15 Best River Cruises & Kayaking Tours In Chiang Mai

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Chiang Mai: Mae Ping River Cruise & Optional Transfer

/ June 4, 2026

1.Chiang Mai: Mae Ping River Cruise & Optional Transfer

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.

No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

/ June 4, 2026

2.No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

Chiang Dao caves and Mae Ping jungle kayaking in one full day from Chiang Mai, with lunch, safety support, and beginner instruction.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guide, Jayne, was terrific! Very friendly, knowledgeable, funny, kind, generous! Caves were intriguing and interesting. Perfect amount of time in them - and ability to get around was fine (some tight spaces, but nothing too difficRead more”

206 reviewsFrom $81.53by Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks

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Chiang Mai: Ping River Night Kayaking into City Center

/ June 4, 2026

3.Chiang Mai: Ping River Night Kayaking into City Center

Night kayak on Chiang Mai’s Ping River with hotel pickup, hard-shell gear, and glowing bridges. Paddle about 6 km in 2 hours.

★ 4.8

“It was great. The guides were super knowledgeable and personable. I enjoyed getting a little extra history tour about Chiang Mia.”

144 reviews2 hoursFrom $50by CHIANG MAI MOUNTAIN BIKING & KAYAKS

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Chiang Mai : Kayak the Jungle Rivers of Chiang Dao Valley!

/ June 4, 2026

4.Chiang Mai : Kayak the Jungle Rivers of Chiang Dao Valley!

Paddle the Ping River jungle creeks near Chiang Dao, spot wildlife, get beginner coaching, and enjoy a riverside lunch with hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“Altogether awesome trip! The tour guides were great and kept us entertained throughout the day. The cave was pretty interesting. Guides were great about pointing out the features and wildlife throughout. Kayaking was relaxing and not rusRead more”

89 reviewsFrom $74.97by Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks

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Chiang Mai: Kayak Under the Stars – 6 km to the Heart of the City

/ June 4, 2026

5.Chiang Mai: Kayak Under the Stars – 6 km to the Heart of the City

Night kayak on Chiang Mai’s Ping River. A small-group 6 km paddle at dusk with lights, guides, and safety gear included.

★ 4.5

“Kayaking in the dark - what could go wrong? Falling down the gap between the jetty and the land, injuring my leg, was what went wrong for me. We wore lights on our heads, but they were set to a dim red for use on the river. No bones brokRead more”

53 reviewsFrom $48.88by Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks

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Chiang Mai Biking & River Kayak : Gentle Thrills in a Lush Valley

/ June 4, 2026

6.Chiang Mai Biking & River Kayak : Gentle Thrills in a Lush Valley

Bike Mae Ngat Valley and kayak the calm Ping River reserve from Chiang Mai. Hotel pickup, safety gear, and lunch are included.

★ 4.5

“Tryed to give an detailed review but they only give you 300 characters so here is the skinny. Unorganized, shoddy Eqipment , tour guide that was 20 min. ahead of us most of the time. Only highlight was the Tempels at the beginning. Supposed river was more like a lake with no current. Yeah to…”

45 reviewsFrom $81.47by Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks

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No.1 Chiang Mai: Leisure River Kayaking: Mae Taeng forest Reserve

/ June 4, 2026

7.No.1 Chiang Mai: Leisure River Kayaking: Mae Taeng forest Reserve

Guided kayaking on Thailand’s Mae Ping River to the Mae Taeng Forest Reserve with a safety-first lesson, river lunch, and wildlife spotting.

★ 5.0

“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 🔥”

38 reviewsFrom $74.95by Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks

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Chiang Mai: 15 km Leisure River Kayaking at Mae Ngat forest

/ June 6, 2026

8.Chiang Mai: 15 km Leisure River Kayaking at Mae Ngat forest

Paddle 15 km on the Ping River near Mae Taeng forest with safety-first guides, wildlife watching, river swims, and vegetarian lunch.

★ 4.7

“Very relaxing and fun day kayaking. Exactly what we were looking for, floating with the river amd enjoying the rural scenery. The guides put extra care on safety, the equipment is good and the lunch was tasty”

24 reviews1 dayFrom $62by CHIANG MAI MOUNTAIN BIKING & KAYAKS

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10KM Inflatable Kayaking Adventure

/ June 7, 2026

9.10KM Inflatable Kayaking Adventure

10KM inflatable kayaking on the Mae Taeng River near Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, safety gear, lunch, and small-group fun.

★ 5.0

“Every second and every minute was full of joy. It was such a great pleasure. I’m looking forward to the next time! I’m grateful for all the joyful moments we spent together.”

23 reviewsFrom $97.49by Asia Outdoor Co. Ltd

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Chiang Mai: Jungle Kayak Adventure with Rapids & Elephants

/ June 7, 2026

10.Chiang Mai: Jungle Kayak Adventure with Rapids & Elephants

Paddle the Mae Wang Valley near Doi Inthanon, with Class I–II rapids, possible elephants, lunch, and optional Lost Canyon Class III–IV.

★ 4.5

“Just a great day White water Kayaking, in a very scenic place, with lovely people, But be prepared for lots of horse fly attacks”

22 reviewsFrom $81.24by Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks

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10KM Inflatable Kayaking and 3HR Trekking Adventure

/ June 13, 2026

11.10KM Inflatable Kayaking and 3HR Trekking Adventure

Chiang Mai jungle trek to a 10-meter waterfall and 10 km guided inflatable kayaking on the Mae Taeng River, about 10 hours.

★ 5.0

“Amazing! Worth every penny and then some. The rafting was fun. The ATVing was amazing. Such a rush, with a really awesome end high atop the mountain. Def long enough. Total value for money. Staff were great, knowledgeable and friendly. Had never done ATVing before, but picked it up quickly. Def book this”

13 reviewsFrom $113.39by Asia Outdoor Co. Ltd

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Inflatable Kayaking and ATV Adventure

/ June 13, 2026

12.Inflatable Kayaking and ATV Adventure

Guided ATV + inflatable kayak day in Chiang Mai with pickup, full safety gear, lunch, showers, and beginner-friendly jungle routes.

★ 5.0

“What an amazing day we had , a highlight of our holiday . So well organised it was amazing . Food , staff , facilities - couldn’t be better .”

13 reviewsFrom $191.15by Asia Outdoor Co. Ltd

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Chiang Mai: Kayak the Jungle River of Chiang Dao Valley!

/ June 16, 2026

13.Chiang Mai: Kayak the Jungle River of Chiang Dao Valley!

Kayak the jungle rivers of Chiang Dao Valley on the Ping River. Small groups, pro coaching, and a calm escape from Chiang Mai crowds.

★ 4.8

“Double as a refreshing bath if you're as skilled as I.”

8 reviews1 dayFrom $64by CHIANG MAI MOUNTAIN BIKING & KAYAKS

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Chiang Mai: Explore Kayaking Through Mae Ping River on Sunset

/ June 18, 2026

14.Chiang Mai: Explore Kayaking Through Mae Ping River on Sunset

Sunset kayaking on Chiang Mai’s Mae Ping River with a small group, city sights, and Warorot Market golden-hour browsing for $17.

★ 5.0

“Kayaking on the river was enjoyable. We were stuck in traffic for sunset, which would have been nice to see while on the river, but it was a good experience and very peaceful. The guide, Tono, was kind. Pick up and drop off made it all quite easy. A good time.”

7 reviewsFrom $17by Chiang Mai Butler Service Tours

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Half Day Private Chiang Mai Trishaw Ride and Mae Ping River Cruise

/ June 21, 2026

15.Half Day Private Chiang Mai Trishaw Ride and Mae Ping River Cruise

Half-day private Chiang Mai trishaw ride and Mae Ping River cruise with hotel pickup, markets, temples, and included tickets for $95.

★ 4.5

“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”

6 reviewsFrom $95.00by ForeverVacation Thailand

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