khao lak temple tour

Local Temples & Traditional Market Town

Example Itinerary

• After we pick you up from your hotel in Khao Lak hotel it is just a short drive to the first temple.

• Our guide will introduce you to some of the key features of Khuek Khak Temple, not far from Bang Niang Beach.

• Stop for a photo for a photo opportunity as the “Big Buddha on the hill”, and enjoy one of the many hidden viewpoints Khao Lak has in abundance.

• Head off the main road to enjoy a delicious Thai lunch with an amazing panoramic view.

• Stop at the Baan Nam Khem Tsunami Museum.

• Drive to the old town and take a look around the Golden Temple in Takua Pa.

• Head deeper into town to see the ancient Chinese style shrine.

• Experience some new and exciting tastes, smells and sights as our guide shows you around the traditional street market with its section of traditional local foods and crafts.

Adult: 3,100 THB

Child: 1,500 THB (4-12 years) 

Tour Details

Pick Up Time: 11:00-11:30  

Tour Duration: Average 6-7 hours

Group Size: 2-8 people (larger groups on request)

** PLEASE BE AWARE **   When visiting temples in Thailand shoulders and knees must be covered. This applies to both men and women.  Respectable T-shirts and knee length shorts are fine.  

Tour Includes

• Round-Trip Transfers • Lunch • Drinks • Entrance Fees • Insurance

Things to Bring

• Sunblock • Sun Hats & Sunglasses • Mosquito Spray • Respectable Clothing • Personal Spending Money

• Late Start • Insight Into Local Traditions and Culture • Short Traveling Times

Embark on a spiritual journey with Discovery Travel’s exclusive temple tour, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of Thai culture and history. Our carefully crafted itinerary ensures a meaningful exploration of the significance of Buddhism in the local context.

Commencing at Khuek Khak Temple, a modern marvel at the heart of Khao Lak, you’ll witness the community’s spiritual center. Our licensed local guides will provide insights into the temple’s unique features and the role it plays in the local community.

Continue your odyssey to the iconic Big Buddha, situated just outside Khao Lak. This serene location offers a tranquil environment for reflection and appreciation of Buddhist teachings. Following this, a scenic drive takes you to the Andaman Viewpoint, where a delectable lunch awaits, accompanied by breathtaking panoramic views of the countryside and sea.

The local temple and market are at the heart of Thai culture.

The journey progresses to the harbor town of Baan Nam Khem, home to the Tsunami Museum—a poignant memorial dedicated to those affected by the 2004 tsunami. Gain a deeper understanding of the region’s resilience and the museum’s significance in preserving collective memory.

The final leg of your expedition brings you to Takuapa Old Town, a treasure trove of cultural gems. Marvel at the beauty of the Golden Temple, adorned with intricate depictions of Buddha’s story, creating an ambiance that reflects heaven on earth. Delve further into the town’s core to explore an ancient Chinese shrine and traverse the Takua Pa Old Town Sunday market. This traditional market showcases local delicacies and produce, offering a genuine experience away from the tourist crowds.

Our journey is designed not just as a tour but as an immersive cultural experience, ensuring you leave with a profound appreciation for the intertwined history, spirituality, and resilience of the Khao Lak region.

Book your temple tour with Discovery Travel for an unforgettable exploration of Khao Lak’s cultural tapestry.

Takua Pa Old Town

Takua Pa Old Town was once a bustling hub of the Thai economy. The area was originally called Takola and dates back to the Sukhothai Period, around the 13th century when Takua Pa was a vital link in a major trading route. It was said that Takua Pa had the finest harbor on the West coast of Thailand, then know as Siam to outsiders. The area was rich abundant in valuable herbs and spices and attracted traders from all over the world. The town was later re-named Takua Pa when it was discovered that the area had rich tin and lead ore reserves. “Takua” is the Thai word for lead. Tin and lead mining industry boomed, and along with increased demand for rubber and palm oil plantations, brought wealth into the area well into the 20th century.

The Takuapa Old Town Sunday market is an insight into life in the ancient town well before the tourism industry came to the area. When the town was at its peak, Khao Lak village was just a small plantation settlement. A walk around Takua Pa Old Town is light a journey back in town. Many of the people still living in the town were born and raised there. Although in many cases their children and grand children have moved away to take up a job a Khao Lak resort or elsewhere in Thailand, those who remain often still live a semi-traditional lifestyle.

Despite the towns interesting history, Takua Pa Old Town is often missed of the typical Khao Lak tourist map. Purely because is not on the main road to Phuket Airport. Takua Pa Old Town is however located on the road from Khao Lak to Khao Sok Natioanl Park.

While staying in Khao Lak, a tour of the Takua Pa Old Town is a must. The town’s rich history and friendly locals make this tour a trip to remember. Takua Pa also has several temples that have just as much history as the town. Temple tours are among the most popular days out for tourists staying in Khao Lak. And an afternoon stroll through the Old Town Sunday market is the perfect end to every temple tour.

What do I need to wear?

When visiting temples in Thailand, it is important to remember that there is a dress coode. At most local temples, it is usually acceptable to wear respecful clothing that covers knees and shoulders. This means that knee length, or three-quarter length shorts are fine. T-shirts or polo shirts are also usually ok to wear. Provided they are not low cut to show cleavage, cropped to show belly buttons or printed with logos or slogans that could be seen as dis-respectul or un-polite.

The dress code is much more strict and widely enforced in big temples. When visiting big temples in Bangkok for example, it is best to wear plain t-shirts and long, light weight trousers. 

With regards to footwear, it is usually acceptable to wear flip-flops or sandles. In many areas of the temple, you may be required to go barefoot. So it is best to wear shoes that you can slip on and off easily. Just remember never to raise your feet, and never point your feet at anything or anyone. 

Can all trips be made private?

YES! Each trip can be made private and personal for you. Simple click the “Private Tour” option when making your booking, and we will get back to you with a quote. 

How do I book?

Booking a tour in Khao Lak is easy. Just follow these simple steps;

1. Choose the tour you want to book from the list and fill in the booking form.

2. We will then check availability and get back to you ASAP. If the date you chose is not available, we will offer you some alternative dates. We will also confirm the total cost and send you information on how to pay.

3. Follow the link we send you to make your payment. We have found that Wise is the easiest, most reliable and cheapest method of making international payments into Thailand.

4. Once we have received your payment we will send you and e-ticket as confirmation of your booking. All the details you will need will be printed on the ticket, but if you have any questions feel free to ask.

How do I pay?

Making international payments can be tricky and expensive. This is why we recommend using Wise. Unlike PayPal, Wise offers international transfers using the current exchange rates, with no additional mark-ups or hidden fees. The whole process takes just a few minutes. Simply follow these easy steps;

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The afternoon tour (only on Sunday) visiting the informative “Ban Namkhem Tsunami Museum”. Visit the historic temple in the area “Kong Ka Temple” , and get a deeper insight into Buddhism, traditional lifestyle, and interesting facts about local beliefs & cultures. Discover the old times of the area and sample local Thai delicacies on the “Sunday Street Food Market” at the “Takuapa Old Town” . An easy trip on Sunday afternoon.

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• Mobile Voucher Accepted
• Hotel pickup Available
• Duration: 4 Hrs
• Language: English
• Departure Time : 01:30 AM
• Return Details : • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • shoulders-covered, polite clothes Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact picku.. read more
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"Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum", the informative brand new museum, exhibitions and galleries, our guide gives information about local history of the area. Visit "Kong Kha Temple" for some interesting facts about the late deceased King and the Pagoda. Walk leisurely through Takua Pa Old Town with your guide and learn about the architecture of the Sino-European Period in Southern Thailand Have a visit to the Old Town of Takuapa. Visit "Sunday Street Food Market", sample various kinds of local delicacies (your own expense), enjoy sighting local performance.

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Really nice tour to the Tsunami Museum ( not “nice” but insightful), to the beautiful Wat Khong Kha Pimuk (temple), and to Takua Pa Sunday Market. Because of the rain the market wasn’t as packed with stalls as it normally would be so our wonderful guide Robert took us to a local tea house and brought as an array of treats from the market to try! Robert spoke English really well, the best we’ve heard from a Thai tour guide/hospitality person on our trip; and he was friendly and insightful throughout the whole trip and made it engaging! Before the tour we were worried that the heavy rain will be a downer on the tour but he made sure we were having a good time and gave us lots of good historical insights into the places we went. I’d highly recommend this tour!

We did this tour and 2 others with tourplan Khao Lak and they were all amazing. Super easy communication via whatsap, great value for money and friendly knowledgeable guides. I would certainly recommend this tour and any others they offer.

I only gave it 4 stars as I thought when I booked it , it included a visit to a local waterfall. The temples and old town were good but our guide , Robert and Jo, our driver were excellent. I was disappointed that the waterfall was not included, however Robert our guide took us to see it so we would not be disappointed. Robert was excellent- his local knowledge was great and he gave us lots of information about Thailand itself which we really enjoyed. If this review was about Robert alone , I would have given it 5 stars.

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The was a really great tour. Boyd the guide, was super and had lots of interesting information and was really pleasant. Overall had a great day, thanks to Boyd

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We had a fabulous morning on our temple tour. Our guide, Robert, was absolutely wonderful: extremely knowledgeable, super with the children, friendly and engaging. He made the experience really, and our children were engaged throughout.

Nous y sommes allés de nous même en prenant le bus depuis Khaolak. Temple original que nous n'avons pas pu visiter, il était fermé, l'autre à côté également. Il est à l'extérieur de Takua Pa. Nous avons pris un taxi depuis la gare routière car ça fait loin

We had an early start and beat the masses, both the temples were amazing and Robert our guide with his knowledge made it even more interesting. Then off to the old town of Takuapa which really contrasted with Khao Lak. Finally a trip to Sai Rung waterfall. All in all a very interesting and enjoyable tour.

We had a lovely tour from Robert today, we can not recommend him enough! His English was amazing, he gave good information, was very funny and very welcoming to my family. We stopped at some extra places he thought would interest us. The temples were beautiful and so peaceful, it was nice that they weren’t crowded with tourists! What a wonderful day, thank you Robert.

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JOUR 3 : BANGKOK - DAMNOEN SADUAK - LE PALAIS ROYAL Petit-déjeuner. Départ très tôt le matin pour la visite du marché flottant de Damnoen Saduak, où vous découvrirez les canaux au milieu de barques aux activités multiples. Temps libre pour les achats. Continuation sur Nakhon Pathom et son chédi (127 mètres de haut). Retour à Bangkok. Déjeuner typique en ville. Visite du magnifique Palais Royal. Le Grand Palais Royal est un des monuments les plus beaux de la cour siamoise de l'Antiquité. Il a été la résidence de tous les Rois de Bangkok. Vous y verrez le Palais d'Obsèques, le Palais de Réception, le Hall du Trône, le Hall de Couronnement et la Maison d'Invité Royal et Wat Phra Keo qui abrite l'extraordinaire Bouddha d'émeraude. Dîner-spectacle de danses thaïlandaises. Savourez la spécialité de Bœuf Massaman, un plat traditionnel de bœuf au curry rouge. Ce curry du sud de la Thaïlande est l'un des plus doux et parfumé des currys thaïs, un vrai régal pour le palais ! Petit tour dans Bangkok « by night » pour découvrir le Quartier Chinois avec ses ruelles étroites et ses allées bordées de magasins aux enseignes lumineuses et lanternes en papier offrant un spectacle nocturne unique. Promenade dans plus grand Marché aux fleurs de Thaïlande où l'effervescence règne tous les soirs. N'hésitez pas, pour quelques centimes, à prendre un collier d'œillets jaunes pour faire une offrande au prochain temple ou acheter des graines que vous pourrez planter chez vous. Retour à votre hôtel. Nuit à l'hôtel. JOUR 4 : BANGKOK - AYUTTHAYA - PHITSANULOK Petit-déjeuner. Départ pour Ayutthaya, ancienne capitale du Royaume du Siam. La ville fut fondée en 1350 par Ramathibodi Ier et devint la capitale de son royaume. Ses ruines ont été constituées en parc historique et la ville nouvelle fut reconstruite quelques kilomètres plus loin vers l'Est. Ce parc archéologique, classé au Patrimoine de l'UNESCO, présente un ensemble de vestiges caractérisé par ses prangs (tours reliquaires) et ses monastères bouddhistes aux proportions gigantesques qui donnent une idée de la grandeur de l'ancienne capitale et de la splendeur de son architecture. Déjeuner de spécialités (Beignets de bananes ou de citrouilles) dans un très joli restaurant local agrémenté d'un bassin. Continuation par la route vers Phitsanuloke, en passant par Chainat. En cours de route et visite du Temple de Cristal, Wat Tha Sung. Ce petit temple, longtemps oublié sur les berges de Sakae Krang, a connu un véritable essor sous l'influence du moine Luang Pho Ruesi Ling Dam. Aujourd'hui, ce complexe à l'architecture unique compte de nombreux bâtiments dont un grand parc de méditation bordé d'un mur d'enceinte de centaines de statues de bouddhas, le Prasat Thong Kham surnommé « la pyramide doré » et sa célèbre chapelle de verre Viharn Kaeow. Dîner et nuit à Phitsanulok. JOUR 5 : PHITSANULOK - SUKHOTHAÏ - CHIANG RAI Petit-déjeuner. Départ par la route pour Sukhothaï, la première capitale du Siam fondée en 1238 et mettant fin au règne khmer d'Angkor Wat. Sukhothaï a été inscrite en 1991 au patrimoine mondial de l'humanité. Elle est plus célèbre pour son art que pour ses réalisations politiques. Visite du parc historique et de ses superbes temples. Déjeuner de spécialités de légumes frits thaïlandais. Départ pour Chiang Rai via Lampang. Arrêt et visite d'une plantation d'ananas (selon la saison et la récolte). Chiang Rai, « la Ville des Rois », est une petite ville qui abrite une population de 65 000 personnes. La ville fut fondée par le Roi Mengrai en 1262 et devint la première capitale du royaume de Lannathai, mais perdit peu après ce statut au profit de Chiang Mai. En 1432, le Bouddha d'Émeraude, la plus importante représentation de Bouddha vénérée en Thaïlande, fut découverte à Chiang Rai puis transportée à Bangkok dans le Palais Royal. Dîner et nuit à Chiang Rai à l'hôtel. JOUR 6 : CHIANG RAI – LE TRIANGLE D'OR - CHIANG MAI Petit-déjeuner. Visite de la célèbre région du Triangle d'Or mince langue de terre aux confins des trois frontières thaïlandaise, laotienne et birmane. Départ à la rencontre du « peuple des collines » vivant sur les hauteurs arborés du Nord de la Thaïlande. Le matin, profitez d'un moment d'échange et de partage avec les tribus Akha et Yao. Ces peuples représentent aujourd'hui des minorités ethniques qui vivent principalement de l'agriculture (pavot, riz mais aussi divers légumes comme le piment et le soja) et de l'artisanat (tissus, broderies). Déjeuner de spécialités de riz sauté aux ananas. Promenade en pirogue sur la rivière Mae Kok. Rencontre des tribus Karen. Ce peuple établi en Thaïlande depuis l'empire Mon-Khmer, représente aujourd'hui la plus grande tribu du nord. Les Karens ont su préserver leurs croyances et rites ancestraux et sont réputés pour leur attachement particulier à la préservation de leur environnement. Visite du temple de Wat Rong Khun, connu sous le nom de Temple Blanc. D'une blancheur extraordinaire pour symboliser la pureté du bouddhisme et incrusté de petits morceaux de miroir pour amener la réflexion de l'illumination, cet ensemble de neuf bâtiments est à la fois un temple et une véritable œuvre d'art. Départ pour Chiang Mai. Dîner et nuit à l'hôtel.

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