The Hidden Side of Phuket
Away from the tourism trails lays an unknown Phuket: its centre is one surprise after another. A tour that is crafted and designed in accordance to old, traditional ways; a walking tour with a local dinner that brings the best out of this destination.
• A walking tour that immerse each visitor in Phuket Town • Get to know the historical buildings and unique architecture, • Expect a walking tour with perfect photography material! • Dine among the locals on top of Rang Hill near Phuket Town • Return transfers from and to Phuket hotel are included.
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Private Tour
Enjoy the Half Day The Hidden Side of Phuket, on private basis
Pickup included
What's included in The Hidden Side of Phuket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Our guide and driver will pick you up from your Phuket hotel at around 3.00pm and we head inlands towards the main city of the island – Phuket Town. The capital of Thailand's only island province is worth visiting for its shopping, restaurants, and delightful examples of Indo-Portuguese mansions constructed by Chinese tin and rubber barons. Phuket town was originally settled about a century ago by Chinese residents of Malaysia who were drawn to the lucrative mineral deposits. Tin and rubber fortunes created by the great rush formed the great Sino-Thai dynasties, which still dominate the economies of southern Thailand. Wandering through the Sino-Portuguese centre of traditional Phuket – there is no better means to smell feel and touch Phuket’s architecture along its side streets and historical buildings. Crafted and designed in accordance to old and still practiced measures, Phuket Town represents to be admired and there is no better way to see the eye for detail in the design work by foot. Outside its rich cultural heritage, its quaint colonial mansions, there are many stories to tell about the history and design of Phuket Town and your guide will have all the ins and outs for you.
Khao Rang Hill View Point
Phuket Town is a true melting pot of street side eateries and stalls that serve only the best. Together with viewpoints such as Promthep and Karon View Point, the vistas atop Rang Hill are famous for those seeking front row seats to watch the sun set and those in search for a prime spot for great views of Phuket Town. All this, including a visit to an old Chinese temple and finishing the evening off with a delicious dinner on top of Rang Hill, uncovering a Phuket, hidden from its touristic trails. After this feast for the eyes and taste buds, your driver and guide will bring you back to your hotel where you will arrive at around 8.00pm.
Inclusions
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver from and to Phuket Town
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- A set dinner at a local restaurant is included (food only)
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
- A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
- Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
- Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
- Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
- Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply.
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying along Phuket’s main beaches. Transfers outside these areas such as Mai Khao, Nai Yang, Laguna Phuket, Nai Thon, Nai Harn, Rawai, Chalong, Phuket Town and beaches along the east coast including any harbour and Phuket’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
- In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
- We recommend wearing light, comfortable cotton clothing and comfortable shoes. This tour is only operated in the late afternoon.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Pick up and drop off for this Trail programme apply only / are inclusive for customers staying along Phuket’s main beaches such as Patong, Kata, Karon, Kalim, Kamala, Surin, Bangtao and Phuket Town. Pick up and drop off outside these areas and beaches along the east coast including any harbour and Phuket’s International Airport are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
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- Please contact Asian Trails at least 72 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Changes within 24 hours may be on request. - Pick-up times for excursions will be reconfirmed one day prior to commencement of your booked excursion. As an indication, the pick-up time from your accommodation is scheduled 30-60 minutes prior to the confirmed starting time. - Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minute prior to your scheduled pick up time. - Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher or photo ID in exchange for your activity. - We recommend wearing light, comfortable cotton clothing and comfortable shoes. This tour is only operated in the late afternoon. In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
