Phuket Travel Guide and Blog
[toc] Here is a list of surf schools in Phuket. We've seen surfboard rentals priced from about 150 to 300 baht an hour around the island, while surfing lessons start at about 1,000 baht per person for a group lesson. Private lessons are also available. If you're hoping to surf at a different beach, ask the surf shop about board delivery. Best surf schools and board rentals in Phuket Talay
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What is Stand Up Paddleboard? [toc] People may be familiar with surfing, but what's this SUP? SUP is an acronym for Stand Up Paddle. Stand Up Paddleboarding as a sport has been around Phuket for quite some time but is still one of the world's most popular water sports mainly because of its wide range of recreational uses, including fitness, fishing, yoga, racing and surfing. Stand Up Paddle in Phuket
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A Go-Kart Track In The Middle Of Phuket [toc] Patong Go-Kart Speedway is one of three Go-Kart tracks you can find in Phuket and no doubt has the most varied karts fleet and a very good track to offer. The Speedway is located about 30 minutes from Patong Beach, which is one of the main areas of Phuket. Whether you are a pro driver or just arriving for the first
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A water park near Bangtao Beach [toc] Blue Tree Phuket Water Park is an immense playground designed for adults and kids to spend a day of fun in the warm waters of a tropical island. With its multicolour and brightly decorated buildings, the park is easy to spot on the roadside of Cherngtalay, on the way to Bangtao beach. This 17,000 square metres lagoon is gigantic, with an impressive restaurant
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What is the Phuket FantaSea Show? [toc] Notice: Phuket Fantasea is reopened on Fridays and Saturdays - the park is open from 5.30 pm - 10.00 pm and the show is at 8 pm. Phuket FantaSea is a show narrating the legend of Kamala, which in this story is a jungle with a mythical palace, quite different from the Kamala you know! This massive stage performance plays on the ground
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Family Things to Do in Phuket There are so many fun things to do in Phuket with kids and the whole family. Of course, you could spend your entire holiday on the beach and in the sea with your children, but it would be such a waste not to add some activities to your stay. The family activities listed on this page are great to enjoy with your kids, and
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KC Kathu Water Park [toc] KC Kathu Connection (officially KC Kathu Connection Sports Club Bar & Restaurant) is a small water park roughly halfway between Phuket Town and Patong, not far from Kathu Village. The main attraction is the 'Slip N Fly' double slider. This is not your usual water slide, where you gently slide all the way down and gently glide into the pool: Slip N Fly looks a
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[toc] Where are the water parks in Phuket? Phuket has a few water parks to spend a day of fun, whether you want to laze around on a giant floating doughnut or slide down a 45-degree wet slope and get propelled 10 in the air. It’s a great day for the kids and a safe place to play in the water when the sea is too rough, which happens during
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Best place to have family fun in Phuket [toc] What are the best Best Kids Clubs in Phuket? Phuket has always been an excellent destination for families, especially with its growing number of family-friendly facilities and fun things for kids to do around the island. Several kids’ clubs at hotels and independent locations offer a colourful fun-filled retreat for children in Phuket. Phuket Kids’ Clubs generally have a range of
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Travelling to Phuket with Young Children [toc] Travelling to Phuket with children can be stressful, but it's actually safe and fun for the whole family. Just in case you are worried, we listed below some useful tips and advice to help you plan in advance as well as to ease your mind. Phuket is a family-friendly destination and kids of all ages are sure to enjoy a holiday adventure on
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What are the best hotels with Kid's Clubs in Phuket [toc] Finding the right family resort in Phuket is as challenging as it is important. Phuket has a great range of hotels that appeal to families, from cosy guesthouses with local charm to sprawling luxury resorts. Whether you're in search of a beachfront resort with massive swimming pools, a quiet retreat with comfy guest rooms or a place offering fun-filled
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Ride an artificial wave in Patong [toc] Surf House Phuket Patong is a fun activity in Patong Beach inspired by the success of the Kata Beach branch Surf House Phuket. Yes, it sounds like surfing but don't imagine real a surfboard on immense artificial waves, it's more like a soft version of wakeboarding. Thankfully it is also a lot easier than real surfing or even wake-board, with a prime location
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A cat cafe in old Phuket Town [toc] B Cat Cafe Phuket is a fun place where every cat lover can sit and play with 15 to 17 furry and fluffy felines while enjoying a cake and a drink. The location on Thepkasattri Road, just next to the old historical street of Phuket Town makes it very convenient, as you can explore the famous Thalang Road and Dibuk Road, then
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The first aquarium in Phuket [toc] The Phuket Aquarium in Cape Panwa is not immense as the tunnel itself is only a few metres long, but it is still a great place to entertain you and your kids on a rainy day and it might even be your chance to see baby turtles. Several rooms display aquariums of various sizes starting from small tanks with seahorses, some fun and colourful
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A truly ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket [toc] Note: Tree Tops Elephant Reserve is temporarily closed Tree Tops Elephant Reserve Phuket is a truly ethical elephant sanctuary. It might come to you as a surprise, but not all 'sanctuaries' are actually ethical. The growing number of travellers who love and respect elephants are wondering what is going on with all the sanctuaries in Phuket? Yes, the large majority agrees that
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Flying Hanuman Jungle Zipline Adventure [toc] Flying Hanuman Phuket is an immense zipline adventure in the jungle above Kathu village, somewhere between Phuket town and Patong. If you need a break from your lazy day on the beach and if you travel with friends, this is an unforgettable adventure. It's a perfect way to spend a cloudy day with a good laugh and some fantastic stories and photos to take
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A fun and colourful kids club in Phuket Town (Advertorial) [toc] Happy Kids Club is a great children playground conveniently located inside Central Floresta, on the outskirts of Phuket Town. The kids club is a perfect location if you decide to go for some shopping, need a bit of time to pamper yourself at the spa, or have dinner alone as a couple. It's a convenient place to safely leave
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Ice Skating in Phuket [toc] Ice Arena Phuket is one of the most surprising attractions on the island, and it came a bit as a surprise. An ice rink on a hot tropical island is somewhat unexpected. Great for kids and family time, ice skating is a fun activity to escape the rain or even the heat! It's not cheap, but it's fun. Ice Arena Phuket is in Boat Lagoon,
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Where to ride go-karts in Phuket? [toc] Go Kart Phuket is fast, loud, exciting and fun to compete with friends. There are two Go-Kart tracks on the island and strangely, they are facing each other near Patong, just passed the hill and close to Kathu, opposite the Phuket Tiger Kingdom. Patong Go Kart Speedway is really obvious and you can't miss it when driving by this road. The other, Phuket
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A kids club with pools in south Phuket [toc] Rawai Park Kids Club is a colourful playground on Rawai beach in the very south of Phuket Island. The main attraction of this large kids club is the large shallow pool equipped with water slides, fountains and waterfalls where very young kids and their parents can have fun. Next to the pool is an outdoor playground with and a stage where
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