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Have The Adventure Of A Lifetime With Jungle Tours In Thailand

By Christa Jarvis


There is nothing like an adventure holiday to get the adrenalin pumping and the muscles working. It's great for the soul too, since you do things you never thought possible and you get to have experiences that you'll never forget. Most of these adventures allow you to spend some time in nature as well. If you're looking for an easy way to have the adventure of a lifetime, jungle tours in Thailand should definitely be on your list.

Thailand is known as 'The Land of Smiles' for its extraordinarily friendly people. This Southeast Asian country is incredibly beautiful too, with a green interior and pristine beaches. It's rich in history and culture but also offers modern sophistication in cities like Bangkok.

The country is a very popular tourist destination. People come here from all over the world to experience the culture and tasty food, laze on the stunning beaches, get a spa treatment or go diving. It's cheap too, but the drawback is that some destinations, especially popular beach and island destinations such as Phuket, can become very crowded and lose their local character.

Some of the beach resorts are so popular that they can become overrun with tourists. If you'd rather get away from the madding crowd, the perfect solution is to head into the interior. There are over a hundred national parks in the country and they offer incredible, unspoiled scenery, with calmly flowing rivers, crystal-clear lakes, spectacular waterfalls and mountains offering unrivaled views. Moreover, the parks are home to animals such as tigers, elephants, monkeys and deer, not to mention a huge variety of bird species.

There are different ways to explore the Thai jungles. You can take a short day hike near your beach resort, for instance. Otherwise, consider a trek of several days in the more remote mountainous regions and visit traditional villages. If you don't feel like making your way on foot in the heat, you can't go wrong with a tour on the back of an elephant.

It's important to remember that the dense wilderness can pose some dangers. Drug traffickers are a problem in some of the more remote regions of the north, for instance. However, a reputable and knowledgeable guide will help ensure a safe trip. You'll need to bring sufficient drinking water for the heat and because potable water isn't available everywhere. Insect repellent is a must too and light-weight, long-sleeved shirts and long pants will be a life-saver. Sturdy hiking shoes will keep dangerous snakes and scorpions at bay.

Thailand is a good year-round destination with a hot and humid, tropical climate. For trips into the wilderness, the best time to go is from November to February. From March to June it's almost unbearably hot and you'd rather want to be on the beach, while July to October is monsoon season. If you come during the warmer months, you'll find that it's cooler high up in the mountains.

Thailand has an excellent tourism infrastructure and there are plenty of tour operators who can arrange a trip into the jungle for you. You can find them online or in most tourist centers within the country. Some resorts will be able to help you as well.




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