Phuket Sightseeing Tour with Rum Distillery Visit

Five island landmarks and a rum distillery tasting in one morning or afternoon

A guided sightseeing tour of Phuket's main landmarks (Wat Chalong temple, the 45-metre Big Buddha, a honey farm, pearl factory and gem workshop) ending at a rum distillery where you get a complimentary cocktail. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to all sites and refreshments. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and heads out along the coastal roads through Patong, Karon and Kata, stopping at each landmark in sequence. You'll visit Wat Chalong, the main temple in Phuket, then climb to the Big Buddha: a 45-metre statue perched on Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata, visible from as far as Phuket Town and Karon Beach. The scale of it becomes clear only when you're standing there.

Between the major sites, the route takes in a honey farm where you can taste tropical honey, a pearl factory and Wangtalang Lapidary, a gem-cutting workshop. At each stop the guide explains what you're looking at without rushing you through. Soft drinks, coffee or tea are provided partway through the day to break up the driving.

The final stop is the rum distillery, where you get a complimentary rum cocktail and a tour of how the spirit is made. The whole outing runs about five hours, and you're back at your hotel by early afternoon or evening depending on which departure you choose. The tour suits anyone wanting to see Phuket's main sights without arranging transport or working out which temples and factories are worth the detour.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• English-speaking guide.
• entrance fees to Wat Chalong, Big Buddha, honey farm, pearl factory and gem workshop.
• refreshments (soft drinks, coffee or tea).
• complimentary rum cocktail at the distillery.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 11:00 and 13:30

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a guide leading the group through each stop, so it suits anyone who wants to see Phuket's main sights without renting a car or planning the route themselves. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel at the start time and everything else is arranged.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Big Buddha like when you get there?

The Big Buddha is a 45-metre white statue sitting on top of Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata. It's one of Phuket's most important landmarks and tall enough to be seen from Phuket Town and both Karon and Kata beaches. The tour includes entry and time to walk around it.

Is there a rum tasting at the distillery?

Yes. The rum factory tour includes a complimentary rum cocktail. The distillery tour itself is available for adults aged 20 and over, so if you're traveling with younger guests they can wait at the shop or skip that stop.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs about five hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll spend time at each landmark (the temple, the Big Buddha, the honey farm, pearl factory, gem workshop and rum distillery) with driving between stops.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to all the landmarks, refreshments (soft drinks, coffee or tea) and the complimentary rum cocktail at the distillery are all included. You'll need to arrange and pay for lunch separately.

Can I choose a morning or afternoon departure?

Yes. The tour runs both morning and afternoon, so you can pick the time that suits your schedule when you book.