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Amazing Phuket Island Guided Tour & Big Buddha

Name: Amazing Phuket Island Guided Tour & Big Buddha
Brand: I Asia Thailand
SKU: 90546P7
Price: 35.90 USD
Rating: 4.5 (281 reviews)

Phuket, Thailand

From $35.90

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

5 hours 30 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The island of Phuket is known for its stunning white-sand beaches but the island is also bursting with culture and history. Take a guided tour around the island to discover some of its most beautiful beaches, Siamese architecture, Buddhist temples, and the Big Buddha made of marble. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to know more about the island’s culture.

Take a guided tour around the highlights of Phuket
Explore beautiful beaches and Buddhist temples
See the 150-foot tall Big Buddha made of marble
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included

What's Included

Professional local Thai guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Sampling at cashew nut factory
All entrance fees
Insurance

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up for all hotels and accommodation on Phuket Island. I Asia Thailand will contact you with your pick up time before the tour.

What To Expect

Patong Beach (Pass By)

Karon Viewpoint

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Methee Phuket

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Old Phuket Town (Pass By)

Big Buddha Phuket

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Restroom facilities available

If you are being picked up in Rawai, you will be picked up after the tour stops at Patong Beach.
The last stop on the Morning Tour is at a Souvenir Shop. You may CHOOSE to stay here for as long as you want OR leave straight away, the choice is yours and your guide will see that you receive transportation back to your hotel as quickly as possible.
Please note to visit your temple you should bring with you or wear clothing to cover your shoulders and legs.
Should your travel plans change, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
Infant seats are available but cannot be guaranteed. They are on a 'first booked-first served basis'
One of Phuket's largest sources of income comes from Cashew Nuts. A brief, yet popular, visit will be made to one of the island's first Cashew Nut factories. Enjoy free samples. Any purchases are optional and at your own expense
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.

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Reviews

4.5

281 reviews

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Quick phuket tour

carol_p, Mar 2024

The guide was very personable. We really enjoyed walking through old town Phuket. The giant Buddha was very impressive.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Hello Carol, Thank you for your fantastic review of the Amazing Phuket Island Tour! We're delighted you enjoyed the Big Buddha and found the guide and transportation to your satisfaction. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you'll spread the word! Regards, Nick (IAsia Thailand Online)

Terrific sightseeing tour of island

david_b, Mar 2024

Great way to see most of the island of Phuket. Our guide, Phone , had an excellent command of the English language and was really knowledgeable. We were given 40 minutes of free time in the old town to shop. Had a great lunch there. Would certainly recommend taking this tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear David, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our Amazing Phuket Island Guided Tour & Big Buddha excursion. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your time exploring the beauty and cultural richness of Phuket with us. Our team takes great pride in curating memorable experiences for our guests, and it's fantastic to know that our tour exceeded your expectations. Once again, thank you for choosing our tour and for taking the time to share your feedback. Should you have any further questions or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Warm regards, Nick

Scam

Suzanne_F, Mar 2024

Unable to participate due to only having shorts and no long skirt. Somehow $60 tour ended up costing me $280 and never even got in the bus.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Suzanne, Thanks for the review which is quite vague so I spoke to the office in Phuket Firstly you did not book a shared tour. You booked a private tour on Tuesday 5th March. Here is the proof. https://paste.pics/QIJQV Therefore how is this a scam if YOU booked the private tour? Why not book the cheaper joined tour? On the website we do mention as follows twice. “ Please note to visit your temple you should bring with you or wear clothing to cover your shoulders and legs” Woody the guide met you and he asked you to wear something longer or if you did not have something you could buy something longer to wear outside the temple. You then refused and walked off. He then went inside to see why you behaved this way and advised reception he would wait and then he did. You never came back so Woody then called the office from your villa reception and reported in. It seems that you were on edge when Woody spoke to you. This was no scam. This was you not booking the correct option (which baffles us as you paid for the private tour) and you did not read the voucher or website. Thanks. Paul

Rob_B, Jan 2024

Amazing way to see a lot of the tourist highlights. The van is really comfortable and you get to spend flexible time on the sights you want to see.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello rob, Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience exploring Phuket Island with our guided tour, including the iconic Big Buddha. We’re thrilled to hear that your time with us was nothing short of amazing. We appreciate your booking and thanks for booking with IAsia Thailand. Nick

We enjoyed learning the...

Thomas_C, Dec 2023

We enjoyed learning the culture and experiencing the local food. Attha was an excellent tour guide. She was informative and accommodating to our needs.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Thomas, Thank you for sharing your experience following the Amazing Phuket Island Guided Tour & Big Buddha. We're thrilled to learn that you had a fantastic time exploring Phuket with us. Thanks for booking with IAsia Thailand, Nick

Incredible tour

Jordan_C, Nov 2023

This tour was in truly amazing - well organised and very knowledgeable we loved the whole trip - would 100% recommend to see the sights of Phuket

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Jordan, Thank you for sharing your experience after joining our Amazing Phuket Island Guided Tour & Big Buddha excursion. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time exploring Phuket with us. Thank you once again for choosing us and for sharing your wonderful feedback. Warm regards, Nick

Great tour

Mary_J, Nov 2023

Had a great tour. Simmy was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Big Budda was amazing. Enjoyed our experience in Putket City. Amazing food!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hello Mary, We’re thrilled that you had an amazing experience on our Phuket Island Guided Tour, especially visiting the Big Buddha. Your review brightened our day! Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to showing you more of Phuket’s wonders on your next visit! Regards. Nick

Great Value For Money

Steven_C, Oct 2023

We were informed just before our hotel pick up time there would be a one hour delay as our transport had broken down. It turned into an hour and a half but this worked out better as we ended up with a private guided tour. Yo, our guide, was brilliant as was our driver Noom. She was full of knowledge and conversation and five hours flew by. All the stops were interesting, the Big Buddha is amazing and the sights were fantastic. Would highly recommend (and make sure you try the Tom Yum cashew nuts. Delicious!!)

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Steven, We greatly appreciate your excellent review of the Amazing Phuket Island Guided Tour & Big Buddha. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience during your visit. Phuket is a captivating destination with so much to offer, and we're delighted that our guided tour allowed you to explore the island and discover the Big Buddha with such enjoyment. Your positive feedback reinforces our commitment to providing outstanding experiences for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures and explorations in Phuket in the future. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we're excited about the possibility of serving you again! Regards, Nick

The Cultural Tour You're Looking For

David_Y, May 2023

Tin was our driver and was superb. Woody was our guide and he was knowledgeable, informative, polite and friendly and fun to be with. He was an excellent educator, teaching us history, culture and the religious background of the country, not just Phuket. He took us to lunch at a true, authentic "locals" eatery and the food was excellent and the experience was exactly what you are looking for if you want to know how the average Thai person lives. You must book this venue if you want a crash course on Thai culture.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi David, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future. Thanks, Nick

Rewarding

Luis_A, Apr 2023

My guide Yoh was an amazing person. I enjoyed the tour of the temples and receiving the blessing from a Buddhist monk. I high recommend this tour. Old Phuket was a totally unexpected experience. I’m glad I booked this tour. Enjoy the journey.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Luis, We do appreciate you taking the time to review our tour in Phuket. I will pass on your comments to the team, and thank you for choosing IAsia Thailand. Regards, Nick

Great tour of main tourist sights in Phuket

Jackie_G, Apr 2023

Half day tour of the main tourist sites of Phuket. Picked up on time from our hotel by Woody and our driver, Mr M. We were lucky to have a van to ourselves (4 of us) so very personal attention. Mr M had some bottles of cold water and cold towels in the van which were much appreciated. Woody was extremely knowledgable about the different sights and we had just the right amount of time at each. It was very hot so heading out at 8.30am was great as we missed the crowds and the worst of the heat. Wat Chalong was beautiful and the old town of Phuket was very quaint. Perfect trip to see the main tourist sights. Would recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hello Jackie, Thank you for taking the time to review our Amazing Phuket Island Tour. It’s great to read your in-depth review and I am sure the team in Phuket will be thrilled when I pass this on. Regards, Nick

Wonderful experience

Jasmine_O, Mar 2023

Our guide, Mr. Woody, was simply amazing. The morning tour offered the ability to stop and shop along the way. A greay way to see sites in the southeaster part of the island while learning about the history and culture of Phuket.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Jasmin, Thank you for your kind words on the Amazing Phuket Tour. We’re grateful for your feedback. It’s our pleasure to provide the best possible service to our guests, and we’re glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit by Woody. We look forward to the next time we’re able to serve you again. Have a wonderful day! Thanks, Nick

Excellent

Irene_F, Mar 2023

Very knowledgeable guide, gave great tips about restaurants, money exchange etc. Learned much about the area.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Irene, We're happy to see that you had a 5-Star experience in Phuket on our tour. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Nick

The best tour of Phuket there is!

Matthew_B, Mar 2023

The tour guide Woody was amazing. All of the stops were very well planned out and he explained the historical significance of each and everyone. We could not have anticipated such an incredible experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Matthew, We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience with Woody at the Amazing Phuket Tour. Your review made our day! Our whole team works very hard to keep our customers happy, but we can only do it thanks to amazing customers like you. Thanks again, and we hope to serve you again soon Regards, Nick

Fuss free tour

Priscilla_L, Feb 2023

Pick up and drop off at accomodation is a plus point as we are travelling with kids. The tour was a fuss free way of visiting a few must go attractions in Phuket. Guide Atta was very experienced and informative, accomodating to the kids as well. Driver Master Man was very skilled and kept us safe throughout. A good way to spend half a day and see the island.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hello Priscilla, Thank you so much for this review. We really appreciate you being a customer. We’re here for you anytime Thanks, Nick

Island tour.

David_H, Feb 2023

Views of the island, seeing Big Buddha, seeing old Phuket town, monastery visit and insightful information on Phuket. Excellent guide and driver. Very special day.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hi David, I’m happy to hear that our team in Phuket provided you with excellent service. I’ll make sure that they receive your feedback. I’m sure it will make their day! Thanks, Nick

The best Phuket Island tour

Jessie_S, Feb 2023

The whole tour was amazing! Definitely recommend for everyone to try this! We got to do and see so many things as well as learn alot from our super knowledgeable tour guide Soda! 10 out of 10 for everything we did and got to see!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hi Jessie, It’s always amazing to hear that we’ve been successful in our goal of providing our customers with the best possible experience. Thank you for giving us the chance to serve you. I will pass your comments on to the team in Phuket, Thanks, Nick

Big Buddha trip

Mark_T, Feb 2023

The whole trip was just amazing . Phon picked us up and was just an incredible tour guide . We went to some amazing places ❤️ we would never of seen half of what we saw if we hadn’t booked this trip . FANTASTIC

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hello Mark, Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about the Amazing Phuket Tour! Thanks for choosing IAsia Thailand, Regards, Nick

Very nice way to spend half of a day

Mihaela_N, Jan 2023

We had a very kind and knowledgeable guide. We were the only ones in the tour so it felt like a private one. We visited all important sights on the island and received lots of information from our guide.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Dear Mihaela, Your comments have been shared with our entire team in Phuket. When we hear from happy customers like you, we spread the positivity around! Hope to serve you again soon. Thanks, Nick

Phuket Tour

roberta_c, Jan 2023

The tour guide and driver collected us from our hotel, the tour guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. Visit to the cashew nut factory was interesting and the flavours they coated the nuts in were lovely. When we then went on to the gem factory this was interesting but not needed, maybe we got both as we declined a stop for lunch and wanted to go back to the hotel to use the pool as it was a hot day so we had the time to use up.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Dear Roberta, We really appreciate you sharing your review of our service. Thank you for booking with IAsia Thailand Nick

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