OnTheSpot
Contributor
Sightseeing and Adventure
Need more fun and excitement on your dry days than being parked poolside, browsing a mystery novel? Then why not benefit from one of many outstanding action and adventure activities we're sure you'll enjoy.
Break up your ray-catching beach-side siestas with a spurt round the bay on a jet ski.
Cast off and away on your sea canoe through hidden caves in the hollow island pillars of limestone, known as hongs, in Phang Nga Bay or Krabi. These cave refuges were formerly the hideaway sanctuaries to the notorious South China Sea's pirates.
Snorkel amongst technicolour marine fauna on the Andaman Sea's best coral reefs.
Soar high above the beach chasing sea-eagles, strapped into a paraglider towed by a speedboat. Or just chill out and check out the designer-copy knock-offs hiding in amongst the frenetic beach road market stalls.
Discover sailing, big game fishing, river rafting, trekking ... the list goes on ... Phuket has something for everyone to do - from bowling to bungee-jumping, it's a veritable grown up's paradise playground!
"Been there - done that"? Then why not venture further afield by air-conditioned minibus or jeep tour. Get away from it all, in the comfort of your reclining seat, to visit one of the neighbouring South Thailand provinces.
Experience the magic of wildlife game spotting from a lakeside hideout Elephant trekking in the verdant rainforest jungle of Thailand's precious National Parks!
Thailand is home to such priceless gems as the world's smallest and rarest species of bear the Malaysian Sun Bear, in jeopardy because of Asia's penchant for it's medicinal bile or the world's largest flower, the mythical Rafflesia blossom. This enigma can reach 80 cm or just over 2½ feet in diameter!
Wild tigers still cling precariously to a few precious islands of isolation in Thailand's wilderness, at odds with mans' profiteering exploitation of all Earth's creatures' shrinking homelands.
Escape the tourist traps of Phuket's rampant commercialism. There really is so much more to Thailand if you make the effort to find it. While you're here, why not take the opportunity to discover the unspoilt landscapes, the authentic rural family lifestyles sharing the simple honest culture of Thailand? Be daring and venture further afield!
There are also many things to see and do in Phuket and they won't cost you an arm and a leg. If you fit yourself out with a map and some transport.
If you head south to the hills overlooking Kata Noi beach you'll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Kata and Karon beaches from the viewpoint lookout. Driving further south again and you'll end up in Cape Promthep, which shows you all the tropical splendour of an Asian sunset if you go there at dusk.
You could then head back and across to Wat Chalong, where you can explore Phuket's most famous Buddhist temple, you'll marvel at the colours and architecture and feel the Thai culture in all its splendour.
If you head towards the airport and turn right at the Heroines Monument, you'll be on your way to Bang Pae waterfall. Drive back through Thalang to Ton Sai waterfall before winding your way back through Bang Tao, Surin and Kamala where most of the Phuket Muslim community lives in small townships.
Need more fun and excitement on your dry days than being parked poolside, browsing a mystery novel? Then why not benefit from one of many outstanding action and adventure activities we're sure you'll enjoy.
Break up your ray-catching beach-side siestas with a spurt round the bay on a jet ski.
Cast off and away on your sea canoe through hidden caves in the hollow island pillars of limestone, known as hongs, in Phang Nga Bay or Krabi. These cave refuges were formerly the hideaway sanctuaries to the notorious South China Sea's pirates.
Snorkel amongst technicolour marine fauna on the Andaman Sea's best coral reefs.
Soar high above the beach chasing sea-eagles, strapped into a paraglider towed by a speedboat. Or just chill out and check out the designer-copy knock-offs hiding in amongst the frenetic beach road market stalls.
Discover sailing, big game fishing, river rafting, trekking ... the list goes on ... Phuket has something for everyone to do - from bowling to bungee-jumping, it's a veritable grown up's paradise playground!
"Been there - done that"? Then why not venture further afield by air-conditioned minibus or jeep tour. Get away from it all, in the comfort of your reclining seat, to visit one of the neighbouring South Thailand provinces.
Experience the magic of wildlife game spotting from a lakeside hideout Elephant trekking in the verdant rainforest jungle of Thailand's precious National Parks!
Thailand is home to such priceless gems as the world's smallest and rarest species of bear the Malaysian Sun Bear, in jeopardy because of Asia's penchant for it's medicinal bile or the world's largest flower, the mythical Rafflesia blossom. This enigma can reach 80 cm or just over 2½ feet in diameter!
Wild tigers still cling precariously to a few precious islands of isolation in Thailand's wilderness, at odds with mans' profiteering exploitation of all Earth's creatures' shrinking homelands.
Escape the tourist traps of Phuket's rampant commercialism. There really is so much more to Thailand if you make the effort to find it. While you're here, why not take the opportunity to discover the unspoilt landscapes, the authentic rural family lifestyles sharing the simple honest culture of Thailand? Be daring and venture further afield!
There are also many things to see and do in Phuket and they won't cost you an arm and a leg. If you fit yourself out with a map and some transport.
If you head south to the hills overlooking Kata Noi beach you'll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Kata and Karon beaches from the viewpoint lookout. Driving further south again and you'll end up in Cape Promthep, which shows you all the tropical splendour of an Asian sunset if you go there at dusk.
You could then head back and across to Wat Chalong, where you can explore Phuket's most famous Buddhist temple, you'll marvel at the colours and architecture and feel the Thai culture in all its splendour.
If you head towards the airport and turn right at the Heroines Monument, you'll be on your way to Bang Pae waterfall. Drive back through Thalang to Ton Sai waterfall before winding your way back through Bang Tao, Surin and Kamala where most of the Phuket Muslim community lives in small townships.
