The Old Phuket Trails

Begin with pickup at your Phuket hotel at 8am, where you’ll meet a personal driver/guide, then leave the resorts behind as you travel to the lesser-known, eastern side of the island. Trace scenic beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata, and Rawai, passing uncrowded viewpoints by the Andaman Sea.

Upon arrival at Phuket town, you’ll tour its historic neighborhoods with your guide, stepping back into the years when rubber and tin merchants ruled the island, founding Sino-Thai dynasties that still dominate the economies of southern Thailand.

See classic examples of Indo-Portuguese mansions left by the Chinese tin and rubber barons who helped build up the island of Phuket, and learn the stories of the Chinese Malaysians who came to Thailand to discover mineral deposits. Phuket Town is also home to some of the island’s most charming galleries, cafes, and boutiques: take advantage of this private tour to explore the places that interest you most, with tips from your guide on the best places to see.

Visit a local restaurant for lunch before making the return trip to your hotel, where this tour concludes.

With the concentration of beaches and tourism destinations on the west side, the eastern coast line remains rather untouched. Plenty of authentic exploration awaits as we venture us along this coast line and include the always-interesting Phuket Town.

• Get to see Phuket’s lesser-known, traditional parts

• Explore the East coast for an authentic touch of Phuket

• Get an in-depth overview of the trading history

• See the various beaches of the island’s west coast

• Lunch is included at a local restaurant

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying along Phuket’s main beaches. Transfers outside these areas such as Mai Khao, Nai Yang, Laguna Phuket, Nai Thon, Nai Harn, Rawai, Chalong, Phuket Town and beaches along the east coast including any harbour and Phuket’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
Due to the nature of this tour, a maximum of 12 guests per tour is set.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate