Things to do: Sport & Activities

 

Phuket has alot of activities to offer, anything from inexpensive do-it-yourself trips, to guided tours. Some of the things you that you don't need to reach to deep into you pockets to do when you are boored or need a break. Phuket offers a wide range of water activities: Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Boat Charter, Game Fishing, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting. Island hopping is a "must do" when you come to Phuket. Its location in the Andaman Sea, allows you to discover some marvels such as Phang Nga Bay, Phi Phi Islands, Krabi Coast, and the famous Similan Islands to name a few. Please check below the activities worth to try out and the places worth to visit...

 

Bungy Jumping

 

the Jungle Bungy Jump, formally Tarzan's, in Kathu. is a real test of guts. Fight the internal struggle that every jumper experiences when standing 54 meters above the ground. Part of you screams: 'No, idiot! Don't Jump!' Another part yells back: 'I must do this!' It's well worth the rush in the end and most people manage to throw themseles off, only to claim: 'Who me? I wasn't scared at all.' Look for the crane peeking out over the palm tops in Kathu. Another new Bungy Jump Facility has just been introduced in Patong, and is located just next to the new bowling arena, at the end of nanai road to the north, lots of advertising in this area for you to find it.

 

Go-Karting, go pedal-to-the-metal on the eastern side of Patong hill at Kathu. Lots of fun and not as dangerous as some people imagine.

 

Elephant Trekking

 

The wild elephant population of Phuket was wiped out last century but has been replaced in recent years by an influx of pachyderms brought here for the tourist trade. Since logging was banned in Thailand (officially, at least) about 10 years ago, hundreds of Thai elephants have been out of work and the tourist boom has been a blessing for this work-loving creature. Riding an elephant is an experience not to be missed. These lumbering monsters are incredibly agile for their size and can negotiate slippery slopes that even humans would falter and slip on: all this while carrying three people on their backs!

 

Taking an elephant ride helps keep these peaceful animals out of the cities, where destitute owners are forced to take their beasts in search for food and money. There are many elephant treks to choose from in the hills above Kata, Patong, Chalong and dotted around the island. Learn about Elephant at Siam Safari. Tel: 076-280 116

 

Thai Boxing

 

Rapidly gaining popularity all over the world, Muay Thai is an electrifying spectacle to watch. Visit Saphan Hin Stadium in Phuket City to see regular matches with well-trained martial arts experts. Or try Patong Beach, where you can also see the skill and dexterity of these super-fit fighters. Tradition and courtesy are at the heart of this dangerous contact sport and a good Muay Thai participant is ultra-disciplined in spirit as well as body. Join the spectators and feel the rush. to see regular matches with well-trained martial arts experts.

 

Whitewater Rafting

 

Exciting whitewater rafting in Phuket and nearby area as Phang Nga and Krabi is very popular activity for every tourist. Phuket whitewater rafting is known as a challenging recreational activity. Phuketindex.com offers a list of whitewater rafting in Phuket and nearby area to feel more experiences on your holiday in Phuket.

 

 

 

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