List of Possible Things to Do - Phuket

sources from phuket.com, trip advisor.com.au, expedia.com.au, phuket101.net

Phang Nga Bay

"A distinctive feature of Phang Nga Bay are the sheer limestone karsts that jut vertically out of the emerald-green water.  James Bond Island and Koh Panyee are just two of the more famous spots in this bay. By far the best means of enjoying the spectacular scenery, with only brief encounters with the tourist crowds at James Bond and Koh Panyee, is to take one of the boat trips from the northern end of Phuket.

A leisurely day trip cruising through the dramatic limestone islands, occasionally stopping to enjoy quiet beaches, is far more rewarding than the standard bus-boat tour." (phuket.com)

Old Phuket Town
"you will find shrines, temples (Buddhist and Chinese), ornate and beautifully preserved 'shophouses', quaint cafés, tiny printing shops, impromptu private and public museums and even a mini ex-red light district." (phuket.com)



Amulets Market in Phuket Town
"In the alley is a long row of stands, each displaying hundreds of amulets. Behind these is a small row of shops, also selling amulets and Buddha images. The displays attract a variety of people, using magnifying glasses to check the wares. There is quiet, serious discussion but when Phuket.com tries to talk with vendors, they are very shy and plainly would rather not talk to journalists." (phuket.com)




SOI BANGLA NIGHTLIGHT IN PATONG BEACH (BANGLA ROAD, SOI BY SOI)

Picture says it all..


Phuket Simon Cabaret

"Extravagant costumes, make-up and sets take the audience from Egypt to Latin America to China and back to Thailand in themed displays of classical dance and song." phuket.com




Rang Hill

"A beautiful viewpoint set above Phuket town. Great by day and by night with the city lights. If you happen to go there, by car and bike, stay for lunch or dinner at the beautiful and excellent Tungka Cafe or Phuket View Restaurant on the other side of the hill" phuket101.net




Koh Panyee

small fisherman village built entirely on stilts in the middle of phang nga bay







Wat Chalong in Phuket




Phuket Big Buddha





Beach Club in Surin Beach

Catch Beach Club in Surin is one of the most trendy beach bars in Phuket, if not the only one on the island! We love to go there on weekend afternoons to unwind, or even get some work done in a relaxing tropical ambiance… Who wouldn’t? (Catch Beach Club also ranks high on our '10 Most Romantic Restaurants in Phuket') (phuket101.net)




Phi Phi Islands



Scuba Diving in Phi Phi Island






Thai Boxing in Phuket





Monkey Hill in Phuket Town

"Toe Sae Hill in Phuket Town is sometime referred to as Monkey Hill.The reason why becomes fairly obvious after a few hundred metres when you come across a troupe of macaques munching away on fruit brought to them by locals.

Probably the highest hill in Phuket Town, Monkey Hill is home to a few TV and radio stations and a popular recreation spot where many locals jog on a daily basis. The hill has a number of great viewpoints at different levels." Phuket.com

Elephants Rides


5 places
- siam safari - chalong
- safari elephant club - patong
- kok chang elephant camp - kata noi
- sea view elephant camp - nai harm
- camp chang kalim - kalim

Phuket Shooting Range

Phuket Shooting Range is without doubt the biggest attractions and activities complex on Phuket Island. Founded in 1989 it offers a suprisingly wide range of fun and exciting things to do: these include a shooting range, a racing go kart track, a snake farm and show, elephant trekking, paintball and ‘airsoft’ BB gun setup, ATV rides, and even a gems store – Kinaree House – in which you can purchase handcrafted souvenirs and jewels. And if that’s not enough then it’s good to know you can visit a tea museum displaying 700 varieties of tea from all around the world.

RockClimbing in Krabi

Krabi’s limestone cliffs are heaven for rock-climbing enthusiasts, who come from all over the globe to take up the challenge of climbing them.

http://www.krabi-travel.com/land_ac/climbing.htm

Zorbing

Price Range: 950 baht (single roll) - 1,600 baht (unlimited rolls) - March 2013 prices



Jungle Bungy Jump

50 meters managed and run by a NZ team



Phuket Wake Park





Flying Hanuman in Phuket
"If you’re the type of person who loves to zip through the sky 40 metres above a jungle, Flying Hanuman in Kathu is just the right place for you. Eco-friendly and well executed, Flying Hanuman explores the jungle in a decidedly aerial way.

We arrive at a lobby thronging with participants and have a quick look around. The place is superbly designed, with artistic touches here and there, immaculate toilets and a restaurant to the left of the lobby. We then watch a safety-and-information DVD on a 40” flat screen TV incongruously hanging in a bamboo-and-thatch hut that is so well done that it gains a round of applause from a rowdy group of students." phuket.com

Parasailing

"people pay about 800 up to 1,300 baht per ride which lasts only about five minutes max.Some operators might try to use the terms ‘short rope’ and ‘long rope’ to make the prices higher, so you might need to practice some bargaining skills before committing to any length of rope. Riders will get a brief about safety procedures as well as ‘getting dressed’ in a lifejacket and hooked up to a parachute.Before being pulled out to the bay by a speedboat, a support person (aka the ‘Monkey Man’) will come along and perch above you without any security gear whatsoever. His main job is to guide the parachute and help you to land safely. The Monkey Man expects a tip for a good landing but it is totally up to you, the rider. Please bear in mind that it is unlikely that your travel insurance company will cover you if anything goes wrong." phuket.com

Windsurfing in Phuket

Of the 16 beaches on the west coast of Phuket, at least 8 offer windsurfing facilities. Patong, the most developed of these, has seven or eight windsurfing shops along the beach. Lessons are available for beginners. The quality of equipment of instruction is sometimes better at the big hotels, although some of the independent operators offer fine service as well. phuket.com

Snorkeling

The tropical waters of the Andaman Sea are ideal for snorkeling - clear, calm, balmy and bursting with brilliant marine life. Snorkeling can be done year-round in Phuket, but the best time of year is November-April, when the sea's at its most placid. 

tips. 

• wear thick sunscreen; sun's rays are magnified by water
• Be wary of jet-skis and make yourself as visible as possible while snorkelling
• Always defog your mask before diving. No use swimming amongst beautiful tropical fish if you can’t see them
• Kicking from the hip is the most effective way to use your fins
• Please do not touch coral under any circumstances

top 5 beaches to snorkel at in phuket

- ao sane

- laem singh

- kata noi

- paradise

- ya nui

phuket.com

Surfing

"Kata beach is the main place for renting boards, with about seven rental outlets. You won’t have to look far as some of them are right on the beach. Ask around a bit before deciding where to rent. The best offers we found were: One hour, 150 baht; one day 500 baht; one month 7,000 baht. You can also inquire about 10-hour packages, which cost around 1,000 baht and allow you to decide when to use the hours." phuket.com

Phuket Kitesurfing

Beginners appreciate the shallow waters and gentle breezes of the southeast coast while over at Nai Yang and Layan beaches in northwest Phuket, more practiced kitesurfers really let rip with acrobatic stunts. " phuket.com

Jet Ski

Jet-skis are available for hire at most of the island’s major beaches. It’s a fun and popular activity but it should be noted that, beyond providing life jackets, there is little regard for safety and – on Patong Beach in particular – speedboats and jet-skis can be seen navigating dangerously close to swimmers.

There are currently more than 200 licensed jet-skis in Phuket with over a hundred in Patong and the rest on Bangtao, Kamala, Karon and Kata beaches. Would-be riders should look for the ‘insurance jet ski’ sticker on the vehicle’s side. Beware of the fact that a number of jet-ski operators operate their business without a proper license, not to mention taking out rock-solid insurance. 

A session of 30 minutes costs from 800 up to 1,500 baht depending on when, where and which jet-ski operators you talk to. But you might come across advertising brochures quoting jet-ski rental rates as 1,500 baht for 30 minutes, 2,000 baht for 40 minutes, and 3,000 baht for 60 minutes. An extra rider costs 200 baht.

Warnings. 

1. Under Thai law, jet-skis may only be operated by people holding a valid Thai sea captain's license but the regulation is rarely checked or enforced by officers on the island.
2. There have been a few distressing stories about false damage accusations when riders return jet-skis. The most publicized of all was when in late 2009 a British documentary called Big Trouble in Tourist Thailand showed footage of JJ, a Patong based jet-ski operator threatening Jack, a British marine, over dubious jet-ski damages at gunpoint. In a short while it got more than a million hits on YouTube.com alone. This episode, as well as increasing complaints from aggrieved riders, changed the entire jet-ski business in Phuket. New regulations have since come out that all jet-skis must be insured, but not all operators obey them.
3. A good number to remember if you decide to try a jet-ski is 1155. It is the Tourist Police’s phone number

" phuket.com

Phuket Spas and Thai Massage

Dino Park Mini Golf in PHuket

Dino Park is a mini-golf course and restaurant located right in between Karon and Kata beaches on the Beach Road itself.

Splash Jungle Waterpark

Khao Lak and Khao Sok Tours

Khao Lak and Khao Sok, offers beaches, jungle covered mountains, forested valleys, mangroves and estuaries. Located in the mainland province of Phang Nga, just north of Phuket Island, Khao Lak is a relative newcomer to tourism.

The area covers 3 national parks, which include long stretches of sandy beach fringed by the surrounding mountains, mangroves, estuaries and tropical forest. 

Jungceylon Shopping Mall in Patong
something to do if it rains...

The 200-plus other stores in this shopping heaven sell brand-name clothes, spectacles, sunglasses, cosmetics and perfumes, shoes, DVDs, computer games, tons of mobile phones and accessories, electrical goods but it is also a great entertainment haven with a five-room SF Cinema and a 16-lane bowling alley, perfect for rainy days or to escape the heat of the day.

• Seven banks
• Five eyewear outlets
• Forty clothing and accessory outlets
• Ten fast food and beverage outlets
• One food court
• Two furniture outlets
• Ten health and beauty outlets
• One pet store
• Two electronics and IT stores
• Twenty five restaurants
• One Thai arts and crafts centre consisting of 70 shops and 35 kiosks
• One tailor's shop
• Two travel and luggage outlets

(phuket.com)

Phuket Fantasea

Phuket FantaSea is the island's biggest show. With trapeze artists, a cast of hundreds, performing elephants and other animals and an exotic storyline that blends tradition with fantasy you'll have a wonderful evening out here.

The Lost Legends of Phuket
dinner theatre



Tiger Kingdom

Kathu, Phuket




Gibbon Rehabilitation Project
nature...

recommended "do it if you love nature"




Khao Phra Thaeo National park




June bahtra Sunset Dinner Cruise