Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 08 1894 1274;
www.offsprayleisure.com
; 43/87 Chalong Plaza, Chalong; day trips 3500-4500B, open-water
course 15,900B)
A dive and snorkelling excursion company specialising in small-load, intim-
ate trips to the reefs around Ko Phi-Phi.
Adrenalin Sports
Cable Jungle
Adventure Phuket
( 08 9874 0066;
www.ziplinephuket.com
; 232/17 Moo 8, Th Bansuanneramit; per person 2150B; 9am-6pm)
Tucked into the hills behind a quilt of pineapple fields, rubber plantations and mango
groves is this maze of eight zip lines linking cliffs to ancient ficus trees. The zips range
from 6m to 23m above the ground and the longest run is 100m long. Closed-toe shoes are
a must.
ADVENTURE SPORTS
Jungle Bungy Jump
( 0 7632 1351;
www.phuketbungy.com
; 61/3 Th Wichitsongkram, Kathu; jump 2100B)
In operation since
1992, this 20-storey bungy jump inland from Patong is built and operated to Kiwi stand-
ards. Jumpers have the option to dunk in the water, leap in pairs or experience the Rocket
Man, where you'll be shot 50m into the air, then do the bungy thing on the way down.
ADVENTURE SPORTS
WATER SPORTS
Phuket Wake Park
( 0 7620 2527;
www.phuketwakepark.com
; 86/3 Moo 6, Th Wichitsongkram, Kathu; 2 hrs 500-650B, day pass
1200B; 7:30am-11pm)
Phuket's newest extreme addiction: buzz Kathu's lake backed by
steep green hills on a wake board. They offer rides in two-hour blocks or by the day, and
you can even book a week's worth of fun in advance. Best prices are offered in the early
morning and evening.
Horse Riding
Phuket Riding Club
( 0 7628 8213;
www.phuketridingclub.com
; 95 Th Viset, Rawai; 1hr/1½hr 1000B/1500B)
Phuket Riding
Club offers rides in the jungle around Rawai and along nearby beaches.
HORSE RIDING
Sea Kayaking
Several companies based on Phuket offer canoe tours of scenic Ao Phang-Nga. Kayaks
can enter semi-submerged caves inaccessible to long-tail boats. A day paddle costs from
