Erin Hunter
For a seasoned globetrotter, Thailand means much adventure. They will stumble upon warmth fused with absolutely wonderful weather and its people's incredible hospitality. The more you explore, the more you find. The land of Thais is teeming with unimaginably a large number of activities.
Ever wondered how our most ancient ancestors lived? They lived in caves – something which we would not imagine in our wildest dreams. Living in a cave is a tough experience. Only hermits and mad men will ever try doing it, you will wonder. But caving is a different experience. Thailand is a country brimming with quite a lot of ancient caves. If you manage to reach Pang Mapha District of the Mae Hong Son Province, you are in for some luck. You will be accompanied by an expert guide who will enlighten you about the caves. They will take you through geologic labyrinths, vertical caves and collapsed caves. You can also go for a package that lets you combine your experience with forest hikes and rafting to get a better view of Thailand.
Thailand still has unexplored jungles. Whether you believe it or not, that still remains the truth. If you need a good jungle trekking experience, you will have to keep three days at least dedicated for the task. A proper jungle trekking will be experiencing mountain ridges, rain forests and camping in the thick forestry.
Jungle trekking is much easier if you could stay over at one of the Chiang Saen Hotels such as Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort. You can hire an expert guide who speaks English for jungle trekking. And the hotel staff will willingly arrange your food and other camping requirements. Just be ready to set off with an adventurous kick.
Most westerners would impatiently wait for this encounter. Elephant riding is something you should never miss in Thailand. An elephant ride takes you through Thai villages. Now, this is a rich experience as you will be passing along dense forests and local villages. You can get a speck of an idea of the Thai village lifestyle. A half an hour ride will teach you a lot more than what you must have already read on books and online.
It sounds almost a paradox. If you are not much familiar with water-based activities, you will see waterfall abseiling as something close to impossible. But it is not. But you need a sense of adventure, without which you cannot possibly enjoy abseiling. Most hotels in Thailand will readily offer you an opportunity for a good experience of abseiling.
Whitewater rafting is a novel concept in Thai tourism. This is a recreational outdoor activity which requires a good deal of adventurous sense. But be careful, for it is considered an extreme sport. It could be somewhat fatal any moment.
Apart from elephant rides, mountain biking is another adventure most liked among tourists in Thailand. It is but an exhilarating experience to encounter dense jungles in the country just on two wheels. You can even explore the much occupied Bangkok city on a bike within three hours.
