Horseback Riding Guided tours on horseback are another way to relax while
sight-seeing.
Guided tour on
horseback are another way to relax while sight-seeing. Ride
along
blue lagoons, marshland fields and large groves of conifer trees
and of course white, sandy beaches.
Horseback Centers There
are three riding clubs in Phuket:
- Crazy Horse in Nai Han
(Tel. (076) 288795)
- Phuket Riding Club at Chalong
(Tel. (076) 288213)
- Phuket Laguna Riding Club at Bang Thao (Tel. (076) 381667)
They all offer facilities for beginners and experienced riders
alike.
Water Sports
Phuket is the center the scuba diving business. Popular locations
for diving include Similan, Surin and Phi Phi islands. Instruction
and equipment are available at the main beaches, with teachers of
various nationalities. Beginner courses are inexpensive, so if you
have never learned to scuba dive, Phuket is a great place to
learn. see details
Golfing, mini golf
Phuket has top golf courses with service that makes it a worldwide
center for golf lovers. see details
Phuket Country Club in Kathu
Century Country Club in Kathu
Banyan Tree Bang Thao
Blue Canyon near the airport in Thalang
Miniature Golf Aside from Pirate's
Cove Miniature Golf, which is covered under the listing on Patong,
there is also:
Dino Park Mini Golf at Karon Beach.18 holes
Thai Boxing
"Muay Thai" as it is called in Thai, is a strikes blows at and
with every part of the body. It's a 3,000 year old Martial Art and
Self Defence System and is the ultimate way to defend yourself,
gain confidence and keep fit all at the same time.
The stadium
is located at Saphan Hin in Phuket Town and bouts are held Friday
nights. see details
Hash House Harriers
Join Phuket's expats on their weekly fun run through jungles, up
mountains and along beaches-with a few beers after. see details
Courses and classes
The Traditional way to eat Thai food is to share several different
dishes at same time, enabling each dinner to discover al many
different flavors as possible. If your interest is simply in
learning more about what goes into Thai dishes in order to enhance
your knowledge and enjoyment when dining out, don't hesitate to
join us.
There are also other courses you can join, as Thai Boxing and
Diving. see details
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is one of the fastest growing sports in the South
East Asian region, not least in Thailand.
It 's easier than it looks. Anyone
can enjoy himself on a mountain bike, which has gearing sufficient
to take the mightiest incline.
In Phuket several interesting and
well worth half day adventures tours are offered. All the tours
will be under American guidance with professional bikes,
equipment, parts and back-up vehicle.
Target Shooting
Take aim with guns from small caliber to big bore and shot guns
Phuket Shooting Range at Chalong, Tel. (076) 381667-8; Fax. (076)
281054
Paintball Play at war with guns that shoot paint instead of lead.
Loads of fun.
Top Gun at Chalong, Tel. (076) 381667; Fax. (076) 381665
