Lucie Aurore
Often regarded as Phuket's most popular family holiday destination, the island offers visitors of all ages a plethora of activities. Here are some of the top things to do in Phuket
Perfect for mini golf enthusiasts as well as those in search of an engaging activity hub to spend a few hours in, Dino Park Mini Golf is one of Phuket's most popular stopovers for families. Visitors can not only play a game of golf in the course's well-maintained greens but also try their hand at Putt Putt before enjoying a meal at the venue's trendy restaurant.
Tipped to be one of Phuket's most unusual and sought after recreational experiences, Zorb Balling is not for the faint of heart. Families bereft of vertigo can take part in this one of a kind adventure in which visitors are hurled across a steep incline while being strapped inside a massive Zorb Ball, like human tumbleweeds!
As one of the quirkiest family attractions in Phuket, the Upside Down House is not only a marvel of modern architecture but also a gravity-defying work of art which occupies pride of place among the island's cultural hotspots. Visitors can not only tour the confines of this upside down household but also explore the maze located in the house's gardens.
Adrenaline junkies exploring Phuket's family activity hubs should look no further than Xtreme Adventures for treetop adventures and zip lining expeditions. Conveniently located near the Big Buddha temple the venue is a haven for outdoor activity fanatics in search of challenging zip lining courses and team building exercises.
A preferred haunt for young visitors touring Phuket, the Escape Hunt Experience is an interactive gaming hub where families can put their imagination and investigative skills to the test in a game of wits. Stimulating and invigorating, putting the clues together is half the fun of this interactive hunting encounter.
Nature lovers looking to make the most of their time in Phuket should head down to the island's famed Butterfly Garden & Insect World and experience a mesmerizing world of beauty and wilderness in the heart of the beach capital. Littered with colourful showcases and bird and insect displays the venue also explores marine life and their habitats in detail. Visitors based at the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort or other well placed luxury hotels Phuket has to offer can plan a visit to this site.
Families in the mood for a one of a kind jungle trekking experience should sign up for an elephant trekking tour of Phuket's lush forests. Elephant camps are omnipresent here and visitors can not only enjoy a trek atop a gentle giant but also aid in conservation efforts by visiting the camps as a family and taking part in feeding activities.
As Phuket's favourite go-karting heartland, Go Kart Speedway is an all-encompassing family recreational centre like no other. Tourists and locals can be seen spending hours at the well maintained race course close to Patong as kids and adults of all ages kick their racing skills to high gear in this popular spot.
