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Elephant
Trekking in Khao Lak Jungle
Try trekking in the jungle on elephants specially trained for this
activity. Feed the elephants, the biggest land mammal in the world and
learn about their way of life. At the end of the day, enjoy the serene
sight and pleasant sound of the cool waterfalls available in the area.
Khao Lak
Bamboo Rafting
Experience and enjoy
the rafting adventure on locally made bamboo rafts. Raft along the crystal
clear waters of Khao Lak National Park that is surrounded by beautiful
hills and wild animals.
Classic
Canoeing in Mangrove Forest
Apart from the golden beach, you can also spend part of your day canoeing
with the local boatmen. The cooling sight of the Sai Roong Waterfall and
the rich mangrove forest inhabited by all sorts of living organisms should
wrap up an adventurous day for you.
Similan
Island
This group of nine remote islands located one and half hours by speedboat
from Tab Lamu pier, was designated as a national park in 1982. The Similan
Islands are home to many different species of marine life. With their
stunning coral reefs and unspoiled lands, the islands offer a world-class
underwater experience for scuba divers. They are consistently ranked as
one of the top ten dive sites in the world, and tourists are known to be
making frequent return visits.
Accommodations are available on some of the islands or alternatively, a
day trip is a common alternative.
Surin
Island
Surin Islands National Park
is made up of five islands and was awarded national park status in 1981.
Like the Similan Islands, this is another world famous site for snorkeling
and scuba diving. It is one and a half hour by boat from Khuraburi. Once
there, you will be able to enjoy another range of beautiful coral reefs in
this part of the country. A fantastic undersea world including a variety
of multi-colored fishes and other sea animals will create a lasting
impression on you. Accommodations are available or otherwise, a day trip
could be equally worthwhile. |