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Phuket island isn't just gorgeous beaches and tropical sun. There's
plenty on offer for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, thrill
seekers and even those who prefer the challenge of the fairways.
Take a look below.
Eco
Adventure Tours
Elephants are an important part of Thai history and culture,
often featured in Buddhist art and architecture. Fewer elephants
are being used for logging, which means that many of these gentle
giants are now working in the tourist industry. Enjoy a trek through
the tropical jungle on one of these majestic animals, or combine
an elephant ride with a jeep safari for a higher perspective.
If you prefer something on the water, take a canoe through Khao
Sok National Park and get a chance to see Kingfishers, Hornbills
or even wild monkeys. Find your perfect eco-adventure by clicking
here.
Tours in Phuket
Nature Tours
from Phuket
Tours from
Khao Lak
Tours from
Krabi
Mountain Biking
One of the many assets of Phuket is the existence of well-surfaced
roads that wind through scenic hills, green jungle and plantation
on one side and, as often as not, blue sea on the other. You can
set yourself as strenuous or as relaxing a route as you wish.
Explore the wooded interior of the island, or tour the coast.
Mountain biking
Rock Climbing and Abseiling
 In
the past few years this area, especially around Krabi Province,
has become renowned for its sheer limestone challenges to the
climber. A number of Krabi-based schools offer instruction to
beginners and experienced human flies alike. Link here
to find out more about rock climbing in Krabi.
Climbing and Abseiling
Quest
Laguna Phuket invites you to enjoy the fun and excitement
of the Quest high wire challenge course. Situated in a grove of
pines overlooking the Andaman Sea, the high ropes course is guaranteed
to get your heart racing!
Climb to the top of the 15m tower then abseil back to earth!
The Quest climbing tower offers challenges for beginners to advanced
climbers on its 15° wall, sheer slab or gravity defying incline
wall. Professional instructors will teach you the ins and outs
of rock climbing and abseiling with plenty of helpful hints!
The most adventurous day you will have on your holiday!
Entertainment
For a touch of Las Vegas in Thailand, don't miss the Phuket Fantasea
show. State-of-the-art lighting and sound combine with traditional
Thai dance and fantastic costumes to create a show that can't
be missed. You can just book the show, or opt to arrive a little
earlier for the lavish Thai buffet dinner.
For an alternative show, Simon Cabaret offers a flamboyant and
colourful entertainment. If you prefer something more mellow,
a sunset cruise provides a perfect way to end a hard day at the
beach. Click here to book.
Simon Cabaret
Shows
Sunset
Cruise
Bungy Jumping
 This
is an adrenaline-pumping plunge for those adventurous types who
live for challenges. But if you're the kind that likes a more
vicarious form of excitement, just enjoy the spectacle at a secure
distance from a table at the restaurant below.
The jump tower is set over a picturesque pond, formerly the site
for tin-mining activities, but now a safe location for experiencing
big-time thrills. The jump site is the only licensed one in Thailand
and the only insured site in Asia.
On the road leading from Patong to Phuket Town through Kathu,
look for Jungle
Bungy Jump at the bottom of the "big hill" near
the major intersection on the town side. You can also look
out for their "catapult bungee" in front of the Expat
Hotel, on Patong Beach.
Go-Karts
The Patong Go-kart Speedway is open every day of the week
from 10:00am to nightfall within easy reach of Patong.
Here you can reach high speeds as you race against others on a
real challenging 600m stretched racing track. Single and double
karts are available and there's floodlighting for evening races.
A car park and restaurant with ice cool refreshments and snacks,
are also available.
Others
There's plenty more to occupy you on land, should you ever tire
of beaches and sea-sports. Shooting ranges, riding stables, elephant
trekking and back-trail tours of the island are just some of the
other available diversions.
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