Historical And Cultural Day Tour To Takuapa Old Town From Khao Lak

4.4 (19 reviews) Khao Lak, Thailand
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Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visit Takuapa Old Town and observe old period-style buildings, small coffee shops, and the famous tin mines. This Historical and Cultural Tour explores the old town of Takuapa, formerly known as ‘Takola’. Located approximately 32km north of Khao Lak. The beautiful Sino-Portuguese architecture and wealth of the community owe their origins to the tin-mining industry, an important era in the town, and in fact the history of the town. Discover the old-town streets lined with beautiful examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture. We will visit Takuapa Market before heading to Nam Kem Cultural Centre, a museum run by locals and interestingly made out of clay. Finally, we visit the Tsunami Memorial Park, a tranquil and peaceful place for reflection and remembrance.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National park entrance fee
  • Tour guide, first aid kit
  • Lunch, drinking water
  • Accident Insurance

What to expect

  1. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Chinese Shrine
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Chinese Shrine
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Browse around the Takuapa local market
  4. 30m · Admission ticket included
    A popular dessert in the Takua Pa district of Phang Nga is Taosor Cake. It is similar to a Chinese mooncake but smaller.
  5. 1h · Admission ticket included
    The buildings in Chinese and Portuguese architectural styles are preserved. Visitors can walk and see the way of life of people of the old town of Takuapa.
  6. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the International Tsunami Museum, dedicated to showing and preserving for subsequent generations the tragic story of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami that devastated the area. Thousands of lives were lost, businesses ruined, and a great portion of the coastline suffered terrible damage. The museum documents the timeline of events, as well as the post-disaster period, including the ongoing rebuilding process. With information panels and exhibits, the museum tells a desperately sad tale in a simple fashion.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

• You can also get picked up from anywhere in Khao Lak.
• Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child ticket: Age between 4-10 years
  • Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour.
  • There is a minimum of 2 people required to run this tour! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
  • In any case, if your booking isn't matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child's age, child's height, the number of people and etc), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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