Best activities in Phuket

A sanctuary where elephants live and roam in their natural habitat. Visitors can meet the elephants and learn about their care, such as eating up to 300 kg of food a day.

"A sanctuary where elephants live and roam in their natural habitat. Visitors can meet the elephants "

Another elephant sanctuary option on Phuket for feeding and bathing with elephants.

"Another elephant sanctuary option on Phuket for feeding and bathing with elephants."

A zoo-like attraction where visitors see tigers and tiger cubs. The host didn't visit but notes it is popular with travellers.

"A zoo-like attraction where visitors see tigers and tiger cubs. The host didn't visit but notes it i"

A popular hour-long cabaret show in Patong with glittering costumes and high-energy acts, performed nightly at 6, 7:30 and 9 PM. Shows sell out in peak season, so booking early is advised.

"A popular hour-long cabaret show in Patong with glittering costumes and high-energy acts, performed "

A wave-riding attraction along the beach just past Bangla Road. It lets you try surfing on a rushing artificial wave without worrying about the ocean.

"A wave-riding attraction along the beach just past Bangla Road. It lets you try surfing on a rushing"

One of Phuket's bigger Muay Thai stadiums, just off Bangla Road. The fights are high quality thanks to the island's many top Muay Thai and MMA gyms.

"One of Phuket's bigger Muay Thai stadiums, just off Bangla Road. The fights are high quality thanks "

A mix of amusement park and shopping mall with outdoor facilities. It has jungle gyms, a massive water park and a launching slide.

"A mix of amusement park and shopping mall with outdoor facilities. It has jungle gyms, a massive wat"

One of the biggest indoor aquariums in Thailand, recommended for families with kids.

"One of the biggest indoor aquariums in Thailand, recommended for families with kids."

A jungle adventure park best known for ziplining, with packages from about 1,000 to 3,500 baht per person depending on the number of lines and platforms. It is about a 25-minute drive from Patong.

"A jungle adventure park best known for ziplining, with packages from about 1,000 to 3,500 baht per p"

A new mega water park with a large wave pool, thrilling slides and a FlowRider. Tickets start around 1,500 baht for adults and 1,000 baht for children, and a visit takes at least 6 hours.

"A new mega water park with a large wave pool, thrilling slides and a FlowRider. Tickets start around"

An elephant sanctuary where visitors can feed elephants or bathe with them, from about $84 per adult.

"An elephant sanctuary where visitors can feed elephants or bathe with them, from about $84 per adult"

Said to be the largest bird park in Thailand, with many species including hornbills. Adult tickets run about 437 to 640+ baht, and booking online gets cheaper deals.

"Said to be the largest bird park in Thailand, with many species including hornbills. Adult tickets r"

A fast go-kart track for adults and teens, with an even faster track across the road, for an afternoon adrenaline rush.

"A fast go-kart track for adults and teens, with an even faster track across the road, for an afterno"

The aquarium on the Cape Panwa peninsula.

"The aquarium on the Cape Panwa peninsula."

An island in Phang Nga Bay where guides paddle visitors by kayak through mangrove forests and caves. The video calls it the tranquil highlight of the day.

"An island in Phang Nga Bay where guides paddle visitors by kayak through mangrove forests and caves."

A large evening show, mentioned as an alternative to the Simon Cabaret show.

"A large evening show, mentioned as an alternative to the Simon Cabaret show."

A French-owned distillery making rum, gin and vodka in a beautiful venue. Its cocktail-making class includes tastings and a distillery tour.

"A French-owned distillery making rum, gin and vodka in a beautiful venue. Its cocktail-making class "

Jungle zipline park with canopy bridges and two packages: about 1,500 baht for roughly one hour or 2,500 baht for about 1.5 hours. The shaded forest makes it a good option for the midday heat.

"Jungle zipline park with canopy bridges and two packages: about 1,500 baht for roughly one hour or 2"