Adventure Diaries: 5 Thrilling Tours You Shouldn't Miss From Bangkok - Updated 2024

1. Houseboat Adventure on Khao Laem Lake

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If you’re the type who likes to slow things down while staying outdoors, you must try this 5-day houseboat adventure on Khao Laem Lake. With just a five-hour land journey from Bangkok, you can already explore the beautiful Khao Laem Lake in the province of Kanchanaburi, Western Thailand. The lake is surrounded by luscious forests, mountains, and waterfalls. The best way to explore this scenic lake is to get on board in a communal houseboat which perfectly complements the view with its hammocks, large sundecks, lounge chairs, bars, fishing equipment, and more.

There is a sight to behold every day as you visit and dock to different locations within the lake. In some stops, you can explore the lake further using small boats and hear historical stories from your tour guide. Unlike other action-packed outdoor trips, this tour is not that physically demanding. It is a perfect getaway for couples and families who love still mornings, warm sunsets, and breezy nights under the stars. In between, you can have shorts walks to a jungle or take a relaxing dip as you hear the raging waters from a flushing waterfall. You can also explore caves and cliffs, learn about the culture of some local villages in the province, and get to see temples that are known only to a few locals.

5-Day Houseboat Adventure on Khao Laem Lake

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2. Wild Jungle Ranger Adventure Tour

How about visiting a UNESCO World Heritage Site for some wildlife immersion? There is a 5-day tour awaiting you over at Khao Yai National Park. Located at more than 100 miles (160 km) from Bangkok, the Khao Yai National Park is packed with uphill trails, healthy forests, and an enchanting river valley providing a picture-perfect background for all nature lovers. It is advisable to bring trekking and climbing gear, camping tools like a flashlight, compass, backpack, and hammock, and to wear hiking shoes for wet and dry grounds.

If you’re physically fit and ready to stretch those muscles, you will surely enjoy the three-hour ascend to the forests. Is it worth it? Definitely! Once you set foot on the grassland and ridge, your eyes will surely adore the clear view of the mountains and the vast blue sky greeting you warmly on this part of the world. Aside from this, waterfalls and pools will refresh you during your journey. Forest animals and wildlife plants are all around too, and your tour guides will tell you fascinating information about them.

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3. Have a rainforest canopy zipline adventure

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Get ready for some jaw-dropping, heart-pounding but exceedingly-fun adventures from the Flight of the Gibbon. The main attraction from this tour is the Khao Khew rainforest, attracting visitors to its man-made canopy ziplines. With 24 platforms taking you to different heights for breathtaking views and a course as long as 3 kilometers (1.8 miles), this zipline is considered one of the largest canopy ziplines in the world.

It is no surprise that visitors don’t leave Thailand without trying this once-in-a lifetime experience. Don’t worry because all zipline tour guides are highly professional and they will equip you with reliable gear and a detailed briefing for your safety. There is no age limit as long as you are at least 3 feet and 3 inches in height and not more than 275 lbs (125 kg). Aside from the treetop views, expect to see exotic birds, cats, and other animals walking in their natural habitat as you explore the wildlife park.

Rainforest canopy zipline adventure

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4. City-to-shore biking adventure on the Gulf of Thailand

For serious bikers out there, there’s a city-to-shore biking adventure from Bangkok you shouldn’t miss! Explore the Gulf of Thailand on a mountain bike. Expect a moderate difficulty level plus some stops where you’ll need to carry your bike on and off trains and ferries. During this 9-hour bicycle trip, you’ll get the best view of the Gulf of Thailand while you delight yourself with mangrove forests, quiet ponds, and shrimp farms. You can also enjoy the best of nature from your 1-hour trip from Bangkok to Mahachai, where you can take advantage of the rich and fresh seafood market.

From the alleyways in Bangkok to the flat, country roads along the gulf, you will treasure every minute of your pedal time in this tour.

City-to-shore biking adventure on the Gulf of Thailand

Website: Gulf of Thailand

Yes to adventure

These five tours are a testament that indeed, there is more to Thailand than what you think, and there are bountiful lands and waters you can explore from Bangkok. Keep your expectations high because you will love every minute you are out there–feeling the breeze, smelling the air of rural life, understanding how species live together. You can make the most of these wonders by stepping out of your comfort zone and saying YES to adventure!