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ASIA JUNGLE JAUNTS DESTINATIONS Junglehook


Go green with an adventure through Asia’s lush landscapes, writes Katie McGonagle


@katie_mcgonagle W


hen Rudyard Kipling came up with childhood classic


The Jungle Book, about a boy living in the wild among a cast of animal characters, it’s no wonder he turned to India for inspiration. The exotic jungle settings, not


just of India but across all of Asia too, are teeming with tropical species, lush forest flora and more than a hint of adventure. Whether clients want to trek through the jungle and canoe along wild rivers, or relax in a rainforest lodge to spot wildlife from their own window, there’s a back-to-nature adventure awaiting them. If you want to help your


customers embrace their inner Mowgli amid Asia’s wildest landscapes, here are just a handful of the best options.


w THAILAND Save: Few places do jungle adventures as well as Thailand, from the tropical playgrounds of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in the north to the lush landscapes of the south. One of the best-known is ‘glamping’ spot Elephant Hills, bordering Khao Sok National Park. David Carlaw, head of faraway


product at Premier Holidays, says: “Elephant Hills is one of our most popular destinations in Thailand. It offers a camp in the style of African national parks, but set in the Thai tropical rainforest, and is home to the world’s only floating tented camp.” Guests can also feed and


wash Asian elephants, or canoe along the river to spot reptiles sunbathing on the banks. Book it: Premier Holidays’


12-night trip to Thailand, staying in Bangkok and Khao Lak with two nights’ full-board at Elephant Hills, starts at £1,399, departing September 30. The price includes Thai Airways flights and transfers. trade.premierholidays.co.uk Splurge: Fancy swinging through the jungle like Tarzan? Ziplining in Khao Lak Lamru National Park is about as close as it gets, especially if it’s followed by bamboo rafting down the river, just one of the excursions available at boutique hotel The Sarojin. Resort owner Kate Kemp says: “Each of our jungle adventures is led by expert guides, who help guests discover what makes this area of Thailand so special. From trekking through the jungle to soaring through treetops on a zipline and meandering down the


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