CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s standout days out.
The 15 river cruises & kayaking tours travellers book most in Chiang Mai right now, with prices, run times and the operator behind each one so you can choose the day that fits.
Ride a long-tail boat on Chiang Mai’s Mae Ping River, visit river villages and a farm, and (optionally) eat Khao Soi with herbal tea.
Most Popular“We took last boat towards sunset and it was lovely. Our guide provided information, but also let us enjoy the serenity of the surrounding. We loved the information on all the plants in the herb garden. Perfect trip for us.”
Chiang Dao caves and Mae Ping jungle kayaking in one full day from Chiang Mai, with lunch, safety support, and beginner instruction.
“Awesome day trip. Great for anyone looking for fun adventures. The cave was incredible. Even before we got in the site outside is beautiful and colorful. The cave was so fun. I've been into caves in the US and they are smaller and narrow; herRead more”
Night kayak on Chiang Mai’s Ping River with hotel pickup, hard-shell gear, and glowing bridges. Paddle about 6 km in 2 hours.
“The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. This isn’t an exciting kayak trip but instead a peaceful and relaxing one! The river is very quiet and still, and the only lights are from the resorts/restaurants you pass. Good for beginners or people with experience.”
Paddle the Ping River jungle creeks near Chiang Dao, spot wildlife, get beginner coaching, and enjoy a riverside lunch with hotel pickup.
“Had a fantastic jungle kayak adventure with guide Aidan today - a wonderful mix of drifting along and navigating some rapids! I was new to using a one-person kayak but Aidan took the time to explain what to do both before we got in the wRead more”
Night kayak on Chiang Mai’s Ping River. A small-group 6 km paddle at dusk with lights, guides, and safety gear included.
“Very organized and a delightful way to see Chiang Mai. The guides were excellent! We were 6 people in our group and we had 2 guides keeping us on course. Highly recommend”
Bike Mae Ngat Valley and kayak the calm Ping River reserve from Chiang Mai. Hotel pickup, safety gear, and lunch are included.
“Our guide was very friendly, and ensured everyone was safe and having a good time. Biking through the rice paddies and small villages was awesome. The kayaking was so much fun, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. We stopped along the way to eat fresh fruit and fried bananas. I highly recommend doing this adventure.”
Guided kayaking on Thailand’s Mae Ping River to the Mae Taeng Forest Reserve with a safety-first lesson, river lunch, and wildlife spotting.
“If you are looking for a serene trip to experience north Thailand nature, this is the tour to go! Kayaking was really beautiful and great view of mountains, definitely recommend in December. Also the Chiang Dao is the perfect cherry on top. Shoutout to Twee and the tour guides 🔥”
Paddle 15 km on the Ping River near Mae Taeng forest with safety-first guides, wildlife watching, river swims, and vegetarian lunch.
“The activity was really good nothing to say about anything except we only did half of the 15km”
10KM inflatable kayaking on the Mae Taeng River near Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, safety gear, lunch, and small-group fun.
“Great tour, they provided a wonderful meal, and my wife and I had a great time on the rapids. They run a safe company, with a great team along the river for safety support in case you fall in the rapids.”
Paddle the Mae Wang Valley near Doi Inthanon, with Class I–II rapids, possible elephants, lunch, and optional Lost Canyon Class III–IV.
“Just a great day White water Kayaking, in a very scenic place, with lovely people, But be prepared for lots of horse fly attacks”
Chiang Mai jungle trek to a 10-meter waterfall and 10 km guided inflatable kayaking on the Mae Taeng River, about 10 hours.
“fantastic tour, they were very good, both the trekking to reach the waterfalls and the part with the inflatable kayak they were exciting.”
Guided ATV + inflatable kayak day in Chiang Mai with pickup, full safety gear, lunch, showers, and beginner-friendly jungle routes.
“What an amazing day we had , a highlight of our holiday . So well organised it was amazing . Food , staff , facilities - couldn’t be better .”
Kayak the jungle rivers of Chiang Dao Valley on the Ping River. Small groups, pro coaching, and a calm escape from Chiang Mai crowds.
“Great guides. Chatty and informative. A wonderful experience on the river Ping. Just about the right length of time. The simple food was at the end. Maybe would have been better ½ way through. Had to get out of the river twice to get kayaks past the 2 weirs. Luckily the guides did the boat…”
Sunset kayaking on Chiang Mai’s Mae Ping River with a small group, city sights, and Warorot Market golden-hour browsing for $17.
“The guide is really helpful and friendly and the river is flat and easy to navigate. It’s fun to paddle past the locals out fishing, and when it gets dark the riverside restaurants look really cool all lit up. I definitely recommend this easy, chill paddle up and down the Ping River.”
Half-day private Chiang Mai trishaw ride and Mae Ping River cruise with hotel pickup, markets, temples, and included tickets for $95.
“My mom and I had an incredible time on our half day tour in Chiang Mai! We were paired with Nannie as our guide and she was incredibly kind and knowledgable. The views on the river cruise were very nice- we enjoyed our stop to try a traRead more”
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