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Top 10 Private Tours in Kata Beach, Phuket
Just to the south of Karon lies Kata, a laid-back town with two stunning beaches. Kata Yai is the bigger beach, and if you’re not the type to lounge on the sand all day, you can rent practically any type of water-sports equipment here. Kata Noi, on the other hand, is quieter and smaller—ideal for a lazy day. Want a break from the beach? TripAdvisor travelers recommend taking a local Thai cooking class or going elephant trekking.
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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. 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!
3. Private Car Charter: Customized Phuket Tour (English Speaking Driver)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Treat yourself to a private and personalized half day (5 hours) or full day (8 hours) tour of Phuket. Your driver will make sure you see all the key attractions and sites. After that, you will be able to drive around at your own pace while seeing particular sites you want to see. This private tour is ideal for the first time visitors or for that last minute shopping trip before catching a flight. Pickup and drop-off at Phuket International Airport available.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Meals, Attractions Entrance Fee, Tips for driver, Surcharge for Pickup or Drop-off at Phuket International Airport - Car (THB 200) / Van (THB 300)
Reviewed By petermU9985SJ
Our tour started with a taxi driver (Andy Yu) turning up at our hotel 20 minutes before the tour was due to start and sending us a whatsapp message telling us he was waiting for us and a photo of his taxi. We were still getting ready, so this was an unwanted distraction.We were also expecting a private tour not a taxi so this was unexpected. Once we got into the taxi, the driver started ear-bashing us about how Ubers were illegal in Taiwan, and then he started to berate the "evil, corrupt, Chinese government". This was the last thing we wanted, we just wanted a nice tour, not a lecture about ubers or politics, so we asked him to stop the political discussions. He took us to the Yangmingshan mountains/fumaroles which were nice, but did not register when he entered the car park, so he could not leave it via the automated gate/barrier. He walked back to the entrance barrier and tapped in, then tapped out straight away so we could leave, presumably this meant he didn't need to pay the parking fee. This seems to be a pattern during the day. He parked in no parking zones, he parked on the corners of intersections, he double parked and blocked motorcycles from getting out (more on this later), seemingly legal or paid parking spots were nogo zones for Andy. He was always travelling faster than the rest of the traffic on the road, throwing us from side to side on the winding mountain roads, we were always catching up to "slower cars", and then there were the extreme sudden breaking incidents when he realised he was coming up to a red light camera, too fast, and it was red. His sudden, hard breaking threw us forward with tremendous force at least twice. When he took us to the Beitou hotsprings, he (again parked illegally on a corner) and gave us directions of where to go, and where he would meet us later, turns out he's only a taxi driver, not a licensed tour guide, he was basically only there to drive the taxi, when he did try to explain things he was very difficult to understand, and we often had to ask him to repeat what he was saying to try and understand it. Also, he never locked the taxi, we asked numerous times, as our valuables were there, but he said things were never stolen from taxis, and it was safe, he had CCTV (which we later learned only captured the road when he was driving) and he was always watching the taxi. Well, he wasn't and as it turned out we lost a jacket. He blamed us, saying we must have dropped it when we got out, or left it somewhere on our walks etc. We had it when we got to Beitou, and it was gone when we got back from the next stop, which was a lunch stop. Later we realised this must have been where it was stolen. While Andy was talking to the food shop owner and explaining what we wanted (and not watching his taxi), a lady at the table next to us pointed back to the taxi, and uttered some Taiwanese that we didn't understand. Andy raced back to the taxi, and moved it out of the bikers way so they could leave, and told us the motorbikes he had blocked in when he double parked was what the lady was telling us. We think she was telling us the motorbike riders had stolen the jacket in anger, because they couldn't get out of their parking spot. When we got back into the taxi after lunch was when we realised the jacket was missing. He took us to Fort San Dominigo, and again, it was "there it is, be back here in 30 minutes" he isn't a licensed guide, so he couldn't come with us even if he wanted to. Same at Tamsiu Old St, he took us to one end, and said, "take your time, I'll be waiting at the MRT station at the other end of the street". All in all we did get to see a number of nice and interesting things, but this wasn't the private tour with English speaking guide, that we were expecting. Don't waste your money with this tour.
4. Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Private Half Day Tour
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 10 reviews
Our private tour helps you explore the culture, heritage and breathtaking sightseeing of Phuket at your pace and in comfort. Phuket is much more than just a beach destination and has been a melting pot of Asian, European and Arabic cultures. The architecture, heritage and cuisine of the old Phuket town bring this aspect out. Phuket won the UNESCO award for being the creative city of Gastronomy. You will get introduced to the Thai Buddhist culture as you visit the two picturesque Buddhist landmarks - The Big Buddha & Wat Chalong temple. Capture sweeping views of Phuket from Rang Hill In brief, do this tour for # Great photos & fun day # Experiencing Thai Culture # Phuket Old Town # Big Buddha # Wat Chalong Temple # Awesome viewpoints
Inclusions: Round-trip Private transfers, English Speaking Guide, Visit to Wat Chalong Temple
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities /Tips, Personal Expenses
Reviewed By cutejulyprincess
Best for the price I paid. Guide girl 'New year' ( forgot her Thai name - its meaning is new year) was very caring ,helpful and sweet. Tried to cover as much as places as possible.
5. Private Car Charter: Customized Phuket Tour (English Speaking Driver)
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 4 reviews
Treat yourself to a private and personalized half day (5 hours) or full day (8 hours) tour of Phuket. Your driver will make sure you see all the key attractions and sites. After that, you will be able to drive around at your own pace while seeing particular sites you want to see. This private tour is ideal for the first time visitors or for that last minute shopping trip before catching a flight. Pickup and drop-off at Phuket International Airport available.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please indicate hotel address), Gas, Toll and Parking
Exclusions: Meals and drinks, Attractions Entrance Fee, Tips for driver (Optional), Surcharge for Pickup or Drop-off at Phuket International Airport - Car (THB 200) / Van (THB 300)
Reviewed By petermU9985SJ
Our tour started with a taxi driver (Andy Yu) turning up at our hotel 20 minutes before the tour was due to start and sending us a whatsapp message telling us he was waiting for us and a photo of his taxi. We were still getting ready, so this was an unwanted distraction.We were also expecting a private tour not a taxi so this was unexpected. Once we got into the taxi, the driver started ear-bashing us about how Ubers were illegal in Taiwan, and then he started to berate the "evil, corrupt, Chinese government". This was the last thing we wanted, we just wanted a nice tour, not a lecture about ubers or politics, so we asked him to stop the political discussions. He took us to the Yangmingshan mountains/fumaroles which were nice, but did not register when he entered the car park, so he could not leave it via the automated gate/barrier. He walked back to the entrance barrier and tapped in, then tapped out straight away so we could leave, presumably this meant he didn't need to pay the parking fee. This seems to be a pattern during the day. He parked in no parking zones, he parked on the corners of intersections, he double parked and blocked motorcycles from getting out (more on this later), seemingly legal or paid parking spots were nogo zones for Andy. He was always travelling faster than the rest of the traffic on the road, throwing us from side to side on the winding mountain roads, we were always catching up to "slower cars", and then there were the extreme sudden breaking incidents when he realised he was coming up to a red light camera, too fast, and it was red. His sudden, hard breaking threw us forward with tremendous force at least twice. When he took us to the Beitou hotsprings, he (again parked illegally on a corner) and gave us directions of where to go, and where he would meet us later, turns out he's only a taxi driver, not a licensed tour guide, he was basically only there to drive the taxi, when he did try to explain things he was very difficult to understand, and we often had to ask him to repeat what he was saying to try and understand it. Also, he never locked the taxi, we asked numerous times, as our valuables were there, but he said things were never stolen from taxis, and it was safe, he had CCTV (which we later learned only captured the road when he was driving) and he was always watching the taxi. Well, he wasn't and as it turned out we lost a jacket. He blamed us, saying we must have dropped it when we got out, or left it somewhere on our walks etc. We had it when we got to Beitou, and it was gone when we got back from the next stop, which was a lunch stop. Later we realised this must have been where it was stolen. While Andy was talking to the food shop owner and explaining what we wanted (and not watching his taxi), a lady at the table next to us pointed back to the taxi, and uttered some Taiwanese that we didn't understand. Andy raced back to the taxi, and moved it out of the bikers way so they could leave, and told us the motorbikes he had blocked in when he double parked was what the lady was telling us. We think she was telling us the motorbike riders had stolen the jacket in anger, because they couldn't get out of their parking spot. When we got back into the taxi after lunch was when we realised the jacket was missing. He took us to Fort San Dominigo, and again, it was "there it is, be back here in 30 minutes" he isn't a licensed guide, so he couldn't come with us even if he wanted to. Same at Tamsiu Old St, he took us to one end, and said, "take your time, I'll be waiting at the MRT station at the other end of the street". All in all we did get to see a number of nice and interesting things, but this wasn't the private tour with English speaking guide, that we were expecting. Don't waste your money with this tour.
6. Private Customized Phuket Tour with Driver
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 143 reviews
Treat your group to a private and personalized 4-hour, 6-hour, or 8-hour tour of Phuket. Your driver will make sure you see all the key attractions and sites. After that, you will be able to drive around at your own pace while seeing particular sites you want to see. service is ideal for the first time visitors or for that last minute shopping trip before catching a flight. Pickup to and from Cruise Terminal also avaiable. Coronavirus (Covid-19) health and safety guidance. Wr are working closely with public health authorities to provide the most up to date guidance on how to protect our drivers and passengers. • All our vehicles set up the Hand Cleaning Alcohol Gel • We are paying special attention to clean & disinfect the vehicles including all passengers seats before all pickups and after drop offs. • Due to the mask out of stock in Thailand - we are asking the passengers bring their own mask as we only provide for our drivers who is the most important person need to use every day.
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Licensed guide, Personal expenses and gratuities, Admission to attractions along the tour route
Reviewed By ianmZ5578KS
It is free for Thai people. Why should foreigners pay 200 baht to enter a shopping mall. It is not a real floating market but made up for tourists.
7. Private Tour: Phuket Introduction City Sightseeing Tour
Overall Ratings
3.6 based on 11 reviews
This Private tour is an ideal opportunity to familiarize yourself with your holiday island. Discover the beautiful island of Phuket with a professional English speaking Guide. Take in the islands natural beauty as you drive along the beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai beaches. Each beach offering a different type of holiday experience. Photo opportunities are included at the Karon viewpoint and cultural sights such as the sacred buddhist temple of Phuket 'Wat Chalong'.
Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop off, Private English speaking local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
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!
8. Half-Day Phuket City Tour with Lunch - Private Tour
This tour will bring you to see hightlights of Phuket island the "Pearl of Andaman" It also includes a leisurely drive around Phuket town to view the old Sino-Portuguese buildings. Other attractions visited are Wat Chalong - Phuket's most beautiful and renowned monastery. Shopping jewellry and local product.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by private vehicle (Van)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Fergus2527
We decided to do Raya and Coral island day trip as we had not been there on previous trips to Thailand and it was recommended.. there is nothing at Raya Island the beach umbrella and chair I had to pay for were in tatters... my partner did get to go snorkelling which was ok..we had lunch in a dodgy shed and the food was basic to say the least...there was a bowl of yuk? (Not sure what is was I think it was some type of seafood...my partner tried it which was a big mistake..violently ill that night for over 24 hours..Coral Island had nothing there either...boat loads of people that’s about it...
9. Phuket: Private Car or Minibus Rental with Driver
Rent a vehicle with a private, English-speaking driver and explore Phuket at your own pace. Visit the main attractions according to your choice, and enjoy the flexibility of an itinerary without the hassle of an organized tour.
Inclusions: Private tour with driver, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Entrance fees (if any), Food and drinks, unless specified, Tour Guide
Reviewed By Tormod K
The concierge at Hotel Palm Beach in Jomtien provided us with transport to Suvaribhmi Airport for a cheap price and a nice car with a young female driver. It was a very pleasant drive.
10. Phuket Instagram Tour: The Most Famous Spots (Private & All-Incusive)
Want to experience the best that Thailand has to offer? Then a trip to Phuket is a MUST. Expect beautiful tropical scenery - crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and palm trees galore. The dream! Our all-inclusive Phuket day tour will start with you being picked up directly from your hotel by one of our awesome local tour guides (prepare to be entertained - these guys are always up for a laugh)! == 10:00 AM – Pick up at your hotel 10:40 AM – Arrive at the Phuket Big Buddha 11:40 AM – Visit Wat Chalong Temple 12:40 PM – Explore Old Phuket Town 1:20 PM – Enjoy Lunch at a Secret Restaurant 2:40 PM – Arrive at your own secret Instagram Photoshoot with an ocean view 3:45 PM – Check Out the Amazing Views from Karon View Point 4:15 PM – Return back to your hotel 4:45 PM – Arrive back at your hotel
Inclusions: Admission Fees, Personal photographer, Private car with A/C, Wet towels , Bottled water, Lunch
Exclusions:
Reviewed By zebragorda
It was a great help to have a guide who knew how to take pictures. He knew all the best spots and how to get shots in between passerby's.
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