Flight of the Gibbon cable ride at Khao Kheow Zoo

Somewhere between Bangkok and Pattaya in a place called Chonburi is a great little jungle adventure called Flight of the Gibbon. The attraction is located inside Khao Kheow zoo and they have many different things going on including elephant trekking and safaris, although the unique attraction is the “zip line tour” (cable ride) through the jungle.

Tik, Martin and I visited on 14th November, just before I headed south to Koh Tao to start my diving course. I had done a similar cable ride on my last visit to Koh Samui but this one is much longer and includes some great touches like rope bridges and vertical descents. The price is a little high at 2000b (£40) although it does take a good couple of hours to complete the circuit.

The cable rides follow a course deep through the jungle and is great for the views as well as the adrenaline rush.

Anyway, the Flight of the Gibbon pictures will show you what it is all about – look out for the videos as well.

Afterwards we had a quick look around Khao Kheow Zoo itself which has some Orangutans, Gibbons, Tigers and pretty cool Hippos. The highlight for me was the African Grey Parrots – I definitely have a soft spot for them!

Next up – scuba diving on Koh Tao. Stay tuned!