There's plenty to do in Phuket if you're bringing the kids along. Whether you want to spend time outdoors or take a break in air-conditioned venues, Phuket won't disappoint. For outdoor fun, try snuba, a unique sport that's somewhere in between snorkeling and scuba diving. It allows the freedom of scuba (since you have a tube with oxygen to help you breathe) but requires no extensive training, so kids can jump in the water just minutes after getting fit with the equipment. Another interesting outdoor spot is the Phuket ATV park, where kids can join 1 or 2-hour tours through muddy trails, gravel roads and lush jungle. If the heat is too much, take a break indoors at Eduplanet, where kids can play musical instruments, try their hand at clay sculpting or join the Gymboree center. Or try the Phuket Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, where kids can see giant millipedes, spiders and, of course, butterflies. The insectarium runs special programs for children, but they require advanced registration, so call before going to see if something is coming up. Older kids might enjoy FantaSea, which is open all day but offers the best entertainment in the evening. Lots of bright light shows, Broadway-style dancing and singing and plenty of carnival games make this hit destination for the whole family. Need more outdoor time? Try Phuket's only waterpark at Splash Jungle or the Phuket Offroad Fun Park (also known as Go-Kart Patong Speedway), where kids can drive their own cars, no parents needed!
47 Karon Road., Karon Beach.,
Mini-golf with a prehistoric theme...
Racha Yai
A little bit of scuba diving, a little bit of snorkeling...
74-75 Moo 5 Vichitsongkram Rd
Creativity and learning in a fun environment...
118/5 Vichit Songkram Road, Moo 7
Where kids can drive without parental supervision...
51 Moo 8, Sakdidet Road
Muang District
Touch, explore and discover the marine life of Phuket...
99 Moo 3 Kamala Beach
Kathu
The Ultimate Nighttime Culture Themepark...
71/6 M5 Soi Paneung
Yaowarat Road, T. Rassada, A.Muang
Fascinating Insect Collection...
Lagoon Road, Cherngtalay
Riding fun for kids as young as 3 years old...
102/21-22 Moo 5
ATV riding at its best in this natural forest. Expect great terrain and lots of other outdoor activities for a full day of fun...
65 Moo 4 Mai khao Soi 4
Phuket's only water park offers plenty of fun for the whole family...