"Siam River Adventures - Paddling Northern Thailand's Whitewater Since 2000"

Learn to Kayak Mae Taeng River – Chiang Mai

Siam River Adventures offers extensive private and group whitewater kayaking courses based from our private jungle camp and homestay on the beautiful Mae Taeng River, located just 75 kilometers from Chiang Mai’s city center.
With courses of no more than 4 students, our internationally trained instructors will teach you the different techniques of beginning white water kayaking, from basic strokes to advanced river running skills.

Whether you are a first time paddler, or have some experience under your belt, Siam River Adventures has a variety of courses for you . We look at each paddlers individual needs for learning. As we all know, everybody learns at a different pace.

Our internationally trained instructors are the most skilled around! Come on and paddle with Thailand’s best!

Beginner Whitewater Kayak Courses Offered:

2 Day - Mae Taeng River

Beginners Whitewater Kayaking
  • Hotel Pick up: 8:30-9:00am
  • Healthy Thai Buffet Lunch x 2, Dinner, Breakfeast & Refreshments
  • 1 Nights accomodation at our Jungle Homestay & River Camp
  • Kayak Instructor ( English speaker)
  • Imported Kayaks and Gear
  • Hotel Drop off: 5:00-6:00pm

5,600 Baht

3 Day - Mae Taeng River

Beginners Whitewater Kayaking
  • Hotel Pick up: 8:30-9:00am
  • Hotel Drop off: 5:00-6:00pm
  • Healthy Thai Buffet Lunch x 3, Dinner x 2, Breakfast x 2 & Refreshments
  • 2 Nights accommodation at our Jungle Homestay & River Camp
  • Kayak Instructor ( English Speaker)
  • Imported Kayaks and Gear
  • Hotel Drop off: 5:00-6:00pm

8,000 Baht

We require a 30% NON-REFUNDABLE online deposit to hold date and trip reservations.
Once paid in full, cancellations within 24hrs of trip or on the same day are subjuct to NO-REFUND.
Re-bookings are FREE OF CHARGE.

* Additional Days Paddling Available*
Kayak trips and courses depart daily from Chiang Mai from 9:00-9:30 am

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Full Day Whitewater Rafting , Whitewater Kayaking

we recommend that you bring the following items:

  • Paddling gear (if you have it!)Before a whitewater rafting trip
  • Change of dry clothes
  • Good walking shoes or trainers
  • Insect Spray
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Strap on sandals for the raft
  • Extra $$$
  • A Keen sense of adventure!

Multi-Day Whitewater Rafting, Whitewater Kayaking

we recommend the following items in addition to those listed above:

  • Extra shoes for camping
  • Extra warm clothes for camping (Nov. – Jan.)
  • Toiletries
  • Medication
  • Extra $$$
  • Even more sense of adventure!