Take a break from your regular schedule and feel the thrill at Flying Hanuman. Breathe in the fresh air as you hop and glide through this tropical forest, you are in for fun here. Spread across 80000 square meters (861112.83 square feet), this park is designed like a tropical forest where you hop from one tree to another through zip lines and brides with the safety equipment. Whether you are on a group trip with your friends or a honeymoon, this park is a must-visit in Phuket.

Located on the road between Phuket Town and Patong Beach, Patong Go-Kart Speedway is the only Go karting track on the island. Fun for adults and children alike, the course covers 750 meters. And if you only want to watch, there is a grandstand for spectators and a restaurant serving drinks and snacks, and every Sunday the track holds a grand prix. There are karts for children, standard singles, two-seater race karts. Children must be at least 12 years old to participate. Safety gear is provided.

What better way to take in the splendor of Phuket's southern mountainsides than from atop a 450cc All Terrain Vehicle? The At Hill ATV company gives you the chance to roar around on either the larger Polaris Phoenix mentioned previously, or its 200cc counterpart. They have also have a range of courses, offering a small taste with a half hour ride from THB1000 on the 200cc vehicle (THB1600 for the 450cc). Those looking for a larger expedition can take the vehicles out for up to three hours at a cost of THB3000 (4000 baht for the 450cc). Children 15 years or younger can accompany adults for a smaller fee. Call for details. - Martin English

At times, negotiating Phuket's winding roads while dodging wayward tuk-tuks can feel like a crazy race in itself. If you'd like to experience all the adrenalin with none of the risk, give Phuket Racing Kart a try. Square off against your friends and see how your skills stack up with a computer printout depicting your lap times comparing with those of other racers on the same day. BHT890 gets you ten minutes behind the wheel of a single-seat kart, while two-seaters are available for those who'd like to bring a child along for the ride (children = 135cm or under). - Martin English

If all that lying around on the beach has left you feeling restless, gear up and get ready to experience the rapidly growing extreme sport of paintball. Billed as safe and fun for the whole family, Paint Ball Asia challenges you to wage war on your friends in games of either 'capture the flag' or 'bullet hit count'. Their unique course allows you to engage in combat and put your tactics to the test all within a fun and safe environment. The price of admission is BHT890 per person, which gives you 50 paintballs, and additional packs of 50 available for BHT590. Open every day from 9a to 6p. - Martin English