Phuket City Tour & Elephant Sanctuary – Town, Temple, Food & View

4.4
(78 reviews)
Phuket, Thailand

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This half-day tour brings together Phuket’s city highlights and an ethical elephant sanctuary visit in one easy, well-balanced experience. Instead of focusing on just one attraction, you’ll enjoy local food, heritage streets, cultural learning, wildlife interaction, and scenic viewpoints — all at a relaxed pace with a friendly guide.

• Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary focused on care, education, and respect
• Enjoy meaningful elephant interaction through feeding and observation only
• Explore Phuket Old Town with cultural stories and colorful photo spots
• Taste local flavors and enjoy lunch at a long-established Phuket restaurant
• Learn how locals visit temples through simple, optional activities
• Travel comfortably with shared transport, refreshments, and thoughtful service

What's Included

On-board refreshments, bottled water, soft drinks, fruit juices, and cooling towels
choice 1 popular Thai dish (Hokkien noodles / Pad Thai / Phat Kaphrao / Tom Yum noodles / Sweet & Sour / Fried Rice)
For your convenience, an umbrella and a sarong provided for sun/rain, temple cover.
Round-trip shared transfers from hotels via a comfortable van
A-Pong (Phuket pancake), freshly made local favorite, 6 pieces per guest
Travel accident insurance
An informative English-speaking tour guide and a conscientious driver with an eco-tourism mindset
Elephant food for feeding activity & Lotus flower, Gold foil for temple activity

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup may take up to 1 hour depending on hotel location. Shared transfers include multiple stops. Transfer time may be shorter or longer based on distance and traffic. Thank you for your patience as we accommodate all guests.
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FREE PICKUP AREAS — select “Join Tour Free Pickup”
Patong • Karon • Kata • Rawai • Chalong • Phuket Town • Kathu
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CHARGE TRANSFER AREAS — select “Join Tour Charge Transfer Area”
Ao Yon • Cape Panwa • Ko Sire • Laem Hin • Ao Por • Naiyang • Naithorn • Layan • Mai Khao • Kamala • Surin • Bang Tao • Airport area
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⚠ Important
If the incorrect pickup option is selected additional fee 200 THB per person, paid in cash on the tour day

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Start your day with Phuket’s famous A-Pong snack — a light, crispy pancake made fresh by local vendors.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Old Phuket Town

    Continue to Phuket Old Town, where colorful shophouses reflect the island’s multicultural heritage. Your guide shares stories about Phuket’s multicultural history and everyday life.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Enjoy lunch at Mee Ton Poe, a long-established Phuket restaurant known for its Hokkien-style noodles. Choose from a selection of popular Thai dishes, including Pad Thai, Phat Kaphrao, Tom Yum noodles, Sweet & Sour, or Fried Rice.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary that focuses on rescue, care, and education. Feed the elephants, learn their stories, and observe them in a natural environment. There is no riding, no bathing — just meaningful time with these gentle giants.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    At Chalong Temple, learn how locals visit temples and try simple, optional cultural activities such as folding a lotus flower, shaking a fortune-stick message (similar to receiving a fortune cookie), and placing a small sheet of gold foil.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Big Buddha Phuket

    End the day at Big Buddha viewpoint with sweeping island views. Please note: access inside the main structure is currently limited due to maintenance, but outdoor viewpoints remain open for great photos.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pickup time will be send and confirmed one day before tour day.
  • Please advise special meal requirements. - (vegetarian food or allergies)
Supplied by Mega Tour Phuket Co.,Ltd.

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Curated Catalog
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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