RIVER TRIPS · CHIANG MAI RIVER CRUISES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 7 chiang mai river cruises justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Ride a traditional long-tail boat along the Mae Ping River, then stop at a family farm for herbal tea, local plants, ice cream, and optional Khao soi or Pad Thai. Hotel pickup is available in central Chiang Mai, and groups are limited to 10.
“From start to finish, a great experience. Very informative guide. Food was delicious!”
Start with hotel pickup around 5:45 to 6 PM, then follow a guide such as A, AJ, Aidon, or Jo Jo down the Ping River. This gentle two-hour trip runs from Wat Taa-Luk toward Nawarat Bridge, with safety gear, calm current, riverside music, and city views.
“Was really fun and adventurous. 2 hours sounds long but it flew by and it was really therapeutic. Was just me and wife and we had a great time, Aidon was an amazing instructor and very accommodating. Would highly recommend and would definitely do it again!”
Leave Chiang Mai by fat-tire e-bike for a guided ride through rice paddies, orchards, villages, and temple sites. The mostly flat route reaches Wat Ton Kwen, the Ping River, and Wat Chang Nam. Guides such as Hockey and Name provide instruction, local context, food, helmets, gloves, water, and lunch on morning trips.
“Great experience, easy ride on a quality e-bike through Countryside outside the city in a small group. Our leader, Naem, was knowledgeable and friendly. We would use the company again.”
Leave Chiang Mai at 8:30 a.m. for Chiang Dao Valley, where guides such as Aidan teach you to handle a hard-shell kayak before you paddle through bamboo, creeks, and wetlands. The five-hour outing includes lunch, hotel transport, safety gear, water, and a support truck.
“Had a fantastic jungle kayak adventure with guide Aidan today - a wonderful mix of drifting along and navigating some rapids! I was new to using a one-person kayak but Aidan took the time to explain what to do both before we got in the wRead more”
Spend a full day rafting the Mae Taeng River from Chiang Mai. Expect Class III and IV rapids, a safety practice session, jungle views, lunch, hotel pickup, and time to shower afterward. Guides such as O, Deer, and John have been praised for their humor, care, and strong English.
“O was so friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the activity even though it wasn’t a full river with big rapids. There were times to relax and also for the adrenaline to pump”
Spend a full day on the Mae Taeng River with guides such as Mike, Tomy, and Tom, tackling rapids, jungle scenery, and rice fields in a group capped at 15. The day also includes protective gear, Thai food, hotel pickup, and a waterfall visit with a natural slide.
“There are just too many everything about the day in my opinion was outstanding every person that worked with the crew of the white wire rafting team were just perfect”
Take on Mae Taeng River’s Grade 3 and 4 rapids with guides such as Tom, Tommy, Mike, or Ann. Your day includes Chiang Mai hotel pickup, safety gear, a riverside Thai buffet, and a waterfall stop with a natural rock slide. Children ages 7 to 12 may join, but must skip the 2km Class IV section.
“Amazing experience. On the River, surrounded by all Nature, Expert guide. Delicious lunch and incredible slide in the waterfall. All perfect. Thank you so much, all the best Arianna”
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