C: Half Day City Tour Pearl Farm – Big Buddha Phuket

This half-day private tour pairs a visit to a working Phuket pearl farm with the island’s best-known landmark, the Big Buddha. You ride a longtail boat out to the floating farm to see how pearls are grown, visit the Phuket Pearl factory and showroom, then drive up Nakkerd Hill for wide views over southern Phuket. You travel by private car with your own driver, and there are morning and afternoon departures.

Updated October 2026 by the Phuket Dream Company team (TAT licensed).

Highlights

• Longtail boat ride to a floating pearl farm on Phuket’s east coast
• See live pearl oysters and learn how pearls are cultured, from seeding to harvest
• Feed the fish around the farm rafts
• Phuket Pearl factory and showroom, including pageant crowns made under the AMORN brand
• Phuket Big Buddha: a 45-metre white marble statue with panoramic views
• Private car for your group, with no waiting for other passengers

Phuket pearl farm tour: what to expect

1. Hotel pickup: your driver collects you for the morning or afternoon session. Times are shown below.
2. Pearl farm by longtail boat: a short boat ride takes you to the floating farm. Staff show you the oysters in their nets, explain how a nucleus is placed inside the oyster, and talk you through how long it takes for a pearl to form. The family-run Phuket Pearl business has farmed pearls in Phuket waters for decades.
3. Pearl factory and showroom: back on land, visit the showroom to see how pearls are graded and set, and view the pageant crowns on display. There is no obligation to buy.
4. Big Buddha: drive up to the white marble Buddha on Nakkerd Hill between Chalong and Kata. On a clear day you can see Chalong Bay, Kata and Karon, and Promthep Cape.
5. Return: your driver brings you back to your hotel.

Pickup

Pickup is free from Patong, Kata, Karon and Phuket Town. For other areas, ask the team and we will confirm the details when you book.

What to bring and wear

• Clothes that cover your shoulders and knees for the Big Buddha. Wraps are usually available at the entrance.
• Hat, sunscreen and water
• Shoes you can slip off easily, as you’ll take them off at the temple areas
• Camera or phone, especially for the views from the Big Buddha

Tips

• The afternoon session usually gives softer light at the Big Buddha.
• If you plan to buy pearls, ask the showroom staff about certificates and how to tell pearl types apart.
• There is a short boat ride, so mention any mobility needs when you book.

Frequently asked questions

Is there really a pearl farm in Phuket?
Yes. Pearls are farmed on floating rafts in sheltered bays on Phuket’s east coast, and this tour visits one of them by longtail boat.

Do I have to buy pearls?
No. The showroom visit is part of the tour, but buying is entirely up to you.

Which days does the tour run?
The operating days and session times are shown in the price block below.

Is it a private tour?
Yes. The price is per car, with a minimum of 2 people. For larger groups, contact us for a quote.

Is there a dress code at the Big Buddha?
Yes. Shoulders and knees should be covered, as it is a religious site.

Is this suitable for children?
Yes. Children usually enjoy feeding the fish and the boat ride. Life jackets are provided on the boat.

Book online on this page. The team confirms your session time and stays in touch with you on WhatsApp (+66 95 038 5535).

Half Day Program C: Phuket City Tour 5 hours.
Phuket Pearl Farm Factory & Show room – Big Buddha
Pickup from Phuket (in the area)
*This price is from 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027*
*Operate Everyday! – Close on Wednesday*

1. Half Day Morning : Start 10.00 am. – Finish 15.00 pm.
2. Half Day Afternoon : Start 13.00 pm. – Finish 18.00 pm.

(Area 1.) Free Pickup Transfer