We all know that feeling, the heart starts pumping, a rush of blood to the head, excitement taking over the body. It's a feeling that only comes when you know you're about to do something out of this world. BT trips are filled with these encounters, and here are our Top 5 in Thailand:
1. - Snorkelling & Scuba Diving - This is something that everyone should experience. When you submerge under water that is sky blue and crystal clear and your eyes hit the marine life under the surface, it's just ridiculous. With colours that don't even look real and fish you never even knew existed, it's for sure going to blow your mind!
2. - Cliff Jumping - A definite heart stopper. After scaling the limestone cliffs and reaching that ledge where you're about to plummet into the ocean, you may hesitate a moment.. don't think about it, just jump!
3. - Elephant Washing - This is a day that will change your life. To sit bare-back on these incredible animals that are so giant and gentle, playing with them and seeing that the elephants are having as much fun as we are, it's pretty magical. Every time we go I hear people saying that was one of the best days of their lives.
4. - Rock Climbing - While gearing up with the climbing shoes and harnesses you feel like you're about to conquer the world. Then you start scaling the rocks and acting like a spider. Once you arrive at the top and look behind you and see that view of East Railay, it's just amazing. Can't say any more.. you'll just have to try for yourself.
5. - Bangkok Tuk-Tuk Ride - A true Bangkok experience. For those of you who don't know what a tuk-tuk is, it's a three-wheeler painted with bright colours and decked out in bright lights, and the drivers are known to be fearless. Adrenaline flies through your body as you're whipping past all the Bangkok craziness at top speeds. Don't worry, the guys behind the wheel are skilled tuk-tuk wizards.
After a solid rush of adrenaline, there's nothing like some straight chillin' on the beach to bring your heart rate back down and soak it all in. We don't wanna brag, but after 6 yrs of running these trips, we know how it's done!
~ Meghan Trompetter, Adventure Tours in Thailand Guide and Voyage en Thailande guia.
