Activities in and around Phuket

• Phi Phi Islands
A group of islands 40 kilometres southeast of Phuket justifiably famous, with spectacular rock walls rising from crystal clear seas and stunning beaches and coves.

• Island Day Trips
Most of the beautiful Andaman Sea 'postcard' vistas are taken on the small, sometimes uninhabited islands surrounding Phuket. The islands of Koh Racha and Koh Kai Nok offer great snorkelling. If you want to avoid crowded tour groups, private snorkeling trips by speedboat to these islands are available.

• Learn to Dive
The waters surrounding Phuket are amongst the clearest, warmest and calmest in the world with a wonderland of tropical coral reefs below the surface. Add world-class scuba instruction at reasonable prices and you have a great place to learn to dive.

• Dive the Similan Islands
The Similan Islands offer the unique chance of diving with whale sharks. Manta rays are also common, the coral exceptionally varied and the water incredibly clear and calm. This island group is ranked one of the top 10 diving destinations in the world.

• Phang Nga Bay
A trip to Phang Nga Bay, with its mystic rock formations towering vertically out of the sea, is the one big 'must see' during a visit to Phuket.

• Koh Pannyi 'Sea Gypsy' Village
Perched on stilts above the sea, Koh Pannyi is included in most tours to Phang Nga's James Bond Island. At lunchtime hundreds of tourists gather here to eat and shop.

• Sea Canoeing
There's no better way to appreciate the limestone karsts, caves and hidden lagoons of Phang Nga Bay than by paddling around and through them in sea canoes.

• Hongs by Starlight
This is a unique way to explore the 'hongs' and caves of Phang Nga Bay, on a late afternoon/evening canoe trip. It's so special it has been dubbed "a spiritual experience rather than a tour".

• Whitewater Rafting
Experience the exhilaration of whitewater rafting on an adventurous day trip in the beautiful, natural environment of Phang Nga province.

• Game Fishing
The waters off Phuket offer fantastic game fishing with a variety of good game fish including sailfish, wahoo, barracuda, tuna, marlin and bottom fish.

• Elephant Trekking and Safari Adventures
Elephant trekking provides the opportunity to get up close and personal with these magnificent beasts and their natural jungle habitat. A safari tour offers a glimpse of typical rural life including elephants, jungle treks, monkeys, canoeing, rubber plantations, water buffalo cart rides and Thai cooking demonstrations.

• Safari Tour by Quad-Bike
A two-hour off road journey by Quad-Bike exploring the countryside along nature trails, taking you through rubber and pineapple plantations, palm gardens and mangrove forests to an unspoiled beach.

• Horseback Riding
Whether you are a novice or an experienced rider, you will have great fun following trails that pass grassland, golf courses, groves of conifers and white sandy beaches. Imagine the thrill of cantering through the surf. Trained guides will accompany you.

• Phuket FantaSea
A unique cultural theme park showcasing Thailand 's exotic roots with a fusion of ancient Thai traditions and cutting-edge technology, circus acts and pyrotechnic displays. You can choose show only or show with dinner at the Royal Feast Buffet.

• City Cultural Tour
Visit Sino-Portuguese mansions, Buddhist and Chinese temples including Phuket's most famous temple, Wat Chalong, spectacular view points, rubber plantations and a working farm to experience typical rural life.