Phuket Activities - Excursions, travel to thailand informations

At sea, on land, or even above it, Phuket's remarkable range of sports, tours, diversions and adventures guarantee a fun-packed holiday for all. In the water or out, the Andaman Sea and Phangnga Bay offer an unrivalled selection of watersports, including deep-sea fishing that would give Hemingway a thrill, and snorkelling and Scuba diving that would take Cousteau's breath away. There is also sea-canoeing into spectacular hollow island escarpments and enchanting yachting experiences that have not only made these waters world famous, but also helped make Phuket one of Asia's premier yachting destinations, with yachts from every continent represented in the bays and marinas of the island. On shore, Phuket's thrills and adventures are just as numerous. Gallop gracefully across the sand on a horse from one of Phuket's several riding stables, or take a trek into the island's jungles aboard an elephant. Hike through the primordial forest of Khao Phra Tieow, or mountain bike along the winding hill roads. Play 18, 36 or 72 holes of golf at any of the four world-class golf clubs, or putt a little easier at the Mini-golf park in Kata. Take a leap of faith at the island's Bungy Jump centre or - if speed is your thing - roar around Phuket's Go-Kart track. In fact, with so much to do on and around Phuket, booking a longer stay may be advisable - just to give yourself time to fit it all in.

Scuba Diving

Expeditions regularly leave Phuket for dives around neighbouring islands, and further afield, most particularly around the enduringly popular Phi Phi Islands in neighbouring Krabi province, some 2 hours east of Phuket, and the Similan Islands, some 110 km northwest of Phuket, and the Raya Islands, 1-3 hours due south of Phuket, depending on the type of boat.

Yachting

Phuket is a natural base for sailing. This Singapore-sized island is packed with accommodation facilities and yachting services for all kinds. There are scores of uninhabited islands to explore and despite the many attractions, the Andaman Sea has yet to become congested with boat traffic.

Water Skiing

Popular at Patong on a half-hour or hourly basis. Automated cable water-skiing is available at the Phuket Waterski Cableway in Kathu.

Mountain Biking

One of the many advantages of biking on Phuket are the many well-surfaced roads that wind through beautiful green hills, rubber plantations and tropical rainforest. The scenic road along the coastline from one white-sanded beach to another is a world-class journey that should not be missed.

Canoeing

This form of eco-tourism is available in several forms, as popular one-day tours, or more extended tours involving overnight camping on island beachs, and occurs principally in the neighbouring Phangnga Bay and Krabi, where mangrove swamps and island grottoes are accessible only by canoe.

Fishing

Daily tours are available, making early morning departures and late afternoon re-turns, mostly to lesser islands to fish for Red Snappers, Rainbow Runners and other game fish.

Windsurfing

This popular sport is enjoyed at most major beaches. Boards may be rented by the hour, half-day, full day or week. Expert tuition from Thai teachers is free.

Snorkelling

This can be enjoyed in sheltered bays all around Phuket. It is particularly enjoyable at easily accessible reefs at Patong, Karon and Kata beaches. Snorkelling equipment, fins, mask and snorkel, can be rented on a daily basis from shops all over the island.

Bungee Jump

Take the plunge, or catapult, and view life from a completely different angle, with insurance! There is only one Bungee jump/Catapult in Phuket on the Kathu to Town road.

Elephant Trekking

Phuket Island still has one sizable tract of virgin rain forest, as well as lots more secondary tropical forest growth. On the neighboring mainland, Khao Sok National Park offers extensive forests, rivers, an enormous lake, caves and fascinating flora and fauna, including a few wild tigers that still inhabit the more remote areas. Jungle trekking makes an excellent option in the summer season from May to October, when the forests are at their greenest.