pay 2000 baht, which is about $60 in credit for the four of us, and I had to pay the rest myself. Also she said…”
You’ll ride an ATV on a mix of jungle tracks, countryside roads, and short public-road sections before visiting Phuket’s Big Buddha. Choose a 1, 1.5, or 2-hour option, with hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and a guide who can help take photos at sea-view stops. Expect dirt, hills, and possible rain.
“Awesome fun. Would recommend everyone gives it a go (even those like me who hate driving).”
Spend six hours touring Phuket in a small group of up to eight, with hotel pickup options, an English or Thai guide, and air-conditioned transport. See Karon and Windmill viewpoints, Wat Chalong, Khao Rang Hill, Phuket Old Town, a cashew factory, and Phuket Elephant Care, where you feed elephants and learn about their care. Guides such as Joy, Day, and Jackie are praised for flexible pacing.
“Our tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide Day was kind and very knowledgeable. The view points were stunning, we learned a lot at the cashew factory and honey farm and especially enjoyed feeding the elephants. Highly recommend this tour!”
This six-hour Phuket tour combines coastal viewpoints, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, a cashew-nut stop, and Phuket Old Town. You travel by van from Phuket, Patong, or Chalong with an English- or Thai-speaking guide. Guide Phoom has earned special praise for being warm and informative, but check Big Buddha’s opening status and pickup time before booking.
“Tour never happened as they changed the timings After we paid and they had confirmed. Said needed a full refund and am still trying to get my money back. Will never use these people again and suggest no one else does either”
Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Phuket by van with an English or Thai speaking guide. You’ll see Karon’s coast, the Big Buddha viewpoint, Wat Chalong, a cashew nut factory, and Phuket Old Town. Hotel pickup, water, and insurance are included. Check Big Buddha access before booking, as the site may be closed.
“Minden jó volt, csak kár, hogy a Nagy Budha le van zárva😢”
Ride a well-maintained ATV through Phuket’s rough natural terrain, then visit the Big Buddha with an English-speaking guide. Chid and the other tour leaders help keep the ride safe and lively. Transfers, drinks, a cold towel, insurance, and first aid cover are included, with pickups from several main resort areas.
“Great morning out, well organised our guide Chid really looked after us well. It’s a challenging ride but great views”
Spend about six hours exploring Phuket beyond the beaches. Taste six pieces of fresh A-Pong, walk colorful Old Town, eat Hokkien noodles or another Thai favorite at Mee Ton Poe, visit Wat Chalong and Big Buddha, then watch the sunset at Windmill Viewpoint. English guides, shared transfers, drinks, cooling towels, and temple cover are included.
“The driver T was excellent and helped us across the busy roads in Phuket old town. The guide Arm was good and told us lots of interesting facts. The meal was a little disappointing considering it was supposed to be Michelin standard. Overall the experience was good.”
You travel by van from Patong, Chalong, Phuket, or Karon Beach to Wat Chalong, Karon View Point, Promthep Cape, Big Buddha, a cashew factory, and Phuket Old Town. An English or Thai-speaking guide leads the day. Confirm the stops before booking, since some departures have replaced sights with shopping venues or Tiger Park.
“Tour was very well organised and everything explain excellent driver aswell. Booked another trip with them”
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