Krabi: Highlights Walking Tour with Buddhist Alms Ceremony
ID: GYG388818-704287
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Explore Krabi City on a morning walking tour. Visit a beautiful temple and enjoy a delicious local-style breakfast.
After pickup from your hotel at 6:00 AM, drive to Maharat Road. Line up with the other local devotees and join the ceremony by giving alms to the monks. This is a sacred tradition for Buddhists in Thailand.
The alms that will be provided include some rice, Thai desserts, water and lotus flowers. You will get the opportunity to give out these offerings and will receive a blessing of good fortune from the monks as they walk past.
Next, head to the Maharat Market to learn more about the local culture and enjoy a local congee breakfast with coffee. Then, visit the White Temple, also know as the Kaew Ko Wararam Temple. Learn more about the Buddhist religion and temple architecture.
The next stop is for great photo opportunities of the giant Black Crab & Eagle statues. Admire views of the Krabi River and Khao Kanap Nam, also known as the Twin Mountains. At 10:00 AM you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Join this off-the-beaten-path walking tour to see the highlights of Krabi
- Enjoy a rare opportunity to join in on Buddhists interacting with locals
- Eat a local breakfast at the market
- Visit a Buddhist temple and learn about the religious traditions
- See the famous Black Crab and Eagle statues
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup is available for hotels in Ao Nang, Klong Muang, Tubkaek and Krabi Town. Please wait in your hotel lobby for pickup.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
