The 10 Best Tours in Rawai, Phuket

November 18, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

Rawai is an off-the-beaten-path area of Phuket that attracts devotees of Muay Thai martial arts. Training centers here teach all levels, from absolute beginner to world champion. On the opposite end of the vacation spectrum, there’s the Phuket Seashell Museum, an immense collection of delicate specimens from around the world. A visit to the Sea Gypsy Village on the eastern end of Rawai Beach is a transformative experience.
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1. Private Tour: Half-Day Phuket City Tour

Asia World Enterprise
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Explore the sights in the city of Phuket on this private 4-hour guided tour. Passed by Phuket’s most famous beaches, explore the acclaimed Chalong Temple, go shopping at local gemstone and cashew nut factories, and admire the views at Phromthep Cape. Round-trip hotel transport is included in your personalized sightseeing itinerary.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels), Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Reviewed By Viki7960437

We did a Bangkok temple tour and visit to bridge over the river Kwai. Pete was our tour guide and he is exceptional at what he does. He is very well known within the trade and if you’re with Pete you are a VIP. Kom was our driver and shuttled is to and from airport and our adventures! He is a great driver I would not want to drive there!

2. Phuket’s Top Tours DISCOUNTED with Airport Transfer

IAsia Thailand
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There is so much to see and do on and around the island paradise that is Phuket that it can quite easily get overwhelming. Instead, why not book the Top 3 sellers at a discounted price in Phuket with I Asia Thailand. 1) Phuket Airport Arrival and Departure Transfers - Hassle free transfers to and from your Hotel. 2) Amazing Phuket Island Tour with Big Buddha - It is the ideal way to be introduced to some of the cultural landmarks, iconic beaches, sites and sounds of Thailand's largest island in just half a day. 3) Full Day Phi Island Full Day Tour by Ferry - Escape via ferry to the beautiful Phi Phi Islands off Phuket’s coast. While away the day at your leisure, marveling at colorful marine life and exotic coral reefs as you snorkel or swim in the crystal-clear water including Lunch.

Inclusions: Lunch, One Way (any direction) Airport Transfers on Shared Basis, Amazing Phuket Introduction Tour with Big Buddha, Full Day Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch, Professional Local Guide

Exclusions: Any Personal Expenses

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. Raya Island / Mai Ton Island Private Boat Tour

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Sick of fighting the crowds? Flippers in the head? Crowded Beaches? Discover the beauty of Raya Island and Mai Ton Island without the crowd and at your pace. No guides asking you to move on when you are having fun. Covid Safety We have adopted a number of Covid Safe practices as follows: 1. Social Distancing - We have limited the number of people on our boats to 50% of the boat capacity. 2. Masks - We provide medical masks on board for all. 3. Hand Sanitiser - We provide hospital grade hand sanitiser on board. 4. Temperature Screening - All our staff, team, crew and guests are screened for temperature prior to boarding, at each stop and at the end of tour. 5. Cleaning - We have employed full time team members to clean our boats before and after tours with hospital grade cleaning equipment. In addition to these our staff are airborne pathogen certified as well as Covid safe certified. If you have any questions about our health and safety standards please contact us.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Ryan_J_Foss

5 Star Marine did an excellent job for our Phi Phi Island tour. From the booking to the trip everything was the best. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you!

4. Customized Phuket City Tour (private car)

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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

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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!

Phuket Postcard
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They are many beaches in Phuket. 8 beaches day trip will show how are fantastic on each beach. When you are on holiday in Phuket Thailand.

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6. Private Half Day Sightseeing Afternoon Tour

Phuket Tours Company
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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.

7. Phuket: Amazing Phuket Island Tour with Big Buddha

I Asia Thailand (Phuket)
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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.

8. Join Exclusive 3 View Points, Big Buddha, Old Town & Time for Lunch -No Shopping

Jungceylon Shopping Center, ถนน ราษฎร์อุทิศ 200 ปี Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand Sightseeing Phuket
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# As the tour name suggests this is an ideal opportunity to familiarise yourself with your holiday island and take in the islands natural beauty as we drive along the beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai. # For fabulous photo opportunities we will stop at the Karon viewpoint and cultural sights such as the sacred buddhist temple of Phuket Wat Chalong Phuket town offers an interesting mix of architecture including Sino - Portuguese. This town has been the backdrop for many western movies as it is said to be very similar to Indochina.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide.- All admission fees as mentioned in the program., Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Productsun

Phuket had always been a dream place for me . And when I was here a last few month back , really enjoyed my stay and trip which was made possible through Sun leisure world. Thanks to the operator and sightseeing group

9. Private Tour: Amazing Phuket Island & Big Buddha Guided Tour

IAsia Thailand
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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. The Real Phuket No-shopping Sightseeing Tour with Cocktail by Phuket Let's Go

Phuket Let's Go
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This is our original program created in 2016 that has since then been widely copied but never rivaled. The Real Phuket Sightseeing tour with Rum Tasting give visitors a proper presentation of our island without the hassle of the usual factory local shop when traveling in Thailand. The actual tour starts at approximately, but not limited to, 9 AM. Your pick-up time will be 30-75 minutes before the starting time depending on your hotel location on the island. The following is our tour itinerary, our guide and driver can alter the order of the visit without prior notice, if deem appropriate (hotel location, special road block, everyone gets hungry, etc.) but we always finish at the rum distillery : – Promthep Cape – The Big Buddha – Chalong Temple – Phuket Old Town walk-tour – Rang hill viewpoint – Local rum distillery tour We will stop for lunch break at a local restaurant with beautiful bay view (and clean restroom) Lunch will be at your own expense but the mojito is on us ;)

Inclusions: Bottled water, Complimentary Rum Cocktail, Knowledgeable guide, Wifi Van, PLG souvenir gift, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal expenses, Gratuities

Reviewed By Anthonyaudrey06

Good morning, We decided to go for this tour last minute and the agency was really responsive and the tour perfectly organised. It was booked in a blink of eye ! Tour starts really early (we were picked-up at 04:30 at out hotel) but it is worth it. It all starts with a small clim (15/20min) to a viewpoint on the Phang Nga bay. The sunrise here is just stunning. After a breakfast, we then went to board the long tail boat in a fishermen village and made a good tour around the bay with stops at the famous James Bond Island (almost alone), a nice cave and finally a stop in the Mangrove. We also made a 20 min kayak tour on one of the island. Our guide Mr Tai, and our driver Mr Aud took care of us very well and showed us one of or maybe the nicest bay in Thaïland. Moreover we were only two on that day so it was like a private tour. The lunch food was tasty and served in a nice looking place. We then went back to our hotel to catch our flight back home. Thank you again for making our last day in Thaïland one of the best one. Anthony and Audrey

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