Enduro Riding in Phuket: Kathu to Koh Kaew Jungle Ride
This latest instalment of enduro riding in Phuket follows Nicola Vega on a point-to-point jungle traverse that runs clean across the island's interior, from Kathu through Cherngtalay and out to Koh Kaew. Published on 23 March 2026 and running for roughly 37 minutes, the ride is a full crossing on small mountain trails, with no tarmac linking the sections together. It is a proper look at what the middle of Phuket hides behind the beaches and the busy coastal roads, and it sits comfortably alongside the rest of Nicola's ongoing Phuket riding series.
A True Point-to-Point Traverse
The idea here is simple and satisfying: start in one town, finish in another, and let the jungle decide the line between them. Nicola sets off from Kathu, works through the hills towards Cherngtalay, and finishes at Koh Kaew, joining the dots on trails that most visitors never see. Because it is a genuine traverse rather than a loop, the scenery keeps changing as the ride moves from one district to the next. There is a clear sense of progress across the map, and that forward momentum is a big part of what makes the video easy to watch from start to finish.
The Bikes on This Ride
Part of the fun is the mixed line-up. The group runs a Honda CRF300L and a Honda CRF250L, both dependable four-stroke trail bikes that suit long days in the heat. Alongside them is a Yamaha YZ125, a lightweight two-stroke that brings a sharper, livelier character to the tighter sections. Rounding things off is a little Yamaha PG1, the smallest machine of the bunch, which proves that a modest bike can still tackle plenty of terrain when the trails are ridden sensibly. Watching such different bikes handle the same ground is genuinely useful if you are weighing up what to ride out here yourself.
What Phuket's Interior Trails Are Like
Away from the coast, the island climbs into forested hills laced with narrow tracks. These are small mountain trails rather than graded roads: dirt, roots, loose surfaces and the occasional steep pinch, all wrapped in dense green canopy. The riding is 100% off-road throughout, so the pace stays measured and the focus stays on line choice and traction. Conditions shift with the weather, and the footage gives a fair impression of how technical the interior can be. It is a side of Phuket that rewards patience and respect, and the camera captures both the effort involved and the quiet reward of reaching each new area.
Why It Is Worth Watching
If you enjoy off-road content, this one delivers a complete journey rather than a highlight reel. You get the full arc of a crossing, the variety of four bikes with distinct personalities, and a grounded, honest look at Phuket's jungle. Newer riders can study the lines and the pacing, while more experienced hands will appreciate seeing familiar trails strung together into a single traverse. For anyone planning a trip, it doubles as a scouting tool, showing the character of the terrain between Kathu, Cherngtalay and Koh Kaew without any exaggeration. You can find more of this style of content in our Adventure & Riding video category.
Ride It Yourself
Tempted to try something similar? Start by browsing the routes over on Phuket trails, and read up on the discipline specifically at enduro and off-road trails. A few sensible notes apply. Ride within your ability rather than chasing the fastest rider in a group, and build up to technical ground gradually. Respect private land and the rubber and palm plantations that border many trails, sticking to established tracks and leaving gates as you find them. Most importantly, go with someone who genuinely knows the area, because navigation, water crossings and changing surfaces are far easier to manage with local knowledge. Approached with that mindset, a day of enduro riding in Phuket becomes a safe, memorable way to see the wild heart of the island for yourself.
