Nai Yang Beach Activities

Kiteboarding in Nai Yang

Kiteboarding or kitesurfing is a form of wakeboarding where the kiteboarder is pulled by a large kite instead of a boat. Given that trying it out without instruction is too dangerous, going on impossible, you can learn how to do it at Kiteboarding Asia, the leading company for kiteboarding lessons and retailers of kitesurfing equipment in Asia.

They operate from three locations in Phuket and the Nai Yang Beach School is inside Nai Yang Beach Resort, near the airport, open the whole year round. They hold classes for beginners up to advanced level with full insurance.

Spas in Nai Yang Beach

Visiting a spa has become an important part of many visitors’ holidays lately and it’s no wonder as the benefits are enormous, both physically and mentally. People come away from a few hours in a spa feeling on top of the world.

Several spa resorts on the island have won global spa awards over the years. Treatments include Thai and oil massage, body scrubs and wraps, facial care and more. There are several spa options at Nai Yang but please note that treatments are not cheap.

Massage Classes

If you want to take back home a totally new skill from your Thai vacation, how about learning Thai massage? Learn the basics of massage from Phuket’s top hotel spa therapists in the Nai Yang area. Each class runs for a maximum of one hour with 24-hours notice required. Prices are around 800 – 1,000 baht per class.

Yoga Classes in Nai Yang

Learn or practice with a yoga master while staying at Dewa or Indigo Pearl Resort. Prices start from 1,000 baht per session. If you stay at the Indigo Pearl have a look at their private sessions with their own teacher. Prices start from 1,800 baht per session which you can take individually or with a partner or in a group session. Both venues require 24-hours advance notice.

Thai Cooking & Fruit Carving Classes

Impressed with Thai cuisine? Then why not enroll at Thai cooking classes at one of Nai Yang’s top resorts and get to learn the secrets of Thai herbs and how to work their wonders? The classes usually start off with the teacher taking students along to the local market to see the real deal and to buy some ingredients for the class.

Just exploring the market alone is worth it as it’s full of surprises. Classes are of varying lengths and advance booking is a must. You may want to enroll in fruit-carving classes as they are also fascinating.