Island tour of Phuket: Big Buddha, Phuket Old Town & Chillva Night Market

In the afternoon, it’s time for an exciting island tour. Phuket has been nicknamed the “Pearl of the Andeman”, and for good reason. The large island boasts scenic and versatile nature and has so much more than beautiful beaches to offer.

You will be picked up from the hotel by a driver and guide. The first stop is Phuket’s trademark, the 45-metre-tall white Buddha statue that watches from the peak of the Nakkerd Hills, from which you’ll have an amazing view of Kata, Karon, and Chalong Bay. The statue depicts Gautama in a sitting position. It is made of concrete and clad in Burmese white marble. Its enormous size makes it the third largest statue in all of Thailand. It’s really impressive! There are small temples below the Buddha statue, and you will be met by the notes of the monks’ prayers and chants, a truly unique sensory experience. You can even be blessed by one of the monks and receive an armband, known as a sai sin, which is said to provide protection and good health.

From here, you are driven to the cosy and charming Phuket Old Town, located north-east of the Big Buddha. In the early days, the town was an important hub for trade between China, India and Europe, and the Chinese and Portuguese in particular have left their mark on the town. Discover the fascinating architecture with its colourful Sino-Portuguese houses and learn more about the town and the exciting history of the island. Phuket Old Town also offers trendy shops and art galleries alongside cosy cafés and restaurants.

Dinner is served at the hip market, Chillva, located a short drive away. Here, you can taste the market’s delightful local specialities, such as juicy satay skewers, grilled lobster, delicious sushi, and the dessert sticky rice with mango. Have a seat on a plastic stool and enjoy the atmosphere as live music often completes the mood.

From here, you are driven back to your hotel after an exciting excursion packed with experiences.

Duration: approx. 5 hours

This excursion is open to TourCompass’ own guests only.

We recommend that you book the excursion when booking the tour.