Flight of the Gibbon is a relatively new tourist attraction which is about halfway between Bangkok and Pattaya. We travelled there yesterday with the TAT and the trip from Pattaya took less than one hour. It is actually inside Khao Kieow Open Zoo which I have done as easy day trips from Bangkok before.
Flight of the Gibbon is open to people of all ages, although there is a weight limit of 130 kilos. As you can see from these pictures, you also mustn’t be scared of heights. This rainforest adventure in a nature reserve involves zip-lining from one tree-top to the next.
When it comes to heights I guess I am just as scared as the next person. Maybe a little more so which was why I was a little apprehensive in joining this adventure. However, safety is of the greatest importance to them and you are always attached to a line. Before you start, they also run through safety precautions.
The first zip line wasn’t so long so it gives you a chance to get used to it. After the third or fourth jump most people start to fly above the treetops with their arms stretched out. A truly exhilarating experience. Though I must admit I tried not to look down! The longest zip line was the last one which was 300 meters long.
At the end of the course, which takes 2-3 hours, you have to rappel down to base camp where we started. This was probably even more scary. However, you do get used to it and I think if I do it again then I wouldn’t be so nervous. Flight of the Gibbon also has a course in Chiang Mai. The standard price is 2,999 baht. I highly recommend that you do a tree-top adventure. In Chiang Mai, they have a rival called Jungle Flight which has had some good reviews from people that I know. Maybe next time I will try them.
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