Thailand Activities
Outdoor Activities
 Adventurous
Sports
Beach/Islands
Culture
Eco-tourism
Golf
 Adventurous
Sports
Thailand's diverse geography offers
an impressive range of activities. Northern Thailand's mountainous
forests are renowned for their spectacular waterfalls, lush green
scenery, caves, birds, and other wildlife. The exotic elephant safaris
and trekking with knowledgeable guides to visit remote hilltribes
have become very popular. The Southern coastline is ideal for all
aquatic fun, regardless of your level of expertise. An abundance
of national parks, land and marine, scattered throughout the country
provides a variety for exploring Thailand's natural wilderness.
Some come to take advantage of the country's plentiful, excellent
golf courses, while others seek their thrills in adventurous sports.
Whatever your choice may be, there's bound to be an activity tailored
especially for you.
Those in need of adrenaline rush and want more out of life, take
your pick of any of these thrill-seeking activities sure to be memorable.
Whether you're a novice or expert, the skilled staffs and facilities
ensures safety is a priority.
 Cave Explorations
Because of Thailand's mountainous geography, particularly in the
North, West and South, an abundance of natural caves are on hand
for exploring. Some contain beautiful limestone creations, while
others house sacred Buddha images. Though safe and vividly marked,
most require a guide. Don't be alarmed if you should encounter sleeping,
harmless bats.
Rock Climbing
This cliffhanging sport began in Krabi, with its scenic location
and many challenging routes, but is now available at many sites
throughout the country. The sport's popularity has picked up dramatically
over the past few years, with the introduction of artificial wall
climbing offered in most metropolis and resort towns.
Whitewater
Rafting
Take your pick of the leisurely bamboo rafting on tranquil rivers
in the North or the more exciting whitewater rafting in sturdy inflatable
rubber boats in strong currents and rocky gorges. Umphang in Tak
made whitewater rafting famous among locals and has earned a world
class rating. Nowadays, many more places around the nation offer
this thrilling ride, with class ratings from 1-5.
In popular seaside resorts, a variety of water sports are on offer,
from parasailing, waterskiing, windsurfing and motorboat/ jet ski
rentals. Inflatable "banana boat" rides have gained in popularity,
where a maximum of 5 sitting astride an elongated rubber tube attempt
to hold on as the motorboat tugging it sends it into a number of
swerves, eventually resulting in a wipe out.
Beach/Islands
Deep Sea
Fishing
Anglers have a choice of excellent facilities for big game fishing
at Pattaya and Phuket, where it's almost guaranteed you'll catch
a sailfish at the latter destination throughout the year.
Islands
Spectacular off-shore islands dot the azure waters of Southern Thailand
and the Gulf of Thailand, providing ample opportunities for frolicking
in the sun or for perfecting those tans.
Kayaking/
Sea Canoeing
Having gained much popularity in recent years, kayaking is widely
available at all seaside resort towns. It first became known in
Krabi and Phang Nga, being the most peaceful way and only way to
enjoy the strange karst islets, narrow channels and mangrove forests.
Sailing
The international yachting fraternity love Thailand's dramatic coastline
and congregate once a year at Phuket for the annual King's Cup Regatta.
H.R.H. The King was once an avid sailor and still shows interest
for this sport. Though sailing is possible from Hua Hin and Pattaya,
the best facilities and most scenic sights are in Phuket. Charter
a yacht, join a crew or even sail one of your own, the choice is
endless.
Scuba Diving/
Snorkeling
The Andaman Sea offers some of the world's most spectacular coral
reefs, ocean drop-offs, and submerged pinnacles. With numerous wreck
dive sites and islands also available on the Gulf of Thailand side,
diving is capable nearly year-round. The crystal clear waters enables
you to view colorful sea fans and soft corals for up to 100 feet,
while the murky waters, full of nutrients, attracts larger marine
animals, with numerous sightings of the elusive whale shark. The
tropical, warm currents means suiting up in bathing suits is quite
adequate.
Culture
Learn about the different elements that comprises this enchanting
Kingdom. See what you cannot experience from reading guidebooks
and gain a deeper insight into the unique and diverse lifestyles
of the Thai people.
Cultural
(BKK)
Experience the harmonious mixture of cultural diversity that forms
a large metropolis, enabling it to survive as the capital of the
Land of Smiles.
Cultural
(North)
With their own history and influences, the 700 years plus Lanna
culture of the North have their own stories to tell.
Hilltribes
Most commonly found in remote areas of Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai,
Chiang Mai, and Tak, each unique tribe has their own unique culture
and tradition. Their exotic distinction manages to attracts and
fascinates all, though they've been around for numerous decades.
River Cruises
Take a boat ride among the labyrinth of canals and observe the traditional
lifestyle still in existence. Floating markets, people giving alms
to monks in boats, children playing in the waters - all part of
a normal life you've only read or heard about.
Eco-tourism
To be in touch with nature and to help conserve it for future generations,
these types of activities were designed for responsible nature lovers.
Appreciate the beauty, view its wonders, but keep it intact for
others too.
Bicycle
Tours
What a better way to fully appreciate the local lifestyle than by
pedaling through those narrow roads that tourist buses can't penetrate?
It is also a novel and good way to enjoy the natural wilderness
and historical ruins.
Elephant
Safaris
Experience lurching through the forests atop a pachyderm and learn
to appreciate its mighty strength and agility, able to wade across
deep rivers. Most elephant camps that offers treks are based in
Chiang Mai, but elephant rides are also offered at tourist destinations
in most resort towns.
 Sea
Cruises
Take a cruise and view the impressive scenery the Gulf of Thailand
and the Andaman Sea has to offer. Travel in style and leisure.
Trekking
Thailand offers ideal terrain for hiking, from the limestone forests
of Krabi to the undulating mountains in the North, where many hilltribe
people live. Head over to any national parks for nature-based trekking,
teeming with wildlife, waterfalls, and other natural attractions.
Some treks incorporate elephant safaris and other modes of transportation.
Walking
Tour
Sometimes the best, and time-efficient ways to learn about Thai
culture is simply by walking around, either plainly observing or
immersing yourself with the people. Most walking tours involves
temples within the same vicinity. And in Bangkok, sometimes walking
is much faster than cars.
Wildlife
Viewing
Some of the rarest, tropical animals and birds can still be found
in the nation's national parks. The most common trips are birdwatching,
but even a simple walk in any mountainous area will guarantee a
sighting of at least some common animals found in Thailand: gibbons
and monkeys.
Golf
The nation's passion for golf has never waned. The excellent golf
courses scattered around the nation, with diverse scenic backdrops,
have hosted numerous international competitions. Though many clubs
are exclusive, numerous golfing holidays are commonly available
throughout the year at popular golfing destinations. More
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