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MajorAttractions: Trekking, Hiking, Elephant
Riding, White Water Rafting, Sea Canoe, Bird Watching
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Growing quickly in popularity is the wide range
of adventure and nature tours now available in Thailand. These
include trekking in the mountains and jungles of northern and
western Thailand, especially in the border regions which still
boast pristine tropical forests, spectacular waterfalls and
rivers. Indeed, rafting is frequently featured as part of these
treks. Participants also usually have the opportunity to stay
overnight in small villages where they can experience the
lifestyles of Thailand's hilltribe and nomadic people.
Also popular are mountain bikes tours. Most are set in the
mountains of the North, and include guides and, on certain
tours, back-up vehicles carrying food and overnight equipment.
Bikes are also widely available in major tourists destinations,
where they can be rented at extremely reasonable rates on a
daily basis.
Cliff climbing is another environment-friendly activity with a
growing number of participants. The most popular area for
climbing is the southern province of Phang Nga, where towering
limestone cliffs provide the perfect challenge. |
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White water rafting |
Cruising on a bamboo raft along one of the several rivers
that wind through the far north is a memorable way of enjoying
the region's natural scenery. Mae Taeng, a tributary of the Ping
River in Chiang Mai,
is a favorite choice for rafters.
The Pai River
Mae Hong Son, at 180 kms in length, is the biggest and longest
river
in Mae Hong Son.
There are three suitable points for rafting:
- Juai Chang Kaeo to Amphoe Pai taking about 6, hours
- from Amphoe Pai to Amphoe Muang - taking 5 days to cover 70 kms. |
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- from Amphoe Muang to the Thai-Myanmar border - a pleasant and
picturesque section of the river that can also be negotiated by
long-tail boat and on elephant back.
The most suitable time for rafting is between October and March.
Mae Kok River
This river is 130 kms. long and runs through the heart of Chiang Rai
province, eventually emptying into the Mekong River, Its route flows
through jungles and over towering mountain cliffs, with several
hilltribes living nearby. Regular rafting trips are organized from
Chiang Rai to selected destinations, and also between Chiang Rai and
Chiang Mai.
Mae Klong River
In Umphang province, rafting takes visitors past the Thi Lor Jor
waterfall, hot springs, and caves. The Takobi rapids add an element of
hair-raising excitement along the way. In the area is also the beautiful
Thi Lor Su Waterfall, Mae Tuen Sanctuary, Mae Sot |
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Kayaking |
| Specially constructed inflatable kayaks are now widely available in
southern Thailand, especially in Phang Nga Bay where they are used in
expeditions to discover the many extraordinary scenic features of the
limestone islands and mountains that characterize this region. A number
of tour companies offer a variety of expeditions, some of which last
several days with overnight accommodation in tents on secluded beaches.
This environmentally-friendly activity has proved extremely popular in
recent years. |
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Sea Canoe |
Sea canoeing in Phuket has launched thousand of intrepid travellers
into the mysterious grottoes, caverns, and lagoons that dot the
other-worldly archipelago of limestone outcrops in Phang Nga Bay.
Inland, northeast of Bangkok, whitewater canoe tours have taken off on
the Nakhon Nayok river. Along three tributaries - Maduea, Nang Rong, and
Tha Dan - the water is not deep, yet provides a rush of large and small
cataracts. Canoeists can continue on down the main trunk of the Nakhon
Nayok River to a variety of stopping-off points.
Canoeing season is only during the rainy months, June to October. |
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Mountain bike |
Mountain biking is often described as the "intimate" way to see
a country. Besides, it is environmentally friendly, with no petrol fumes
to pollute the air, and provides good exercise for the traveller. A
number of companies offer wellanised biking tours.
The north of Thailand is most table for this activity because of its
cooler temperatures, especially from November to February.
Visitors have
a choice of itineraries, such as a four-day, three-night tour, which
takes in some of the most popular features of the region: hilltribe
villages, ancient caves, northern tea plantations, hot springs
and cruises by bamboo raft through some of the remotest
territory in Southeast Asia. |
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Accommodation is in simple village lodges. The packages
often include transfers by Jeep between biking sections, a 15-speed
mountain bike, back-up transport for baggage and assistance throughout
the tour, all meals and an English-speaking guide.
For those heading south, biking tours offer variations of half day and
full day tours depending on your time and energy. Distances covered are
from approximately 11 to 36 kms., and combine cycling - mostly along
back roads with relatively little traffic - with elephant rides and boat
transfers depending on the tour. En route, visitors can enjoy scenic
rubber plantations, waterfalls, local villages, and stunning beaches. |
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Elephant trekking |
| The Thai government has called a halt to once-extensive logging,
but elephants trained to work in the industry are still very much a part
of the scenery, especially in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Kanchanaburi.
Exciting elephant rides through the jungle, supervised by skilled
attendants, are available in such places for varying lengths of time,
from a few hours to a full day. |
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Hiking/trekking |
The vast open spaces of northern Thailand make it an ideal area
for hiking, particularly during the cooler months of the year (November
- February). Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are the most obvious trekking
centers in the North, and a number of companies have been established to
meet the growing demand for this kind of activity. Hikers can choose
from a wide range of treks, which vary in distance and time to suit the
widest possible audience. Particularly popular are treks in the
mountainous area near Thailand's border with Myanmar and Laos.
Knowledgeable guides are usually provided and indeed are advisable. Most
tours include overnight stays in simple forest lodges or in hilltribe
villages.
Doi Inthanon National Park
This includes Thailand's highest mountain, and is the most popular
venue for hiking, with its extensive trails. Located in Chiang Mai
province.
Phu Kradung
The northeastern province of Loei has long been popular with campers
and hikers. The park consists of tableland rising between 1,200-1,500
meters, crowned by a 60 sq. km plateau on which a variety of temperate
zone plants flourish. It is a 3-4 hour hike to the top, where a number
of trails lead to scenic viewpoints, waterfalls and the main campsite.
Khao Yai National Park
Located in central Thailand, this largest of all Thailand's nature
reserves has many established trails which take hikers through a
combination of tropical forest, scrubland and up several steep hills.
Khao Sok National Park
Set in Surat Thani province, this park has waterfalls, caves and a
huge reservoir dotted with over 100 small islands.
Khao Luang National Park
Located in Nakhon Si Thammarat, this reserve is extremely scenic
with a number of waterfalls such as Karom Waterfall, Phrommalok
Waterfall, Ai Khieo or Nai Khieo Waterfall, and the multi-level Krung
Ching Waterfall. |
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Bird-watching |
| Although bird-watching has been a popular activity among Thais
for many years, it is only relatively recently that overseas visitors
have recognized the potential of this fascinating pastime. In total,
almost one thousand different species of birds - some local, others
migrating here - have been spotted in Thailand. Most of Thailand's
national parks offer good opportunities for bird-watching. |
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Other locations include: |
Wat Phailom
Set in Pathum Thani, this riverside location is where such varieties
as the Asian openbill stork can be seen
between November and April.
Songkhla Lake
This vast area in southern Thailand is the largest inland body of
water in Thailand, and is rich in water bird life. As a result, it draws
people from all over the world to see Thailand's indigenous birds and
species coming to the area from further afield. Long-tail boats with
small and relatively quite outboard engines can be hired with or without
a driver at reasonable cost from several points around the lake, such as
the Post Office pier. Visitors may also access this same area from the
town of Pattalung. Khu Khut Waterfowl Park, part of which is a
nonhunting area, is home to flocks of waterfowl. Bird-watching season is
between November and February.
Khao Yai National Park
Set in Nakhon Nayok, this park was recently selected as an ASEAN
National Heritage Site. Some 318 migrant and resident bird species have
been identified.
Kaeng Krachan
Kaeng Krachan in Petchaburi, is Thailand's largest national park but
still relatively unknown. Bird-watchers can look for more than 250
confirmed species, among them the great hornbills and grey peacocks.
Doi Inthanon National Park
Set in Chiang Mai, this park is extremely popular with
bird-watchers, and more than 383 species have been reported.
Phru To Daeng Forest
Located in Narathiwat, this is considered to be the largest peat
swamp forest in Thailand. It is also abundant in wildlife and rare
natural forest. |
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