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Based in Nakhon Nayok province, Sarika Adventure Point Resort organizes several tour programs tailor-made for thrill seekers.
Promoted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as 'Unseen Thailand #2', the company's two-day program is suitably packed with activities aimed at those with a taste for adventure.
Day One includes a seven-kilometer rafting trip on the Nakhon Nayok River before heading for the Khao Lon Center to practice abseiling, while on Day Two, participants get to go trekking and abseil 'for real' around five waterfalls within Khao Yai National Park, before ending the day with a kayaking trip back to the trip's starting point.
The trip costs 3,000 baht ($4,770) per person, and a group should number no fewer than eight persons. The price includes all meals and accommodation, based on two people sharing per property at the resort.
The archipelago that includes the island of Koh Chang, off the eastern province of Trat, offers visitors to the kingdom the chance to combine a great beach holiday with a fascinating underwater adventure.
Most diving around Koh Chang involves heading out on a boat, although some dive schools are said to prefer to carry out some training within the islands shallow waters to offer participants a more “natural” experience .
If you're already an experienced diver, check carefully before signing up for a dive so that you can get a better idea of what kind of marine life to expect to see.
Non-divers should also note that snorkeling is said to be particularly good off the island of Koh Rang. This offers a somewhat “cheaper and easier” alternative adventure for those who don't have the funds to sign up for a complete diving course.
While there are plenty of regular buses to Koh Chang from both Morchit and Ekkamai bus terminals, it's also possible to drive the 300-kilometer journey to the pier at Laem Ngop in about four hours from Bangkok. Passenger ferries to Koh Chang depart Laem Ngop hourly.
If you have limited time, you might wish to consider flying to Trat. A round-trip ticket on board a Bangkok Airways flight costs about 4,000 baht (US$118).
For further information on diving and diving tuition options available in and around the island of Koh Chang, head for http://www.DiveKohChang.com.
Pedal off to rural Minburi
Bangkok Bike Rides offers a one-day cycling tour to Minburi, one of Bangkok's oldest and most interesting suburbs.
While it's still technically part of Bangkok, Minburi still has a very rustic feel, with its fair share of canals, cottage industries, as well as rice fields. Buddhists and Muslims have lived side-by-side here along the district's numerous klongs (canals).
The tour includes a visit to the bizarre temple of Wat Phurt Udom Pol, Kamalulislam Mosque, as well as the market in Nong Chok district. Elsewhere during the trip, you'll get to visit a women's cooperative, fish farms, working rice mills, traditional Thai wooden homes, as well as a traditional 'drug store' (traditional medicine). The trip offers a truly close-up experience of rural Thai life.
Lunch is Thai noodles at a local restaurant, while the trip ends with a boat ride on Klong San Saeb before returning to Bangkok.
Most of the cycling takes place in a rural setting, along canal paths and dirt roads, and passing through paddy fields. Water, soft drinks, and snacks are all included, while the company's mini bus accompanies the party for the duration of the trip. The complete journey covers about 40 km in total, and costs 2,500 baht (US$ ) per person. The tour departs on Mondays and Thursdays and requires a minimum of two adults per group.
Located just a few kilometers from Pattaya Beach, a stay at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden & Resort offers a somewhat calmer, more relaxing environment.
It is estimated that about 2,000 visitors per day visit the resort's impressive botanical gardens, which cover 1,600 rai (260 hectares). The resort is dedicated to the preservation of its natural environment, as well as raising awareness through education, and conducting research among its huge collection of palms and other tropical plants.
The resort's theater, which is also located within the lush tropical surroundings, has daily presentations of traditional dances, while it's also possible to experience religious ceremonies, martial arts, and an elephant show – one of the most popular attractions at the resort, according to the operator.
The resort offers a choice of accommodation, including Thai-style houses, luxury cottages, and villas. Both Thai cuisine and international food is available at the property's two restaurants, while a mini bus service means that it's easy to connect to the city's downtown area.
For further information or to make a reservation, call Tel: +66 (0)2 252 1768 (Bangkok), +66 (0)38 429 321 (Pattaya), or visit the resort's website at http://www.nongnoochtropicalgarden.com.
Unique cruises on the River Kwai
Cruise Asia, the owner and operator of the RV River Kwai, a newly-built colonial-style river cruiser, is offering exclusive cruise programs on board the vessel along the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi province.
During the cruises, which are available in the morning or afternoon, guests will get to stop off to visit numerous attractions on land along the way, including the bridge made famous in the classic Bridge Over the River Kwai movie, hot springs, temples, Khmer ruins, as well as waterfalls and other sites of natural beauty.
The RV River Kwai is based on designs used by the original Irrawaddy Flotilla, which was founded in Burma in 1865. By the 1920s, this was the largest privately-owned fleet of ships in the world.
The vessel carries a maximum of 20 passengers in 10 teakwood cabins and will operate four-day, three night upstream (Monday to Thursday) and downstream (Thursday to Sunday) programs. Prices start at US$766.70 per person.
A similar cruise with a golf focus will also be available, allowing participants to stop off for rounds of golf along the way.
For further information, call Cruise Asia on Tel: +66 (0)2 640 1400, or visit http://www.cruiseasia.net.
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