 Phuket Scuba Diving and Snorkeling |
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The tropical, crystal clear water of the Andaman Sea makes Phuket one of the top ten favorite diving sites in the world. The main scuba diving destinations around Phuket include The Similan Islands, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Ban, Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock.
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Day trips can be organized, but if you really want to take your time discovering the colorful marine life, spectacular reefs and rock formations, then consider a live aboard diving excursion and stay on the boat overnight for anything from 3 to 7 days, which can also include a night dive. For the newcomers, highly reputable 5 star Padi dive centers are available on Phuket offering courses from beginner to dive instructor.
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Phuket Deep Sea Fishing |
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Consult one of several deep sea fishing operators or tourist centers on the Island to organize a fishing trip you will not quickly forget on a very well equipped boat. |
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Phuket Kayaking |
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A suggested and popular sightseeing opportunity is to experience the mysterious limestone caverns by inflatable canoe. This is an awesome activity for all ages. One day or multi day tours can be arranged. |
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Phuket Horse Riding |
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Being on the back of a horse is exiting and makes you feel so much closer to nature, but exploring a tropical island on horseback is simply awesome. It changes the scenery somehow and makes it even more spectacular.
Professional riding lessons are available for beginner riders and guides are available to accompany you on a scenic trip exploring life through nature outside the walls of Phuket hotels and resorts. You will pass blue lagoons, mangroves and white sandy beaches.
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Horse Riding Clubs include:
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Crazy Horse in at Nai Harn +66 76 288 795
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Phuket Riding Club at Chalong +66 76 288213
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Phuket Laguna Riding Club at bag Thao +66 76 381 667
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Bangthao Beach Riding Club +66 76 324 199
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Phuket Elephant Safari |
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Experience the island's jungels and take in the views from elephant back. Elephants are very well cared for and touring through the jungle on the back of these gracious animals is a wonderful experience. Safaris can be organized through hotels in Phuket or directly with one of several operators on the island. A bilingual guide will take you through rain forest, up jungle covered hills and through rivers. This is all a part of a thrilling activity not to be missed. |
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Phuket Water Sports |
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Jet skiing is another popular sport for those who wish to move across the water faster. Jet skis can be rented on most of the popular Phuket beaches. You can also go kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing and kite boarding all of which can be arranged with your Phuket resort or tourist centers on the island. |
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Phuket Golfing |
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The island offers some top courses for golfing enthusiast and include the Blue Canyon Country club in Thalong. Regarded the most exclusive establishment in the region, it is situated at the northern end of the island and was host to the Johnny Walker classic in 1998. This course is reserved for members, guests of members and guests staying at the Blue Canyon Country Club. Several other top golf courses exist on the island and include names like The Banyan Tree in Bang Thao, Loch Palm Golf Club and Phuket Country Club in Kathu. |
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Thai Boxing |
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Thai Boxing is Thailand’s national sport and the stadium is situated at Saphon Hin in Phuket Town. Fights are on every Friday and guarantee a spectacle of body blows to get you on your feet. |
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Phuket Aquarium |
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The variety of tropical fish and corals makes a visit to the aquarium located South of Phuket Town in Cape Panwa a worthwhile experience. |
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Phuket Chalong Temple |
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Wat Chalong, situated 8 kilometers south-east of Phuket Town, is the most beautifully ornamented of Phuket’s 29 Buddhist monasteries. The temple is associated with 3 monks who helped the people of Phuket calm the Chinese rebellion in 1876 during the reign of King Rama V. |
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Phuket Waterfalls |
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Ton Sai, Bang Pae and Katu are not the largest waterfalls in Thialand, but certainly worth a visit during the rainy season, May to October. The largest of the them, Bang Pae, is 10 meters high. The waterfalls are located 22 kilometers from Phuket Town and there are restaurants where you can enjoy lunch after a refreshing dip in one of the waterfall's pools.
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Located in the Phra Thaeo National park in the east of the island you can visit the Gibbon rehabilitation center where Gibbons that have been abandoned are cared for. The Ton Sai waterfall, just on the other side of the hill, offers a great picnic spot. Parts of the movie “Good Morning Vietnam” was filmed here. Another less known waterfall is located at Ao Yon Noi Beach near Cape Panwa with several small pools to swim in. |
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Islands around Phuket |
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Several islets offer stunning views, coral reefs, beautiful white sandy beaches and marine life. They are part of the reason why this area is also a world renowned dive site. Arrange a boat trip around these islands with one of the many agents on Phuket, go scuba diving and snorkeling at Koh Phi Phi, the Similan islands, Surin or Coral island.
Go sea kayaking around Rong Yai Island, or just have some quiet time on one of the soft sandy and secluded beaches on one of the many other islands surrounding Phuket.
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Phuket Nightlife |
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For those nocturnals visiting Thailand, it's nightlife holds much promise. In the Patong area of Phuket, the nightlife is busy, loud and raunchy and will throw at you all you can take and more. There is no end to the night clubs, coyote bars, go-go bars, karaoke bars, pubs and restaurants. Patong Beach is certainly the biggest and busiest in terms of nightlife with Bangla Road being the main strip. Safari bar on the outskirts of Patong is the main after hour’s venue.
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Visit Simon Cabaret, the biggest transvestite show and let the lady boys dazzle you with a performance in colourful costumes, bright lights and awesome sound. If you want it less crowded and touristy, we suggest you hop over to Phuket Town. The Timber Hut and Jammin sees mostly locals and guarantee a good night’s partying. |
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The nightlife also caters for more family orientated activities. Here you will find English language cinemas, mini golf courses, three bowling alleys, a go cart track and shooting range. The green man British Pub is a little jazz joint in Phuket Town.
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Phuket Lazer Quest Games |
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This activity promises loads of fun for the whole family. This is not a paintball game, but similar. Instead of shooting with a paint rifle, it fires an infrared beam at a range of up to 150 meters. Shots travel at 186,000 feet per second and can not be deflected by wind. This is a 1 hour game with unlimited ammunition and costs approximately 800 Baht.
Jungle Squad Co. Ltd. Address: 46 / 2, Moo 6, Phra Baramee Road, Kathu, 83120 Phuket, Telephone: +66 907 10169
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Other Activities To Enjoy While Staying at a Phuket Resort |
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Target Shooting at Chalong (076) 381 667/8
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Bungee Jumping (53 meters), north-east of Patong (076) 321 351
Mountain biking in the ideal terrain, mini golf and many more activities are available during your stay.
Phuket Water-ski Cableways is great for those wanting to learn to ski. This is an inland skiing course on a man made lake whereby you are pulled by a cable on skis.
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