Activities

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

Ko Phuket’s clear waters are not the best but snorkeling and diving are still popular at Angthong Marine National Park. The dive boats tend to leave from the pier at Bophut

Sea Kayaking

With a coastline composed of mangroves, limestone, small coves, caves and islands, and an interior with rivers lined with cave systems, Ko Phuket provides a popular environment for kayaking.

Bird Watching

Phuket’s pristine forests are decent for bird watching. The areas are a nesting ground for several rare species of birds.

Sailing Yachting & Cruising

All types of boating have soared in popularity in Phuket over the past decade. This is probably the result of the success of the Ko Phuket Regatta and day cruises and sunset cruises aboard large catamaran Kia Ora. The only problem with sailing however, in Ko Phuket, is that there isn’t much in the way of safe mooring, good support infrastructure and services.

Fishing

Fishers catch the likes of marlin, sailfish barracuda and tuna. The majority of the fishing tours leave from the south-west corner of Ko Tong Krut.

Jungle Trekking

Krabi’s forests with attractive flora and fauna are popular for trekking. The Khao Phanom Bencha National Park and the Khao Pra-Bang Khram are regarded as the two of the favorites among trekkers.

Bungy Jumping

Bungy Jump situated on the Reggae Street side of Chaweng lake.

Thai Boxing

Thai Boxing or Muay Thai has risen in popularity in Ko Phuket and there are a number of gyms such as Lamai, WMC and Pinyo.

Golf

There is one 18-hole golf courses available on Phuket called the Santiburi Phuket Country Club. It is popular for its scenic natural surroundings and high valley fairways. The island is also the location of a few golf shops, especially on Chaweng Beach.

Trekking & Elephant Trekking

Due to diversity of the landscape and tropically lush forests, Phuket is a great place for trekking, either on foot or by elephant

Snooker & Pool

There are snooker clubs at the main beaches in Thailand and they are popular with the local Thais. More popular with the western tourists is pool which can easily be found at the island’s bars. At most bars, pool can be played for free.

Spa

For those who love to ‘spa’, Thailand is the perfect destination to indulge in this pastime therapy. The country prides itself in countless spas offering the highest world class services at extremely reasonable rates. Much of the recent success of this therapy is due to the tremendous support given by the Thai Spa Operators Association. Not only have they assisted in the training of therapists to international standards but also trained them in keeping methods traditionally and distinctively ‘Thai-style’. Spas can be found at major hotels and resorts on Ko Phuket.