5 Phuket Temple Tours Worth Booking

1.Wat Chalong, Viewpoint, and Old Town Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,875 reviews · 5 hours · from $55Our pick

This five-hour Phuket tour links Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Phuket Old Town, and Saeng Tham Shrine. An English-speaking guide such as Tang, Pat, Molly, or Eve explains local customs and history while a driver handles the roads. Hotel pickup, snacks, water, and entry fees are included, but Big Buddha is currently closed.

“Our guide Tang made the experience unforgettable, she is really amazing at explaining everything. Very kind soul and so helpful, we got to make a wish at the temple and get a bracelet blessed by a monk. Couldn’t ask for a better guide, made us feel very comfortable.”

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2.Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,285 reviews · from $27Cheapest good one

See Phuket’s main sights in 4 to 5 hours with a guide such as Daisy or Mawin, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Wat Chalong, Karon and Windmill viewpoints, beach roads, and Old Phuket Town. Big Buddha has been closed since October 1, 2024, because of a landslide, so check the current replacement stop before booking.

“I spent a wonderful morning with the tour guide Daisy - she was very friendly and shared lots of really interesting facts about the things we saw. Would definitely recommend.”

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3.Phuket Giant Water Lilies & Temple Tour – Private & All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $159Best reviewed

Spend about five hours with a private guide such as Aom, Anny, Natty, Nick, or Bessica, visiting Ma Doo Bua’s giant Victoria Amazonica lilies and three Phuket temples. Your air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, entrance fees, and drone pictures are included. Drone videos cost extra, and early timing matters if you want shorter photo lines.

“The Lily Pads was also one of the greatest experiences we had. The day was beautiful and so was the scenery. Our tour guide, Bessica, did such an amazing job. We didn’t need for anything and he was so knowledgeable of the culture. I definitely recommend you to book with him!”

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4.ATV Tour with Sea Views and Big Buddha Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 day · from $38

You’ll ride an ATV on Phuket’s jungle trails and public roads, visit Big Buddha, and stop at a high viewpoint with sea views. English- and Thai-speaking guides provide helmets, water, raincoats, photos, and hotel transfers from selected areas. Choose a 1, 1.5, or 2-hour option.

“The pickup was more than punctual and the distance we drove from Phuket centre to the ATV location is totally fine. I booked one ticket (regular price) and got a personal ATV guide! We drove a little to get familiar with the vehicle and went to the Big Buddha afterwards in a car with a few other people and their guides. At the Buddha we had 20 minutes to explore on our own and take photos, which was the perfect amount. Once we got back to the ATV parking (~10 minute car drive) my guide and I drove for a longer time with stops to take photos of the Big…”

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5.Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $52

Trek through Phuket’s jungle to the Big Buddha, then visit Wat Luang Phu Supha and Wat Chalong with a guide such as Kong, Bon, or Ice. Expect steep paths, island views, fruit, coconut, Thai cultural insight, and a farm-to-table lunch. Pickup is included around Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon, with groups capped at 10.

“The jungle hike was a true jungle hike and difficult. The guides Money & Freeze (not sure of the spelling) were exceptional. The temple visits were informative and included a special ceremony. The lunch place really exceeded expecRead more”

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