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Bangkok for adventurers

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Bangkok on its own is already an exciting city. The vibrant atmosphere and hectic city life will make your heart pump faster for sure. Its hectic life might seem a bit intimidating at first, but once you get used to it you will see its beauty.

If you are a true adventure-seeker, the vibe of the city alone will probably not satisfy you. You might be looking for more thrilling experiences. Bangkok is a city full of adventures. Arrive in Bangkok with an open mind and take all the chances you get to explore. Get off the beaten path and find some action in this city! Here you will find a list with high adrenolytic activities you can do in Bangkok. Go explore it!

The Flight Simulator

Always dreamt of flying an airplane by yourself? Did you want to become a pilot as a child, but things turned out differently? This is your chance to still make that dream come through! Bangkok Flight Experiences gives you the opportunity to experience what it is like to handle a modern jet yourself. You will be the one piloting the airplane. Don’t make it crash!

Dive with Sharks

At Siam Ocean World in the center of Bangkok you can gaze at impressive sea life from up-close. They offer you the opportunity to take a dive in the ‘Ocean Walker’, an underwater tunnel, where there will be only a glass wall separating you from all the sharks, stingrays and fish. If the separation by the glass sounds too boring for you, you might get excited by the idea of being on the other side of that glass. That’s right, at Ocean World you can also go diving inside the aquarium. This way you can literally swim with the sharks. It will be an experience you will never forget, and you better watch out for those jaws!

Bangkok Ocean World

 

Go Surfing in Town

No beach? No waves? No problem. Go surfing in the middle of Bangkok. I am not kidding you. You can experience how it is to ride a wave, without the hassle of traveling to the beach. Find your balance on a real wave board and experience the feeling of gliding down a wave. Flow House Bangkok introduces you to the sport of Flowboarding. An endless breaking, artificial wave rolls over an inflatable ramp, giving you the opportunity to try out or even improve your surf skills. It is perfect for all levels. Advanced surfers will learn quickly and get the chance to practice tricks like grabs or even aerials!

Sky Diving

The feeling of jumping out of an airplane. Feel fall. The ground coming towards you and the wind blowing in your face. Sky diving is one of the most exciting activity to experience, and you have the opportunity to do it in Bangkok! There are several companies that will pick you up in the center of Bangkok and bring you to the take off point. But be warned, this one is only for the real daredevils.

Wakeboarding at Lake Taco

Wakeboarding is one of the most exciting ways in Bangkok to cool down from the warm and hectic city life. Get your exercise by going out on the water and wakeboard. Club Taco, located at Lake Taco, has the perfect wakeboarding cable. Whether you are a complete beginner or you have been wakeboarding for years, the cable in Bangkok will not disappoint you. If you are new to the sport, it is a great challenge to try and complete a full round without crashing, whereas the advanced riders can try their skills on the kickers and sliders. So go to Lake Taco and get the adrenaline pumping through your veins by trying your skills on a wakeboard.  The club provides you with all the necessary gear and advice, and you can even take lessons so there is nothing to worry about. Get out there and have fun. Club Taco is open every day, but it is recommended to call before you go to check if they have enough space on the cable.

Wake Boarding at Lake Taco

Cycling tour by night

Countless companies in Bangkok offer you bike tours through the city. These tours are incredible, but let’s make it a bit more exciting. Go on a bike tour at night! Tours, up to five hours, take you along beautiful temples and landmarks, which are all lit up by nightfall. The city looks way more majestic than it does in broad daylight. Let yourself be surprised by the colors, lights and shadows which turn Bangkok in a different city at night. The temples are even more stunning at night. Instead of the usually crowded and touristy filled places, you now have the time and space to really be impressed by these amazing buildings. Don’t miss this authentic tour which will change the way you see Bangkok.

Eat street food

If you are a real adventurer, you should definitely try the food from the streets. Bangkok offers an endless supply of street food. On every corner, in every market you will find delicious smelling dishes. Your trip to Bangkok will not be complete if you have not tasted all the amazing flavors which are so readily available.

Bangkok Street Food

Discover an island

If you need a break from all the adrenalin rush, it might be time to escape the city and discover a quiet and secret place where you can take a rest. In the middle of the river Chao Phraya you can find a green gem, the beautiful island Bang Krachao where you can calm down. Go there in the morning and take your time to hike over the island. Sit down and take a rest in the park. Enjoy this oasis of tranquility in the middle of the big bustling city of Bangkok.

Get lost in Bangkok and create your own adventure

This here is just a small list with all the exciting experiences to be had in Bangkok. If you are a true adventure seeker you will love Bangkok. You will recognize all the chances the city offers you to get active and explore. Bangkok is a big city. It is full of smog and traffic and is home to over six million people. But within this hectic life there lies beauty and adventure. So stroll around the streets of Bangkok or hop on the public transport. There are so many undiscovered corners. Places where the tour guides do not stop, but which are still worth a visit. Go and discover something new! Bangkok never gets boring and it is up to you to get the most out of it. 



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