THAILAND – Phuket – Phuket From a Different Perspective

Travelers explore lesser-known places around Phuket during this activity that showcases the island from a different perspective while discovering Old Phuket Town, obscure temples and rarely-visited local communities.

Theme

Art & Culture, Classic, Honeymoon

Country - City

Thailand - Phuket

Market segment

Groups, Thematic Leisure

Price Level

$$$$

Max pax

34

Seasonality

Possible all year round (but best period is from November until April)

Arrival city

PHUKET

Departure city

PHUKET

Description

Phuket is well known as a prime beach destination in Thailand, and rightfully so! But this activity gives travelers the opportunity to really understand the history and culture of the island that many visitors may be unaware of. From local temples with interesting history, to Phuket’s old town and rarely visited sea nomad communities, this itinerary weaves together many interesting sites that only insiders know. A must for anyone who wants to look past the main attractions for a “behind the scenes” look at the island.

 

Selling points

  • An activity to give a different dimension to a beach stay in Phuket
  • Great for a wide public, from couples to families to groups
  • A full day but with a relaxed tempo (late departure and early return)
  • Perfect to get an insider look of Phuket island and the local sites that can be found there
  • An easily accessible activity, as the visits are combined by air-conditioned vehicle

Level Of The Excursion

Low - This activity impacts local community, culture and/or environment in a small but meaningful way

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Cultural Conservation

Empowerment and education

Environment Impact

Transportation

Economic Impact

Local individual benefits

Additional Information

Positive impacts

This activity aims to show a different side of Phuket by focusing on areas that are rarely visited by tourist, but still highlighting the island’s rich history and heritage. Multiple stops along the way benefit individual sellers and the community as a whole.

Negative impacts

The transportation used during the activity uses fossil fuel which causes Co2 emissions.

Duration

Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes (timing may vary on the location of the hotel and the interest of the guests)

Planned pickup time is at 11:00 and the return around 16:30

Min pax

1

Max pax

34

How to sell it

  • As a cultural touch to a beach stay in Phuket
  • Great for repeaters or people who are deeply interested in the culture and history of the destination
  • As a comfortable “off the beaten track” touch to a beach stay in Phuket

Why this activity

  • To have cultural experiences in Phuket
  • To expand the activity offers in Phuket with lesser-known activities / immersive activities
  • To be able to show all different aspects of Phuket as a beach destination

Good to combine with

Due to the pickup and return times it is difficult to combine it with other activities. It is best sold as a standalone activity on a day.

Do not combine with

  • Other half-day or full-day activities on the same day.
  • Peranakan Food Tour in Phuket: the tour focuses also on Phuket Town and it may be too repetitive

Market suggestion

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Competitor comparison

This activity is provided by Tropical Vacations, so other competitors will also have access to this experience.

Pros

  • An activity to give a different dimension to a beach stay in Phuket
  • Great for a wide public, from couples to families to groups
  • A full day but with a relaxed tempo (late departure and early return)
  • Perfect to get an insider look of Phuket island and the local sites that can be found there

Cons

  • Relatively expensive
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Operated by a supplier, so not Easia Signature

Information

Tour itinerary :
11:00 Pick up from hotel in Phuket only.
Drive up to Khao Rang Temple, brief of information and history of LoungPu Supa. Visit a unique white pearl Buddha image in the temple.
13:00 Lunch in local style in Phuket town. Then walk through Thalang Road, Phuket Old Town to see Sino-Portuguese shop house.
15:00 Drive to second island called ‘Sirey Island’ which is accessible by bridge. Visit a second temple of LoungPu Supa here. You will see reclining Buddha
facing panoramic view of Andaman sea.
16:00 Visit Sea Gypsy village – the only remaining and unique sea-tribe group which is living in their own way of life against time and Phuket development.
16:30 Time for drive back to hotel

Note : All above timing are approximately and can be changed without prior notice, depend on local conditions such as weather, traffic and other beyond control situation.

  • Children are allowed on the trip, but it may be too cultural for young children
  • Lunch is included

Alerts

– Only with ESG, 3rd language guides subject to availability

Important information

Good for repeaters who have seen most of Phuket or for those who looking for something not touristy. This program is based around the trail of a Buddhist monk named “Luang Pu Supa” who died in September 2013 at 118 years old.

Price range

Starting from 1500THB for GIT groups

Quotation guideline

Supplier product: Tropical Vacations -Phuket Faith & Soul – discover the hidden legend (OP3)

ERP: Phuket –> Activity –> Tropical Vacation –> 03.OP3- (Private) Faith & Soul – discover the hidden legend / Phuket Fait& Soul Discovery the Hidden Legend

Inclusion

  • Service with English speaking guide
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees (if any) as per itinerary
  • Thai local lunch with soft drink and coffee
  • Bottle of drinking water

Exclusion

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Contact

TROPICAL VACATION CO., LTD.
97/293 VIRATHONGYOK ROAD, VICHIT, MUANG, PHUKET 83000 THAILAND
Office tel : (+66) 076 522 187, 88, 89 Fax : (+66) 076 522 185 TAT License: 34-00604
www.tropicalvacationthailand.com | [email protected]

English

Phuket From a Different Perspective

In the late morning your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you on a trip to show you many different faces of Phuket that most visitors don’t know exist. The day begins with a visit to an interesting local temple where you will learn about a famous traveling monk who spent much of his life on the island. You will continue to Phuket Town where you can enjoy Sino-Portuguese heritage as you stroll along the charming streets.

After a lunch in a local restaurant – where you get to taste some regional specialties – you will head to a small island off Phuket called Sirey Island. At a local temple on this island you can admire a beautiful reclining Buddha with a panoramic backdrop of the Andaman Sea.

Before returning to the hotel you will have the chance to visit a local settlement of sea nomads. Even though they now live on the mainland, their lifestyle is still quite different from that of most people in Phuket, and learning about their life and culture can be a very interesting experience.

French

Phuket sous un angle différent

En fin de matinée, votre guide viendra vous chercher à votre hôtel et vous emmènera en excursion pour vous montrer les différents visages de Phuket dont la plupart des visiteurs ignorent l’existence. La journée commence par la visite d’un temple local fascinant, où vous apprendrez à connaître un célèbre moine voyageur qui a passé une grande partie de sa vie sur l’île. Vous continuerez vers la ville de Phuket où vous pourrez apprécier l’héritage sino-portugais en vous promenant dans les rues charmantes.

Après un déjeuner dans un restaurant local – où vous pourrez goûter à des spécialités régionales – vous vous dirigerez vers une petite île au large de Phuket, appelée Sirey Island. Dans un temple local de cette île, vous pourrez admirer un magnifique bouddha couché avec pour toile de fond la mer d’Andaman.

Avant de rentrer à l’hôtel, vous aurez l’occasion de visiter un campement local de nomades de la mer. Même s’ils vivent désormais sur le continent, leur mode de vie est encore très différent de celui de la plupart des habitants de Phuket, et découvrir leur vie et leur culture peut être une expérience très intéressante.

Spanish

Phuket desde una perspectiva diferente

A última hora de la mañana, su guía le recogerá en el hotel y le llevará de excursión para mostrarle las diferentes caras de Phuket que la mayoría de los visitantes desconocen. El día comienza con una visita a un fascinante templo local, donde aprenderá sobre un famoso monje viajero que pasó gran parte de su vida en la isla. Continuará hacia la ciudad de Phuket, donde podrá apreciar la herencia sino-portuguesa mientras pasea por sus encantadoras calles.

Tras almorzar en un restaurante local, donde podrá probar algunas especialidades regionales, se dirigirá a una pequeña isla frente a Phuket, llamada Sirey Island. En un templo local de esta isla se puede admirar un magnífico Buda reclinado con el mar de Andamán como telón de fondo.

Antes de regresar al hotel, tendrá la oportunidad de visitar un campamento local de nómadas del mar. Aunque ahora viven en el continente, su estilo de vida sigue siendo muy diferente al de la mayoría de los habitantes de Phuket, y conocer su vida y su cultura puede ser una experiencia muy interesante.

Italian

Phuket da una prospettiva diversa

In tarda mattinata, la guida verrà a prendervi in albergo e vi accompagnerà in un tour per mostrarvi i diversi volti di Phuket che la maggior parte dei visitatori non conosce. La giornata inizia con la visita a un affascinante tempio locale, dove conoscerete la storia di un famoso monaco itinerante che ha trascorso gran parte della sua vita sull’isola. Proseguirete verso la città di Phuket, dove potrete apprezzare l’eredità sino-portoghese passeggiando per le affascinanti strade.

Dopo il pranzo in un ristorante locale, dove potrete assaggiare alcune specialità regionali, vi dirigerete verso una piccola isola al largo di Phuket, chiamata Sirey Island. In un tempio locale su quest’isola si può ammirare un magnifico Buddha reclinato sullo sfondo del Mare delle Andamane.

Prima di rientrare in hotel, avrete l’opportunità di visitare un campo nomadi marino locale. Anche se ora vivono sulla terraferma, il loro stile di vita è ancora molto diverso da quello della maggior parte degli abitanti di Phuket, e conoscere la loro vita e la loro cultura può essere un’esperienza molto interessante.

German

Phuket aus einem anderen Blickwinkel

Am späten Vormittag holt Ihr Reiseleiter Sie von Ihrem Hotel ab und nimmt Sie mit auf eine Reise, die Ihnen viele verschiedene Gesichter von Phuket zeigt, von denen die meisten Besucher nicht wissen, dass sie existieren. Der Tag beginnt mit dem Besuch eines interessanten örtlichen Tempels, wo Sie etwas über einen berühmten Wandermönch erfahren, der einen Großteil seines Lebens auf der Insel verbracht hat. Weiter geht es nach Phuket Town, wo Sie bei einem Bummel durch die charmanten Straßen das sino-portugiesische Erbe genießen können.

Nach einem Mittagessen in einem lokalen Restaurant – wo Sie einige regionale Spezialitäten probieren können – fahren Sie zu einer kleinen Insel vor Phuket, der Sirey Island. In einem lokalen Tempel auf dieser Insel können Sie einen wunderschönen liegenden Buddha mit einem Panoramablick auf die Andamanensee bewundern.

Bevor Sie zum Hotel zurückkehren, haben Sie die Möglichkeit, eine lokale Siedlung von Seenomaden zu besuchen. Auch wenn sie jetzt auf dem Festland leben, unterscheidet sich ihr Lebensstil immer noch stark von dem der meisten Menschen in Phuket, und es kann eine sehr interessante Erfahrung sein, etwas über ihr Leben und ihre Kultur zu erfahren.