Top Things to do in Karon
What to do and see in Karon, Phuket: The Best Day Trips from
At nearly three miles long, Karon’s beach stretches on and on and on… so this might be the perfect spot for travelers who want as much space as possible around their beach blankets. TripAdvisor travelers say the diving is fabulous. And bring the kids-- Karon is known as a family-friendly town.
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1. Private Phuket City Sightseeing Tour (Custom Half Day and Full Day)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Sawasdee Kha... Private Phuket Sightseeing Tour is the easiest and cheapest way to explore the city and visit the city icons. You will be escorted by a friendly and experienced driver using an air-conditioned vehicle. Pick up time is flexible, you will be picked up at your hotel at a mutually agreed time. This tour is a private tour. You will not be joined with other participants.
Inclusions: Hotel Pickup and Drop-off, Private Tour, Private Car/Van., Friendly Driver, Mineral Water.
Exclusions: Lunch. Our driver will stop by at a restaurant for you to buy your meal., Tour Guide. Available upon request with extra charge and tip. THB1500/Guide/Day., Guide Service Charge: THB1500/Day/Car/Van, Drop off at Phuket Airport charge THB700, Extra Hours: THB300/Hour/Car, Free pickup only for area: Kata, Karon, Patong, and Phuket Town., THB200: Cape Panwa, Rawai beach, Nai harn, THB250: Kamala, Bang Tao, Surin Beach, Laguna area, Layan beach., THB1,000/Car: Mai Khao, Nai Yang beach, Nai Ton beach, Ao Por, THB1,500/Van: Mai Khao, Nai Yang beach, Nai Ton beach, Ao Por, THB2,000/Car: Natai Beach, THB2,500/Van: Natai Beach, THB3,000/Car: Khao Lak, THB3,500/Van: Khao Lak
Reviewed By johnsuei
Fantastic experience highly recommend so much food and very interesting. Lovely people. Can't wait to cook the recipes
2. Journey of the Phuket Instagram Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Wind along Phuket’s southern shoreline, marvelling at the white sands, lush tropical flora and the unique vibe of Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai beaches. Phuket is full of breathtaking scenery, with brilliant photo opportunities to give a real sparkle to your Instagram account. Travel between each stop by comfortable air-conditioned. Snap gorgeous shots, and some great selfies, from two viewpoints, Wat Chalong Temple, The Big Buddha and Phuket Old Town and you'll be the envy of everyone back home.
Inclusions: Professional Local Thai guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off to all areas in Phuket , Transport by air-conditioned minivan , All entrance fees including donation at Big Buddha
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional) , Snacks, drinks, bottle of water
Reviewed By paulinellis
We used I Asia Thailand (we used them last year) and we rented a van with guide Woody and driver. We requested Woody after good comments and feedback. We did a 8 hour day trip and they were punctual, dressed well, excellent English and very informative. We started from Patong and made our way north before stopping for lunch and then east road back to the south to the many view points. The van was clean with great aircon and wifi!!!. We also had our own hand sanitiser and also wipes throughout the day. I would suggest and recommend I Asia Thailand to any family and friends. We would happily use their services again!
3. Amazing Phuket Island Guided Tour - Cruise Ship Option
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Following disembarkation, meet your private guide and driver who will take you to some of Phuket's top attractions, such as - Patong Beach, one of the most popular beaches in the area. Karon Viewpoint, where you can enjoy panoramic views of 3 beaches—Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon. Promthep Cape, at the south end of Phuket Island, is a favourite of photographers because of the breathtaking scenery of the coastline. From here, you'll be taken to nearby Wat Chalong, one of the most venerated temples in Phuket. A further stop will be made so you can admire the magnificence of the island's Big Buddha. Lastly, head back to Phuket Town and cruise through the streets to admire the well-preserved and historic Sino-Portuguese architecture of the city. Pop into a cashew factory, as cashews are one of Phuket's biggest incomes, where you will observe and taste and can shop for nutty souvenirs. Your outing ends at the Gems Gallery, where you can opt to stay and shop before heading back to the port.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up/drop off at port, Professional, English speaking local guide, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By paulinellis
We used I Asia Thailand (we used them last year) and we rented a van with guide Woody and driver. We requested Woody after good comments and feedback. We did a 8 hour day trip and they were punctual, dressed well, excellent English and very informative. We started from Patong and made our way north before stopping for lunch and then east road back to the south to the many view points. The van was clean with great aircon and wifi!!!. We also had our own hand sanitiser and also wipes throughout the day. I would suggest and recommend I Asia Thailand to any family and friends. We would happily use their services again!
4. Phuket Best City & Sightseeing Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Phuket Sightseeing & City Tour 09.00 - 10.00 Pick up from the hotel. Drive along scenic beach roads via Patong, Karon, Kata or Phuket Town Visit Phuket View Point enjoy sea view of Kata, Karon, Patong Beach Visit Wat Chalong. The main temple in Phuket Visit Phuket's unique Big Buddha on the top of Nakerd Hill Visit Phuket Local factory. Get some refreshment (soft drinks, coffee or tea). Visit Cashew Nut factory and shopping for local products. Visit Big Bee farm for honey tasting 14.00 Return back to the hotel
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Balint1117
We went to a Phuket Sightseeing Tour to the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Phuket Old Town. Our guide, Taan was amazing. She talked a lot of interesing things about the landmarks at the sites and during the travel from one point to another on the bus she talked about Thai people/culture, monks, thai wedsings, history etc. She was super kind and funny as well. We liked her a lot. Next week we are planning to go to a Safari, I am sure we will choose this company for it.
5. Customized Phuket City Tour (private car)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Customized Phuket City Tour (private car) up to 6 hours Get an introduction to Phuket Island on this day tour that leads you off the most famous beaches, and into the heart of daily life. Visit the Big Buddha monument, the glittering Wat Chalong, see the Sino-Portuguese architecture in Phuket Town, browse one of the local markets, and get spectacular views of the island. Highlights: • Plenty of photo stops with spectacular views of Phuket • See 5 beaches in one day: Patong, Kata, Kata Noi, Karon, Nai Harn, Rawai • Admire the charming historic streets of Phuket Town • Maikhao beach with airplanes • Amazing lake with water lilies • Wat (temple) Chalong • Big Buddha You can go anywhere around Phuket or take our standard program, the choice is yours.
Inclusions: Experienced tour guide/driver, Personal accident insurance, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Visit Big Buddha, Visit Wat Chalong, Visit Karon View Point, Visit Windmill View Point, Visit Promthep Cape, Visit Phuket Town, Visit Rang Hill, Private transportation
Exclusions:
Reviewed By lanisterl
this tour is amazing, I never saw fishes this beautiful and sands this white, but not everything is perfect. The breakfast is good and with a lot of options, but the lunch is almost all spicy, so ask for a non spicy option and the dinner is ok. I would've like to stay more on the beaches, because in one you have lunch time 30 min, in the other 1 hour, but 30min are going in climbing up a rock and wait to take pictures. One maybe not so small thing is that some fishes are dangerous there, there is this one called titan trigger fish that if you step near his nest can get very aggressive and bite you a lot. We discovered it only when we came back to the hotel because no one told us, so if you see it don't get too close!
6. City Tour Tiger Phuket
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the Phuket city duration time approximately 5 hours tiger ticket are included in the total price.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions:
Reviewed By joeslumber
This trip was hella fun. Phuket is a city will excite you every single seconds. Would go there again. Good foods, island, people & environment. Patong Beach is heaven of earth!! Boom boom
7. Private Half Day Sightseeing Afternoon Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Private 6 Hour Tour Minimum 2 Adult required on the tour. Enjoy with the history, culture, and sights during this memorable tour of Phuket. Experience the famous landmarks and locations in Phuket. Visit the popular of Karon viewpoint. Learn more about the fascinating history one of the Phuket’s biggest temple, Wat Chalong, during a visit to the historic monument Big Buddha. Visit Phromthep Cape and stroll around Phuket Old Town.
Inclusions: English speaking tour guide, Travel Insurance, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By niallh2015
After initially looking forward to our day trip, we soon realised that it would not be a professional service! After going in a mini bus with people who ordered different packages, so we had to wait around at the elephant area whilst others sat on the elephants for a small trek around the base, then they had the 5 year old baby elephant preform a show and all elephants were classed as dangerous. All of them then were chained up against a tree with no freedom and what also looked like not a balanced diet provided, as I have been to 3 elephant sanctuary’s which take good care of the elephants as they are all rescued. Then we did the “ATV in the mountains that was suitable for a 5 year old as we just went around a circuit a few times. That was no fun at all, then we come to the zip lining that wasn’t in our package so we had to sit around again and watch others zip line from one tree to another no further than 30m away from each other above the car park. we then got ready for the water rafting and we had to “sit back and enjoy the journey” as we did not get paddles and we just sat holding onto the boat through the river which was advertised at 5km, (not sure how far it was) for the extra 2km they wanted 400baht per person. Which we said no and returned back to the base and we were rudely asked to give the Thai boat people a tip which I didn’t give as it felt forced and I wasn’t enjoying my day. I am not sat eating the lunch which is just some rice each and then we share some small portions of food between the 4 of us. I think now we are heading to the waterfall or monkey cave and to be honest I am ready to just go back to our hotel in Patong which is about a 2hr journey back. I would not advise anyone to come on this tour as there is no enjoyment from the whole day and especially from the Russian tour guide that Just wants an early finish. Waste of money, and I also think some reviews are fake.
8. Phuket: Amazing Phuket Island Tour with Big Buddha
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
This five and a half hour tour brings you to the top attractions around Phuket Island including the magnificent Big Buddha. Choose from a Morning Tour which has you winding along Phuket’s southern shoreline, marvelling at white sands, lush tropical flora and the unique vibe of Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai beaches. The photo opportunities will be particularly fantastic from two viewpoints and other stops at Wat Chalong Temple, The Big Buddha plus a cashew nut factory and the world's biggest gem store. You'll also drive through Phuket Old Town to see old Sino-Portuguese buildings. Should you choose the Afternoon Tour, the focus is on the Phuket Old Town component as it is a Walking Tour. Stops are made at the cashew nut factory, The Big Buddha and Wat Chalong. Promthep Cape, Phuket's southern-most tip, is the last place you'll stop at where you will be mesmerised by the striking sunset (weather permitting). The Shared Afternoon tour operates Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
Inclusions: All entrance fees, Insurance , Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional local Thai guide, Sampling at cashew nut factory, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Tips (optional)
Reviewed By susannalon
We booked this full day van with guide we were warmly welcomed by Woody our guide. He along with driver reached on time for pickup from hotel and we felt welcomed and with such a friendly atmosphere we had a fantastic start! The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. We had great days there, which obviously also added up to the experience. Woody is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). The atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to all of us. All respect for Woody who does a great job there; a true sample of excellent tour guide.
9. Private Tour: Amazing Phuket Island & Big Buddha Guided Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 16 reviews
After you're picked up from your hotel, make your way to Patong Beach—one of the most popular beaches in the area. Take in the view of blonde sands framed by turquoise waters and framatic rock formations just offshore. From there, continue to Karon Viewpoint, where you can enjoy panoramic views of 3 beaches—Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon. Proceed to Promthep Cape, at the south end of Phuket Island, to snap photos of the breathtaking scenery of the coastline. Make your way to the neighboring Wat Chalong, one of the most venerated temples in Phuket. A further stop will be made so you can admire the magnificence of the island's Big Buddha. Lastly, head back to Phuket Town. Pop into a cashew factory to taste and shop for nutty souvenirs, and then cruise through the streets to admire the well-preserved and historic Sino-Portuguese architecture of the city. Your outing ends at the Gems Gallery, where you can opt to stay and shop before hopping back to your Hotel.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Return Hotel Transfers (except port), Professional private local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Entrance Fees , Sampling at cashew nut factory
Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By paulinellis
We used I Asia Thailand (we used them last year) and we rented a van with guide Woody and driver. We requested Woody after good comments and feedback. We did a 8 hour day trip and they were punctual, dressed well, excellent English and very informative. We started from Patong and made our way north before stopping for lunch and then east road back to the south to the many view points. The van was clean with great aircon and wifi!!!. We also had our own hand sanitiser and also wipes throughout the day. I would suggest and recommend I Asia Thailand to any family and friends. We would happily use their services again!
10. Private Half Day Sightseeing Morning Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 6 reviews
Private 6 Hour Tour Minimum 2 Adult required on the tour. Enjoy with the history, culture, and sights during this memorable tour of Phuket. Experience the famous landmarks and locations in Phuket. Visit the popular of Karon viewpoint. Learn more about the fascinating history one of the Phuket’s biggest temple Wat Chalong, during a visit to the historic monument Big Buddha. Visit Phromthep Cape and stroll around Phuket Old Town.
Inclusions: English speaking tour guide, Travel insurance, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By niallh2015
After initially looking forward to our day trip, we soon realised that it would not be a professional service! After going in a mini bus with people who ordered different packages, so we had to wait around at the elephant area whilst others sat on the elephants for a small trek around the base, then they had the 5 year old baby elephant preform a show and all elephants were classed as dangerous. All of them then were chained up against a tree with no freedom and what also looked like not a balanced diet provided, as I have been to 3 elephant sanctuary’s which take good care of the elephants as they are all rescued. Then we did the “ATV in the mountains that was suitable for a 5 year old as we just went around a circuit a few times. That was no fun at all, then we come to the zip lining that wasn’t in our package so we had to sit around again and watch others zip line from one tree to another no further than 30m away from each other above the car park. we then got ready for the water rafting and we had to “sit back and enjoy the journey” as we did not get paddles and we just sat holding onto the boat through the river which was advertised at 5km, (not sure how far it was) for the extra 2km they wanted 400baht per person. Which we said no and returned back to the base and we were rudely asked to give the Thai boat people a tip which I didn’t give as it felt forced and I wasn’t enjoying my day. I am not sat eating the lunch which is just some rice each and then we share some small portions of food between the 4 of us. I think now we are heading to the waterfall or monkey cave and to be honest I am ready to just go back to our hotel in Patong which is about a 2hr journey back. I would not advise anyone to come on this tour as there is no enjoyment from the whole day and especially from the Russian tour guide that Just wants an early finish. Waste of money, and I also think some reviews are fake.
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