Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comPhuket Half-Day Safari Tour
based on 40 reviews
Duration: 5 - 6.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Phuket, Thailand
Product code: 3685HKT07
This is perhaps the most popular and top selling half day combination tour on Phuket island! Enjoy an elephant ride to admire the unspoiled nature of Phuket. Canoeing in calm and quiet area. A chance to ride on the local farmer's carts. Experience the local Thai Cooking demonstration. See the monkey shows - how to pick coconuts from the tree - you'll be amazed. Great fun for all!
You'll be picked up from your Phuket hotel and travel by four wheel drive into Chalong highlands to Chalong. Arrive at Siam Safari elephant camp on the top of a mountain. Meet Siam Safari's elephants and learn about them and their carers, the mahouts. Also learn about Thai elephant conservation and how you can help. See how young elephants are trained, you can even touch them and feed them bananas. This elephant camp is the only one in southern Thailand to have attained the Thai government standard award. Take a trek on an elephant's back in the Chalong highlands with good views over Chalong bay and out to Phi Phi island.
Later see how Thai jungle curry is made and try some if you dare. See how rubber trees are tapped to produce natural rubber latex. Watch how monkeys are trained to pick coconuts and see them in action. Learn about buffaloes, you can try to sit on one and take a ride on a wooden cart pulled by a buffalo. Also see how coconuts are processed to make coconut milk and oil.
If you have chosen the option including a junk boat ride, then cruise on a traditional wooden junk in Chalong bay where you can see great views of Phuket and surrounding islands. The tour ends with a delicious buffet lunch prepared with fresh ingredients and with a selection of Thai dishes that are not too spicy. Return to your hotel after an active, educational and rewarding adventure.
- Trek on an elephant's back in the Chalong highlands with greats vews over Chalong bay and out to Phi Phi island
- Thai Cooking demonstration
- Optional junk boat Chalong Bay cruise (to be selected at time of booking)
- Thai-style buffet lunch
- Buffalo wooden cart ride
- Monkey show, watch them pick coconuts from tree tops
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Phuket Elephant Safari Half-Day Tour
Daily
Departure Point:Tour departs from your Phuket hotel
Departure Time:8:30am
- Hotel pickup is from 8:00am
Tour returns to original departure point of departure at approximately 1:30pm
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup is provided from all Phuket hotels.
Please advise the name and address of your hotel at time of booking
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- Infants aged 1 year and under are free of charge, as long as they do not occupy a seat.
- Child prices are applicable to children aged 2-11 years inclusive.
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- Elephant ride
- Thai cooking demonstration
- Buffet lunch
- English speaking licensed guide
- Optional cruise (to be selected at time of booking)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities (optional)
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English
- This tour will only operate with a minimum of two passengers
- Please wear non-slip shoes
- Please note - group sizes vary from 2 to 40 passengers per tour. The type of transport provided may vary from a 9 seater minibus to 40 passenger coaches depending on number of passengers booked.
- Gratuities to the guide and driver although customary, are not required. Any such expression of appreciation should be made on a voluntary and individual basis.
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Great trip, loved it, everything well organized. Read more ›
Keturah H, United States of America, August 2008
This was my favourite tour. Excellent English speaking guides and very organised. From tapping rubber ... Read more ›
Greg M, Australia, October 2008
