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Tour 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.
Beach / Island
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.
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
he 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.
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