LOCAL LIFE EXPERIENCE
"A Cultural Day Combining Local Food Tour, Market, and Old Town Exploration along with Direct Connection with Local People"
Cultural Journey through the Heart of Takuapa Old Town
This journey invites you to taste, see, and feel the traditions that shape everyday life here from ancient temples and vibrant markets to vintage coffee houses and moving stories of resilience that local people had gone through in the face of a natural disaster. It is more than just sightseeing. It is an authentic connection to the people, culture, and spirit of Takuapa.
- Dim Sum Breakfast - Start your morning the way locals do by sharing bamboo baskets of steaming dim sum while learning the stories behind this beloved tradition
- Old Town Exploration - Wander through charming Sino-Portuguese streets, admire Chinese shrines and Buddhist temples, browse local shops
- Kopi Kuapa Cafe - Take a seat in a nostalgic vintage coffee house, sip traditional "kopi," and soak in the timeless atmosphere of Takuapa's cafe culture
- Local Market Visit - Buy a temple offering at a local market
- Wat Kongkha Monk - Receive a blessing and enjoy a meaningful Monk Chat
- Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum - Visit this poignant memorial and learn about the community's strenght and resilience after the 2004 tsunami
Included
- Dim Sum Breakfast, Light Thai Lunch, Soft Drinks, Mineral Water, and Snacks
Excluded
- Tips for Crew, Driver, or Tour Guide (Optional)
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
- 08:00 Pick up from your hotel in Khaolak
- 09:00 Have Dim Sum for Breakfast
- 10:00 Talk to an Old Town house owner and see the coffee culture
- 11:00 Try the Sticky Rice Dumpling in Old Town
- 11:30 Visit a Moon Cake factory
- 12:30 Monk Chat for a meaningful cultural exchange
- 14:00 Lunch Pad Thai
- 15:00 Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum
- 16:00 Visit Local Market
- 17:00 Return back to your hotel in Khaolak
What to Bring
- Sun Block Lotion, Insect Repellant, Camera / Mobilephone, Spare Money / Some Cash, and Shoes / Sandals
- Required Clothing for Temples - must cover shoulders and knees
Terms & Conditions
♦ These prices apply only to pick-ups from Khao lak area. For pick-ups from Phuket, Krabi etc. we charge extra transfer cost. Please contact us by email in this case ([email protected]).
♦ Please book at least three days in advance. For short term bookings please contact us by email ([email protected]).
♦ Children prices apply to those children between 4-12 years. Children below the age of 4 years are free of charge. Children above the age of 12 years pay full price.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you cancel the trip at least 48 Hours in advance, we do not charge you. If you cancel later or don’t show up, we need to charge 100%.
Tour Availability
- Tour Type: Full day
- Operation Days:
- (English) Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays
- (German) Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays
- Any day for a group of 4 adults or more
- Minimum Requirement: 4 adults