Phuket full-day guided tour with fishery visit and seafood lunch

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See the sights of Phuket on this activity-packed full-day guided tour. You'll set off bright and early towards Wat Chalong, the largest and oldest Buddhist temple in Phuket. Malee, our expert local guide, says “the complex of temples at Wat Chalong is a feast for the eyes with its intricate murals that tell the story of the life of Buddah, its pagodas with flashes of red, white and gold and the 60-meter-tall chedi as its centrepiece.”There's time to see one of Thailand's tastiest exports at a local cashew nut factory before your guide will take you into the heart of Phuket's Old Town, where you'll see the Sino-Portuguese architecture this place is known for, with rounded arches over the doorways and detailed woodcarvings with Chinese motifs.Afterwards, you'll hop onto a traditional longtail boat to sail to Intara Farm, an eco-tourism site, where you'll savour a seafood lunch before you get stuck into some activities. Here, it's all about marine life – you'll see how pearls are formed and hop onto the floating fishing raft to learn about the rare animals that can be caught here, like the painted spiny lobster, the archer fish and the black salmon. Next, you'll navigate the nearby mangrove forests in a kayak, and learn about how important these wetlands are for the ecosystem, before finishing the day with a baking session – you can try your hand at making kanom kho, a local dessert that's made with boiled rice dumplings stuffed with a sugar cube and rolled in shredded coconut.
Highlights
- This action-packed day takes in highlights from Phuket's culture and cuisine on land and sea
- You'll visit Phuket's largest and best-loved Buddhist temple complex at Wat Chalong
- There's a longtail boat trip to a fishery for lunch and to learn about local marine conservation
- On a kayak you'll learn about the wild wetlands while paddling through a tangle of mangrove forest
- Your expert local guide will even help you get hands-on as you make your own traditional dessert
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Facilities
Free cancellation
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Available in German, English
What's included
- Long-tail boat ride
- Insurance
- Lunch
- Transport
- Guide
- Kayak
- Demonstration
Operated by
TUI DESTINATION EXPERIENCES (THAILAND) LTD.
Important information
* Please note, Wat Chalong has an annual festival between January and February. The exact dates vary each year. During this time, the tour won't visit Wat Chalong and will instead stop at Wat Tai
* Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
* Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
* Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
* Bring bathing gear and sunblock
* Bring insect repellent
* Bring warm clothes
* Bring money for extras or gratuities
* Subject to weather conditions
* Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
* Please inform us of any dietary requirements you have at time of booking
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