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.

Höjdpunkter

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

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Paul Groen
Rest som par
1 december 2025
2.6
Usa
De excursie duurde veel te lang. ‘s Morgens om 06.45 pick-up en terug om 18.00 uur. Erg lang rijden voor aankomst op eerste bestemming. Daarnaast enkele erg commerciële bestemmingen in het programma, voegen weinig/niets toe. Vriendelijke suggestie: bezoeken aan tempel, cashewnoten factory (commercieel) en pearl factory (commercieel) uit het programma halen. Bespaart veel (reis)tijd en in het TUI Excursieprogramma is al een 3 Temple Tour opgenomen, die veel interessanter is.
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Jill
Rest som par
17 september 2025
3.4
Storbritannien
The trip was rushed and after a 6 30 start lunch at 2 o clock was a bit late. The guide changed the day to have lunch last so he could leave at the lunch. The driver came back on his own. Would have been nice to spend 30ins in the old time rather than the rush round the block we had. Expected to see cashews process a bit more this is more of a shop.as was the pearl factory so didnt need to spend time there.
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Martin
Rest som par
17 september 2025
3.8
Usa
Enjoyed: Temples,Cashew nuts ,Old Town,The farm and Food. Didn't enjoy: The whole day was very rushed tried to fit to much in .Lunch was to late breakfast was missed due to early morning pick up.
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Frau Silke Arthen
Rest som par
14 september 2025
3.4
Usa
Guide hätte während der Fahrt etwas mehr erzählen können. Der erste Tempel war nicht sehr schön, dafür sah der Tempel am Rande der Altstadt von außen gut aus. Diesen hätte man ja mit dem Aufenthalt in der Altstadt verbinden können. Der Aufenthalt in der Altstadt hätte länger sein können (eigene Zeit zum Geschäfte schauen), was auch in der Kombi mit dem Tempel gepasst hätte, da die Fahrt weggefallen wäre.
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Ad
Rest som par
2 juli 2025
3.8
Usa
Ik was echt slecht te spreken over het parel stapje Leuke uitleg maar nadien stonden er om de 3 meter een verkoopster om wat te verkopen aan je ik hou absolute niet van dit soort verkoop gedrag
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Stephan H.
Rest med familjen
1 juni 2025
3.4
Usa
Nicht gefallen hat uns die Perlenfabrik. Verkaufsveranstaltung nach kurzer Erklärung. Allein wegen dieser Veranstaltung hätte der Preis für die Tour subventioniert werden müssen. Die versprochenen Ziele der Tour wurden angefahren und waren soweit O.k. Wir hätten uns mehr Zeit in der Altstadt von Phuket gewünscht, statt Perlenverkauf. Highlight das gute Essen auf der Old Phuket Farm. Tolle Gastgeber super Essen.