An evening run to Phuket's biggest weekend night market from Khao Lak — street-food stalls, bargains and a stop at the Big Buddha on the way.
The Phuket weekend market tour is the easy way to reach Phuket's largest night market from Khao Lak. When you are staying in Khao Lak you may want to shop for souvenirs, clothing and other goods, only to find the local selection is limited. Khao Lak is famed for natural beauty, not shopping — but Phuket, a shopper's paradise, is just a short drive away.
Why pay for a guided tour when all you really need is a ride? This excursion is unguided: you share the transport costs with others, we pick you up at your hotel in the Khao Lak area, and we shuttle you to two famous Phuket destinations for a day of shopping and sightseeing.
On arrival in Phuket we take you to the awe-inspiring Big Buddha at Wat Kitthi Sankaram, a 45-metre statue clad in white marble — the third tallest Buddha in Thailand — with sweeping panoramic views over Phuket island.
Visiting the Naka Night Market
After Big Buddha, your driver drops you at the vibrant Naka Market, Phuket's largest night market, where stalls and shops offer everything from local handicrafts to delicious street food. When you are ready to leave, your friendly driver returns you to your hotel in the Khao Lak area. The Phuket weekend market tour runs in the late afternoon and evening, with prices from ฿1,200 per person and hotel pickup included.
The Phuket weekend market is held on Saturdays and Sundays at the Naka Market grounds near Central Festival Phuket — one of the largest outdoor markets in southern Thailand. Hundreds of vendors set up stalls selling everything from handmade jewellery and Thai silk to grilled seafood and mango sticky rice. It is the kind of browsing that takes an evening rather than an hour, so you have ample time before your driver collects you.
This Phuket weekend market tour is the most affordable way to experience the evening from Khao Lak — shared transport keeps costs low, and because the outing is self-guided you move at your own pace with no fixed itinerary. If you prefer a daytime shopping trip with a guide, our Phuket shopping and sightseeing tour covers malls, Wat Chalong and Kata Viewpoint instead.
Prefer daytime malls and temples? Try our Phuket shopping and sightseeing tour, design your own day with a private Phuket day trip from Khao Lak, or stay near home with the Hong Island & Phang Nga Bay tour. Need an airport pickup? See our Khao Lak transfer service.
Reference: the Big Buddha of Phuket on Wikipedia.
Getting to the Night Market from Khao Lak is easy with a private van — your driver waits while you browse, then brings you home when the stalls wind down. Arrange your private transfer from Khao Lak to Phuket in advance for a stress-free evening.
Exact timings flex with conditions and traffic — your guide sequences the stops to keep them calm rather than rushed. This is how the day usually runs.
Our driver will pick you up in front of the lobby of your hotel around 1 pm. The exact time will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Visit the 45 metre tall Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Eknakiri statue at Wat Kitthi Sankaram Temple. The Burmese white marble shrouded Big Buddha in Phuket is the third tallest Buddha statue in Thailand and is truly a spectacular sight to behold! The statue isn’t the only noteworthy sight to see when you are there. The 360 degree panoramic views overlooking the island are breathtaking.
We will bring you to go shopping at the Naka Weekend Market, which is the largest of its kind in Phuket. The Naka Market is home to hundreds of stalls purveying almost everything you can think of. Here, you will find clothing, shoes, bags, souvenirs, and a wide variety of food to tantalize your tastebuds with. If your a shopaholic, then this is definitely a place for you.
Your minibus will leave the Naka Market at 8 pm and begin the journey back to Khao Lak.
Your driver will bring you back to your hotel whence you came around 10 pm. The actual time is entirely dependant on the location of your hotel and Phuket traffic.
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Children age 2–11 ฿1,000 · hotel pickup included
Check dates & book →The Naka Market (Phuket Weekend Market) runs every Saturday and Sunday from approximately 16:00 to 22:00. Our tour departs from Khao Lak hotels in the late afternoon to arrive as the market opens. We recommend confirming the exact schedule when you book, as public holidays occasionally affect market hours.
The Naka Market has hundreds of vendors selling clothing, jewellery, bags, handicrafts, homewares and street food. It is one of the best markets near Phuket for authentic Thai souvenirs at reasonable prices. Food stalls offer pad thai, grilled seafood, fresh fruit smoothies and mango sticky rice — arriving hungry is recommended.
This is a shared, unguided excursion. We drive you to Big Buddha and then to the Naka Market, where you explore at your own pace. Your driver is reachable by phone and collects you from the agreed meeting point when you are ready to return to Khao Lak. For a fully guided day in Phuket with a local expert, see our Phuket shopping and sightseeing tour.
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