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Adventurous
Activities
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Whitewater
rafting at Nam Wa, Nan Province
The province of Nan, an area steeped in Lanna culture in the north
of Thailand, provides many opportunities for Whitewater rafting.
One of these is on the Lam Nam Wa River in the forests of the Mae
Charim National Park. Sections of this river offer challenging grade
3+ rapids with the promise of potential thrills and shivery spills,
all in the beautiful scenery of the Mae Charim tropical forest.
Trekking
in the hills of Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai Province 
Chiang Dao is located to the north of Chiang Mai, on the way to
Fang and Tha Ton. Treks to the highest peaks of Doi Chiang Dao will
provide you with spectacular sights of stunning mountain scenery.
The cool season (December to February) is the best time to visit
here since the forests have their own special beauty as the leaves
change colour and wild orchids bloom.
Rock Climbing - Rai Le Beach, Krabi
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Pha Taem National Park
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Rock
climbing at Rai Le Beach, Krabi Province 
Krabi province in the South has towering limestone crags, crystalline
sunlight, brilliant white beaches, and emerald seas. At Rai Le Beach,
there are more than 700 Rock
climbing routes, varying in diffi culty from 5a (easy )to 8c
(extremely challenging).
Abseiling at Tan Rattana Waterfall,
Nakhon Nayok
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Thi Lo Su Waterfall, Umphang National
Park, Tak
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Abseiling at Tan Rattana Waterfall, Nakhon
Nayok Province
Chuck down at the 4 cliffs, 5 waterfalls of heights between 18 and
70 metres at Tan Rattana Waterfall in Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon
Nayok province. However, the main entrance is in Prachin Buri province.
This extreme adventure consists of abseiling down rocky cliff-faces
and waterfalls. At the fi rst cliff, the height is 70 metres and
steep cliff is about 70 - 90 degrees. The second is 18 metres and
steepness is around 70 degrees. The third has a steepness around
90 degrees and the height is 38 metres. The fi nal one, the height
is 26 metres and steep cliff is about 90 degrees.
Scuba Diving - Similan Island, Phang-nga
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Kayaking in Khao Sok National Park
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Scuba diving
at the Similan Islands, Phang-Nga Province 
The Similan Islands are consistently ranked as one of the worlds
top 10 dive sites. The Similan Archipelago consists of nine islands
arranged like a pearl necklace from north to south of Phang-Nga
province, and it has been a national marine park since the mid-80s.
The islands have a rich marine life, consisting of sea fans, barrel
sponges, feather stars, and an abundance of reef fi sh, and spectacular
underwater granite rock formations.
Kayaking
in Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Province 
Kayaking in the Khao Sok National Park allows you to visit magnifi
cent waterfalls and paddle under the stalactites hanging down like
icicles from the limestone formations. At the same time, you can
watch hornbills, pig-tailed macaques, and white-hand gibbons in
stunning rainforests.
Snorkelling
in the Surin Archipelago, Phang-Nga Province 
The islands of the Surin Archipelago are one of the best places
for Snorkelling in Asia. About 60 kilometres off-shore from Kuraburi
Pier, they have shallow reefs with beautiful corals, turtles, lobsters,
humped head parrot fi sh, and bat fi sh. After experiencing the
underwater scenery, relax under the gentle breeze and clear blue
skies and enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches of Phang-Nga.
Birdwatching
at National Parks: 
Khao Yai, Kaeng Krachan and Doi Inthanon
Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima
Province
Khao Yai National Park is the closest national park to Bangkok and
probably the most popular Birdwatching site in the country. It is
home to many rare species of birds, most notably, all four species
of hornbill; great, wreathed, oriental pied and brown. Birdwatchers
can stroll along one of the forest walking trails or simply roam
the open grasslands, catching constant glimpses of lively and colourful
birds.
Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchburi
Province
Another prominent location for Birdwatching is Kaeng Krachan National
Park, at over 3000 square kilometres the largest national park in
the country. It is home to 250 species of birds, including the hornbill
and the grey peacock, at least 40 species of mammals, and many types
of butterfl ies, insects and plants. The park is situated next to
the Tenasserim Mountains near the Burmese border.
Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai Province Doi Inthanon, the
highest peak of the mountain ranges in the North, is a leading Birdwatching
site due to its high altitude and cold weather. It is a haven for
migrating birds in summer (March-June).
Cycling at Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary
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Kayaking in Khao Sok National Park
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Cycling
Tours in Thailand 
Going on a tour by bicycle is probably one of the best ways to visit
some of Thailands important sites. You can enjoy easy-going
bicycle trips around the capital, Bangkok, or cycling in the Pai
district of Mae Hong Son province visit hilly environs, waterfalls,
hot springs and ethnic tribes, like the Karen long-necked women.
For a slower pace, you can cycle and explore a real Thai rural life
and charm of the countryside at Ko Kret (Kret Island), or take a
half-day cycling tour in Kanchanaburi province cycle along
village roads passing agricultural villages and community preservation
forest to Hellfi re Pass.
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