City: Phang Nga Province
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Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Phang Nga Province, Thailand
Phang Nga (Thai: พังงา, RTGS: phangnga, pronounced [pʰāŋ.ŋāː]) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand, on the shore of the Andaman Sea to the west and Phang Nga Bay to the south. Neighboring provinces are (from north, clockwise) Ranong, Surat Thani, and Krabi. To the south is the Phuket Province, connected by a highway bridge.
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1. Full-day Cultural Tour of Takua Pa with Lunch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore the town of Takua Pa and discover the difference between a Buddhist and a Chinese temple during this 7-hour tour. Enjoy dim sum for breakfast, a Thai set lunch, and local snacks during your tour. Join your guide and see the local village life with a trip to a school to see children singing hymns. You will also have a chance to offer food to the Buddhist monks of the town and pay respect to the victims of the 2004 tsunami disaster.
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Khao Lak area only), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Dim sum breakfast, Thai set lunch, Food tasting (local snacks)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Purchases made to offer to monks (small amount approx 40-baht maximum)
Reviewed By Darko P
The dinner cruise was simply amazing. The service was outstanding and the food was excellent. It was one of those nights when I felt so grateful for being in Bangkok. We had two excellent crew members Khun First and Khun View who took care of us, including taking amazing pictures. Highly recommend!
2. Local food tasting at Hidden Takua Pa
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Come and discover the most interesting foods at Takua Pa from carefully selected foodstalls and restaurants. Experience the local way of life, food and culture by following our food expert to taste over 10 dishes.
Inclusions: All activities, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Local guide, Dinner, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By annie48Northants
Was collected from the hotel by WANDEE who took us to the local market and showed us around and purchased fresh produce for the meals we had chosen to make. It was great fun preparing the dishes and Wandee took us through step by step. When we actually tasted the food we had made we genuinely couldn’t believe how good the taste was. We had a lovely morning with her and can not recommend her highly enough. If we are lucky enough to go again next year we will definitely book again.
3. The Lost Zone Amazon & Old Town
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Prepare yourself for a journey to the long lost zone of, “Little Amazon,” a hidden Banyan Tree forest near Takuapa. Canoeing under the canopy of the giant Banyan tree forest is peaceful and serene. Make your way to a Nipa Palm forest where you will hear the songs of local birds along the Klong Sung Nae River. Travel to Takuapa Old Town by a local Thai taxi “Songteaw” and see the traditional life and culture of this small and historical town which has remained nearly unchanged for more than a hundred years. See the period style buildings, small coffee shops, and of course, the most famous part of Takuapa, the old tin mines and factories that were worked until their close in the 1920’s. If you want to combine nature, history and sightseeing together, this tour from Khaolak is recommended !
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Khao Lak hotels only. Surcharge for Phuket, Krabi, Koh Kloy, etc. to be paid locally), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by open-air songteow for part of tour, Set Thai lunch, Soft drinks and selected beverages, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Gratuitiies (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.
4. Khao Lak: Takua Pa Historical & Cultural Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit Wat Khongkha Phimuk Discover the temple's architecture and colorful ornamentation, before heading to Takuapa Old Town. Explore the old-town streets lined with beautiful examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture and visit the Takuapa Market to see locals selling and bargaining for their produce.The next stop will be the Tor Sor Cake Factory. Continue to Nam Kem Cultural Centre, a museum run by locals and interestingly made out of clay, to learn more about the area. before enjoying a delicious lunch at a local restaurant around noon. Finally, visit the Tsunami Memorial Park and Museum, a tranquil and peaceful place for reflection and remembrance. The tour will end with a drop off at your hotel in Khao Lak. Note: Program is subject to change due to availability and other reasons.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Food and drinks, Landing and facility fees, Lunch, Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By K C
Booked a tour through Green Andaman based on the reviews and claims on their website. I was totally disappointed and would not recommend them to anyone. They claim that they do tours for small groups of people and not over in crowded but it was completely the opposite. Communication was ok until I made the payment after that the communication was extremely disappointing. We booked through Green Andaman to avoid the bulk tour companies but to our surprise they have transferred our booking to a mass tour company called Sea Star. If we were informed that they do not operate their own tours at this time if the year we would have booked elsewhere. There was no communication about this even after the payment was made. We were waiting and waiting for the van pick up from the hotel in the morning and by accident discovered that our names were on another tour companies tour list. The van driver insisted that he was not from Green Andaman and we would be picked up by a different van but in the end, we figured out that Green Andaman has simply transferred us to another tour company without informing anyone. We wasted around 30 mins due to this and the other people in the van also wasted their time because of this. The tour with Sea Star is definitely not for small groups and it’s a bulk tourist operation. People are packed into 35 seats + boats with very limited space. The tour itinerary with Sea Star was completely different to what we booked with Green Anadaman tours. The registration, group briefings, issue of snorkel gear, taking photos, etc. took a long time and the boats did not actually leave the pier until around 10 AM! With a very large group getting people on and off the boat took for ever and only really spent about 30 mins snorkelling at 3 different locations. So, for a whole day you only spend 1.5 hours in the water. When we finally arrived back at the pier, we wanted to get back to our hotel quickly to view the sunset by the beach. We were informed this is not possible and we had to wait until all the people who went on the tour finished the dinner and then it was time for the vans to leave. The vas back to the hotels were very poorly organised as well. All the vans seem to go to all the hotels instead of being grouped by hotel. We had to tour many hotels before we finally arrived at our hotel around 7 PM. Overall, very disappointed with Green Anadaman and their lack of communication and honesty. If they simple informed us that they are not doing tour on their own we would have gone elsewhere. Sea Star tried their best but their tours are ok if you don’t mind massive group tours. We later talked to other people in the hotel later and found out that some of the others had a much better experience. The hotel recommended Tour was through Love Anadaman Tours and our only wish is we went with their recommendation. We noticed at the snorkelling spots they have their own speed boat and that boat was not overcrowded like ours. Highly recommend to avoid Green Andaman Tours at all costs!
5. Amazing 3 Temples
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 24 reviews
Visit three of the most amazing temples in Phang Nga province and find out more about Thai Culture and Buddhism. Famous breathtaking views and massive statues. Expecting a delicious lunch with a fantastic view over the fantasic limestone rocks of Phang Nga Bay and mangrove forest.
Inclusions: TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Lunch, Bottled water and soft drinks, Local multilingual guide, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By daniellT8302PS
Went on two day-long tours, and loved them both! The James Bond Island / cave tour was our favorite, but the Elephant / rafting was a very close second!
6. Phang Nga Discovery and James Bond Island
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4.6 based on 8 reviews
START LATE TO AVOID CROWDS! The James Bond Island is perhaps one of the most famous sights in Southern Thailand. Ever since Roger Moore filmed on the island in the early 1970s, tourists have flocked to witness first-hand impressive rock formations and to re-live some of their favorite scenes amongst the beautiful back drop of Phang Nga Bay. - Leave from your hotel in a comfortable minibus and take a scenic drive into Phang Nga valley. - Follow our guide on a short walk through the history of Phang Nga Province Exhibition. - Leave Phang Nga town with a traditional longtail boat and out through one of the largest native mangrove forests in Thailand. - Cruise through the caves and beautiful limestone mountains that make up Phang Nga Bay. - Stop for a walk and a swim at the famous James Bond Island. - Take a stroll around the stilted fishing village and enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the bay. - Cruise back to the pier as the sun sets over the bay and return to your hotel.
Inclusions: Dinner, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions:
Reviewed By macroscopes
I think it is a great educational experience for all ages to go kayaking in mangroves. I love trekking and I am always into learning and experiencing different ecosystems. All of a sudden I felt I was in this secret, strange and magical floating forest. We were super lucky to see wild monkeys, a snake and fish, but even without them the environment was gorgeous enough. The kayak fits 1 person which is great to maneuver through the crazy environment. The guide was super nice and I felt super comfortable (I was the only one in the tour). The other guide who was looking for places for us to go to was also really kind. I had a very generous "light" meal that there was no way I could finish as it was plentiful. I also had a swim in a sort of lake that was super refreshing. I think this is one experience to recommend to everyone!
7. James Bond Island Tour from Krabi by Longtail Boat including Kayaking
Book this full-day James Bond Island Tour to explore Phang Nga Bay from Krabi. Voyage to the Khao Phing Kan islands by longtail, at that point change to a kayak to investigate the hollows and shorelines of Thalu Island and Khao Phing Kan. Keep your camera to hand as you pass Koh Tapu island, the 20-meter-tall shake nicknamed 'James Bond Island' after its appearance in 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. That is not all: visit Wat Suwan Kuha Temple, or 'Monkey Cave'; see the Raman Waterfalls; and stop for lunch in the Panyee floating village.
Inclusions: Hotel round trip transfer by private vehicle, Drinking water and fruit Lunch package, Snorkeling equipment, Kayak equipment, Life jacket, Professional English-speaking guide, Lunch
Exclusions: National Park entrance fee, Personal expenses, Any item not included in inclusions
Reviewed By d_b_75017
What to say, perfect from the beginning to the end : the guide (Miss Supatsara ), the driver, the organization, the explanations provided, the will to let us discover beautiful places and people. A must do.
8. A hidden fisherman trail
Explore the mangrove habitat with a local fisherman. Hop in the “Rua Peed” (a traditional small motorboat) cruise along the narrow river from the village to the sea, spending some time to collect mudcrabs, clams and fish. The mangroves are home to many different species such as monkeys, birds, bats and insects. If you are lucky you might even encounter a hairy-nosed otter, a currently endangered species. After our trip we will bring all the fresh collected food ashore and cook it at the fisherman’s hut.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Dinner, Food tasting, Light refreshments, All activities, Local guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By annie48Northants
Was collected from the hotel by WANDEE who took us to the local market and showed us around and purchased fresh produce for the meals we had chosen to make. It was great fun preparing the dishes and Wandee took us through step by step. When we actually tasted the food we had made we genuinely couldn’t believe how good the taste was. We had a lovely morning with her and can not recommend her highly enough. If we are lucky enough to go again next year we will definitely book again.
9. Local Life Experience (Takuapa)
A unique opportunity to visit Takuapa Old Town and to learn more about Thai people and their way of life. Walk through the streets in the old part of the town with a local guide to see the almost 200 year old houses that were built in the traditional style of that period. Visit temples in the area that show the difference between a Buddhist and a Chinese Taoist temple. You will have the chance to see how traditional cookies called, “Moon Cakes,” are made at a local bakery, and see what you can find at the local market. You also will visit the Saori Foundation is a women's workshop which develops its own textile designs after a Japanese monk showed tsunami survivors how to weave and earn a living.
Inclusions: Fully Guided Tour, Round Trip Transportation (Additional cost If outside Khao Lak area., Set Lunch, Soft drinks, Tim Sum breakfast, Snacks, Breakfast, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
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.
10. Koh Yao Native Touch
9.00-9.30 am. Pick up from your hotel on Koh Yao Yai. (Pick up time varies by hotel location). Sightseeing along the countryside road through rubber trees, coconut trees & palm trees, which are the economic plants of the island. Arrive at fisherman village where you can feel the lifestyle of the local community and their occupations. Get a brief overview about the tour from our local tour guide. Learn to make coconut pancakes, the signature desert of Koh Yao Yai. Observe a local basket weaver in action. Visit a goat farm & feed the goats! A fun activity for children! Learn how to open a coconut & drink the coconut milk in the local style. Take a stroll on a jungle path to Ao Sai Beach. Free time for relaxing & taking photos at the beach. Learn how to make a fish trap or squid trap from local fishermen. Visit rubber tree plantation. Enjoy a delicious lunch at fisherman village. 13.00-13.30 Transfer back to your hotel on Koh Yao Yai or transfer to the pier.
Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Tipping tour guide & driver
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