Where are the water parks in Phuket? [toc]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 low
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A small paradise island near Phuket [toc] Rang Yai Island is an unexpected little paradise just 5 km away or a 20 min ride from the east coast of Phuket Island. It is not a secret beach since it is part of some tours packages, but most individual travellers often forget it even exists. We decided to revisit Rang Yai island to see if it was as beautiful as in
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What Water Activities Can You Do in Phuket? [toc] There are a lot of water activities in Phuket to add some action to your holiday. The range goes from easy stuff like parasailing, all the way to real action sports like surfing and wakeboarding. 1. Snorkelling Phuket is an excellent place for snorkelling and the beaches with rocky ends or rocks under the surface are great to observe sea life.
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How is Phuket Town new aquarium? [toc] Aquaria Phuket is a new attraction in Phuket town, on the lower floor of the immense Central Floresta, (part of Central Festival). The place covers a large surface, and it is advertised as the largest aquarium in Thailand, with 25,000 animals and 300 species, which we didn’t take the time to count. The surface is indeed impressive but How does Aquaria look like?
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Family Things to Do in Phuket [toc] 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,
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How is scuba diving in Phuket? [toc] Curious about scuba diving in Phuket? Here we address mostly to those who haven't yet experienced this fantastic activity but have been somehow considering the idea of diving. There are only two kinds of people coming to Phuket: those who dive and those who haven't yet. And yes, you definitely should try! It's a lot easier than it seems and there are so
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Phuket 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 home.
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Where to go for wakeboarding in Phuket? [toc] Anthem Wakepark is one of the three wakeboard lakes on Phuket Island. This 650-meter long cable track runs clockwise at 29 km/h and features 11 obstacles and jumping platforms. If you are in the Bangtao area and are looking for some extreme sport, Anthem Wakepark is an excellent option. Beginners and kids as young as 4 years old can learn, and it's
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Where to Surf in Phuket? [toc] Phuket surfing mostly happens along the west coast where you can get some decent wave action. Waves are not huge but are great for beginners and competitions are frequent during low season. You will easily find board rental shops, and surf lessons are widely available at the busier beaches. When to Surf in Phuket? Phuket surfing is best from May to October, which is
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Where can I play with elephants in Phuket? [toc] The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket gives visitors a unique chance to get close to elephants in an ethical and fun way. Here, no one rides the animals; the old controversial elephant trekking time is over. In an Elephant Sanctuary, you feed, play and bathe adults and baby elephants in a way you never experienced before. Yes, there are still many elephant
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Where to Find Yoga Classes in Phuket? [toc] Phuket has a growing number of yoga studios and classes that can help heal your body and mind while you’re on holiday. You can find yoga classes at many Phuket resorts, but if you’re in search of a specific style or method of yoga, you’re best to drop by one of the independent yoga studios around the island. Here’s a selection of
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What Are the Best Muay Thai Gyms in Phuket? [toc] Several Muay Thai training camps have opened in Phuket, with thousands of people now arriving to the island every year to learn this ancient martial art form and get fit while enjoying some beach time. Muay Thai kickboxing has been practised in Thailand for centuries, and over the past decade, it’s become a world-famous sport along with the explosion of
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Wakeboarding in Phuket [toc] Phuket Wake Park (more often called Phuket Cable Ski) is a lake in Kathu equipped with a 700 m long cable running counter clockwise at 30 km/h. It has been in Kathu for a long time, but we only started this thrilling sport in recent years. Wakeboard is much easier to enjoy than one would imagine! You will be surprised how fast you can succeed and
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Phuket Best Dive Clubs [toc] What are the Best Dive Shops in Phuket? Based on many readers recommendations and the many years we spent on the island working with local dive shops, we compiled here a list of reputable dive centers located all around the island. They all offer an amazing range of dive courses, day trips to the many dive sites around Phuket, live aboard cruises and specialty diving.
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Phuket Water Park on Mai Khao Beach [toc] Splash Jungle Water Park is a popular theme park on Mai Khao Beach, just next to Phuket International Airport. It's not huge and a bit pricey, but it's a great way to spend the day with the kids and the family having fun, eating or even drinking in the water of the pool bar. Splash Jungle includes five main attractions. To start,
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Frequent Questions About Muay Thai Training in Phuket 1. How do I know if Muay Thai is for me? [toc] You won’t unless you try it! There are a few options if you have never tried the sport before. Firstly, you could take a couple of 1 on 1 sessions at a gym local to your home. In recent years the popularity of Muay Thai has surged so there is bound
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Where to Train for Muay Thai in Phuket? [toc] Muay Thai Training in Phuket and Thai Boxing Training Camps - It has been a while since I wanted to know how a Muay Thai Training Camp works. After watching several Thai boxing fights you really realize that Muay Thai is a martial art that requires long training and advanced skills. So I stopped in one Muay Thai Camp I saw
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Ride an artificial wave in Patong [toc] Surf House Phuket (or Flow House 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 go imagining real a surf board on immense artificial waves, it's more like a soft version of wake-boarding. Thankfully it is also a lot easier than real surfing or even
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Elephant Trekking in Phuket [toc] Phuket Elephant Trekking is not cool anymore! Now comes the new trend 'Elephant Sanctuaries' where you get to play, bathe, scrub and feed the elephants. Elephant Sanctuaries' are a lot more fun if you don't mind getting into a mud bath. It also encourages other old fashioned trekking camps to switch to this more ethical activity. People love elephants so much - It would be
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Surf an Artificial Wave in Kata Beach [toc] Surf House Phuket is an artificial wave sport in Kata Beach, the perfect way to learn the basics of surfing, wakeboarding or even kiteboarding without all the usual effort and often pain associated with extreme sports. Here anyone can give it a try in just a couple of minutes and depending on your experience and natural balance, you will be surprised how
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