Elephant Trekking
Located in the mainland province of Phang Nga just north of Phuket Island, Khao Lak has only recently been "discovered." The area, visited by only a few tourists, stretches across three national parks and offers nature lovers an unspoilt tropical landscape of beaches, hills, mountains, forested valleys, mangroves and estuaries. Take a trek on an elephant, go down the river on a bamboo raft, walk through the forest and get close to nature in this magical place.
Bungy Jumping
Jungle Bungy Jump operates every day - rain or shine - from 08:00 to 18:00 hours. Look for the sign on the road leading from Patong to Phuket Town near the major intersection. The popular reverse or "catapult" bungy can also be found in Patong beach in front of the Expat Hotel, normally operating after 6.00pm.
Patong Go-kart Speedway
Open every day from 10 am to 7 pm. Pit your driving skills on a challenging racing track. Single and double karts plus helmets are available and there's floodlighting for evening races. The track has a car park, restaurant and seating area for spectators. Located on the main road in Kathu between Patong Beach and Phuket City. Open daily 10am-7pm.
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.
Rock Climbing and Abseiling
n Phuket there is one climbing wall, located at Quest Laguna Phuket, which offers instruction in climbing and abseiling techniques for people of all ages and experience. Reaching a height of 15 meters, the tower has three faces: a 75-degree face, a vertical wall, and a gravity-defying overhang.
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.
Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)
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. |
