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Khao Sok Overnight Eco Phuket Tour, Elephant Hills Luxury Safari Tents - combining the camp idea of African national parks with Thai tropical forest environment. Any time of year, rain or shine, you're spoilt for choice in Phuket. With an abundance of beaches, parks and forests to explore, a rich history and culture to discover, and fantastic dining and nightlife choices, the only thing you'll find lacking is the time to see all that the island has to offer. The range of activities in Phuket continues to grow in sophistication and variety, offering visitors of all budgets, tastes, ages and abilities something to enjoy.
If you feel like firing off a few rounds, Phuket Shooting Range provide safe but loud facilities. Located near Chalong Circle in the south of the island. There is an incredible array of weapons: AK-47s, M-16s, Colt .45s, Smith and Wesson .38s, 9mms, and .22 magnums. Bulls-eye, human and outdoor falling plate targets are available. Fees depend on the type and number of bullets used. A target, gun, use of the range, bullets, ear protectors, insurance and instruction are included in the price.
Have you been dreaming about Horse Riding along the beaches and through the jungles of Phuket Island. Experience the natural beauty of Phuket's Jungles and Beaches from the back of a horse. It has Australian horses perfect for beginners through experts, ready to explore jungle trails and the beach and dressage riding rings for beginners and children or for experts interested in the finer aspects of riding with instruction from our experienced teachers.
If you need an adrenaline-fix, look no further than bungy jumping. For those adventurous types who live for challenges, you can jump 50 metres over the green-blue water of the Jungle Lagoon at the Jungle Bungy Jump in Kathu. Set over a picturesque pond, formerly an old tin mining site, but now a safe location for experiencing big-time thrills, the jump site is the only licensed one in Thailand and the only insured site in Asia. Look for Jungle Bungy Jump on the main road leading out of Patong to Phuket Town near the major intersection at Kathu. World Bungy Patong , meanwhile, claims to be Southern Thailand's highest bungy. Located on Soi Kepsap, 2 Sai Namyen Rd, Patong Beach.
If you want some fresh fishing experience, Phuket Thailand offers some of the best prizefighters of the sport fishing world. Travelly, Sailfish, several varieties of Tuna, Reef Sharks, Dorado, Rainbow Runners, and a variety of bottom fish await your challenge!
Techniques range from trolling with artificials, dead and live baits, trolling with the downrigger, casting poppers, jigging and spinning, to drift and bottom fishing.Fishing is good year round, although from June to October during the south west monsoon, Wahoo are plentiful, while Black Marlin and Sailfish are jumping from September to December.
Charter a boat with friends for the day (or longer) or join a fishing trip (subject to availability.) Trips to nearby islands such as Racha Island, operate year round while longer range trips, e.g., to the Similan Islands, north of Phuket, operate during the high season from November to March only. For keen fishermen, please note the Phuket International Sportfishing Tournament held every November which attracts.
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