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Your scenic drive visits Kunaram Temple, a home to its own Buddhist miracle: a special building holds a mummified corpse of its most famous monk who died while sitting in meditation. Continue through Hua Thanon Village on to the coconut plantation, where a demonstration will show you how monkeys have been specially trained to harvest the ripe fruits in Samui’s coconut plantation.
The Temple of the Big Buddha is a famous meditation centre that boasts a massive seated Buddha. Situated on Fan Island, the temple has become a major meditation centre for local residents and foreign visitors. The centerpiece of the temple is a massive, 39 foot high sitting Buddha erected in 1792.
Luncheon will be served at a local hotel before visiting Chaweng Beach. There are plenty of stalls and shops along Beach Road, which sell souvenirs, handicrafts and paintings. Approximately one hour of free time is available at your own leisure.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS
For any excursion involving water, guests are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion.
Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
LIABILITY
Cunard will arrange for the excursions to be performed by the relevant excursion provider. Cunard does not provide or supply the excursion services. Cunard will exercise reasonable care and skill in the selection of the excursion provider, but will not in any circumstances have a greater liability than the excursion supplier and Cunard shall not be responsible for the negligent acts/omissions of the excursion supplier. Please note that in relation to all excursions Cunard is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by you unless such loss, damage or injury arises out of a breach of legal duty of Cunard.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Before booking any activity excursions it is essential that you ensure your travel insurance extends to cover the specified activity. It is your responsibility to obtain adequate insurance.
This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. This tour involves approximately 1½ hours of walking over mostly flat ground. There are over 20 steps to climb at the Big Buddha Temple and shoes are not permitted in the temple hall. Sleeveless shirts and blouses, shorts, ripped clothes, or open-toes shoes are not permitted to be worn inside the temple. There are independent suppliers on the beach that may offer watersports. These are provided by parties unconnected to Cunard.
