An adventure vacation in Thailand is the stuff that dreams are made of. From exotic beaches to ancient temples and a variety of water sports, the myriad attractions of Thailand are what attract millions of tourists from around the world to this beautiful country.
As is the case with a majority of travelers, you can launch your travel adventure in the country’s vibrant capital, Bangkok. The city is centrally located, offering you a middle ground to explore the mountainous northern region and the several islands down south. Hiring a local ‘pedicab’, popularly known as the ‘tuk tuk’, is the best way to explore the many delights of Bangkok. The city offers a heady mix of several beautiful temples which co-exist with gleaming skyscrapers. A visit to the Damnoen Saduak floating market is a must for anyone who visits Bangkok. This market located just outside the city is a one of a kind market where you can find merchants peddling a variety of fruits and vegetables from their gondola like boats.
You can have the time of your life enjoying water sports of literally every kind in the southern islands of Thailand, once you are finished experiencing all that Bangkok has to offer in the way of adventure. From world class sea kayaking, rock climbing and scuba diving, you can find a variety of fun options available for adventure travel in the southern islands. The island of Ko Chang, which is a just a few hours of ferry ride away from Bangkok, is an excellent place for adventure travel. The offshore reefs and mist wrapped mountains are sure to make your journey truly memorable.
Phuket is another island that offers plenty for anyone looking for travel adventure. In fact this island is one of the most popular in the whole world, with millions of tourists thronging the place each year. The miles of sandy beaches and pristine blue waters are enough to drive away whatever blues that you may have.
The city of Chiang Mai is another place in Bangkok that offers plenty of attractions for those looking for an adventure vacation. You can indulge in adventures from white water rafting, to mountain biking and elephant trekking in the city’s mountainous region. You can also find numerous trekking trails spread throughout the region. Mountain climbing can be fun here offering great views of the small huts in the midst of paddy fields, just outside the city. A trip to Chiang Mai will not be complete without a visit to Doi Suthep. This Buddhist holy site is perched on top of a hillock which is about 1,600 meters above sea level. You can soak up the beautiful views of deciduous forests that line up the mountains from the top of the hillock.
Every travel adventurer’s delight, Thailand has on offer some of the most spectacular attractions that you can find anywhere in the world. Thailand is not a place to be missed on your quest for adventure vacations.
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