Tours & Cruises

Several tour operators arrange island tours, visit to pearl farms, island cruises, dive safaris and more. Full and up-to-date information on these and other sightseeing and touring options are available at TAT’s Phuket office on Phuket Road. Tel: 0 7621 2213, 0 7621 1036

Sporting Opportunities

Golf

There are four top 18-hole golf courses in Phuket, which offer excellent and challenging play. All offer reasonably priced green fees, golf club rentals and caddy services.

• Phuket Country Club (in Kathu) – Tel. 076321038-40
• Blue Canyon Country Club (in Amphoe Thalang) – Tel. 076328088 – Website: www.bluecanyonclub.com
• Laguna Phuket Golf Club (at Hat Bang Thao) – Tel. 076324350
• Loch Palm Golf Club (in Kathu) – Tel. 076321929 , 076321933-4

Horse Riding

There are three riding clubs: the first is on Patak Road, on the way to Hat Kata, the second is Ban Sai Yuan situated at Hat Nai Han route and the Laguna Phuket at Bang Thao. These three have facilities for visitors’ convenience and courses for both beginners and experienced riders.

Windsurfing

This sport can be enjoyed at most major beaches. Boards may be rented by the hour, half-day, full-day or week. Expert tuition is also available.

Water-skiing

Popular at Hat Patong on a half-hour or hourly basis. Cable water-skiing is available at Phuket Waterski Cableway, located behind the Loch Palm Golf Course in Amphoe Kathu.

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