To provide inspiration to those searching for heart-pounding experiences or weekend escapes during the rainy season, online travel platform Agoda offers carefully curated sports activities to satisfy your wanderlust on a serene beach or in verdant mountains.
Horseback Riding in Khao Yai
Only a three-hour drive from Bangkok, Khao Yai is home to the largest national park in Thailand and vast flower gardens surrounded by mountainous scenery that evokes the exotic mood of winter villages. Other than hikers, this resort town is also a much-loved haven for experienced and beginner horse riders to polish their abilities on expansive meadow fields or more challenging trail rides.
With its rich history, equestrian sports evoke recollections of Ancient Rome where one of the primary attractions was chariot racing. It has developed into one of the very few international sports where men and women compete against one another.
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hoto courtesy of Mai Groves)
Kitesurfing in Hua Hin
The coastal town of Hua Hin is a great spot for kitesurfing thanks to its stunning beaches and winds. It's home to a large number of kitesurfing schools and clubs where both beginners and professionals can gather and share their passions. Adventure seekers will be thrilled with kitesurfing, which is a hybrid of paragliding and surfing. In the 19th and 20th centuries, kites were used for navigation, and in the 1980s, they became more popular as an alternative to windsurfing.
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Cycling in Krabi
The southern town of Krabi provides scenic rides through lush jungles and limestone cliffs. Travellers can bring their own bike or hire from local centres to discover hidden waterfalls and caves along mountainous trails
There are various cycling disciplines, including road, mountain and track. Bicycle tours have gained increasing popularity, providing riders a unique chance to completely immerse themselves in local life.
