Full-Day River Kayaking Trip in Northern Thailand Jungle from Chiang Mai

Summary

Meet your guide at your Chiang Mai hotel and journey out into the countryside to begin your kayaking adventure. After learning the basics of paddling and steering your kayak, zip up your life jacket and take to the waters of the Ping River. Follow your guide on a thrilling tour, floating down tranquil creeks, paddling through flooded forests and overgrown waterways. As you wind through the bamboo forests and duck beneath overhanging trees, hear about the local hunters and fishermen that frequent the region’s wild landscapes from your guide. Along the way, spot birds, tropical fish and other native wildlife as you paddle deeper into the jungle, then stop to re-fuel with a delicious lunch (included) by the riverside. Finally, return to your starting point for the transfer back to Chiang Mai and end your tour with drop-off at your hotel. Please note: this tour is suitable for motivated beginners with a reasonable level of fitness.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

FANTASTIC kayaking in Chiang Dao, Northern Thailand’s pristine jungle and mountain scene , home to farmers, gatherers, and local fishermen. Paddle along the Ping River with your guide, a professional kayak instructor who provides paddling lessons and coaching — beginners included. Your back-to-nature day trip from Chiang Mai includes round-trip hotel transport and lunch by the waterfront.

What’s included?

  • Lunch

  • Professional guide

  • Kayaking instruction

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • drinking water

  • state of the art kayak, paddle, life jacket

  • pictures of the trip

  • River fee 100 Baht

  • Mandatory 500,000 baht Medical Insurance Fee 50 THB

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks

About operator:

Mountain Biking in Chiang Mai is the perfect way to experience beautiful nature trails winding through the closely lying National Parks such as Suthep National Park a 1650 meter high Mountain west of the City. The valleys of Northern Thailand offer beautiful rivers and kayaking is the best way to explore this scenic and untouched landscape. Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks will get you there, professional english speaking guides are at hand to make it happen. So if it is a gnarly downhill ride, a cross country bike tour or a day kayaking through Thailand's beautiful scenery this is the place to start.

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