Sino ThaiAs a rule, arriving in a tropical paradise, we tend to lie on the beach with a glass of cool drink and relax, sunbathing and occasionally swimming in the sea. But, if you can’t just lie down for hours even on vacation, we have prepared for you options for activities that you will definitely like and bring new experiences!
Break the rules of a beach holiday, stimulate the adrenaline rush, and go!
1. Scuba diving.
Everyone can swim and dive in the sea, but what about diving? You will need to take lessons from an expert and be in good physical condition before diving. But it’s worth it, because when you go down to the bottom of the sea, you experience magic, as if you were in another world.
Corals and unprecedented fish are waiting for you, and the deeper the dive, the more silence will envelop, making you believe that the noisy world from which you just descended to the bottom does not exist on the surface. This activity, in addition to the pleasure of swimming, is also similar to contemplative meditation.
Phuket has an incredible number of diving centers and schools, there are excursions with diving, training, diving with and without an instructor – everything to see an incredibly interesting and diverse tropical underwater world!
2. Wakeboarding.
Basking in the sun all day is certainly cool, but being active is a separate pleasure! Wakeboarding is another activity that guys will love, but many girls are afraid of: it combines acrobatics, water slalom and jumping.
What is wakeboarding? This activity is at the same time similar to skateboarding and water skiing, as well as snowboarding, but on the water. The boat tows a person standing on the board, and the wakeboarder uses the wave from the boat as a springboard, while doing tricks or just trying to stay on the board and not fall into the water. It is advisable to wear a wetsuit and a life jacket.
You will be full of adrenaline and new experiences by trying wakeboarding in Phuket!
3. Surfing.
Surfing is a water sport that originated in Hawaii as part of an ancient religious ritual practiced by the Hawaiian nobility. The task of the surfer is to ride on the crest of the wave while standing on a special board.
In Phuket, surfers can be seen on the western beaches, where there are sufficient waves for surfing. The most popular is Kata Beach, where surf schools, board rentals are located and there is a one and a half kilometer stretch of coastline for classes. Also here every year they organize competitions of surfers, which are very popular in Thailand.
Nai Harn is less attractive for surfers due to the fact that it is more open and the waves are more powerful. There are also strong currents here, so only professionals and daredevils ride with a board on Nai Harn.
Patong and Kamala are beaches with soft and gentle waves, which makes them attractive for beginners. Here, as well as on Kata, there are surf schools.
4. Boat trips around the islands.
What are the advantages of traveling by boat? This is a reboot from your usual routine, the opportunity to enjoy the cool breeze, the waves around you and incredible sea views. All this time you will be in contact with nature, breathing clean air, enjoying the cool breeze and sun, relaxing mentally and forgetting about stress.
Going on a boat tour, you will get acquainted with the stunning views of the island – quiet coves, beaches with crystal white sand, limestone islands – a real tropical paradise. You will not find such an atmosphere anywhere else, so enjoy boat trips on your vacation.
5. Skydiving.
You can skydive only if you are completely healthy, and your general physical fitness is also very important. Before you jump, you must be trained and supervised only by professionals.
There are several places in Phuket where you can skydive both in tandem with an instructor and on your own. As confirmation, you will be given a document that you can show off to family and friends. If you have an old dream to jump with a parachute – in Phuket it can be realized.
Skydiving will open up new opportunities for you to see the world from angles from which you have never seen it. You will definitely remember this experience forever and want to repeat it!
We can conclude that any activity on vacation is great, because you train your strength and endurance, while not sweating for hours on the treadmill and getting new experiences!