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Whitewater Rafting – Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand

Northern Thailand’s Most Popular Whitewater Rafting Adventures!

Northern Thailand is the perfect location for exciting whitewater. With its warm , tropical weather, steep mountains, and beautiful scenery, the Mae Taeng is the nexus of fun in northern Thailand.

From July through March the rivers are flowing and we are operating tours daily! In the rainy season (Jul-Oct.) the rivers swell, becoming raging whitewater pushing its way out of the mountainous tropical rainforest around Chiang Mai.

We offer full day and multi-day whitewater rafting trips on the Mae Taeng River as well as custom and organized expedition style trips on both the Mae Kok and Nam Wa rivers.

Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we tackle the mighty and untamed Mae Taeng River, paddling our way through endless grade 3 and 4 rapids.

A full safety talk is standard on all trips and is given by our English speaking staff. A detailed understanding of the trip, its schedule, safety, and routine is instilled into each guest before any trip commences in order to better serve you.

Each trip is supervised by experienced guides and dedicated safety personnel, ensuring that our international standards of safety are upheld.

Our daily expeditions cater to all levels, whether you’re an experienced adrenalin junkie or a first time paddler!

Experience the beauty of the rainforest and remote areas of Northern Thailand as we follow the rivers through untouched wilderness and past quaint rural hill tribe villages.

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“Wild N Scenic” Mae Taeng River Trips:

Full Day - Mae Taeng River

Whitewater Rafting
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Hotel Pick up: 9:30-10:00am
  • Hotel Drop off: 5:00-6:00pm
  • Healthy Thai Buffet Lunch & Refreshments
  • 10 Kilometers of World Class Whitewater
  • Photos included
  • Minimum age: 12yrs. old*

2,400 Baht

Full Day - Mae Taeng River

Elephant Experience N Rafting
  • Hotel Pick up: 8:00-8:30 am
  • Hotel Drop off: 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Healthy Thai Buffet Lunch & Refreshments
  • 2 Hours Elephant care
  • 10 Kilometers of World Class Whitewater
  • Photos included
  • Minimum age: 12yrs. old*

3,500 Baht

2 Day 1 Night - Mae Taeng River

Whitewater Rafting
  • Hotel Pick up: 9:30-10:00 am
  • Hotel Drop off: 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Healthy Thai Buffet Lunch X 2, Dinner, Breakfast & Refreshments
  • 1 Nights Accommodation at our Jungle Homestay
  • 20 Kilometers of World Class Whitewater – Run our pumping grade 3/4 stretch twice!
  • Photos included
  • Minimum age: 12yrs. old*

4,600 Baht

2 Day 1 Night - Full Moon Rafting

Full Moon Whitewater Rafting (Nov-Jan)
  • Hotel Pick up: 9:30-10:00 am
  • Hotel Drop off: 5:00-6:00 pm
  • Healthy Thai Buffet Lunch X 2, Dinner, Breakfast & Refreshments
  • 1 Nights Accommodation at our Jungle Homestay
  • 10 Kilometers of World Class Whitewater
  • 4 kilometers of World Class Whitewater..in the Dark!
  • Photos included
  • Minimum age: 12yrs old.*

4,000 Baht

** Please note – Our awesome 2 day trip runs the same stretch of world class Mae Taeng whitewater on both days with an overnight experience in our rustic Jungle Homestay in Sop Kai Village. Guests are provided with basic bungalow accommodation and meals.

** Children between the ages of 7 and 12 are welcome to accompany their parents on the raft, but we ask that they skip the 2km stretch of class IV rapids as they can be to dangerous for small children. The price will be discounted by 300 baht for these children.

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Rafting Trips Running:
Late May – February/March

Mae Taeng Whitewater Rafting trips depart daily from Chiang Mai at 7:30-9:30 am

All Whitewater Rafting Trips Include:

  • Internationally Trained Rafting Guides
  • All Safety Equipment
  • Healthy Thai Buffet Meals & Refreshments
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Accident Insurance
  • Optional Photo CD of the Day’s Adventure

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!