Private Customized Phuket Tour with Driver
4.5
Private Customized Phuket Tour with Driver
By My Phuket Holiday
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Join a private driver for a personalized tour of Phuket that’s completely tailored to you. From the historic streets of Old Phuket to temples, beaches, and more, you can cover Phuket’s top attractions with a professional to take care of driving and parking. Instead of being limited to a group schedule, choose the duration, with booking options that range from a half-day excursion to a full day of sightseeing.
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Ages 4-99
Duration: 4–8 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Private tour ensures personalized service from the driver
- Explore Phuket in climate-controlled comfort
- Stay fresh with provided bottled water and cool towels
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- Transport by private vehicle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Kata Beach
- Entry/Admission - Patong Beach
What's not included- Licensed guide
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Admission to attractions along the tour route
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Traveler pickup is offered. Your hotel lobby on Phuket places. Pickup from airport will be addtional charge 500Bht
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9592P15- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note that this is the tour with driver only no guide
- Pickup or Drop off at Phuket International Airport will be charged an additional THB500 to be paid locally with cash
- Please note the driver is not a tour guide, however, he will be willing to help you as much as he can
- After the service is booked, you can ask for a travel consultant for free of charge to provide non-bias local tips and activities, things to do, local restaurants, and famous local markets
- In Thailand, only Thai is an official language, so please do not expect excellent English language skills from the drivers. The English proficiency of the driver is not fluent, but he can definitely communicate in English with you
- The English proficiency of drivers is varied; you can be guaranteed a good English-speaking driver if the booking is made at least 3 days in advance
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9592P15
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- 186sashac0 contributionsA struggle to get inI arrived, had no reservation, asked if I could use the lounge, lady at desk said gave I got my number? I said what number, reservation number, I said no she said sorry can't come in. So I left and went to the information desk and asked where I can go and use a lounge they said go to Miracle, I said just come from there and said I need reservation, they said go back and say you are prepared to pay. So, I went back saw the same lady and said can I pay to come in, she said yes, why did she nit offer that option to me 1st time if asking??Written November 25, 2024
- Jukebox6969690 contributionsAmazing experienceAmazing experience, would never visit a zoo but absolutely adore animals. The elephants seems to have a huge amount of space, well loved and cared for. No riding elephants! You can however give them a bath.Written November 24, 2024
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- Odyssey171332339190 contributionsA must have experienceExcellent experience. This is NOT a tourist attraction but rather a learning and development opportunity. The elephants are well cared for, respected and loved. Facilities are spacious with ample room to be free. The history and education was well appreciated.Written November 23, 2024
- adcdiving0 contributionsThe Chaing Mai's Art In Paradise 3D Art Museum is something special.The Chaing Mai's Art In Paradise 3D Art Museum is something special. It is very nice to take special unique photos. A real recommendation if you want to see something special. We were there in the low season and there were few people, great. We spent 2.5 hours following the examples and making our own creations. Too bad you need a GSM 8Gb ram to be able to film the special effects. Only my GSM could view it and take photos (4Gb ram) but could not record the films. Too bad they did not provide anything for this. At the end is a special coffee bar and cake in a very special style. Great to photograph.Written November 18, 2024
- mathsnut760 contributionsNot to be trusted. False advertising. They will take you to Bukit mot Phuket ethical elephant sanctuaryDisgusting company, booked through getyourguide, no mention of bukit elephant park, I booked Phuket elephantvreserve........ STOP MISLEADING CUSTOMERS WITH INCORRECT NAME. Call it bukit, then we know what we are getting instead of tricking people into believing its an accredited ethical sanctuary. Refund refused despite lies.Written November 13, 2024
- Alison C0 contributionsMis sold tripDisgusting company, lied about the sanctuary I booked, refused refund despite mis sold. Save your money and book with someone GENUINE.Written November 13, 2024
- _cplamont1210 contributionsWell worth the moneySuper find for our departure as the lounge was located right next to our gate D6. Really welcoming reception desk staff with good English. Lounge was bigger than expected but laid out in zones so always easy to find a quiet spot. There’s a self service bar area with spirits, multiple fridges with soft drinks and beers all with a good variety. Food at one end has hot meals, sandwiches, desserts, fruit, snacks. Other facilities include toilets, showers and live departures updates. Very happy with the experience for 1300 TBH (£29).Written November 11, 2024
- nrzermd0 contributionsWhat a great way to start the day!The thought with regard to maintaining the breathtaking view was evident during the design of the facility. Very user-friendly. Great place to sit have a cup of coffee and enjoy the view. Service was excellent. Food good. But you’re here for the view, which is absolutely breathtakingWritten November 7, 2024
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- Meg P0 contributions10/10 recommendFantastic service and very comfortable transfer. Husband and I requested to be picked up earlier than the arranged time and they accommodated as much as possible.Written October 26, 2024
- Trek606739412610 contributionsYou won't be disappointedNui is an excellent tour guide. We had a great time. Highly recommend this tour. She took us everywhere we wanted to go and took great photos. The place she took us to eat was delicious and fresh. Book the tour, you won't be disappointed.Written October 20, 2024
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Hannah M
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Not a good start after 10mins of waiting past pick up time had to call your operator and eventually they told me the driver would be an hour late!! Not ideal but was advised would still have the 8hours. Just ordered a drink at hotel lobby and then got a message to say driver arrived earlier than expected so was only 30mins late instead of 1hr which was good. Driver did not introduce himself or apologise for delay. Aware hired driver not a tour guide but had ZERO chat or conversation with us the whole day then at the end of the day got told we had to be back for a certain time which was less than the 8 hours we had paid for due to them being late !! Not happy with this and would have been nice to know his name. Would definitely recommend hiring private driver though over tour as was handy for where and when we wanted to go so would still recommend just don’t expect anything from driver and expect lateness !! Car was big and clean though but no water etc provided.
Written April 17, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I'm sorry to hear that your experience with the private driver didn't start off well due to the delay and lack of communication from the driver. It's important for drivers to communicate clearly with their clients and provide a level of professionalism and hospitality, even if they are not tour guides. It's also disappointing to hear that you didn't receive the full 8 hours you had paid for. I hope that despite these issues, you were still able to enjoy your day and visit the sights you wanted to see. Thank you for sharing your feedback and recommendations for others who may be considering hiring a private driver in the future.
Written April 18, 2023
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Kate_T_K4
Brisbane, Australia409 contributions
Mar 2023
We hired the driver for 8 hours to visit viewpoints, Buddha, Old Town and other nearby attractions (shopping mall included). Dol, our driver was amazing. The car - Van was spotless. There was a cold water for us and snacks, phone chargers and wifi offered. Dol spoke basic english but understood what we would like to see and looked after us well. He drove very safe. He always offered to take photos for us and waited at the meeting point with cold bottled water. We managed to always get to the places of interest before the crowds, so well done Dol. This was definitely value for money.
This is a hired driver so be prepared where would you like to go and make sure you research places.
This is a hired driver so be prepared where would you like to go and make sure you research places.
Written March 31, 2023
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It sounds like you had a great experience with Dol as your driver. It's great to hear that he was attentive, helpful, and provided all the amenities you needed. It's also wonderful that he was able to take you to the attractions before the crowds arrived, allowing you to have a more enjoyable experience. Thank you for sharing your recommendation to do research beforehand on the places you would like to visit when hiring a driver. This is a great tip for anyone planning a similar trip.
Written April 14, 2023
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Luke M
5 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
As we were booking this “tour” we were expecting a tour of phuket we haven’t experienced before. Upon commencement of the “tour” we learned that this is basically a 4 hour driver on hire to drive wherever we wanted to. The driver was on his phone the whole trip, hardly spoke any english and not once felt we were on a tour of phuket. He refused to drive to locations we requested due to the rain and suggested we go shopping. We did not pay premium prices to be dropped off at a shopping centre to walk around by ourselves. Very disappointed.
Written October 26, 2022
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Hi
The tour name is Private Customized Phuket Tour with Driver. All condition also provide before booked if you expect to have a tour guide can choose the private tour with Guide option not with a driver.
Regards,
Woonsen
Written November 13, 2022
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Raouf
5 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Nice tour. I recommend it. I did the 4 hours tour.
(+) helpful driver and great locations
(-) impossible to do all the described program in the tour so you’ll pay for extra hours. Or from the beginning, take the 8 hours tour.
(+) helpful driver and great locations
(-) impossible to do all the described program in the tour so you’ll pay for extra hours. Or from the beginning, take the 8 hours tour.
Written January 19, 2020
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Thank you for your review and recommendation of the tour. It's good to hear that you had a nice experience and found the driver to be helpful. It's also useful to note that the tour may require extra hours to fully experience all the locations listed, so taking the 8-hour tour may be a better option for some.
Written April 17, 2023
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BenL
11 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
So lucky to have DOL as our guide & driver. His professionalism , polite and “Can do” attitude to ensure everyone has it’s own customise trip style.
Eventually we are extended another 2 hrs (total 10 hrs) for the trip , all our family are totally satisifed with his service
We strongly recommend everyone who has no idea for the trip planning but after the customised trip with professional local advice and DOL can help to offer you solution !
All the best to your daughter, DOL !!!
Eventually we are extended another 2 hrs (total 10 hrs) for the trip , all our family are totally satisifed with his service
We strongly recommend everyone who has no idea for the trip planning but after the customised trip with professional local advice and DOL can help to offer you solution !
All the best to your daughter, DOL !!!
Written August 3, 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Dol as your guide and driver. His professionalism, polite demeanor, and "can do" attitude truly shine through. We're glad he was able to customize the trip to meet your family's needs, even extending the tour to ensure your satisfaction.
Thank you for the strong recommendation and the kind wishes for Dol's daughter. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
Written August 3, 2024
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KarinW1970
Switzerland90 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We booked the private tour with driver spontaneously the evening before and everything went perfectly...from the reservation to the return to the hotel. We were super happy with our driver, Tum. He was on time (more like 15 minutes early) and was very friendly and helpful. We told him what we wanted to see and that we didn't want to go shopping, visit souvenir shops, visit factories or anything like that. This was respected and kept.
We decided to book 8 hours because we wanted a relaxed day without rushing. It doesn't cost much more and we only do this tour once. In the end, however, we needed the whole time. We wanted to go to the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong Temple, Phuket Old Town, Windmill Viewpoint and finally to Laem Promthep for the beautiful sunset. We also visited a few other places along the way that Tum recommended to us. He also showed us and explained a few things along the way. We really appreciated that because he didn't have to do this, he was our driver not our guide.
We can highly recommend the tour with Tum 😊
We decided to book 8 hours because we wanted a relaxed day without rushing. It doesn't cost much more and we only do this tour once. In the end, however, we needed the whole time. We wanted to go to the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong Temple, Phuket Old Town, Windmill Viewpoint and finally to Laem Promthep for the beautiful sunset. We also visited a few other places along the way that Tum recommended to us. He also showed us and explained a few things along the way. We really appreciated that because he didn't have to do this, he was our driver not our guide.
We can highly recommend the tour with Tum 😊
Written November 20, 2023
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Das klingt nach einer wundervollen Tour mit Tum! Es freut mich zu hören, dass ihr einen so entspannten Tag hattet und dass er eure Wünsche respektiert hat. Es ist großartig, wenn Fahrer zusätzliche Empfehlungen geben können und bereit sind, mehr zu teilen, als ihre eigentliche Rolle erfordert. Welches war euer persönliches Highlight während der Tour?
Written November 22, 2023
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KimD
20 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The vehicle was great, the driver was nice, however, we were expecting a customized tour. We asked for a driver to take is on a tour with a focus on history and historical landmarks. Our first stop was a tourist trap Pearl factory where they just wanted to sell us stuff, which took up the first 2 hours of our “tour” with traffic to get there. Then he picked a completely inefficient route where we spent most of the time in traffic as he started take us past Old Phuket, where we really wanted to go, to see 2 other attractions then backtrack in the bad traffic to get there.
The vehicle was beautiful. If you know where you want to go and plan your own itinerary, this is great, otherwise, if you’re looking for a customized designed tour by a local, this might not be the right option for you.
The vehicle was beautiful. If you know where you want to go and plan your own itinerary, this is great, otherwise, if you’re looking for a customized designed tour by a local, this might not be the right option for you.
Written November 14, 2023
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Lara
Montreal, Canada13 contributions
Our tour guide Ras was amazing! He answered all our questions and planned out an itinerary that let us visit everything we wanted to see. Well worth the money, we had an entire air conditioned van to ourselves and we spent as much time as we wanted in each spot. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to explore the island!
Written November 17, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s fantastic to hear that Ras provided such a personalized and thoughtful tour, ensuring you visited everything on your list. Having a private air-conditioned van and the freedom to explore each spot at your own pace truly makes for a stress-free and enjoyable day. We’re so glad you found it worth the money and would recommend it to others. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! 😊🚐✨
Written November 19, 2024
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Stefan
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We booked the 6-hour tour at short notice and received immediate confirmation that everything was OK. On the day of the tour, we were greeted punctually and in a friendly manner by Dol, who really looked after us very well. In addition to water and delicious fruit, there was also WiFi, cell phone charging facilities and Dol drove the tour confidently and, above all, without rushing. We had a really great day and would like to say thank you again!
Written January 24, 2024
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I'm glad to hear that you had a positive experience with the 6 hour tour and that Dol took good care of you. If you have any additional questions or would like to share more, I'm happy to help!
Written January 24, 2024
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Louise
12 contributions
This is a great idea. We were on honeymoon and our first adventure in Thailand. We booked the 4 hour tour, and they also do up to 8 hours. If you do want to extend the time once you're on your tour, you can at 500baht/£11, per hour. We chose the 8am pickup. The earliest they do is 7am. I would recommend an early start as it's so hot, and the traffic gets worse as the day gets on, which cuts into you time.
We were picked up by Jo, our driver, on time from our lobby. He spoke good English and had a good understanding of English. Although the itinerary is set, Jo was happy to change it to wherever we chose. We drove through Patong with Jo showing and informing us of places to visit and eat at. We then went to Kamala and had a walk down the beach alongside the beach shacks. Beautiful vibe here.
We then visited the old town of Patong for a walk around.. This is full of traditional houses full of colour. The shops here are a little bit more upmarket, more like boutique styles. Jo then took us to the largest temple in Phuket, which is in Patong, which is astounding. Although Jo was only paid for driving us around, he was very informative. Every where we went, he could answer our questions and also explained about the family Thai way of life compared to the western world.
Thank you Jo you were amazing. Your service and attention to detail were impeccable. From being ready to whizz us off to the next location to the chilled water and flannels! 5* Jo!
We were picked up by Jo, our driver, on time from our lobby. He spoke good English and had a good understanding of English. Although the itinerary is set, Jo was happy to change it to wherever we chose. We drove through Patong with Jo showing and informing us of places to visit and eat at. We then went to Kamala and had a walk down the beach alongside the beach shacks. Beautiful vibe here.
We then visited the old town of Patong for a walk around.. This is full of traditional houses full of colour. The shops here are a little bit more upmarket, more like boutique styles. Jo then took us to the largest temple in Phuket, which is in Patong, which is astounding. Although Jo was only paid for driving us around, he was very informative. Every where we went, he could answer our questions and also explained about the family Thai way of life compared to the western world.
Thank you Jo you were amazing. Your service and attention to detail were impeccable. From being ready to whizz us off to the next location to the chilled water and flannels! 5* Jo!
Written November 20, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience during your honeymoon in Thailand! It’s wonderful to hear how Jo went above and beyond to make your 4-hour tour so special, from his punctuality and flexibility to his knowledge of the local culture and way of life. Exploring places like Kamala Beach, Patong, and the largest temple sounds like a perfect introduction to Phuket, and Jo’s thoughtful touches like chilled water and flannels must have been so refreshing in the heat.
We’re thrilled you had such an enjoyable adventure—Jo truly sounds like a 5-star guide! Wishing you many more amazing memories on your honeymoon and beyond! 💕🌴✨
Written November 21, 2024
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Гид говорит по русски или по английски? На 13.06 хочу сделать бронь
Written June 12, 2024
Hi, I will be travelling with my husband this coming september, and we are both Muslim.. May I know if you guys did provide halal food or not? Thanks in advance
Written August 7, 2022
Chris
Singapore
Hi, Just an enquiry. We are planning for a Company trip to Phuket, at the mid of April 2022, around 4-5 days, for estimated 20 people. Am I able to engage a mini bus and a driver for the trips, Airport transfer for both way, and customize the journey to our preferred place for 4/5 days?
Written March 21, 2022
Gary C
Consett, United Kingdom
Hi, we are arriving by cruise ship. I'm hoping to be traveling with a party of ten to twelve adults and am hoping to visit 4 things while on a trip. feed and wash the Elephants, visit the white buddha, a nice Buddist temple and finally go to a beach which looks like the scene from James bond m ovies. We would like to be picked up around 8.30 and 9 am and be back no later than 6 pm as we leave around 8 pm that day, can you help ...
Written January 8, 2021
Is it posible to pick us up on the cruiseport Patong Bay /
If yes how can whe book this ?
Written January 27, 2020
we are on a cruise ship and do not dock until12.30. can we book a tour for the afternoon?
Written November 19, 2019
I'm sure you can prearrange for a later start time but you will likely not have more than six hours. I recommend messaging the owner of this service on TripAdvisor. They will be able to assist you.
Written November 20, 2019
Je suis sur Kamala est il possible de réserver ?
Written November 14, 2019
Road46528152015
La Possession, Reunion Island
bonjour, je ne suis pas en hotel, je suis villa éléphant 1, SOI NAYA 3 RAWAI BEACH PHUKET, est ce ok pour venir nous chercher
Written October 18, 2019
Road46528152015
La Possession, Reunion Island
bonjour, je ne suis pas en hotel, je suis villa éléphant 1, SOI NAYA 3 RAWAI BEACH PHUKET, est ce ok pour venir nous chercher
Written October 18, 2019
Hi how do i get in contact with the company when i am in Thailand, patong.. rather book once on the ground. A cell number of the conpany would be appreciated.
Written October 10, 2019
They have a website-I used this to communicate with them
Written October 20, 2019
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