Ranked among Koh Samui’s most eco friendly attractions and activities canopy adventures are fast becoming a popular item in tourist itineraries in the vacation capital. Perched atop a ocean of tree tops one can enjoy spectacular views of lush rainforests in the area as well as stunning vistas complete with sightings of the pristine Rayong coastline and nearby Koh Samet island’s powdery beaches. Tipped to be one of easiest and most accessible adventure sports in the island canopy adventure participants require no prior experience or skills to take part in this gravity defying excursion.
Contained within the picturesque mountainscapes of Koh Samui canopy adventure operators can be found along forests close to Mae Nam where the landscapes are pristine and untouched by human development efforts. Picking up the participants from their respective hotels canopy adventure tour operators take visitors to the foot of the mountainous region where they must trek up a trail to reach the site. The walk acquaints participants with the terrain with chirping birds and other sounds of nature providing the score. The canopy adventure gear is available on-site and these include state-of-the-art mountaineering equipment by Telzl, safety belts, carabineer climbing clasps, harnesses and double wheeled tandem pulls specially made for canopy cable rides.
Offering visitors a truly unique method of sightseeing a typical tour could last up to 3 hours and also includes an expert guide that informs visitors on various technical aspects of the adventure as well as knowhow on the forests of Koh Samui. Divided in to four quarters the first section of the canopy ride is a small slope where riders can glide from one platform to another with relative ease. The second section of the tour is slightly steeper while the third prepares riders for the steep and thrilling rides in the last section where participants lose inhibitions and travel from tree top to tree top with ease. Located on lower placed platforms riders must descend on a series of ladders to reach the fourth quarter of the tour where they can increase speed and let lose on a sweeping series of platforms. Beginning in the morning hours canopy adventures are available at various times of the day while group tours are also offered by many of the tour operators in the island.
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