Thailand has stunning beaches and mountainous regions that makes it a dream vacation spot. No wonder it is among the top tourist destinations in the world.

The beautiful outdoors of Thailand offers tourists a perfect adventure. Thai waters come with a promise of thrill as lovers of water sports go against the waves and wind. Rocky hills on the other hand are a great challenge for climbers willing to conquer heights.

Thailand's climate is influenced by monsoon winds that have a seasonal character (the southwest and northeast monsoon). Most of the country is classified as a tropical savanna climate.The majority of the south as well as the eastern tip of the east have a tropical monsoon climate. So you can only imagine that most of the time there is plenty to do.

If you’re looking for a vacation - this is your place.

If you’re looking for an adventure - this too is your place.

Thailand has great culture, history, stunning nature and tasty food but all of that can be your new extreme destination challenge.

 

Set your mind free and learn more about all the fun things you can try here:

Skydiving

The tropical climate of Thailand makes it an ideal location to try this wild and exciting adventure. Here are a variety of companies who offer this heart pumping activity. You have jump points in both Bangkok and Pattaya with the best ocean views and dreams coming true. You’ll get freefall experience from 4,300 metres - a full minute of free fall to feel invincible.

 

Sea Kayaking

Breathtaking sunsets, a variety of wildlife, lagoons, and plenty of mysterious sea caves are here for you! Kayak tour companies are in the best position to recommend the best season to go kayaking because there are plenty of islands where explorers can do it.

Unlike other activities that require some level of experience, kayaking requires a quality vessel and minimal practice so adrenaline junkies are very welcome. One very famous cave kayaking zone is Krabi Island and it sounds like a good idea to start from there.

 

Mountain Biking

Thailand offers bike riders plenty of trails to explore the towering mountains, expansive valleys, beautiful rivers, glorious temples, and the rich culture of the local hill communities.

The city of Chiang Mai has international mountain biking trails. The rocky, flowy, and fast descending trails have been used in prestigious mountain biking competitions. The low season is the best time to go mountain biking here. It’s between March to October when there are few tourists. Also a great time to relax more and enjoy the mountains.

 

White Water Rafting

There are a lot of places where you can go white water rafting in Thailand. For a true adventure of a lifetime, try out the rafting expeditions set amongst rich tropical forests, wild animals, bamboo camps, and flowing rivers which is offered by a lot of tour providers around Northern Thailand. You can choose rafting for long as 6 hours or even overnight trips but also short and too sweet 2 hour trips. To do that, you might consider visiting Pai, Chumpon or Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.

Scuba Diving with Whale Sharks

Surin Islands is the place for you if you get your adrenaline going underwater. The excitement of swimming next to 30 ft. gentle sharks is something you’ll never forget. As they appear huge, they are quite amazing sea creatures and count on their staple diet of plankton. February to April are your best chances to do that and scratch it from your bucket list. 
 

Ziplines

From Chiang Mai to Bangkok or Pattaya,ziplines are a truly fun way for you to enjoy seesights in this beautiful country. You'll be able to rappel from cliffs, navigate hanging bridges, and fly down extensive zipline courses.

The jungle of Chiang Mai is one of the best places to go ziplining in the world, so you should probably start there. 

Paddle board on Chao Phraya River

This is the major river in Thailand also called “river of kings”. When measured from the most commonly accepted source, which is the confluence of the Ping and Nan River in Nakhon Sawan, the river measures 372 km. However, when measured from the longest source, which is the origin point of the Nan River in the Luang Prabang Range, the river measures 1,112 km.

If you are looking for an exciting water activity, we recommend stand up paddle board on the Chao Phraya river. It's a popular sport around here and a fun way to explore the beauty of nature.

 

Surfing

Although the waves here are nothing in comparison to Bali, there are still some places enough to get you stoked and enjoy surfing.

There are waves in Khao Lak north of Phuket. Kata, Nai Harn, and Kalim are also spots you can check depending on the season. April to October is a great time of year in Phuket to score some great waves. The popular shores of Phuket, are also among the best beaches in Thailand.

 

Explore Thailand's Khao Yai National Park

Founded in 1962, Khao Yai was the first National Park, among the 127 others. It is located about 200 km from Bangkok, both the Pak Chong and the park are easily accessible from the Thai capital. It's a possible trip from Bangkok just for a day.

Many tourists visit the park for elephants, among the country's largest wild species. Other creatures to explore include bears,macaques, gibbons, pythons, guar, leopards and more. Trekking is the best way of exploring this spectacular scenery and wildlife. Don’t miss the beautiful waterfalls in the park too - 44 breathtaking waterfalls. One of them is very popular because it was filmed in the movie “The Beach.” So definitely make some pictures of Haew Suwat.

While in Thailand, you don’t want to miss the most popular thing - explore all the gorgeous beaches. Here are 8 of them and you must visit at least one:

 

Maenam Beach, Koh Samui, Sunset Beach, Koh Lipe, Thong Nai Pan Noi, Koh Phangan, Phra Nang Cave Beach, Krabi, Sairee Beach, Koh Tao, Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi, Long Beach, Koh Lanta, Kata Noi Beach, Phuket

The country is also world-famous for its extravagant number of spectacular attractions, both natural and man-made. So you might want to visit the famous Dream World, located near Bangkok, providing a fun experience with unique rides, including Viking, Hurricane, Skycoaster, and the Flying Carpet. Another thing you might find interesting is the Bangkok Doll Factory and Museum, founded in 1956. 

No matter if you want to relax on the beach or get your heart pumping - Thailand can offer you everything you need.

And don’t forget that Thailand is known as a land of smiles, so your smile is highly recommended!