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



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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Khao Lak
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language: German, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Instant confirmation
Meal included
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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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

Important to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport from selected hotels
  • Guide
  • National Park fee
  • Lunch
  • Exclusive TUI itinerary

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

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Provider

TUI DESTINATION EXPERIENCES (THAILAND) LTD.