Anastasia Smith
Active visitors to Phuket will have the opportunity to undertake several exciting tours such as a whitewater rafting / four-wheel drive adventure, a speedboat tour, sea kayaking, a cycling tour and more. Through these tours, you could gain an authentic understanding of this Thai island.
This tour would be a marvellous choice for adventure lovers and thrill seekers visiting Phuket. This exciting experience takes place in Phang Nga’s Ton Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary which is renowned for its pristine rainforest. Whilst this area is known for its picturesque views, it will also be a marvellous setting for adventure as you navigate the surging rapids and ride your four-wheel-drive vehicle along rugged tracks. Additionally, this tour will also include a trip to a rubber plantation where you may learn about local rubber production.
Another wonderful excursion that you could take in Phuket is a speedboat tour of the captivating Phi Phi Islands. As you might expect, this adventure will take you to the most entrancing sights to be found here. On this excursion, you would visit places like Maya Bay (featured in the film ‘The Beach’), Monkey Beach and Viking Cave. As this tour is conducted on a speedboat, you can travel from one attraction to another rapidly.
A splendid experience in Phuket is going sea kayaking at the picturesque Phang Nga Bay. On this kayaking excursion, you can admire the sights of this bay from a unique perspective. You are sure to be enthralled by the eye-catching caves and limestone islands that you will encounter here. Your small, manoeuvrable kayak will make it possible for you to enter small channels and visit lovely secluded lagoons. Before your kayaking session, you would be taken to attractions like Panak Island, Hong Island and James Bond Island in a cruiser.
Undoubtedly, the lovely island of Koh Yao Noi is renowned for its beautiful shoreline, yet its pristine interior happens to be relatively unexplored. On this cycling tour, participants will have the opportunity to explore quaint fishing villages, eye-catching mosques, beautiful rice paddies and lush jungles. In this way, you could experience the area’s natural beauty and the traditional way of life of the locals. Your tour will also include a delicious Thai lunch!
By visiting Phuket Town on this captivating heritage walk, you will have the opportunity to experience the local culture and the laidback lifestyle of the people who live here. On your tour, you would encounter age-old edifices, magnificent mansions, old marketplaces and more. You could also view attractions like Sino-Portuguese buildings, Thai Hua Museum and Chin Pracha House. One of the Phuket family resorts to consider basing yourself at and from which you can plan a visit to this historical area is Anantara Layan Phuket Resort.
This absorbing tour will focus mainly on the attractions to be found in Phuket Island’s southern region. This half-day trip will take you to the finest buildings, beaches and viewpoints to be found here. On your tour, you would experience attractions like Wat Chalong (a well-known temple), Promthep Cape, Phuket Town and Kata Viewpoint. An experienced guide will assist you in understanding the significance of the various places you will visit and provide a deeper appreciation of what the island has to offer.
