CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 most popular river cruises & kayaking tours in Chiang Mai. What each one involves, what it costs and who runs it, so you can pick the right day before you book.
Early Chiang Rai day trip with White/Black/Blue temples, optional Long Neck Karen village, Golden Triangle Mekong boat, waterfall.
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Long-tail boat cruise on the Mae Ping River from Chiang Mai, with farmhouse stop, herbal tea, ice cream, and optional Khao Soi lunch.
Chiang Dao cave and Mae Ping jungle kayaking from Chiang Mai. Beginner-friendly instruction, headlamps, lunch, and a small-group day.
“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; here it was huge and so open. There are some tight…”
Night kayaking on Chiang Mai’s Ping River: a guided 6 km paddle, city skyline views, bridge lights, and Mai Yai trees for $50.
A full-day Chiang Rai run from Chiang Mai: hot springs, White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, Longneck Karen village, Golden Triangle boat.
“Yes it's a long day. Start around 07.0p and back around 21.00. however how else will one see 7 beautiful stops as we drove from Chiang Mai right up to the Golden Triangle and the boarder of Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Laos. Our guidRead more”
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai in one day: White/Blue/Black Temples, Karen Long Neck visit, Golden Triangle boat trip, lunch included.
“Little far from Chiang Mai but the experience worth it. Great customer service, enough time to enjoy the attractions”
Beginner-friendly jungle kayaking from Chiang Mai along Ping River creeks, bamboo shade, wildlife, and a riverside lunch with 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”
Sunset kayak on Chiang Mai’s Mae Ping River, guided through Kad Luang (Chiang Mai old market), with city-light views and small-group value.
See Chiang Mai from the Mae Ping River, then enjoy khao soi and herbal tastings at a local herb garden farm stop.
“It’s basically a boat ride to a location where you have a very quick and basic lunch. No tour or interaction with the guide. Pointless really.”
Chiang Rai in one long day: White Temple, Black House, Blue Temple, Golden Triangle, and a Mekong boat ride with hotel pickup.
“Apple was the best guide! Learned a lot of history about the golden triangle, the temples and Thailand as a whole. Visited a Karen Village. Highly recommended!”
Paddle 6 km on the Ping River at dusk with provided kayaks, lights, and expert guides. Small group, cool air, city lights.
“This was a nice relaxing paddle at the end of the day to wind down after lots of activities. The sky put on a beautiful lightning show for us. Wish I was staying longer to join the day excursions.”
Bike through Mae Ngat Valley, then paddle the Ping River on hard-shell kayaks with included hotel pickup and a simple countryside lunch.
“We had a nice pedal and paddle, suitable for just about everyone (tho, the river slows down towards the end, so you actually have to move yourself a bit versus just steering). A was a great guide, gave some interesting history of the areas we were in, including how the Ping River was named. Good…”
Guided kayaking on Chiang Mai’s Mae Ping River with a calm current, forest-reserve scenery, wildlife spotting, and lunch, starting at 8:30.
“Top, organisation parfaite.lieux très beaux.repas au bord de l'eau parfait. Aucun problème pour débuter.”
Kayak a relaxed 15 km stretch of the Ping River in Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng forest zone. Wildlife, clear water, lunch, hotel pickup.
10km inflatable kayaking on the Mae Taeng near Chiang Mai with air-conditioned pickup, lunch, and all safety gear included. Small-group fun.
“Originally booked the rafting adventure, but was told that due to the time of year the river was too low and we would be doing Kayaking instead.”
From the Old City temples to the mountain trails and the night markets. Every way to spend a day in the north.
