hiking phuket

With landscape like this, who wouldn't be tempted to go out and explore.

OK, this picture was taken from a high vantage point from Six Senses Yao Noi and you wont get quite the same views from our other featured resorts on Phuket Island itself, but if you choose to stay at Banyan Tree Phuket or the superb and intimate spa resort of Trisara, walking and hiking can easily be arranged.

On Yao Noi, the mangrove forests down by the shore are a favourite habitat for wildlife and very interesting to wander through; or you can head up into the hills and find a vantage point to enjoy the awesome views across the sea and the hundreds of pretty little forested islands that speckle the bright blue waters.

And, when you return from your hike, slip in to the pool for a refreshing dip and then treat yourself to a wonderful restorative massage in the spa.

Other suggestions for luxury wellness resorts in Thailand

• If you want to stick to island life, an excellent option would be Koh Samui off the east coast.  We recommend three lovely spa resorts here.
• Also on the east coast, further north towards Bangkok, is the fabulous resort spa of Chiva Som in the long established royal resort area known as Hua Hin
• On the eastern side of the Gulf of Thailand, near the Cambodian border, is the remote island of Koh Kood, home to the epitomy of barefoot luxury: Soneva Kiri
• Chiang Mai, in the jungles of northern Thailand is home to the fabulous Four Seasons Chiang Mai

With so many superb resorts to choose from in Thailand, do call on the services of our travel experts to help you decide which option would suit you best.