Playing Tarzan in the jungle of Koh Chang

Travellers wishing to escape from the Chang Island clichés of elephant trekking and the beach should definitely check out the Treetop Adventure Park. With pulleys, carabiners and body harnesses connecting the high trees, its provided entertainment is immediately understood to first-time visiting tourists.

Treetop Adventure Park offers nature-lovers and thrill-seekers an adventurous trip through the lush jungle by swinging from one treetop to another. Nantapol, the adrenaline-junkie who operates the park says that many people getting away from the beach scene truly enjoy the blissful break. “For some enthralling action, our business lets you swing like a Tarzan through the trees, which is an unforgettable experience and a huge adrenaline rush.” Koh Chang travel guide

The Treetop Adventure Park is positioned on Koh Chang’s southern tip. A bamboo hut overlooking the gorgeous Bai Lan Beach serves as the park’s base camp. A hectare of rainforest provides the playground where the exciting jungle adventure takes place. Dear devils swing enthusiastically through the air making use of high ropes, zip slides and Tyrolean crossings. Interested? Obviously you first must attend a quick training session.

“The short training provides necessary info on the safety system and used tools”, explains Nantapol. “Once the session is finished, we take the fearless tourists up to the tops of tall trees for some true action.” The jungle swing trails offer two levels: smooth and hardcore.

Get your kicks while swinging through the jungle on Koh Chang

After donning the protecting body gear, a 30-metre high tree must be climbed before braving a “flying skateboard” throughout the valley to another tree’s platform. Its great fun and less difficult than you might think. Then, there are the swaying wooden bridge and tricky rope bridges to tackle. The soft core trip’s final station is a flight across the green jungle landscape suspended beneath a solid cable. By using your own weight correctly and pulleys you glide gently through the air like an experienced martial arts master.

The hardcore adventure includes taller trees to climb along with longer cables resulting in higher flights. “The climax is the immense Zip Line where tourists rapidly swing through the treetops for 150 metres,” says Nantapol with a big smile on his face.

Located on Bai Lan Beach, you can call Treetop Adventure Park for more info by dialling (084) 310 7600 or visit their website