Explore the town of Takua Pa and discover the difference between a Buddhist and a Chinese temple during this 7-hour tour. Enjoy dim sum for breakfast, a Thai set lunch, and local snacks during your tour. Join your guide and see the local village life with a trip to a school to see children singing hymns. You will also have a chance to offer food to the Buddhist monks of the town and pay respect to the victims of the 2004 tsunami disaster.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Dim sum breakfast
✔ Food tasting (local snacks)
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off (Khao Lak area only)
✔ Thai set lunch
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✔ Local, English-speaking guide
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
✖ Purchases made to offer to monks (small amount approx 40-baht maximum)
Pickup Locations
1. Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas
2. Takolaburi Cultural & Spa Resort
3. Apsara Beachfront Resort And Villa
4. The Grand Southsea Khao Lak
5. JJW House
6. JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa
7. Nang Thong Bay Resort
8. Baramate Khao Lak
9. Khaolak Paradise Resort
10. Sugar Marina Hotel Aviator
11. U Cottage Maikhao
12. Graceland Khaolak Beach Resort
13. Suwan Palm Beach Resort Kokotel
14. Thai Beach Resort
15. The Shambhala Khaolak Resort
16. Khaolak Bhandari Resort and Spa
17. Khaolak Wanaburee Resort
18. Seaview Resort Khao Lak
19. The Beach Resort
20. Hongte Khaolak Resort
Additional Info: Please be aware that the pick-up for this tour is included and covers all the hotel located in the following areas: (Takuapa, Nang Thong Beach, Petchakasem Road, Kukkak Takuapa, Bang Sak Beach, Klong Sok)
For hotel pick-ups outside of this area, an additional charge may be applied or a closer meeting point pick-up may be suggested to you by our Team upon reception of your booking.
Itinerary
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Phang Nga
You will be picked up from your hotel between 06.00 to begin your unique opportunity to visit the town of Takua Pa and learn more about the Thai people and their way of living. Your first stop will be at a fresh food market where you will be able to buy food to offer to the Buddhist monks of Takua Pa. Follow your local guide through the old part of town and see houses that are nearly 200 years old and preserving the architecture of the time. Afterward, you will see learn about the differences between a Buddhist and Chinese temple.There is a chance to see how cookies (moon cakes) are made at the local bakery and there will be several opportunities for you to sample local foods including dim sum for breakfast, a Thai set lunch, and snacks such as fried banana and roti (sweet bread pastry).
Duration: 7 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Child seats are on request only
• A dress code is required to enter the temple: no dresses above the knee, no short pants or three-quarter pants, modest shirts, no see through garments, no sportswear, and no footwear are allowed inside the temple
• A German-speaking guide is available on request, subject to availability
• Collapsible wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer and be able to step in and out of vehicle
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• At least 4 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day.
