Scuba Diving
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.

Yachting
Phuket is a natural base for sailing. This Singapore-sized island is packed with accommodation facilities and yachting services for all kinds. There are scores of uninhabited islands to explore and despite the many attractions, the Andaman Sea has yet to become congested with boat traffic.

Water Skiing
Popular at Patong on a half-hour or hourly basis. Automated cable water-skiing is available at the Phuket Waterski Cableway in Kathu.

Mountain Biking
One of the many advantages of biking on Phuket are the many well-surfaced roads that wind through beautiful green hills, rubber plantations and tropical rainforest. The scenic road along the coastline from one white-sanded beach to another is a world-class journey that should not be missed.

Canoeing
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.

Fishing
Daily tours are available, making early morning departures and late afternoon re-turns, mostly to lesser islands to fish for Red Snappers, Rainbow Runners and other game fish.

Windsurfing
This popular sport is enjoyed at most major beaches. Boards may be rented by the hour, half-day, full day or week. Expert tuition from Thai teachers is free.

Snorkelling
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.

Bungee Jump
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.

Elephant Trekking
Phuket Island still has one sizable tract of virgin rain forest, as well as lots more secondary tropical forest growth. On the neighboring mainland, Khao Sok National Park offers extensive forests, rivers, an enormous lake, caves and fascinating flora and fauna, including a few wild tigers that still inhabit the more remote areas. Jungle trekking makes an excellent option in the summer season from May to October, when the forests are at their greenest.