Karon Beach Activities

Spa and Thai Massage in Karon Beach

The art of Thai spa and massage has deservedly gained a good worldwide reputation and many visitors include it in their ‘must-do-on-Phuket’ list. At Karon Beach you will find plenty of world-class spas and massage centres. Some therapists use special ingredients such as royal Thai honey, black sesame and jasmine rice.

The treatments range from the famous Thai massage to head and scalp massage, jetlag relief, body polish and wrap, face essence and nail care. All of the high-end spas (usually located in five-star hotels) also carry a good variety of spa products including blended oils, body care and spa accessories – all in all an ideal souvenir for your loved ones.

Opening Hours: 
Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa (Tel: +66 (0) 76-396433) open daily from10:00 - 21:00
The Spa at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach (Tel: +66 (0) 76-396139) open daily from 10:00 - 21:00 
Spa Cenvaree inside Centara Karon Resort Phuket (Tel: +66 (0) 76-396200-5) open daily from09:00 - 21:00
Body and Mind Day Spa (Tel: +66 (0)76-398274) opposite Mali Waterfront Restaurant beside Karon Lake open daily from 09.00 - 22:00

Elephant Trekking near Karon

The Thai elephant is one of the friendliest animals in the world. It is also the national symbol of Thailand. In the old days, elephants took part in all of Thailand’s major wars and later on worked hard in the logging business.

Now the Thai elephant is a star of the country’s tourism industry. For an elephant trekking tour, try Koh Chang Safari (based in Kata Noi and offers free transportation to Karon). Happy trekking!

Thai Cooking Classes in Karon

Thai cuisine is one of the most popular Asian foods and is well known around the world. Add a culinary edge to your Phuket holiday by joining a classic Thai cooking class. Learn to make your own tom yum soup, green curry, phad Thai and Thai-style barbecued chicken in a friendly environment, taught by the experts.

If you are lucky you might even get inside knowledge as to how the local market is all about (which can be full of fun and surprises too) as in some classes the teachers take students to the market to handpick fresh ingredients. For Thai cooking classes in the Karon area, see the list below. The same venues usually offer other interesting activities such as fruit carving and cocktail-making classes.

Location: 
The Old Siam Thai Restaurant at Thavorn Palm Beach Resort (Tel: +66 (0) 76-396090)
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach (Tel: +66 (0) 76-396139)
Centara Karon Resort Phuket (Tel: +66 (0) 76-396200-5)
The Front Village on Patak Road (Tel: +66 (0) 76-398200-5)

Yoga Classes in Karon Beach

Most of the 4-5-star resorts in Karon can arrange yoga classes inside their grounds. Alternatively, try the following two centres for private lessons or lessons at your resort: Shiv Yoga Studio at the Boat Lagoon Marina offers classes for all levels in a variety of yoga styles including Power Ashtanga/Vinyasa, Hatha and Flowing Hatha. Julie Hirunchai at the Ganesha Yoga Shala located in Rawai offers Ashtanga Yoga. She is one of Phuket’s top Ashtanga Yoga teachers and a long-term resident.