Nature and Nirvana - White Temple, elephants, Karen village, and spa relaxation
Reviews of the excursion
Description
Program:
08:00 Check-out from the hotel.
09:00-09:30 Visit to the White Temple of Wat Kanan, a beautiful and rare temple in northern Phuket.
10:30-11:00 Samet Nangshe Viewpoint overlooking Phang Nga Bay.
11:20-12:10 Visit to the elephant sanctuary: feeding, shower with an elephant and interaction.
12:30-13:10 Lunch at the on-site Fashi restaurant.
13:30-16:30 Relaxation program at Mantra Spa: pools, saunas, thermal baths, and relaxation areas surrounded by greenery.
18:00 Departure to hotels.
Included in the price
- Transfers from all areas of Phuket
- English-speaking guide
- Meals as per itinerary
- All entrance fees as per itinerary
- Luggage locker, towel, and bottle of water at the spa
- Medical insurance
Extra charge
- Locker deposit: 100 baht (refundable upon key return)
- Private transfer from Khao Lak area hotels - 4 000 baht per car, round trip
- Photo shoot and dress rental
- Snacks and drinks at the spa
What to bring
- Swimwear, towel
- Water, soft drinks
- Sun protection: SPF 50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, long-sleeved cotton shirt or pareo
- Closed clothing for visiting the temple (shoulders and knees must be covered)
- Comfortable shoes: flip-flops, sandals, Crocs
- Phone, camera, waterproof covers (optional)
- Money for personal expenses (pet food, souvenirs) and tips
Important to known
- Children's ticket for ages 4-11 inclusive. Free for children up to 3 years old (no separate seat in the minivan).
- Program points may alternate in different order.
- The program is suitable for everyone: children, elderly people, and pregnant women.
The Nature and Nirvana tour was perfect! 👌🏼 Starting with the guide, Alina, a Siberian woman with a great sense of humor and interesting facts about Thailand, she was interactive the entire way, so the distances between destinations didn't seem long! Special thanks to her! What's so great about this tour? Everything! We went with our 4-year-old, and she loved it too. It combines two new attractions we wanted to see: the White Temple and the Mantra Spa. By the way, there weren't any crowds of tourists anywhere! The lunch was decent and delicious. The elephant farm is a special kind of pleasure, a very homey atmosphere - they brought 6 elephants), everything is not in a hurry - we kissed the elephants to our heart's content 😂👌🏼, and enjoyed shopping. In all the years of visiting Thailand, this farm has hit the spot. Mantra Spa... three hours is perfect. Those who come to take pictures of water lilies - first run and take pictures, then enjoy the baths. I am delighted with the hot baths, my husband with the ice baths. Thank you, "Treasure Island" for such an emotional and colorful excursion. Alina, personal thanks to you too!)
I want to express my gratitude to guide Adam! He wasn't just a guide who accompanied us around the locations; he spoke about the historical origins of Thailand, the royal family, traditional Thai customs, and their culture. I thoroughly enjoyed and thoroughly enjoyed the day. The "Nature and Nirvana" excursion immersed me in a world of exoticism and childhood. The program was organized without rushing, allowing enough time for each location. First, we visited the White Temple, then drove to the observation deck, climbing up in a pickup truck. There were no crowds. When we arrived at the elephants, we were very pleased that Adam was always nearby and, with his love for the animals, encouraged tourists to think about their exploitation during rides! We generously treated the elephants with bananas and reeds, and they also generously offered us kisses and hugs. Little Nadya was lying upside down after her swim ☺️ Lunch was delicious and filling. The time we spent at the spa allowed us to enjoy the thermal springs and herbal bowls ❤️ I highly recommend this program, or better yet, just take any of Adam's tours! He's a wealth of knowledge and a kind soul ❤️ Thank you, Treasure Island, for a wonderful vacation 🏝️💚🐘🏞️
I want to share my impressions of the tour. The program was so perfectly planned that I barely even noticed how the day flew by. Lots of walks, interaction with elephants, a delicious Thai-style lunch, and the perfect end to the evening with a three-hour program at a luxurious spa! I want to especially mention the guide Alina. She is very knowledgeable, knowledgeable, and well-versed in all matters. She told me a great deal about Thailand. Thank you, Alina 🙏 I highly recommend this tour. You'll have a sea of emotions and impressions!
It was unforgettable, the whole tour was filled with emotions. I had goosebumps the whole time. We had a really great guide, Adam! He told us a lot, and it was so interesting to listen to him. He told us stories, and we were immersed in the story like a fairy tale. He's very warm, sweet, and very knowledgeable. He knows a lot and enjoys sharing them, and listening to him is a real pleasure. He also knows where to take great photos and will help with them if needed, which is very important for a guide. At first, the tour may seem uninteresting, but it's worth it; you'll be immersed in a range of emotions all day long. You're guaranteed to get great photos as a keepsake. The elephants were incredible. The spa was relaxing and a really cool location; even the crowds didn't spoil it at all. Most of the tour sites were empty, only the spa was full, and our guide, Adam, helped us avoid the long line.
I really enjoyed it! It was interesting, probably mostly thanks to our guide, Esmira! She tells very interesting stories and knows lots of jokes and funny stories. I would have liked there to be fewer people in some places, but the company just can't make that happen. But, in all the places we went, we were the first or even the only ones there! Definitely worth a visit.
On December 24th, we went on the Nature and Nirvana tour. We went because of Mantra Forest (it was absolutely nirvana, with lots of interesting locations, a lake with water lilies, bowls with various fillings, saunas, a seawater pool, etc.). What we didn't expect was that we really enjoyed the first part of the tour: the white temple, the amazing view from the Samet Nangshe observation deck, the cute elephants we hugged and kissed, and the atmospheric village. Our guide, Katya Schmidt, gave us fascinating insights into Thailand, its traditions, and legends. She accompanied us to every location, took photos, and practically united us into one friendly, fun team. Thank you!
The tour was amazing! Ekaterina is the best guide in Phuket. It was informative, interesting, and very positive 👍
We had planned a different excursion – to Bond Island with a break at an eco-spa, but the group was full. Manager Nastya quickly found a replacement. The "Nature and Nirvana" excursion also included a visit to the spa. It's a shame we didn't get to see Bond Island, but there were other interesting locations. Alina was a wonderful guide. The long drive flew by. Alina's lively and engaging account of Thailand's history, culture, and traditions captivated everyone. Everything was organized to the highest standard. We were given three hours to relax at the spa. That's enough time to leisurely explore all the baths, take photos, and simply relax. We were a bit out of step with the marketing hype, though. A huge thank you to Alina for the wonderful excursion and to the entire Treasure Island team. You're the best!
This isn't our first time visiting Treasure Island, and the organization was, as always, top-notch 🔝 We especially enjoyed this excursion! It was completely relaxing 🤍, we traveled in a comfortable minivan, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi 👍🏻 Our first stop was a temple. We walked around, took photos, made wishes, and then went to the observation deck. The views were incredible. Then, according to the plan, we visited baby elephants 🐘, and that was the most wonderful moment. On the way from place to place, our wonderful guide Alina🫶🏻 (if you have the opportunity, be sure to go with Alina♥️) told us different things about Phuket and its people and much, much more... we all listened with great interest🔝🫶🏻 and the last stop was the SPA complex, for a good 3 hours🤤 The complex itself is new, beautiful, there is everything you want, saunas, hot/cold baths/tea/coffee/lemongrass/turmeric, etc., a very beautiful pool, a restaurant, a bar, massage... in short, three hours fly by very quickly. For the excursion itself, as my husband said, you can even go after the plane😁 Thank you Alina♥️ Thank you Treasure Island🤍
A tour about relaxation, pleasure, and unforgettable experiences. A mini-journey that ends with a luxurious spa experience. Thanks to Treasure Island for organizing it and to our guide, Arina, for a wonderful day.