 Chiang
Rai Activities and Top Things to do guide
 Many
sporting activities can be done at the hotels and resorts
around Chiang Rai and these include golf, tennis, swimming,
horse riding and similar energetic sports. Chiang Rai
does however have numerous other sporting activities
for those that enjoy a 'good sweat'.
 has to be one of the more popular
activities in the area and one that can be enjoyed by
all members of the family. There are several tours offering
trips of different lengths and levels of expertise.
Trails follow the impressive Mekong River and offer
views of Myanmar and lush tropical forests.
adventures
can be arranged for trips on bamboo rafts. For travelers
who are not constrained by time, the Kok River offers
a different entrance to Chiang Rai. The journey starts
in Thatorn, on the Mayanmar border and three days later
arrives in Chiang Rai. Of course you can always just
raft locally and spend a few hours meandering downstream
enjoying the beauty and tranquility of the surrounding
nature.
is one activity the whole family can enjoy. What better
way to see the surrounding fauna and flora than from
the back of the world's largest land mammal? If you
don't fancy a ride, then you may enjoy just being with
these incredible creatures and learning a little about
them, for example did you know that an elephant can
hold more than 25 litres of water in its nose (trunk)
at one time? Find out more by meeting one of these fascinating
creatures.
is a superb
way to see the surrounding landscape and if you are
quiet, a lot of wildlife can be spotted from the saddle
too. Horses rarely disturb the fauna as they pass, so
it is up to you to be as quiet as possible (this means
no talking) and you'll be surprised at what you'll discover.
is now available
on several golf clubs and courses. Admission, charges,
greens fees and hours of operation can be provided by
the course itself or any tour agent in Chiang Rai.
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