Nothing to do in Phuket??

Staying here on the island paradise of Phuket and looking to enjoy all that it has to offer – Beautiful beaches, National parks, spa and massage, shopping centers, tropical jungles and a spectacular night life for those so inclined. But so far you and your family have gone to the beach; visited Jung Ceylon, spending some time wondering around window shopping; and lay out by the pool at your hotel if you have a pool.

You are wondering what else there is to do or maybe you have seen some ads for fun adventures and are unsure how to partake of these adventures. Give us call at Easy Day Thailand and we can discuss all the various options and make your arrangements, taking the stress out and putting the adventure in your vacation.

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Follow along as I outline some of the great attractions on Phuket in the Kathu area that you may have missed but that will make this an exciting vacation for you family’s scrapbooks.

Wake Park Phuket

Ever want to try water skiing or maybe you are already an expert and want to get in a little practice, but haven’t found a good place for the whole family – Phuket Cable Ski is the answer. At Phuket Cable Ski & Phuket Wake Boarding you can ski in fresh clean water on the specially designed lake, which is 410 meters long, 110 meters wide and 2 meters deep so when you feel a little hot it’s also a great place to cool off in the water that is fresh from the mountain streams of Kathu waterfall just up the valley. The whole area is surrounded by palm trees and lush vegetation and it’s a really relaxing place. So whether you’re a expert or a newbie, there is something fun for everyone.

And if you want to relax and wonder about a beautiful waterfall, taking those breath taking pictures that can fill your photo albums once you are home – Kathu Waterfalls is just the place. Unfortunately or perhaps fortunately the best time to see the falls at their best is during the rainy season when the waters are flowing at their fullest, but then this is low season here, so not so many crowds.

Perhaps Golf is the family sport or maybe it is just Mom or Dad’s passion, well either way, Phuket has six fine golf courses, all of which have been designed to take full advantage of the island's tropical trees and abundant water. Not a "real" golfer? Than visit the Phuket Adventure Mini Golf course in Bang Tao.

Looking for more speed and the excitement of race car driving - There are two go-kart tracks in Kathu; Patong Gokart Speedway and Phuket Kart Speedway and both tracks offer a number of different karts to choose from including standard karts, race karts, double seaters and kids' karts. And they are located just over the hills from Patong and close to the Kathu Waterfall.

Phuket Bike Tours

Not looking for that much speed, but something a little slower with more scenery – let us recommend one of the bike tours here in Phuket. Is there a better way to see beautiful Thailand close up than while pedaling through the country side on a bicycle. Imagine, biking along the quiet roads, in the shade of rubber trees and coconut groves with sound of birds and insects filling the morning air. You will realize every moment, how much more enjoyable a place can be when the pace is slow and leisurely.

Ever want to look do on the Jungle floor from high among the canopy of trees – Flying Hanuman is just what the doctor ordered then. Flying Hanuman is an adventure like no other on Phuket and there are similar such attractions around the world. It gives you the opportunity to take in the island’s beauty far beyond the sea, sun and sand that it is famous for. The hillsides of Kathu overflow with a thick forest that is perfect for flying among the jungle canopy. What Flying Hanuman has achieved is to provide travelers with exceptional opportunity, enjoyment, excitement and memories without impacting the natural balance within the forest environment surrounding it.

I have mentioned seeing the jungle while water skiing, and from the seat of a bicycle as you pedal around and even from high in the canopy while sliding from tree top to tree top. But how does riding on the back of huge elephant as it stomps through the jungle sound? Just tell us that you would like to try this adventure and we can set it all up at the best of the many elephant trekking companies.

Perhaps you would enjoy the thrill of knocking down those pesky targets in a relaxed atmosphere or maybe a little skeet shooting outdoors is more to your liking – There are several shooting ranges in the Kathu area that offer a variety of target shooting options, but be careful of that sore shoulder the next day. Be sure to hold the rifle or shotgun tight to your shoulder when you pull the trigger.

Or perhaps you would like to see the more cultural side of Phuket, like the Big Buddha. There are, in fact, two Buddha images. A smaller one, 12 metres high, is made of 22 tons of brass. It is dwarfed by the giant Buddha image facing eastward toward Chalong Bay and Phang Nga Bay beyond. The Phra Puttamingmongkol Akenakkiri Buddha – to give it its official name – is 45 metres high and 25 metres across at the base.

Wat Chalong

Included in your tour you will discover some of Phuket's many Buddhist Temples and museums. The largest temple is Wat Chalong, which can be very busy with locals and tourists, especially on those special Buddist Holidays throughout the year, but there are small temple in every area. If you want more of a local flavor and a bit of history be sure and mention you also want to visit some of Phukets fine museums. The Thalang National Museum, the Tin Mining Museum, the Thai Hua Museum and the Philatelic Museum are all interesting. Also worth a visit is the Phuket Butterfly Garden and Insect World. There is something for everyone and it's always a good option if the sun is not shining in Phuket.

How about a nice quiet tour around Phuket to see some of the fabulous viewpoints so you have loads of great pictures to impress the folks back home. There are plenty of hills and viewpoints. Phromthep Cape & Kata View Point are probably the most visited places. Not as popular; but also offering excellent views are Rang Hill & Monkey Hill in Phuket Town or Radar Hill, the hill overlooking Patong Beach

Don’t be discouraged if you have missed any of these or the many more attractions there are for the family here in Phuket and the surrounding islands…Contact us here at Easy Day Thailand and we can discuss a custom tour for your family to visit the places you want to see.

More about Tours & Activities ...

Phuket weather 23 May 2013

Another nice sunny early morning in Phuket, so if like to do some open air activity start early is the best, during the day the weather can change and turn into rain

If like to golf Phuket offers many courses from easier to more challenging, the Red Mountains Golf course is in Kathu. It is called Red Mountain as built inside one of the many former Tin Mines of Phuket, a great scenario. 

On West Coats still on the red flags, swimming from Phuket West coast is dangerous between May and October because of strong rip currents. This are  generated by constant wind and waves during summer season. Can still enjoy stay in shallow water and of course surf the waves being aware to not go to far into open sea.

Kata Beach is most famous place for surfing in Phuket and May and June are best time. Just wait for the correct tide.

if prefer more quiet things to do give a chance to Phuket Mining Museum and see how was the Island life 100 years ago

Phuket weather 22 may 2013

Sunshine and blue sky keep alternating with clouds and rain, this is the weather pattern for may on a tropical island as Phuket. One thing is sure, humidity is high and why feels so hot.

Despite rains the level of waterfalls, streams and lakes in Phuket are still low as need much more to recover form dry season (January to April)

Early morning only a thin veil of clouds so a good day, waves get bigger on the beaches facing west and wind increase every day pushing the clouds from open ocean.

If like to take a walk in the jungle remember to bring water with you along with a dry shirt and mosquito repellent. There are few places in Phuket where can do short jungle trekking to see the huge threes. one is Kathu Waterfall, or Tonsai Waterfall where you will find the gibbons rehabilitation center too. Tonsai is part of a National Park so need to pay the entry fee. if like a wild place free of cahrge and near good local life and restaurants then Kathu is perfect

Gibbon rehabilitation project

Kathu Waterfall

Kathu Waterfall

 

phuket weather 21 May 2013

Got Ready to go for early morning Walk but the rain started, take it easy enjoy breakfast and wait as sun could come out any time.

Can see how much rain in few minutes came down, refreshing the air.

What you see is the typical Spirit House that almost every one has in the garden

Learn a bit more about spirit house in Thailand.

Wind get stronger every day, normal for the season. This makes possible to have sun shine alternate to heavy rain few times a day

So if you changed mind after breakfast still a lot to do in the afternoon, such as enjoy Phang Nga Bay.

The best is Hong Island with a Private Phuket canoeing Tour by Easy Day Thailand. 

Phuket Weather 20 May 2013

After a night raining this morning sun is shining again.

The reason is wind is blowing stronger so keeps the sky more clear from clouds.

Waves then get bigger specially when the tide is changing

A perfect day for golfing, fresh air in the morning and no rain.

The Phuket Country Club golf course is build near the waterworks and surrounded by trees and green hills, making it even more fresh in a day as today.

More about Phuket Golf courses

Phuket weather 19 May 2013

Rain !!

Took a picture of the road in front the office, as today sky is the same all over Phuket Island.

Tick clouds full of rain that started poring down yesterday evening...that's normal for this time the year.

At least air temperature and humidity dropped so nice cool night and temperature during the day around 25 Celsius.

Forecasts say that will be like this for two or three days..lest see tomorrow.

No wind and small waves.

What to do in Phuket when it is raining ?

A lot of things such as:

Learn scuba diving, the Open Water Course takes four days, learning new things, meeting other people and make the exciting experience to meet the underwater world....doesn't matter it's raining as most of the course will be under water 

Take a private day tour of the island and ask to include a spa treatment, this will make your day different and relaxing.

Phuket Island private tours

Visit Phuket Museum and see more about Phuket History,, they are cheap and very well organised

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The thaihua school museum in phuket town