Life Jacket, Helmet, and Insurance Coverage Included
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Jungle Trek to the River
Trek around 3 km through jungle trails and rice paddies, taking in mountain views on the way to the put-in point.
Choose Your Rafting Distance
Pick 10 km or 8 km of Mae Taeng River rapids to match your day - both options include the same jungle trek.
Wildlife on the Way Back
Paddle a scenic, calmer stretch back to camp - keep an eye out for elephants along the riverbank.
Itinerary
08:00-08:30
30 min
Hotel Pickup
We collect you from your Chiang Mai hotel in air-conditioned transport.
Approx. 09:30
Approx. 1 hr 30 min drive
Arrive at Camp
Arrive at our riverside base camp, about 55 km outside Chiang Mai.
10:00-13:00
3 hours
Jungle Trek
Trek through jungle trails and rice paddies down to the riverbank, spotting local flora and fauna along the way.
13:00
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Lunch at Camp
Refuel with lunch back at camp before hitting the river.
14:00-16:00
2 hours
Whitewater Rafting
Paddle your chosen distance - 10 km or 8 km - of Mae Taeng River rapids, finishing on a calmer scenic stretch back to camp.
Approx. 17:30
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Return to Chiang Mai
Change out of your gear and head back to your hotel.
What's Included
Round-trip air-conditioned transport from Chiang Mai
Certified life jacket and helmet for the rafting leg
First-aid trained trekking and rafting guides
Lunch, drinking water, tea, and coffee
Insurance and a towel set
What's not Included
Personal expenses
Gratuity (optional)
What to Bring
A photo or photocopy of your passport, needed for registration at camp
Swimwear for the rafting leg (worn under your clothes from the start)
Closed-toe shoes suitable for both the jungle trek and getting wet on the river
A full change of dry clothes, plus dry shoes or sandals for after
Sunscreen and a refillable water bottle
A small day bag for your belongings
Special Notes
Choose your rafting distance at checkout – 10 km of rapids for a longer ride, or 8 km for a shorter, gentler run. Both options include the same 3-hour jungle trek.
This is a full day out – about 7 to 8 hours door to door, combining both activities from one riverside base camp.
Our base camp is about 55 km from Chiang Mai, roughly a 1.5-hour drive each way.
Participants should be in reasonable physical condition. This activity isn’t suitable for guests with heart conditions, back or neck problems, broken bones, or those who are pregnant.
GoPro mounts are available on the rafting helmets if you’d like to bring your own action camera (bring your own slider attachment) – if you can’t swim while holding it, it’s best left at camp. We’re not responsible for lost or damaged cameras or mounts.