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| At sea, on land, or even above it, Phuket's remarkable range of sports, tours, diversions and adventures guarantee a fun-packed holiday for all. |
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In the water or out, the Andaman Sea and Phangnga Bay offer an unrivalled selection of watersports, including deep-sea fishing that would give Hemingway a thrill, and snorkeling and Scuba diving that would take Cousteau's breath away. There is also sea-canoeing into spectacular hollow island escarpments and enchanting yachting experiences that have not only made these waters world famous, but also helped make Phuket one of Asia's premier yachting destinations, with yachts from every continent represented in the bays and marinas of the island. |
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| On shore, Phuket's thrills and adventures are just as numerous. Gallop gracefully across the sand on a horse from one of Phuket's several riding stables, or take a trek into the island's jungles aboard an elephant. Hike through the primordial forest of Khao Phra Tieow, or mountain bike along the winding hill roads. Play 18, 36 or 72 holes of golf at any of the four world-class golf clubs, or putt a little easier at the Mini-golf park in Kata. Take a leap of faith at the island's Bungy Jump centre or - if speed is your thing - roar around Phuket's Go-Kart track. |
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| In fact, with so much to do on and around Phuket, booking a longer stay may be advisable - just to give yourself time to fit it all in. |
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 Canoeing / Kayaking |
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| This form of eco-tourism is available in several forms, as popular one-day tours, or more extended tours involving overnight camping on island beachs, and occurs principally in the neighbouring Phangnga Bay and Krabi, where mangrove swamps and island grottoes are accessible only by canoe. |
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| Bungee Jump |
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| Take the plunge and view life from a completely different angle, with insurance! There is only one Bungee Jump operation in Phuket on the Kathu to Town road. |
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| Snorkelling |
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| This can be enjoyed in sheltered bays all around Phuket. It is particularly enjoyable at easily accessible reefs at Patong, Karon and Kata beaches. |
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| Snorkelling equipment, fins, mask and snorkel, can be rented on a daily basis from shops all over the island. |
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| Scuba Diving |
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| Expeditions regularly leave Phuket for dives around neighbouring islands, and further afield, most particularly around the enduringly popular Phi Phi Islands in neighbouring Krabi province, some 2 hours east of Phuket, and the Similan Islands, some 110 km northwest of Phuket, and the Raya Islands, 1-3 hours due south of Phuket, depending on the type of boat. |
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| Phuket diving sites number among
the very best to be found worldwide. |
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| In fact, the readers of the top diving magazine voted Phuket diving among the top ten in the world. Diving Phuket's warm clear blue waters is best from mid-October to May, when the calm seas and rain free days make Phuket diving off Ko Kaew Noi, Ko Rajali Yai, Shark Point a truly unique experience. |
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| Phi Phi Island diving is also one of the highlights for any serious dive itinerary, Phi Phi Island diving takes the diver to one of the most famous diving sites in the world, and dive facilities for Phi Phi Island are among the best for such a site. |
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| Diving Khao Lak will introduce the diver to many new varieties of fish and coral. |
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| Khao Lak diving is a relatively unspoiled diving site offering much natural scenery and diving Khao Lak means entering into one of Thailand's premier marine national parks. |
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| Scuba companies in Phuket offer full training courses and equipment hire, so that experienced and amateur divers can dive Phuket waters without needing to worry about bringing more than their underwater cameras |
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