What to Do on Bang Tao Beach
The Laguna Phuket Resort Complex, the main reason for Bang Tao Beach’s notoriety, provides a wide range of shopping, dining and entertainment options within and around the complex. From golfing to traditional cooking or yoga classes and from wall climbing to horse riding, almost any tourist can find something entertaining to do here.
Thai Cooking Classes Thai cooking classes are held by a Royal Thai Cuisine master on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, from 15:00 to 17:00, at the Dusit Laguna Phuket Resort. Several traditional four-course menus are taught and those who finish the course receive a Dusit Laguna apron and a folder with illustrated recipes and instructions. Telephone: +66 (0)76-324324 Ext. 2855.
The Laguna Phuket Golf Club Course The Golf Club Course in Banyan Tree Phuket bears the mark of world-class designer Max Wexler and suits any level of golfing ability. Lagoons, coconut groves and long, wavy fairways can all be found on the 18-hole course. A driving range, putting greens, chipping areas and practice bunkers can also be found among the facilities. The professional shop displays a wide range of accessories, and guests can sign up for tournaments or professional tuition. The course is open daily. Telephone: +66 (0) 76-324350.
Horseback Riding If you enjoy horseback riding as a recreational activity, the wonderful trails through the golf course and the pearl-white beaches of Bang Tao are ideal for such a pastime. The Phuket Bang Tao Riding Club located near the Laguna Complex is open daily and can rent you a horse for the day. Telephone: +66 (0) 76-324199.
Elephant Trekking An uncommon sight in Phuket in the past, elephants have become a normal occurrence in the present day’s tourism industry. The once in a lifetime experience of riding one of these slow, gentle giants can be booked from any hotel desk on any day and the tour will take you along Bang Tao Beach.
Yoga Lessons If you want to complete your vacation experience in Phuket with yoga classes, you have several options. The Shiv Yoga and Ayurveda Centre offers private and family yoga classes in which they teach dynamic breathing techniques nad postures. The famous Phuket centre is based in the Boat Lagoon Marina, with a recent branch also opened in the Bang Tao Beach area. Note, however, that advanced booking is recommended. Alternatively, you may want to try the in-house yoga sessions available all year round for guests at most of the Laguna resorts. Telephone: +66 (0) 84-6264694.
Camp Laguna Children aged 8 to 18 who are interested in fun indoor and outdoor activities, challenging themselves and making new friends can visit Camp Laguna. Spread across seven acres near the Laguna Beach Resort, the camp offers half or full-day programmes in January, April, August, October and December. Activities range from rock-climbing and abseiling on a 15-metre three-sided tower, high ropes courses, Ultimate Frisbee, Capture the Flag, arts and crafts and even environmental activities such as orienteering. While Camp Laguna serves the five hotels of the Laguna complex, children from anywhere are able to join, provided they are registered at the hotel tour desk upon arrival. Transport to and from the hotel, equipment and drinks are included in the package.
Wall Climbing If you’re looking for something extraordinary, definitely go to Quest, inside the Laguna complex. The activities programmes offered by the centre for its guests include a 15-metre high tower, as well as high rope and low rope courses for those looking for adrenaline-pumping challenges. The centre is open daily and can be found next to the Laguna Beach Resort. Telephone: +66 (0)76-324062-3.
