Phuket: Nature and Nirvana – White Temple, Elephants, and Spa Relaxation

Land tour in Thailand

Phuket: Nature and Nirvana – White Temple, Elephants, and Spa Relaxation

4.9(31 reviews)
from ฿3 500
Adult฿3 500
Child฿3 000

Overview

The white temple of Wat Kanan, the Samet Nangshe viewpoint, the elephant sanctuary,  lunch at a local restaurant and relaxation at Mantra Spa - a day filled with nature, culture and harmony.

Reviews

Kristina Sergeeva

Aug 26, 2026

Katyushka, thank you so much for the amazing day and excursion 💔😍 We were in Phuket for the first time, and it was truly amazing. The "Nature and Nirvana" program was simply amazing. Thank you so much for the interesting facts and stories. 🌎🫶🏽❤️You're in our hearts. Everything was so familiar that we forgot where we were. Everything was sooooo awesome. ❤️❤️❤️❤️Next time, definitely come back to you. 🙏🏼🌎🥹

egor.faleev

Aug 13, 2026

We would like to express our deep gratitude to our guide Ekaterina for yesterday’s tour of the Mantra Spa program. We are in Thailand for the first time, thanks to her, we learned a lot of interesting facts about this country. She accompanied our group to all locations of the tour and provided assistance at all points. She showed true professionalism! The tour itself turned out to be very interesting: a magnificent observation deck, communication with elephants, a magical holiday in the Mantra forest spa! Thank you very much for your work! You left very pleasant memories of our vacation

alfiahusnutdinova70

Aug 11, 2026

An unforgettable experience from the trip. The first stop was the WHITE TEMPLE. When we arrived, there were no visitors, so we walked freely around the temple and took beautiful photos. We fed the fish and turtles, and tied strings for wishes from the kindest monk. Our second stop was at the observation deck, where we had a heartfelt photo session as a souvenir of Thailand. I really wanted to see elephants, and, oh, WONDER!! SO MANY ELEPHANTS IN ONE PLACE, WELL-CARED FOR, JOYFUL AND HAPPY!!!! WHO KINDLY SHARE THEIR HAPPINESS WITH US. I WAS INFINITELY HAPPY AT THAT MOMENT, BECAUSE THERE WAS MUSIC, EVERYONE WAS SWIMMING AND HAVING FUN: VISITORS, WATCHERS, AND OF COURSE, ELEPHANTS!!! Squirting, hugging, kissing!!! Our tour guide, Alina, captured my delight in video and photos. Then we had lunch! Delicious and worthy!!! And finally, spa treatments. A truly relaxing experience! The time flew by! Thanks to the "TREASURE ISLAND" guide, Alina, who hung out with us and shared endless stories about the magical land of Thailand, the island of Phuket, and its treasures!

vitalina.sa

Jul 20, 2026

On July 19, we went on a tour with Ilya. It was delicious, beautiful, and relaxing! I'd also like to point out that the seemingly long journey felt so short thanks to Ilya's stories about the island, the royal family, and various other facts.

sls_sls_2002

Jul 20, 2026

This isn't our first time taking tours through TREASURE ISLAND! A very interesting tour, beautiful views, and a wonderful spa. Special thanks to our guide Ilya; we definitely didn't get bored with him on the tour. He shared so many interesting stories about Thailand and created a wealth of content for everyone. 🔥 Overall, we were very pleased!

natulja3

Jul 8, 2026

I loved everything—the guide, the driver, the locations, the group. There were few people at any of the locations, so we took photos peacefully, washed the elephants, and enjoyed the hot and cold plunge pools at the spa.

Alias B

Jul 3, 2026

I went on a tour with my parents. Everyone enjoyed it, despite the rain. The guide provided raincoats. Special thanks to our guide, Alina. She told me a lot about Thailand, elephants, and local customs. I'm not attaching any photos because they were all taken with an action camera.

zea.faka

Jun 19, 2026

We went on a tour with Ilya on June 14th, "Nature and Nirvana." We loved it all, thank you so much! We visited the White Temple, Samet Nangshe, and the Mantra Forest Spa! Everything was great!

tanj07081987

Jun 14, 2026

We went on the Nirvana tour! It was amazing, so many memories! Special thanks to our guide, Ilya!

Aleksandr Prusakov

May 31, 2026

Hello everyone from St. Petersburg. We arrived in Phuket on May 21, 2026. On May 24, 2026, we went on the "Nature and Nirvana" excursion. We were in a small group of nine people, all friendly and cheerful. We were with my family of three. We went on the excursion to experience relaxation and emotional pleasure, and we fully achieved it. A very memorable, interesting, and most importantly, pleasantly relaxing excursion for both body and soul from the first to the last location. From the beginning of the visit to the "White Temple" to the end at the "Mantra" spa center, you experience emotional and physical pleasure. There will be a jeep ride to the summit and a photo opportunity with an overview of Thailand's most beautiful islands. If you want to see the beautiful elephants, feed them, and even have the opportunity to wash them while listening to music, that's also possible. Overall, if you're looking for an unforgettable experience that will leave you with lasting emotional bliss, you'll love this tour. Special thanks to guide Ilya for the tour and the engaging, informative story about Thailand and its entire royal dynasty.

Details

Land author program
Duration: 1 day, ~08:00-19:30
Group: ~11 pax
Transportation: comfortable minivan with air conditioning
Transfer: hotel pick-up and drop-off included
English-speaking guide
Meals: lunch

Description

Nature & Nirvana is an author full-day group tour covering the highlights of northern Phuket: a rare white Buddhist temple, a panoramic viewpoint over Phang Nga Bay, an elephant sanctuary, and a relaxation programme at Mantra Spa. 

Programme:

  • 08:00 Hotel pick-up.
  • 09:30–10:00 Wat Kanan White Temple — one of the few white-painted Buddhist temples in northern Phuket.
  • 11:10–11:50 Samet Nangshe Viewpoint — panoramic views over Phang Nga Bay.
  • 12:10–13:00 Elephant sanctuary (Elephant Benyaran) — feeding, showering, and interaction with elephants.
  • 13:20–14:10 Lunch at Fashi restaurant on site.
  • 14:30–17:30 Mantra Spa — pools, saunas, thermal baths, and relaxation areas surrounded by greenery. 
  • 18:30–19:30 Return to hotels.

Important to know

  • 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.
  • Karen Village is temporarily closed to visitors.

Included

  • 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 charges

  • 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 take

  • 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