Phuket Island has a huge range of activities to do such as island boat tours, cruising, ATV, Bungee jumping, elephant trekking, diving, snorkeling, water skiing, surfing etc. That’s the reason Phuket is one of the Asia best island destinations.
For the best experience, just take an overnight cruise allowing you to enjoy the unforgettable scenes of sunrise and sunset. Take daily boat charter either by speed or big boat to nearby island like Phi Phi Island, Racha Island, Coral island or Similan Islands to discover the stunning beautiful sea view and enjoy snorkeling or swimming.
Phuket is also well known as a good wellness destination in Thailand. Phuket provides many types of spas. Spa in Phuket is quite unique and offered a wide range of treatments and packages customized to suit every need.
Phuket spa is very popular for a combination of Asian and Western natural therapies that make the treatments very special. Most renowned spas are aromatherapy massages, Thai massage, Oil massage, reflexology or foot massage, body and facial scrubs.
Indulge in the Thai massage for two hours and you won't be upset. If you love a relaxing massage, Phuket has a great selection. The price of Thai massage starts 200 Baht in Phuket Town. Anyway, spa and massages are offered in hotels and resorts in Phuket with higher rates.
Phuket ranks the top ten dive sites in the world. Divers at all levels will have great opportunities to explore spectacular reefs, variety of marine life and special rock forms. If you are looking to begin a scuba diving, Phuket Island is the best place to discover its warm crystal water and colorful marine life.
The amazing thing about the dive sites is that two dive sites are different and varied for example Racha Yai has a plenty of reefs with a shallow bay at 30 meters. Meanwhile, you can encounter with the whale sharks at Richelieu Rock.
You can find all information on Liveaboard diving, day trips and dive sites at travel agency companies or travel guide websites or booklets.
Come and discover the dive sites by yourself, you will be impressed with a true memorable diving experience in Phuket.
Snorkeling is an enjoyable water activity to observe Phuket underwater beauty and charm. Just simply hire a mask, snorkel and fins from a nearby dive shops and swim out to one of the reefs on Phuket's west coast between Koh Pu and Kata Beach, one of the best snorkeling sites that you can get to the spots without a boat. Other beaches with fantastic coral reefs are at Kata Noi and lame Singh.
If you like to explore some remote areas of Phuket which can't be reached by car or foot, and also allow you to cover a lot of ground, Phuket ATV is a good way to observe Phuket natural beauty and learn about its environment.
Formerly known as Tarzan Jungle Bungee Jump opened in 1992, Jungle Bungee is located in Kathu, the way to Patong. It features a 50m. (165 ft.) jumping over a lagoon surrounded by lush jungle. Phuket Jungle Bungee guarantees safety and provides full insurance cover.
Located over the hill from Patong on the way to Phuket City, Phuket offers a 750 meters go-kart - Patong Go-kart Speedway with a wide range of go-karts including high speed super karts, standard single karts, two-seat karts and kids' karts.
There are two stunning horse riding clubs in Phuket, the Phuket Laguna Riding Club, located in Bang Tao and the Phuket Riding Club located in Rawai. Both riding clubs provide well trained horses available for children and beginners. Professional instructors, guides and escorts are provided also. A fun and romantic way to explore Phuket natural scenery!
Located near Chalong Circle in the south of the island, Phuket Shooting Range provides safe but loud facilities. There is a great array of weapons such as AK-47s, M-16s, Colt .45s, Smith and Wesson .38s, 9mms. Fees depend on the type and number of bullets you use.
Phuket Shopping Guide
Phuket has a wide shopping option to satisfy all budgets. There are a lot of shopping centers and department stores, as well as a good selection of boutiques, traditional handicrafts, textiles, gems and jewellery, antiques as well as clothing shops.
In Phuket City and Patong, plenty of shops and stalls can be bargained. Prices are fixed in department stores and large shops but other places expected to bargain are at markets and shops where the prices are not displayed.
Phuket Nightlife Guide
Phuket has fun entertainment and nightlife nearby all tourist areas where some bars discos and nightclubs are located.
Patong Nightlife
Patong is the centre of the entertainment and nightlife scene. Lots of beer bars, clubs, live music, go-go bars and cabaret shows are located. The centered and repute nightlife is nestled on Bangla road.
Karon Nightlife
There are some smaller selection of bars and nightspots and suitable for those who don’t want too loud places.
PhuketCity Nightlife
Phuket City nightlife is a good place who wants to be far away for bar girls and most local people will go there on weekend or their holidays.
Phuket Sightseeing
Phuket is regarded as one of the best tourist destinations in the world and there are a variety of tourist attractions such as museums, parks, waterfalls, beaches, temples, cape, viewpoint and shows.
ThalangNationalMuseum
If you want to find out more about Phuket history including archaeology, ethnology and art, visit Thalang National Museum. The museum houses display a large collection of ancient artifacts from Phuket and neighboring provinces, Krabi and Phang Nga. It is easy to get there, just take the road on Paklok Road from the Heroine's Monument, the museum is about 100m. on the right. Admission fee is 30 Baht for adults. Children are free of charge. Opening times is during 09.00 - 16.00 daily, except on national holidays.
PhuketSeaShellMuseum
Phuket Sea Shell Museum displays a large range of sea shells and fossils. There is a shop where you can buy some lovely shells for a gift of your fiends.Phuket Sea Shell Museum is located on Wiset Road opposite the entrance to Evason Phuket Resort & Spa, between Chalong and Rawai. Theadmission fee is 200 Baht per adult, 100 Baht per child.Opening times is during 08:00 - 19:00, except on national holidays.
Bang Pae Waterfall:
The Phuket's largest waterfall, Bang Pae where you can get there by taking Paklok Road from the Heroines' Monument on Thepkasattri Road. There is a left turn next to an elephant trekking camp after about 9kms.
SirinatMarineNational Park
Sirinat Marine National Park is a new protected area including the beaches of Nai Thon, Nai Yang and Mai Kao. The park boundary lays 5kms. out to sea and includes some diverse coral reefs popular with divers and snorkelers. The beaches at the park are a nesting site for turtles to lay eggs between November and February each year.
ChalongTemple
Chalong temple is the Phuket most important Buddhist temple. The prayer hall contains the statues of three of the temples most venerated monks, Luang Phor Chaem, Luang Phor Chuang and Luang Phor Gluam. People go to pay respect to the statues of the honorable monks, make offerings and donation as well as ask for their blessings. It’s convenient to get to Chalong temple. Take the Bypass Road heading south towards Chalong for about 8 kms. The temple is on your left.
Big Buddha
Phraphutthamingmongkhol-akenagakhiri Buddha, "Happiness on Top of Nagakerd Mountain" Contemporary art. Seated Buddha statue in Subduing Mara. Fundaments: 50 ferroconcrete piers as deep as 12 meters. Width: 25.45 m. Height: 45 m. Reinforced concrete structure adorned with white jade marble, Suriyakanta, from Myanmar (Burma). The weight of the white jade marble is approximately 135 tons per 2,500 sq.m. The statue was established on the top of Mount Nagakerd, Subdistrict Karon, Phuket Province.
PhromThepCape
Situated between Rawai and Nai Harn beaches, an exotic headland stretching out to sea - Phrom Thep Cape offers spectacular views of the small island of Koh Kaew Yai and the Andaman Sea, and is a very popular spot to see the beauty of sunset.
Kata Viewpoint
The Kata viewpoint is about five minutes drive south of Kata on the way to Phrom Thep Cape. It’s a large pavillion by the side of the road between Kata and Nai Harn. You can see the view of the bays of Kata Noi, Kata Yai, Karon and Pu Island.
Phuket City nightlife is a good place who wants to be far away for bar girls and most local people will go there on weekend or their holidays.
Phuket Shows
Phuket Fantasea
The Phuket most famous cultural theme-park show located in Kamala. It’s the showcase of activities and entertainment.
Phuket Stunt Show
Phuket Stunt Show is an entertainment show of nightly action packed with thrilling and exciting performances.
Simon Cabaret
Simon Cabaret is the popular Phuket transvestite cabaret. With stunning costumes, dazzling lights, excellent sound system and expensive sets, this makes Simon Cabaret the theatrical extravaganza.
Phuket is one of the greatest golfing destinations in Thailand. There is a plentiful selection of international standard golf courses nestled amidst idyllic surroundings.
Phuket well known Golf Courses are listed below:
BlueCanyon Country Club
One of the superior golf courses in Phuket, the Blue Canyon Country Club is composed of two 18-hole championship courses.
Laguna Golf Club
Known as the Banyan Tree Golf Course, this 18-hole golf course is situated at the Laguna Phuket area.
Loch Palm Golf Club
This 18-hole course is conveniently located approximately half-way between Phuket town and Patong beach.
Mission Hills Golf Course
Set in the northeast of Phuket, Mission Hills is a 18-hole course with an additional 9-hole floodlit course.
Phuket Country Club
Built in 1989, the Phuket Country Club was the first championship standard course in Phuket and has a total of 27-hole course.
Red mountain Golf Course
A truly dramatic course built of the 1400 rai former tin mine site in the heart of Phuket, this brand new 18-hole course is the Loch Palm’s sister course designed by Jon Morrow and co-designer of Al Tikkanen.
Phunaka Golf Course
Located off the Chaofa Road almost opposite the famous “Chalong temple”, it’s the first course of 9 holes opening Day & Night.
