CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 rafting adventures tours most travellers book in Chiang Mai, gathered in one place. Each with what the day involves, what it costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it.
Ethical elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai plus Mae Wang waterfall swim and bamboo rafting. Lunch and guide included in a full 9-hour day.
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Climb the sticky Bua Tong falls, spend time at an ethical elephant sanctuary, then float on bamboo rafts in the Chiang Mai countryside.
“An amazing experience from start to finish. Paul was a fantastic tour guide and made the experience even better.”
A one-day Chiang Mai hit: Sticky Waterfall limestone pools, ATV countryside tracks, and level 3–4 rafting with Thai lunch from 9am.
“Amazing! Our tour guide Mr. k was fabulous and took great pictures! He explained what the itinerary would look like when we first met him, then also throughout the trip, letting us know approximately how long we would be on the road, doing the activity, etc. he was also very funny. I went with 5…”
A full-day Chiang Mai program with rescued elephants (no rides), bamboo rafting on the Wang River, and a vegetarian Pad Thai cooking workshop.
Full-day whitewater rafting from Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, gear, lunch, showers, and flexible course options for different skill levels.
“Very organized! It was rather chilly but they supplied us with wetsuits and waterproof jackets, and we were good to go! Watched elephants and beautiful jungle scenes as we rafted down the river! A great experience for first timers! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an adventure!”
Full-day Chiang Mai adventure with ATV riding in Mae Taeng Valley plus Class III–IV rafting, lunch, drinks, and shower facilities.
“Very fun activities we love adrenaline so this was the best tour for us! We enjoyed every moment and highly recommend this activity.”
Drive a tuk tuk through rural Chiang Mai to temple and elephants, then float a bamboo raft downstream with lunch and guide included.
“Once in a lifetime experience! Big was a great teacher and came prepared with everything we needed for the trip. Driving to and from the areas was a breeze and the elephants were amazing to experience.”
A full-day Chiang Mai tour with Sticky Waterfall, an ethical elephant sanctuary, Karen long neck village, and optional rafting.
“This was easily the best tour I have taken in more than 10 years travelling through South East Asia. Absolutely fantastic guide (Mr K), a small group and really fun activities. The elephant sanctuary was great and the elephants treated very well. The rafting was a blast, as was the Sticky Waterfall. I would highly…”
Ethical elephant feeding and walking plus white-water rafting on the Mae Taeng River, with Thai lunch and small-group transport from Chiang Mai.
“Guide was very friendly and helpful, the experience was really fun and informative. Everything provided”
Beginner-friendly whitewater rafting on Chiang Mai’s Maetaeng River with a thrilling grade 2–4 ride and views of elephant sanctuary.
“This was a lot of fun, got picked up from hotel on time by Yu. He was very informative and helpful. Our first time rafting, but the raft guide was a good instructor. We saw several elephants ao our journey, which was exciting and very wet,lol. TRead more”
Ride Mae Taeng Grade 3–4 rapids in Chiang Mai with Thai buffet lunch, expert guides, and a waterfall slide stop on a small group tour.
“Recommend 100%. It is worth your money. The tour guides were very helpful and nice. Gave there best for you to have a great time. Lunch was good and well served.”
Elephants, bamboo rafting, and Mae Wang zipline in one 6-hour Chiang Mai day with lunch, guide, and convenient pickup.
A full day in Chiang Mai mixing an ethical elephant sanctuary visit with Karen culture and a bamboo raft ride on the Wang River.
“Do not hesitate to do this amazing day out! Such a highlight of our Thailand adventure with my 3 boys ages 19, 24 and 26. From start to finish, this was such an incredible experience. The elephant sanctuary was a truly humbling and magicaRead more”
Sticky Waterfall climb, Class 3–4 whitewater rafting, and bamboo rafting near Chiang Mai. Lunch, pickup, and local insurance included.
“Very good experience. You can enjoy two styles of rafting. And after a perfect lunch, you are going to the sticky waterfall. Really fun experience overall. Thank you to Joe out guide who was perfect.”
Chiang Mai white-water rafting on the Mae Taeng River with round-trip pickup, certified guides, lunch, and Phachee waterfall fun.
“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…”
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