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Phuket : Authentic Thai-Buddhist Ceremony at the temple

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,094 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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Overview

  • Join an authentic morning ritual with a monk at Wat Chalong Temple
  • Small-group experience for a peaceful and personal cultural journey
  • Learn real Thai Buddhist traditions from a local Thai family guide
  • Take part in gold leaf wishes and a meaningful fish release ritual
  • Support the temple and local charity through your participation

Activity location

    • Phuket City
    • Phuket City, Chang Wat Phuket, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 70 หมู่ที่ 6 Thanon Chao Fah Tawan Tok, Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand | The meeting point is inside the temple. Nearby building you will see 2 elephants. In the building there are 3 statues of monks. Let's meet in front of this temple. In Grab or Bolt application you can type your destination is (Wat Chaithararam or Wat Chalong) there is only one temple in Phuket that use this name.
    • Tambon Chalong, Chang Wat Phuket, Thailand

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Private experience

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 12,938.03 x 1 TravelerP 12,938.03
Total
Price is P 12,938.03

shared experience

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 3,093.88 x 1 AdultP 3,093.88
Total
Price is P 3,093.88

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All items for the ceremony will be prepared for you.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flowers and candles for the ceremony
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Food offering to the monk
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live Fish for the final ceremony - you'll choose the type of fish.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Not included in all transportation!

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Climbing, Diving, Drones, Electric wheelchairs, Fishing, Handcarts, Hats, Headphones, Intoxication, Loose clothing, Luggage or large bags, Making fire, Making noise, Mobility scooters, Non-folding wheelchairs, Nudity, Oversize luggage, Pets, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Red wine, Riding the animals, Ripped clothing, See-through clothing, Shoes indoors, Short skirts, Shorts, Skateboards, Skates, Sleeveless shirts, Smoking indoors, Snorkeling, Sportswear, Surfboards, Swimming, Swimwear, Tight clothing, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Meeting Point: Wat Chalong Temple
Start Time: 7:00 AM (please arrive on time; we begin between 7:00–7:15 AM)

Experience Schedule

  1. Sunrise Preparation (15 mins)
    Prepare flowers and food offerings for the monk.

  2. Prayer & Blessing Ceremony (15 mins)
    Chant and receive a blessing from a monk in Pali and Sanskrit.

  3. Food Offering Reflection (15 mins)
    A mindful moment to dedicate merit to loved ones, both living and deceased.

  4. Fortune Telling (15 mins)
    Receive a traditional prediction for your future.

  5. Gold Leaf & Wishes (15 mins)
    Place gold leaf on sacred monk statues and make personal wishes.

  6. Fish Release Ritual (15 mins)
    Release fish into the temple lake as an act of compassion and freedom.

Dress Code
Comfortable clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended.
If needed, I can provide a cover-up — just message me in advance.

Transportation
If you don’t have a car or motorbike, you can use Grab or Bolt taxi apps. Please allow an extra 10–15 minutes for possible delays, especially in the morning.

After the Experience
We finish around 8:30 AM. Afterward, you may enjoy:

  • Phuket Old Town (20 mins away) – best explored in the cooler morning hours
  • Khao Rang Viewpoint – great for scenic photos, just 5–10 minutes from Old Town

You don’t need to bring anything — all items for the ceremony will be prepared for you.
**Looking forward to sharing this peaceful cultural experience with you

Location

Activity location

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    • Phuket City
    • Phuket City, Chang Wat Phuket, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 70 หมู่ที่ 6 Thanon Chao Fah Tawan Tok, Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand | The meeting point is inside the temple. Nearby building you will see 2 elephants. In the building there are 3 statues of monks. Let's meet in front of this temple. In Grab or Bolt application you can type your destination is (Wat Chaithararam or Wat Chalong) there is only one temple in Phuket that use this name.
    • Tambon Chalong, Chang Wat Phuket, Thailand