Chiang Mai White Water Rafting Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Thrilling rapids of Mae Taeng River
- Expert guidance from seasoned instructors
- Scenic views of Chiang Mai's lush landscapes
- Safety-focused adventure for all skill levels
- Memorable experience with fellow adventurers
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Professional rafting guide
- All necessary rafting equipment
- Round-trip transportation from Chiang Mai
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is suitable for participants of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced rafters.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; however, it may be rescheduled in case of severe weather warnings.
- Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable, quick-drying clothing and secure footwear suitable for water activities.
- Bring a waterproof camera to capture the adventure, and a change of clothes for after the tour.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for check-in purposes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- This is a joint tour, the operator will be picking up each guest in order, so please kindly wait patiently at your hotel. If waiting for too long, please contact the operator immediately.
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Fabulous and funny!
From the start to the end this experience was fabulous! We were picked up from our hotel in a comfy van and drove about an hour and a half to the base for the rafting. The rafting itself was great fun - the guides very hilarious! But also we felt safe in their hands. The last section is a paddle through the elephant sanctuary which was beautiful. The elephants looked well cared for and free to roam around within the large area. We had a delicious lunch and then a short walk to a waterfall where some people jumped down into a pool. All in all a fabulous day out!
unbearable conditions For the elephants
This was the worst and sadest experience I have had in a long time. When you book, you are not informed that this tour includes seeing elephants; if we had known that, we would never have gone. The elephants are chained to trees and trained to pose for tourists. The entire experience with river rafting and the beautiful nature was overshadowed by the unbearable conditions these elephants live under. Elephants are not animals that should live in captivity—they have emotions on a level comparable to us humans. I cannot describe the feeling I am left with, and from the very first elephant we saw, I wanted to go home, because I in no way agreed to support such an ethically wrong place that is so indifferent to the lives of these beautiful elephants. If you want a clear conscience, I would advise you to never go anywhere near this place.
Such fun! Well organised...
Such fun! Well organised and stress-free experience run by a team with good humour. I felt safe with the equipment, safety briefing, and support crew on hand. Lunch after the rafting was tasty and there was more than I could finish. And the waterfall sliding was a fun way to finish off the day before heading back
Amazing day
Fantastic experience - crew were knowledgeable, helpful and funny. Rafting was really fun and seeing the elephants down by the river was amazing too
Great river experience with bonus elephants!!!!
These guys were fantastic! Great communication during pick up. The water levels were low but they put us in two man kayaks and kept it fun and exciting. The lower part of the trip we did ran through the elephant sanctuary- there were elephants in the river as we floated by and water buffalo. It was extraordinary. It also felt very safe and well thought out. We went with two families, four adults and 4 teenagers. Everyone had a great time! The lunch was really nice as well. Highly recommend- absolutely would go with these guys again!