1 day

About this activity

You will be picked up from your hotel between 4:30am-5am to begin your unique opportunity to visit the town of Takua Pa and learn more about the Thai people and their way of living. Your first stop will be at a fresh food market where you will be able to buy food to offer to the Buddhist monks of Takua Pa. Follow your local guide through the old part of town and see houses that are nearly 200 years old and preserving the architecture of the time. Afterward, you will see learn about the differences between a Buddhist and Chinese temple.

There is a chance to see how cookies (moon cakes) are made at the local bakery and there will be several opportunities for you to sample local foods including dim sum for breakfast, a Thai set lunch, and snacks such as fried banana and roti (sweet bread pastry). Your trip includes seeing places damaged by the 2004 tsunami disaster where you may pay respect to those that lost their lives.

Your tour will conclude with return transportation to your Khao Lak hotel in the early afternoon.

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Included

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)

Not included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Purchases made to offer to monks (small amount approx 40-baht maximum)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child seats are on request only
A dress code is required to enter the temple: no dresses above the knee, no short pants or three-quarter pants, modest shirts, no see through garments, no sportswear, and no footwear are allowed inside the temple
A German-speaking guide is available on request, subject to availability
Collapsible wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer and be able to step in and out of vehicle
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund