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Best Places for Elephant Trekking in Phuket

Andamanda is the largest entertainment destination in Thailand with a themed leisure park, recreational features, shopping outlets, and much more. Spanning around 9.3 hectares of land, the park comprises a wide range of amusement features which includes a Thai-heritage themed water park, apart from other entertainment spaces.The water park is segregated into five distinct zones – the Coral World, The Pearl Palace, Emerald Forest, Great Andaman Bay and Naga Jungle. Together they offer over 12 adrenaline-pumping slides and nearly 36 activities that promise to entertain you all through. There are also special areas designed to keep little children engaged like the Flowrider which is a double surf simulator and a toddler splash zone.The lazy river that runs through the entire length of the park is the longest in Asia and the wave pool here generates waves that sometimes go almost 3 meters high, the highest among any pool in Southeast Asia. 

Phuket Bird Park is the largest bird park in Thailand that is spread over an area close to 48560-square-meter land. It serves as the home to about 1000 different species of birds that have come all the way from Asia, Africa and South America. Apart from native and migratory birds, you will also come across some of the exotic birds like African crowned cranes, hornbills, Nicobar pigeons,ostriches and emus. Heading out on a wildlife tour, you will also be able to spot turkeys, chickens, fiery-coloured Siamese pheasants, and red-billed blue magpies. The park is home to alluring natural beauty that is dotted with beautiful gardens, lush green landscapes, and cascading waterfalls. During your visit, you must make sure that you spend time witnessing the innovative as well as impressive bird shows where these innocent creatures show off their skills. You can also have an interactive experience with some of the exotic members of the park like macaw, hornbill, parrot and many more. The park has also got three eateries that serve delectable local Thai as well as international cuisines. You can quench your thirst and delight your taste buds with the delicious bites. The park is also home to a souvenir store from where you can purchase lovely souvenirs and take them as memories to keep your trip alive all through your life.

Located at the southern end of Ton Sai Bay, Long Beach is one of the most laid back destinations for holiday makers who look for a tranquil escapade during vacation.  Nestled under a canopy of palm trees, the Long Beach is a favourite of beachside tourists who look for walking in the soft, white sand of the seashore and indulge in various adventure sports. It is the only beach in Phuket where you can enjoy snorkelling directly from the beach. Stunning coral reefs and colourful marine life nestled under the shallow turquoise waters make Long Beach a diver’s dream destination. Being located at a walking distance from Tonsai Village tourists have easy access to the bars and restaurants and enjoy an electrifying nightlife with good food, music and dance.About 200 metres from the Long Beach is a rock popping up the surface of the water. Standing at its cliff you can spot the black tip reef sharks some of which stretch over one metre in length. There are a number of activities and amenities you can enjoy during your trip to this tropical paradise such as beach kayaking, volleyball, boat ride, Thai Spa massage and hiking to the viewpoint. After sunset the locals and tourists assemble at the beach for craziest beach parties with cocktails and lively music. It is also a tranquil haven for those who want to spend a laid back vacation by just reclining in a deck chair and watching a stunning sunset in the skyline. There are a number of plush resorts and cottages where you can enjoy comfortable accommodation along with the bonus of staying close to nature. Most of these resorts have fine dining and take away services of authentic Thai cuisines prepared with fresh organic ingredients.