For some people, there is nothing like the thrill of an adrenaline rush you get from extreme sports. Since the 1990’s, extreme sports has seen a massive increase in popularity worldwide and pursuits that were previously the preserve of a few thrill seekers are now opened up for everyone to have a go. In Pattaya there has been a big rise in the provision of these activities in the last couple of years, so this is our list of seven extreme sports and adventure days for tourists and residents to enjoy:
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Skydiving {timg title:=”Skydriving Pattaya” thumb:=”images/stories/srv/blog/small/skydriving_small.jpg” img:=”images/stories/srv/blog/big/skydriving.jpg” gal:=”gallery-content”} Thai Sky Adventures offers people the opportunity to thrown themselves out of an aircraft and plummet to earth. The company caters to everyone from first timers to experienced parachutists. Complete beginners are able to skydive from 4,000 metres in tandem with an experienced jump master, while sky diving licence holders can jump solo. For residents, the company offers skydiving courses. The company is western operated and is a member of the United States Parachute Association. Bungy Jumping {timg title:=”Bungy Jump Pattaya” thumb:=”images/stories/srv/blog/small/bungy_small.jpg” img:=”images/stories/srv/blog/big/bungy.jpg” gal:=”gallery-content”} People looking for an aerial thrill a bit lower than 4,000 metres can opt for Pattaya Bungy Jump which has a 60 metre platform above a lake. This highly experienced company is fully certified and insured and offers excellent discounts for multiple jumps. Pattaya Bungy also offers a range of other adventure activities including, off road buggies, ATV and paintball. Track Racing Track racing with cars, bikes or karts is available at the Bira Circuit; the only Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) certified racetrack in Thailand. The track is rumoured to be in the running to host Thailand’s first ever Formula One Grand Prix. Customers can race cars and bikes on the main circuits and there is a dedicated professional standard kart track. For those that really want to learn to race, tuition and courses are available from professional instructors. The circuit can also be hired for corporate days out for companies in Pattaya {timg title:=”Kitesurfing” thumb:=”images/stories/srv/blog/small/kite_small.jpg” img:=”images/stories/srv/blog/big/kite.jpg” gal:=”gallery-content”} |
Dirt Biking Dirt biking has a dedicated and enthusiastic following in Thailand. Pattaya Enduro Madness offers the best opportunity for people to try their hand at motocross dirt biking over some rough and wild terrain. The company offers anything from a three-hour rip up around local hills to a full 12 day tour. Enduro Madness also offers a variety of training options for all levels for those wanting to improve their bike handling skills. {timg title:=”Dirt Biking” thumb:=”images/stories/srv/blog/small/dirt_bike_small.jpg” img:=”images/stories/srv/blog/big/dirt_bike.jpg” gal:=”gallery-content”} All-Terrain Vehicles ATV People not comfortable on two wheels but still wanting to tear up hills and through rivers should consider trying four wheeled all-terrain vehicles. ATV Jungle Adventures offers a one-and-a-half and three-hour ATV tour over an impressive variety of terrain. The courses feature a simulated desert environment, a water obstacle course, hill climbing and a jungle run. The four wheeled vehicles are powerful but stable. BMX Biking The PRC Pattaya centre finished its 380 metres BMX track earlier in 2012. No effort was spared in making this one of the best BMX faculties in Thailand. The track has plenty of jumps and a series of rollers and steeped banked curves. {timg title:=”BMX Biking” thumb:=”images/stories/srv/blog/small/bmx_small.jpg” img:=”images/stories/srv/blog/big/bmx.jpg” gal:=”gallery-content”} Currently there is no bike hire available at the centre so tourists will have to hire bikes in town or residents can bring their own. Kitesurfing The Extreme Sports Cafe is dedicated to kite surfing and windsurfing and maintains an impressive inventory of high quality equipment for high. For beginners the Café offer courses to help get you started and enjoying this exciting water sport. Siam Royal View is Pattaya’s premier residential development if you would like more information or to arrange a visit and personal tour of Siam Royal View’s Pattaya property development please get in touch. |