The 15 Best Big Buddha Tours in Phuket

1.Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,285 reviews · from $27Our pick

This 4 to 5 hour Phuket tour connects Wat Chalong, Karon and Windmill viewpoints, beach roads and Old Phuket Town in an air-conditioned minivan. Hotel pickup is offered in Patong, Kata and Karon. Guides including Daisy and Mawin have been praised for lively explanations and help with photos. Big Buddha has been closed since October 2024, so confirm the replacement plan before booking.

“Daisy the guide was amazing! So enthusiastic and answered any questions you had. Just brilliant day out”

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2.Eco-Rider ATV Journey and Big Buddha View

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 507 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $33

Take an automatic ATV along forest tracks, rubber plantations, and village roads with an English- or Thai-speaking guide. Tours last 30 minutes to two hours; options of an hour or more include a stop near Big Buddha for views. Expect a safety briefing, helmets, hotel pickup in selected areas, and muddy clothes if it has rained.

“We had an amazing time, we were alone with our guide and everything was super smooth! It’s a nice way to discover Phuket and see big Buddha in the same time”

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3.Big Buddha Viewpoint ATV Tour and Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 363 reviews · 15 minutes - 2 hours · from $32

Choose an ATV ride, a treetop zipline, or a combination. Guides provide safety instructions and equipment; ATV routes follow natural tracks through rubber trees and hills. ATV options of one hour or longer include transport to the Big Buddha area for panoramic views, but the temple is temporarily closed. Pickup is available from several Phuket areas, sometimes for an added fee.

“It was really great and we had so much fun on the zip line and the ATV!”

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4.Amazing Guided Tour of Phuket Island Plus Big Buddha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 288 reviews · from $81

Explore Phuket in an air-conditioned minivan with a local Thai guide and hotel pickup. The roughly 5.5-hour private tour links Patong and Karon viewpoints, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory and Old Phuket Town. The Big Buddha site is temporarily closed after a landslide, so the visit is currently to a viewpoint instead.

“Tin was our driver and was superb. Woody was our guide and he was knowledgeable, informative, polite and friendly and fun to be with. He was an excellent educator, teaching us history, culture and the religious background of the country, not just Phuket. He took us to lunch at a true, authentic "locals" eatery and the food was excellent and the experience was exactly what you are looking for if you want to know how the average Thai person lives. You must book this venue if you want a crash course on Thai culture.”

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5.ATV Big Buddha Phuket Viewpoint

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · from $39

Ride an ATV on Phuket’s hillside trails with an instructor, then stop at a viewpoint near the Big Buddha for island and sea views. Choose a short or longer ride, with round-trip pickup included in specific areas. The 30-minute ATV option does not include the Big Buddha stop, and the temple itself is currently inaccessible.

“Really good fun on the ATVs with good guides. Rope swing was good as well with everyone able to go as high (or not) as they were comfortable with.”

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6.ATV Tour with Sea Views and Big Buddha Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 day · from $38

Ride an ATV on a mix of off-road tracks and road, visit Phuket’s Big Buddha, and stop at a panoramic viewpoint. Choose a 1, 1.5, or 2-hour tour. An English- or Thai-speaking guide leads the ride, provides safety gear, and often helps take photos. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available.

“Loved this activity. The hotel transfer was smooth and the quads to Big Buddha were really fun. We skipped the option to feed the baby elephants as there are very few ethical elephant experiences in Phuket (this isn’t one).”

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7.Big Buddha Jungle Trekking and Temple tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $52Top rated

Walk a steep jungle route toward Phuket’s Big Buddha, then visit Wat Luang Phu Supha and Wat Chalong before lunch. Guides such as Kong, Bon, and Ice lead small groups of up to 10. The trek is the day’s main challenge, with fruit and coconut at a rest stop and hotel pickup in Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon included.

“This was a multi-faceted tour. It started with the hike up the mountain to the Big Buddha. While not that long, it was pretty steep in parts. I loved it, but I love to hike. I sensed some of the others were struggling a bit, particularly with the hRead more”

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8.2 Hour ATV Riding and Big Buddha From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · from $67

Ride your own ATV from a Phuket safari camp along rugged tracks toward the Big Buddha, with an instructor leading the way. The roughly two-hour tour includes hotel transfers from selected areas, drinking water, safety equipment, and time for views and photos. The Buddha’s interior is temporarily closed, but you can still see the statue from outside.

“The tour guide was incredible, taking all the photos and videos you could want. Was surprised by other attractions which was incredible. Highly recommended!”

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9.Phuket City Tour with Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Scenic Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $34

This four-to-five-hour Phuket tour links Wat Chalong, Karon and Windmill viewpoints, a drive through Sino-Portuguese Old Town, and the Big Buddha area. A local guide and driver stay with you throughout, with pickup from Patong, Kata, and Karon. The Big Buddha has been listed as closed since October 1, 2024, so confirm what is accessible before booking.

“Really fun excursion, luxury transport in air-conditioning, good music, cold bottled water, and really lovely friendly tour guide.”

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10.Phuket City Sights : Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Scenic Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $34

Ride in an air-conditioned van with a guide and a group of up to 15 to see Phuket’s southern viewpoints, Wat Chalong and Old Town. Hotel pickup is offered in Patong, Kata and Karon. The Big Buddha has been closed since October 1, 2024, so check what the tour will visit in its place before booking.

“Great half day tour to see the main sites on Phuket. Disappointed not to visit Big Buddha but a landslide can't be helped. You still get views of it from other stops on the tour. Our guide Daisy was knowledgeable and friendly and answered everyone's questions. I would recommend this trip.”

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11.Amazing Private Phuket Island Tour Including Big Buddha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $81

Spend about five and a half hours touring Phuket by air-conditioned minivan with a local Thai guide and your own group. The route takes in Patong, Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, Old Phuket Town and a Big Buddha viewpoint, plus cashew samples. Gems Gallery is optional. Guides such as Yo and Bena have earned praise for clear explanations, flexibility and help taking photos.

“We had a great day today thanks to our guide Yo and driver. Thank you both for a wonderful experience. I would recommend this tour 100%.”

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12.Half-Day Viewpoint, Big Buddha and Wat Chalong Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · 6 hours · from $51

Ride Phuket’s beach roads to Karon Viewpoint and Promthep Cape, visit the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, then walk through Phuket Old Town. The six-hour tour includes hotel pickup, a guide in English or Thai, and a local food stop. Phoom is one guide named for a warm, interactive style. Check the Big Buddha’s opening status before you go.

“Wonderful guide was very sweet, interactive and informative! Showed and shared info at every step! Clean van, lots of cold drinks, music and all the stops were easy and just enough time. Had a chance to see a little bit of everything!”

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13.Big Buddha View Wat Chalong, Old Town Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 38 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $49

This six-to-seven-hour Phuket tour pairs Karon Viewpoint and the Big Buddha viewpoint with a monk blessing at Wat Chalong, a cashew factory visit and time in Old Town. Your English- or Thai-speaking guide handles the route and hotel pickup. The temple is a particular draw, but confirm Big Buddha access and expect some shopping time.

“Minden jó volt, csak kár, hogy a Nagy Budha le van zárva😢”

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14.Premium ATV Bike with Big Buddha Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $48

Ride a quad bike over Phuket’s rugged, jungle-like terrain, then visit the island’s Big Buddha. The 1 to 2-hour outing includes an English-speaking guide, insurance, drinks, a cold towel, and transfers from selected areas. Chid is one guide name associated with the tour, though your guide may vary. Routes can be challenging, so this suits riders ready for an active outing.

“Great morning out, well organised our guide Chid really looked after us well. It’s a challenging ride but great views”

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15.ATV Riding To The Big Buddha And Zipline In Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $40

Set aside about two and a half hours for an ATV ride through varied terrain and a zipline course advertised with 32 platforms. The Big Buddha is temporarily closed after a landslide, so access may be limited. Pickup is included in several southern Phuket areas, and guides can help first-time ATV riders.

“Just a fantastic excursion overall! Ziplining was thrilling yet felt safe! Atv tour was super fun! Saw Big Buddha but unfortunately it was down due to mudslides.”

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