Phuket Sports and Recreation

While it may be tempting to stay on the beach every day, there are heaps of sports and other activities that will spice up your stay in Phuket. Be adventurous, learn something new, stay fit, and most of all, take time to explore some of the truly fascinating sites in the waters surrounding Phuket and on its interior.

Watersports in Phuket

Check out the watersports action off the beach, and find out how to reach the many tiny islands, calm bays and dazzling snorkel sites near Phuket. There's lots to see and several ways to see it - by yacht, by speedboat, by sea canoe - the choice is yours. (Read more...)

Scuba Diving

A complete guide to diving in and around Phuket. Read reports on all the diving destinations including the Similan Islands, Burma Banks, Racha, Koh Phi Phi, Hin Daeng and much more. See what Daytrips, Liveaboard Cruises and Dive Courses .

Phuket Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking around Phang Nga Bay and Krabi is an amazing experience you really shouldn't miss! Discover a unique and hidden world as sturdy canoes weave their way through a network of brilliant crystalline limestone caves, to reveal the mysterious hidden world of the "Hongs" . (Read more...)

Phuket Fishing

Phuket offers world-class sportfishing and angling. Blue and black marlin, sailfish, dog-tooth tuna, giant trevally, jacks and even swordfish have been caught in Phuket and its surrounding waters, and the fishing community's firm catch-and-release policy helps ensure that future generations will have the opportunity to test themselves against these magnificent animals. (Read more...)

Phuket Speedboats

Phi Phi, Phang Nga, Krabi, Similan islands. The great thing about travelling by speedboat, is that you get to see a lot more! Although it's slightly more expensive than a normal tour, you get better value for money. You travel in smaller groups, visit places when the crowds have left, and often see places where the main tours don't visit. (Read more...)

Phuket Sailing

The Andaman Sea, with Phuket as its hub, will always be Thailand's reigning maritime jewel. Here we find some of the most beautiful islands and beaches in the region, crystal clear waters and stunning geography. The diversity of this geography is also a powerful attraction. (Read more...)

Phuket Elephant Trekking

Riding the back of an elephant and seeing the grace, dexterity and "personality" of this giant pachyderm up close is an experience that is not soon forgotten. Just be sure to use only the services of an operation that looks after the health and wellbeing of its animals - some in Phuket clearly fail to properly care for their elephants. (Read more...)

Phuket ATV

All-terrain vehicle riding is easy, fun and a great way to see some parts of Phuket not accessible by car or foot. Guides will take you into rubber plantations, through jungle, and to hidden beaches. It's an unusual nature tour that allows you to cover a lot of ground in just a few hours. (Read more...)

Mountain Biking

Phuket has good well-surfaced roads that wind along scenic hills, rubber plantations and wonderful coastline. With more and more hotels providing mountain bikes to guests, you can set yourself as strenuous or as relaxing a route as you like. Explore the wooded interior of the island, or tour the coast. If you prefer to have someone to show you around the interior, take a look at the local eco-tours that include mountain biking as part of their activities. (Read more...)

Phuket Horse Riding

Have you been dreaming about Horse Riding along the beaches and through the jungles of Phuket Island. Phuket is better known for its elephant treks than for horse riding but you'd be surprised at how popular an hour or two's clip-clopping through the rubber plantations, back streets and along the beach is.. (Read more...)

Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)

Muay Thai, the ancient combat technique formerly used on Thai battlefields, is an exciting and challenging sport. A couple of gyms offer instruction in the martial arts form under the guidance of former Thai kickboxing champions. Phuket Thai Boxing Gym, 82/5 Moo 4 Patak Rd, Kata (Tel: 076-281090, 076-281200) and Abang Marts, Rawai, on the road leading to Kata from Chalong Circle. Expect to pay about 300 Baht per session, or at Bangla Boxing Stadium in Patong 700 to 1,000 Baht. (Read more...)

Golf in Phuket

Highlights and useful tips for Phuket's golf courses. Find out what makes Phuket such a fabulous golf destination, and read hole-by-hole previews of Blue Canyon Country Club, Phuket Country Club, Laguna Phuket, Loch PalmGolf Club , Mission Hills and Thai Muang Golf Club. (Read more...)

Dino Park Mini Golf

Dino Park in Kata is no ordinary mini-golf course. Ever golfed under the watchful eye of a T-Rex dinosaur? Or to the sound of a erupting volcano? The prehistoric jungle atmosphere of Dino Park makes for a unique and entertaining game of golf for adults and kids alike. Open from 10 am to midnight; best to go after 6 pm to avoid the heat of the day. (Read more...)

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