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CONTENTS
    The Amanpuri Experience                       4

    Cultural Experiences                          8

    Outdoor Activities                           12

    Wa t e r S p o r t s                         16

    Golf                                         24

    Markets                                      26

    Activities for Children and                  30
    Te e n a g e r s

    Activities for Children                      32

    A c t i v i t i e s f o r Te e n a g e r s   38

    Wa t e r a n d A d v e n t u r e P a r k s   44

    Conservation and Outreach                    48

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The Amanpuri Experience

                                                                   Surrounded by the tranquil turquoise waters of
                                                                   the Andaman Sea, Amanpuri is a gateway to
                                                                   the natural wonders of Phuket. The coast offers
                                                                   adventures of many kinds, from gentle kayaking
                                                                   to the thrill of wakeboarding. Inland, the serene,
                                                                   white-sand beaches and lush jungle vegetation
                                                                   are complemented by a rich cultural history,
                                                                   including 30 Buddhist temples.

                                                                   Guests are encouraged to explore the local
                                                                   culture and landscape through a wide range of
                                                                   experiences, from trekking in a national park and
                                                                   seeing apes in their natural habitat to receiving a

              N AT U R A L W O N D E R S                           traditional blessing at a local Buddhist temple.

                                                                   To find out more about the possibilities on offer,
    Nestled in a coconut grove on a peaceful peninsula, Amanpuri   please consult the Amanpuri Experience Team.
           offers voyages of discovery in every direction.         They will be delighted to advise and to create a
                                                                   customised itinerary tailormade to your individual
                                                                   requirements. Advance booking is recommended.

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Cultural Experiences

                                                                       Make your own fragrant curry paste, receive      as alms to the monks who will pray for and
                                                                       a traditional blessing from monks or visit the   bless you in return. Visits can be arranged
                                                                       breath-taking Big Buddha. Amanpuri offers        any time before 11am.
                                                                       many different opportunities to experience       Location: Manik.
                                                                       the local culture.                               Journey time: Ten minutes each way.

                                                                       Thai Cooking Masterclass                         Big Buddha
                                                                       Unlock the secrets of Thai food and then         Offering 360-degree views of the island
                                                                       enjoy the fruits of your labour with a glass     and iconic Phang Nga Bay, the Phra
                                                                       of local wine. Amanpuri’s Thai Master Chef,      Puttamingmongkol Akenakkiri Buddha
                                                                       Kannika, will explain Thai cuisine’s key         stands 45 metres (148 feet) tall at the peak
                                                                       ingredients before guiding you step-by-step      of Sakayamuni Hill. Clad in gleaming white
                                                                       in the preparation of a delicious four-course    marble, this cross-legged colossus sits on
                                                                       meal.                                            a marble lotus flower alongside a much
                                                                       Daily, 11am-2pm. Advance booking essential.      smaller golden Buddha. No beachwear, short
              A U T H E N T I C C U LT U R E                                                                            skirts or shorts should be worn when visiting
                                                                       Buddhist Blessing at Wat Manik Temple            this religious site.
    Enjoy immersive encounters with Thai culture - from its Buddhist   Depart early in the morning to visit a           Location: Chalong.
                     faith to its legendary cuisine.                   local Thai temple, set in a peaceful rubber      Journey time: One hour each way. Daily, 8am-
                                                                       plantation. Traditional offerings can be         7.30pm.
                                                                       prepared using ingredients bought at the
                                                                       local morning market. These can be offered

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Outdoor Activities

                                                                     Canter along Phuket’s powder-soft beaches or           the Andaman Sea turns molten gold. Horses and
                                                                     trek into pristine rainforest with a private guide     hacks are available for all levels, from beginners
                                                                     who will tell you about the indigenous plants, fruit   to experienced riders.
                                                                     and small animals you encounter.                       Location: Laguna.
                                                                                                                            Journey time: Ten minutes each way. Daily, 9am-
                                                                     Elephant Sanctuary                                     5.30 pm.
                                                                     Spend a morning at the Phuket Elephant
                                                                     Sanctuary. You will have the opportunity to            Phuket Tour
                                                                     feed the elephants and enjoy a leisurely walk,         Visit Phuket’s most famous landmarks in a
                                                                     observing the herd as they roam, bathe, and play       chauffeured limousine. Take in Old Phuket Town
                                                                     in the mud or one of three lagoons.                    for local shopping and dining, step inside the
                                                                     Location: Paklok.                                      island’s most picturesque temples and marvel at
                                                                     Journey time: 40 minutes each way. Daily tours         the Big Buddha. Finally, soak up the sunset views
                                                                     10am-2pm, including lunch. Private tours on request.   from Promthep Cape before driving back along
                                                                                                                            the scenic west coast. Trips can be personalised
                                                                     Nature Trek                                            to suit individual interests.
                                                                     Embark on a four-hour morning trek with a private
                                                                     guide through Khao Phra Thaeo National Park -          Tennis
                                                                     22 square kilometres of pristine rainforest. Start     Amanpuri offers four tennis courts. Two are made
                                                                     at Ton Sai Waterfall, then head uphill through the     from sand-filled artificial grass and two are hard
                                                                     jungle, learning about the native flora and fauna      courts for a faster play. Professional coaches are
                                                                     as you go.                                             available to guide, instruct, or play against as
                                                                                                                            wished.
                                                                     You will see the rare white-backed palms which
                                                                     are unique to this area, and may also glimpse          Star Gazing
                                                                     colourful local birds such as the red-billed           The clear, dark Amanpuri night lends itself to
                                                                     malkoha, the greater racket-tailed drongo and          star gazing. On a still night, use our Meade LX90
                                                                     red-backed sea-eagle. Ending at Bang Pae               Telescope to explore the stars and planets shining
                                                                     Waterfall and the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project        above you. Computerised GoTo technology tracks
                                                                     for close and personal encounters with these           the night sky and will highlight the best of what
                                                                     inquisitive apes, the hike covers approximately        you can see. This is a chance for the whole family
                                                                     five kilometres, is mostly uphill, and moderately      to enjoy the wonders of planet Earth and embark
                                                                     challenging.                                           on a journey of discovery across constellations,
                                                                     Journey time: 30 minutes each way. Monday,             moon craters and other planets.
                                                                     Tuesday, and Friday. Minimum of two people.
            T H E G R E AT O U T D O O R S                           Advance booking essential.

     Outdoor activities at Amanpuri bring you closer to nature and   Horse Riding
                      open up spectacular views.                     Trot or canter along Phuket’s beautiful beaches
                                                                     and enjoy beautiful ocean and lagoon views.
                                                                     Horse riding can be arranged at any time but the
                                                                     views are particularly spectacular at sunset when

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Take to the water

                                                                        Amanpuri offers water sports to suit every tempo       Hobie Mirage Eclipse
                                                                        including boogie boards, stand up paddleboards,        Also known as a stand-up ‘pedal’ board, the
                                                                        snorkelling, sailing and jet-skiing. Take to the       Hobie Mirage is wider than a paddleboard with
                                                                        water your way and discover the delights of the        handlebars for optimal stability. Set off on a
                                                                        Andaman Sea.                                           smooth, balanced ride as you pedal yourself fit on
                                                                                                                               the Andaman Sea.
                                                                        Stand Up Paddleboard or Kayak Tours                    Age 12+.
                                                                        Stand up paddleboarding and kayaking allow you
                                                                        to explore Phuket’s sublime coastline at a mellow      Sailing Lesson
                                                                        pace. Paddle around the bays of Bangtao or Surin,      The Hobie 16 is a popular catamaran for racing
                                                                        find hidden coves, and encounter the local wildlife    and day sailing. This one-hour lesson will teach
                                                                        at sunrise or sunset. This trip will develop your      you how to read the wind, hoist the main sail, jib
                                                                        balance, strength and endurance.                       and set sail.
                                                                        Age 12+.
                                                                                                                               Stand Up Jet Ski
                                                                        Schiller Bike                                          Our Kawasaki Stand Up Jet Skis offer serious
                     WAT E R S P O R T S                                This high-performance water bike promises a
                                                                        memorable cycling experience on the Andaman
                                                                                                                               acceleration. If you have never tried jet skiing, our
                                                                                                                               experienced instructors will teach you the basics
                                                                        Sea. Enjoy a leisurely ride exploring our beautiful    and get you safely on your way.
     Enjoy a peaceful evening paddling around the nearby bays while
                                                                        waters and give yourself a good workout at the         Age 16+.
      the sun sets or the excitement of a ride on the world’s fastest   same time. Schiller Bikes are easy to ride, suitable
                           underwater vessel.                           for all fitness levels and a wonderful way to
                                                                        connect with nature at a gentle pace.
                                                                        Age 12+.

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Seabob                                                  Water-skiing / Wakeboard
     The Seabob offers six speed levels from gentle          Discover the thrill of skimming across the sea
     cruising to extremely fast, allowing you to travel      on two skis or a wake board. Our Mastercraft
     at the speed of your choice. You can also dive to       Xstar is the original high performance boat, now
     three metres and discover the underwater world          redesigned for unparalleled wake. Whether you
     at leisure.                                             are honing your skills or starting out, we will
     Advance booking is necessary to ensure full charging.   support and challenge you.
     Age 12+.                                                Minimum two people per booking. Age 12+.

     Flyboard®                                               Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga
     Experience the sensation of flight, challenging         Slow right down and perfect your poise on the
     your agility and stability at the same time. Using      board with a private yoga lesson on the Andaman
     powerful water jet propulsion, this balance board       Sea. This is a truly unforgettable experience.
     will see you soaring over the Andaman Sea.              Age 12+.
     Flyboard® is designed for both beginners and
     experienced balance board users, with instructors
     on hand to demonstrate the basic steps.
     Advance booking is necessary.
     Age 12+.

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Scuba-diving                                         PADI Open Water Diver Course
     Amanpuri is a stepping stone to a wide range         There are two streams to this four-day examined
     of dive excursions and training courses, suitable    course: classroom sessions and in-water training.
     for both experienced divers and those new            In the classroom, cover topics such as safety
     to this enthralling sport. Our preferred dive        procedures, the marine environment and dive
     operator is H2O Sportz, a PADI five-star training    planning. In the pool, learn how to use scuba
     organisation. Their custom-built boats depart        equipment safely, before taking to the ocean on
     daily to the best dive sites around Phuket           four open water training dives.
     including Shark Point, Koh Dok Mai, Anemone
     Reef, and Sea King Wreck.                            PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course
                                                          Divers looking to improve their skills and
     H2O Sportz also offer the PADI Open Water            experience will be best suited to this course. It
     Diver, Adventure Diver, Specialty Diver, Rescue      can be completed within two or three days and
     Diver, Enriched Air Diver and Bubble Maker           fuses theory with practice, as five dives teach
     courses as well as an introductory programme for     advanced skills such as navigation, night diving,
     beginners.                                           and deep dives. Further options include naturalist,
                                                          wreck or multi-level dives. With no formal tests,
     Minimum numbers apply for all dive excursions.       this is a fun way to become a far more proficient
     Advance booking is essential. Departure times        diver.
     depend on tidal movements, weather conditions etc.
     but are usually 8.15am or 11.40am.                   Private Charters
                                                          Amanpuri has a selection of vessels available for
     PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course                    private charter. Enjoy sailing, deep-sea fishing and
     This one-day introductory course starts with a       scuba-diving. Over-night charters are available
     pool session and ends with you exploring the         for island-hopping in Phang Nga Bay and the
     coral reefs alongside your instructor. If you have   Andaman Sea, serviced by a full crew.
     always wanted to try scuba-diving but have never
     found the time, this is for you.

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Golf

                                                                      Set in diverse landscapes from landscaped              Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
                                                                      gardens and coconut plantations to coastal             Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, this is
                                                                      settings, Amanpuri’s golf courses include award-       an 18-hole championship course on Phuket’s East
                                                                      winning, championship golf courses. Guests enjoy       Coast.
                                                                      complimentary use of our quality golf clubs, with      Location: Pa Klok. Journey time: 40 minutes each
                                                                      both right-handed and left-handed gentlemen            way.
                                                                      and ladies’ sets available.
                                                                                                                             Phuket Country Club
                                                                      Blue Canyon Golf & Country Club                        A reclaimed tin mine turned championship venue,
                                                                      One of the most beautiful and challenging golfing      this was Phuket’s first golf course. It now offers
                                                                      destinations in Asia, this Club has hosted the         two courses: the challenging, 18-hole Old Course
                                                                      PGA Tournament. It boasts two award-winning            and the 9-hole Country Club Course. Both are set
                                                                      championship golf courses, the Canyon Course           in picturesque garden landscapes.
                                                                      and the Lake Course.                                   Location: Phuket Town. Journey time: 30 minutes
                                                                      Location: Blue Canyon. Journey time: 30 minutes        each way.
                                                                      each way.
                                                                                                                             Loch Palm Golf Club
                                                                      Red Mountain Golf Club                                 These rolling fairways and greens border the
                                                                      This 18-hole club winds its way through a former       shores of Crystal Lake, the largest expanse of
                                                                      tin mine site in the heart of Phuket. The course       water on any of the island’s golf courses.
                                                                      has been cleverly routed to take advantage of a        Location: Kathu. Journey time: 30 minutes each way.
                                                                      huge variety of landforms with dizzying elevation
           EXCEPTIONAL COURSES                                        changes.
                                                                      Location: Kathu. Journey time: 30 minutes each way.
                                                                                                                             Reservation of golf sets is essential.

     Phuket has six superb golf courses offering challenges to suit
                                                                      Laguna Golf Club
       everyone from casual players to seasoned professionals.        Nestling in a peaceful valley overlooked by low
                                                                      wooded hills, this attractive resort-style course is
                                                                      a par-71.
                                                                      Location: Laguna. Journey time: 10 minutes each way.

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Markets

                                                                        Spend a morning wandering around the local             Walking Street Market
                                                                        markets and pick up some attractive gifts and          Set in a charming pocket of Phuket Old Town,
                                                                        souvenirs to take back home.                           Walking Street is well worth a visit on any day of
                                                                                                                               the week, but we recommend that you time yours
                                                                        Naka Weekend Market                                    to coincide with the vibrant weekly night market.
                                                                        The weekend market in Phuket, locally known            On Sunday evenings the old Sino-Portuguese
                                                                        as Naka Market, is a treasure trove of souvenirs,      houses lining the street light up with bright
                                                                        from second hand goods to Thai trinkets. Spend         colours as the spaces between them fill with
                                                                        some time sifting through the stalls to find hidden    buskers, performers, and stalls selling local food,
                                                                        gems, or sit back and savour the atmosphere with       handicrafts, clothing and souvenirs.
                                                                        a plate of local street food.                          Location: Phuket Town. Journey time: 45 minutes
                                                                        Saturday and Sunday from 5pm - 10pm                    each way. Sundays from 4pm.
                                                                        Phuket Town: 45 minutes from Amanpuri
                                                                                                                               Patong Night Market
             TIMELESS TRADITIONS                                        Boat Avenue
                                                                        This lively weekly market is held every Friday
                                                                                                                               Many of the vendors in this market open for
                                                                                                                               trade from late morning, but it really comes alive
                                                                        evening in the parking area of Villa Market. Here      at night. When the sun goes down, up springs
       Phuket’s colourful markets are a fascinating way to sample
                                                                        you can find souvenirs and sample local Thai food      a huge night bazaar filled with shops and stalls
     traditional Thai food, watch street performers, and browse local   while listening to live music.                         lining Beach Road and spilling down the side
                          arts and handicrafts.                         Location: Boat Avenue. Journey time: 15 minutes each   streets.
                                                                        way. Fridays from 4pm.                                 Location: Patong. Journey time: 30 minutes each
                                                                                                                               way.

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Activities for Children and
                                                                  Teenagers
                                                                  Amanpuri offers meaningful and memorable               The Hot Spot
                                                                  experiences for both children and teenagers.           The Hot Spot is the ultimate environment for
                                                                                                                         young people aged 12 and over to relax, challenge
                                                                  The Eco-Beach Centre                                   themselves and enjoy exciting new experiences.
                                                                  The Eco-Beach Centre is the hub of our many            It offers a skateboarding half pipe, bouldering wall
                                                                  exciting activities for children. It has its very      and digital room for those wanting to try out their
                                                                  own Nature Museum including custom-made                film-making skills.
                                                                  terrariums, a fresh water aquarium, and a unique
                                                                  collection of Thailand’s indigenous butterflies.       The Hot Spot is open 9am to 6pm. Ages 12+. Full/
                                                                  Outside, there are turtle and koi ponds, a             half day programmes or à la carte activities.
                     H A P P Y D AY S                             vegetable and herb garden, and an orchard
                                                                  together with cosy hammocks and bean bags for
                                                                  chilling on the deck.
     Activities for children and teenagers blend education with
          discovery, adventure, and pure and simple fun.          The Eco-Beach Centre is open 9am to 6pm. For
                                                                  children aged 5+. Full/half day programmes or
                                                                  à la carte activities. Babysitting services are also
                                                                  available.

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Science and Nature Activities

                                                                            Our science and nature activities give children      Critter Safari
                                                                            the chance to explore our highly educational         Join us for a critter hunt on the beach, or at the
                                                                            indoor and outdoor spaces, learn about Thailand’s    edges of our turtle and koi ponds. Learn about
                                                                            plants, animals and their habitats, and express      Thai reptiles, birds, butterflies, frogs, and crickets
                                                                            themselves creatively. Activities are ideal for      as well as techniques for collecting specimens
                                                                            children aged five to 12.                            and recording information. Along the way create
                                                                                                                                 your own Nature Journal about the plant and
                                                                            Terrarium and Aquarium Introduction                  seashore specimens you find.
                                                                            Explore the ecosystems of our fresh water
                                                                            aquarium, reptile and snail terrariums, turtle and   Sand Sculpting
                                                                            koi ponds. Observe the animals in their habitat,     This is no ordinary sand castle. Master the art
                                                                            discover what it takes to make an ecosystem          of sculpting with beach sand and ocean water
                                                                            work and create your very own mini snail habitat.    to create a shoreside work of art. Learn the
                                                                            This activity is designed to raise awareness and     techniques we use to keep sand firm and collect
                                                                            promote stewardship of our natural environment.      beach treasures to decorate your creation. This is
                                                                                                                                 a simple and fun activity for all ages.
                                                                            Farming Fun

           ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN                                          Our Garden Patch and orchard are excellent
                                                                            places to start learning about Thai farming.
                                                                            Instructors will show you how to grow and
     Children can take part in a wide range of different activities every   cultivate plants and explain why farming is so
      day including nature and science activities, Thai art, craft and      important for the people of Thailand. Design your
                                                                            own paper plant pot, plant a seed and learn how
           dance sessions, and culinary and wellness workshops.
                                                                            to nurture it with the right amount of water and
                                                                            sunlight. Then watch it grow.

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Get Creative                                                                                                Get Cooking

     Make your own Thai kite, design a Batik scarf or      Thai Dancing Lessons                                  Cooking is another way for children to express
     impress your family with some new dance steps.        Choose between Li-Khe, a funny and engaging           their creativity. Careful supervision and
     If you love making and creating things, these         dance, or Khon, a Thai masked performance.            instruction will ensure success for both novice
     activities are for you. Local artists will help you   Make a fun and decorative costume and mask,           chefs and those more experienced in the culinary
     learn new skills and create your own work of art.     then try out your skills in this popular Thai art     arts.
                                                           form.
     The Batik Corner                                                                                            Junior Culinary Classes
     Learn how to make Thai Batik paintings using          The Aman Treasure Hunt                                If you have always wanted to try your hand in the
     wax-resist dyeing. Fashion a T-shirt, scarf,          Treasure has been buried around Amanpuri and          kitchen, here is your chance to make something
     head wrap or wall painting using one of our           now it is up to you to uncover it. Dress up like      delicious and relish the results. We offer classes
     custom designs. As you create, you will unwrap        a pirate and use a compass to follow the pirate       in Thai cuisine, Japanese sushi making, pizza
     the secrets of Batik art and also practise your       map. Along the way, you will find vital clues,        crafting, and smoothies.
     language skills as you learn Thai colours.            explore artefacts and delve into the history of the
                                                           Pirates of the Andaman Sea.
     Thai Arts and Crafts
     Craft a pretty necklace from coconut beads            Making Jasmine Garlands
     or weave palm leaves together to create a             Thai floral garlands are traditionally given as
     decorative dish. Master the traditional Thai arts     tokens of welcome. Made by threading petals and
     of fruit carving, making and flying kites, and Thai   flowers onto a thin cord with a large needle, the
     flower arranging.                                     most common garlands feature creamy jasmine
                                                           buds and white mali blossoms, finished with
                                                           yellow and orange marigolds or red roses.
                                                           Afternoons. From seven years. Advance booking
                                                           essential.

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Junior Wellness Programme                                                                                     Other Outdoor Activities for
                                                                                                                   Children
     Wellness is not just for adults. We offer junior      Pilates
     classes in yoga, Pilates and Thai boxing as well as   Discover the world of Pilates as you develop your       Children are encouraged to enjoy the great            Fish Feeding
     swimming and tennis lessons. In our Spa, special      strength, flexibility, balance and inner awareness.     outdoors in many ways from riding on the beach        Paddle out to our wooden deck floating in the bay
     junior treatments help children relax.                7am–6pm. Ages 10-14.                                    to discovering the underwater world of the            with a member of our water sports team. From
                                                                                                                   Andaman Sea.                                          here, feed bread to the multitude of tropical fish
     Aman Spa Junior                                       Yoga                                                                                                          that seek shelter in the shadows below the deck.
     Treat your child to a relaxing treatment. A range     Build confidence, strength and flexibility through      Water Sports                                          You can even snorkel amongst them.
     of therapies are available at the Aman Spa with       this ancient practice in fun, light-hearted, relaxing   Several of our water sports activities are suitable   9am–5pm (weather permitting). All ages (with adult
     adult supervision - please consult with the spa for   sessions with our yoga expert.                          for children accompanied by an adult including        supervision).
     suitable experiences.                                 7am–6pm. Ages 8-14.                                     kayaking, hobie cat sailing and snorkelling from
     9am–3pm. Ages 6-14.                                                                                           our beach.
                                                           Thai Boxing                                             9am–5pm. From six years (with adult supervision).
     Swimming Lessons                                      Learn the basics or build on what you already
     Internationally qualified, professional instructors   know with an active hour of Thai boxing or              Guided Horse Riding
     are available to teach our younger guests how to      MuayThai.                                               Ride along the beach on horseback, taking in
     swim, improve their stroke technique and build        6am–9pm. Ages 8-14.                                     beautiful views of the sea and lagoons, especially
     their stamina.                                                                                                at sunset. Gentle horses are available for all
     7am–6pm. All ages.                                                                                            levels, from beginners to experienced riders.
                                                                                                                   Location: Laguna.
     Tennis Lesson                                                                                                 Journey time: 10 minutes each way. 9am–5.30pm.
     Help your child rally their tennis game with a
     daily lesson or a ball-hitting session with one of
     our professional tennis coaches. All equipment is
     provided.
     7am–7pm. Ages 4-14.

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The Digital Room

                                                                        Shoot your own sports video in the Digital Room    Make Your Own Movie
                                                                        using footage you have recorded yourself.          Grab a Go Pro video camera from our Digital
                                                                                                                           Room and capture yourself and your friends in
                                                                        DJ Scratch Class                                   action on the ramp, wall, or wake. Next, you can
                                                                        If you have always wanted to try out your DJ       edit what you have filmed and record your own
                                                                        skills, here is your chance. One of Amanpuri’s     soundtrack in our Sound Box. Finally, put it all
                                                                        professional DJs will show you how to control a    together and share it with friends and family in

        ACTIVITIES FOR TEENAGERS                                        deck and play your favourite tracks.               the Hot Spot Screening Room.

                                                                        Music Lessons
     Teenagers at Amanpuri can be themselves - or try out a new self,   Whether you are a beginner or already taking
     discovering talents and enthusiasms they never knew they had.      classes at home, our music teachers are on hand
                                                                        to help you learn new skills on the guitar. Team
                                                                        up with old or new friends to record your own
                                                                        soundtrack, and invite your family to listen.

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Outdoor Activities for Teenagers

     Grab a board and try your skills on our outdoor      Climbing Wall                                          Snorkelling Trip to Kohwa Point                       Water Sports for Teenagers
     skateboarding half pipe, climb our custom- built     Our four-metre-high bouldering tower is custom-        Take a smooth cruise along the Andaman Sea in         Most of our water sports activities are open
     bouldering wall, or enjoy an afternoon’s deep        designed for different climbing styles and all         the Mastercraft and discover islands to explore.      to young people aged 12 and over. See pages
     sea fishing. Other experiences that may appeal       levels of experience. Instructors will be at hand to   Grab a Go Pro from the Digital Room and, as           16-21 for details and discover our world-class
     include a visit to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary         offer expert advice.                                   you sail, take great footage of coral reefs, serene   equipment. This includes the Seabob, the world's
     where you can feed elephants bananas and                                                                    views, and time with friends.                         fastest underwater scooter, and the powerful
     pineapples (see page 13) or a trip to one of         Backyard Slackline                                     Maximum of six people.                                XStar Mastercraft wake boat.
     Phuket’s many water or adventure parks (see          Try your skills on the slackline and test your focus
     page 44).                                            and agility. Balancing on the slackline builds core    Thai-style Deep Sea Fishing
                                                          strength and will help you on the skate ramp,          Join us for a peaceful half day of deep sea fishing
     The Half Pipe                                        climbing wall or out on the wake.                      in the Andaman Sea. All experience levels are
     Whatever your experience, our OC Ramps                                                                      welcome, as our expert team will show you the
     custom-built outdoor half pipe is waiting for you.                                                          ropes and lead you to where you will have the
     If you are a beginner, our expert instructors will                                                          best chances of making a catch.
     teach you the basics. If you are already a skater,                                                          Maximum of six people per boat.
     they will help you jump up to the next level.

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Fun for all ages
                                                                       Fly from tree to tree, splash around in a six-level   Adventure Mini Golf
                                                                       wave pool or discover cable wakeboarding.             Fun for all ages and skill levels, this mini golf
                                                                                                                             course offers plenty of bunkers and water hazards
                                                                       Flying Hanuman                                        to keep things interesting.
                                                                       Soar from tree to tree, launching yourself off more   Location: Bangtao. Journey time: ten minutes each
                                                                       than 20 different platforms across 80,000 square      way. 11am–11pm.
                                                                       meters of jungle. You will join a small group, each
                                                                       accompanied by several guides who will help and       Surf House - FlowRider
                                                                       instruct you all the way to ensure your absolute      Learn the ropes or improve your surfing game on
                                                                       safety.                                               a perfectly consistent wave with this high- tech
                                                                       Location: Kathu. Journey time: 30 minutes each way.   wave-in-a-box. Or simply watch the action while
                                                                       8am–5pm.                                              enjoying a snack or cocktail.
                                                                                                                             Location: Patong. Journey time: 30 minutes each
                                                                       Splash Jungle                                         way. 10am–12am.
                                                                       This park has thrilling rides such as the

     WAT E R A N D A D V E N T U R E PA R K S                          Boomerango and Superbowl as well as a six-level
                                                                       wave pool and an aqua-play pool for children. If
                                                                                                                             Anthem Wake Park
                                                                                                                             This is the first clockwise cable wakeboarding
                                                                       the exhilarating slides are not for you, then why     park in Asia. Part of a huge fresh water lake and
     From thrilling water rides to zipline jungle adventures, Phuket
                                                                       not float peacefully on the 335-metre-long river      surrounded by nature, it boasts six pylon towers
      is home to water and adventure parks that suit all tastes and    or treat yourself to some hydrotherapy in the         and eight carriers running along a 12- metre-high
                          children of all ages.                        spring pool.                                          cable track.
                                                                       Location: Maikhao. Journey time: 45 minutes each      Location: Manik: Journey time: 15 minutes each way.
                                                                       way. 10am–6pm.                                        9am–6:30pm.

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Amanpuri Clean Ocean Conservancy                     Amanpuri Disaster Relief Fund
                                                                          Amanpuri has partnered with Ecoalf, an               All Hands and Hearts is a fast response not-
                                                                          upcycling ocean initiative founded by free diver     for-profit organisation dedicated to helping
                                                                          Javier Goyeneche. Ecoalf’s mission is to reduce      communities rebuild after natural disasters such
                                                                          ocean waste and transform it into top quality        as tsunamis and earthquakes. We support them
                                                                          yarn, ultimately creating fabric for shoes and       through ongoing fundraising.
                                                                          clothing. Through the partnership, Amanpuri
                                                                          is encouraging stewardship within Phuket’s
                                                                          fishing community and is also working towards
                                                                          becoming a 100% plastic-free resort by 2020.
     C O N S E R VAT I O N A N D O U T R E A C H                          Amanpuri Animal Sanctuary Fund
                                                                          This fund champions local projects that rescue
     As a place of peace designed to help guests discover and enjoy the
                                                                          and rehabilitate indigenous animals, primarily
     natural world, Amanpuri partners with three charities that closely   the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary and the Gibbon
                           align with these aims.                         Rehabilitation Project. We support them through
                                                                          volunteering, raising awareness of their work with
                                                                          guests, and fundraising.

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