Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch

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5 hours
Max 10 people
Easy

About This Tour

Begin your adventure with a jungle hike along off-the-beaten-path trails, discovering local plants and wildlife, with stunning views of Phuket Island. After the hike, enjoy fresh coconut, fruits, and Thai desserts during a short break.

Next, take a shuttle to Big Buddha Hill to view the statue from behind. Although the Big Buddha is currently closed, you can still admire its impressive size and capture photos with beautiful island views

Then, visit Wat Luang Phu Supha (Si Supharam Temple) to experience the peaceful atmosphere of the temple. Make merit by offering goods to monks, participate in chanting, and receive a blessing. Afterward, head to Wat Chalong, the largest temple, most revered, and most visited temple in Phuket. where you can pay respects to a splinter of Buddha’s bone.

Take you to a Farm-to-Table Restaurant. Enjoy the meal which prepared with fresh, organic ingredients and smoothies made from locally sourced produce.

Highlights

  • After being picked up from your accommodations, your trip will begin
  • After finishing the jungle hike, you will stop having a short break to catch your breath
  • Then you will take a shuttle going up to the top of the hill
  • you’ll head to Wat Luang Phu Supha (also known as Si Supharam Temple), where you can immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the temple
  • After that drive to Wat Chalong ( Chalong Temple or Chai-Thararam Temple )the largest temple, most revered, and most visited temple in Phuket
  • After a day filled with cultural and natural exploration, we’ll take you to a Farm-to-Table Restaurant, where you will enjoy an authentic Thai lunch
  • Return back to CC's Hideaway Hotel at 3.30pm

What's Included

Included

• Professional guide
• Beverages, bottled water, lunch and snacks
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off in the Kata, Kata Noi, Karon area

Not Included

• Transfer fees for locations outside the Kata, Kata Noi, Karon areas
• Please contact hotel at 076-333-222 to confirm transfer fees

Itinerary

After being picked up from your accommodations, your trip will begin. You will meet with your guide at the meeting point. Get some information and introductions of your trip and then challenge yourself on a jungle hiking. During the hike, you will enjoy off-the-beaten-track, and be introduced to some local plants and trees discovered along the way. While you enjoy sightseeing with your surroundings be aware of some monkeys and other animals approaching on your eyesight.

After finishing the jungle hike, you will stop having a short break to catch your breath. Enjoy spectacular views of Phuket Island whilst having some fresh coconut, fruits, and local Thai desserts.

Then you will take a shuttle going up to the top of the hill. Although the Big Buddha is closed according to orders from the government, you will still have the chance to view the statue from behind. The Big Buddha is the largest statue in the Southern with 45 meters tall and 25.45 Meters wide. Here, you can take photos and admire the stunning views of Phuket Island.

you’ll head to Wat Luang Phu Supha (also known as Si Supharam Temple), where you can immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of the temple. This is a wonderful opportunity to make merit by offering goods and necessary items (such as toiletries, candles, incense, or other helpful items for the monks). You’ll then participate in chanting and receive a blessing from the monk. As your guide shares insights into the temple’s history and significance, you’ll learn about the deep connection between Thai people and their religion.

After that drive to Wat Chalong ( Chalong Temple or Chai-Thararam Temple )the largest temple, most revered, and most visited temple in Phuket. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century and is known as a place you could see and pay respect to a splinter of Buddha's bone. You will be informed of the story and history of this temple by your guide.

After a day filled with cultural and natural exploration, we’ll take you to a Farm-to-Table Restaurant, where you will enjoy an authentic Thai lunch. The meal is prepared with fresh, organic ingredients grown around you, and you'll also enjoy smoothies made from locally sourced produce.

Return back to CC's Hideaway Hotel at 3.30pm

What to Bring

• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes

Additional Information

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day, weather and traffic conditions
• Transportation:
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off in the Kata, Kata Noi, Karon areas
• Other pick up locations available at an extra cost (determined by location)
• Please leave message with supplier to request transfer services

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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