How to spend top weekend in Phuket - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Surf on Artificial Waves

There is a Kata beach in Phuket. A surf park called Surf House Phuket is located in its southern part. It is open every day from 10 am to 10 pm. If you come here, you will be able to conquer the large artificial waves formed by the shelf. If you do not know how to operate the board yet, you will be able to complete the training without the risk of being submerged in the water when you fall. Cables provide this protection. Experienced instructors keep the rookies on them. Skating takes place by turns. One surfer is held on an artificial wave until he falls. Then the next surfer conquers the wave.

Visit the Wake Park

There is a lake on the island. Wake Park is located on it. It is open to the public from 8:30 am to 10 pm. It is equipped with powerful floodlights, several jumps, and 2 winches. The first winch is big and circumferential. It is 100 meters long. Its speed depends on the time of day. It varies from 30 to 50 kilometers per hour. The second winch is a small reversible. A man is sitting at its console. He deals with speed control. You can learn to ride the board under the guidance of a professional trainer or practice tricks. You can rent a wakeboard, helmet, and life jacket in the park.

Splash Jungle Water Park Rides

If you come to the northern part of Phuket, you can spend time at the Splash Jungle Water Park. It is built next to the Centara Grand West Sands Hotel. The park welcomes visitors 7 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm. The water park is divided into several thematic zones. You will find all kinds of entertainment there. For example, you can use the attraction "Boomerang". The ascent of the water slide takes place on it. Then a sharp descent occurs. You can also use the "Whirlpool" attraction. It is a large funnel. It sucks people into a pipe that ends in the pool. You can also take a ride on the Lazy River while sitting in a tube. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Ride an Elephant

There are several elephant farms on the island. You can visit the Elephant Safari farm. It was opened in 1986. You will also have the opportunity to go to Kok Chang. It has been operating since 1993. This farm is a 10-minute drive from Karta beach on the road that leads to the Karon observation deck. If you go to any of them, you will be able to feed the cute giants, take photos with them, and go on a trip on an elephant through the picturesque area.

You can ride through the jungle and climb the hill to enjoy the beautiful views of the Andaman Sea. You will also have the opportunity to use the services of the Siam Safari company during your vacation in Phuket. It was founded in 1994. Its employee organizes eco-tours around the island. You can book a half-hour or 45-minute elephant ride in Chalong Bay and Khao Sok National Park.

Go Snorkeling in Phuket

You may be interested in snorkeling in the waters of the Andaman Sea between November and the end of April. There are no big waves at this time. You should buy or rent equipment and take a motorboat to one of the picturesque beaches. For example, you can go to Laem Ka, Ao Sen, Laem Singh, or Banana. You will find clear warm water and a variety of underwater inhabitants there.

Excursion to the Waterfalls

Bang Pae is the largest waterfall on the island. It is located in a National Park. The Gibbon rehabilitation center works there. You can go here for a tour in any season of the year and on any day of the week from 9:00 to 16:30. A slippery concrete path leads to the waterfall. Fallen trees block it in some places. You can climb over them to overcome this barrier. The trip will last 10 minutes. There is another waterfall 20 minutes away from Bang Pae. It's called Ton Sai.