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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.
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 snorkelling 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.
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.
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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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.
Snorkelling equipment, fins, mask and snorkel, can be rented
on a daily basis from shops all over the island.
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Canoeing
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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, or catapult, and view life from a completely
different angle, with insurance! There is only one Bungee
jump/Catapult in Phuket on the Kathu to Town road.
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