Water Sports in Northern Thailand

Explore Mae Taeng's winding trails and exhilarating white water on a full-day cycling and rafting adventure from Chiang Mai. Join a guide to pedal 12.4 miles (20 kilometers) along scenic back roads and narrow trails that swoop and roll through northern Thailand's lush, dramatic landscape before trading in your wheels for a raft. Your thrilling downstream run plunges straight through the Mae Taeng River's class-III and class-IV rapids, under overhanging jungle trees and into the heart of an extraordinary natural area.

Get ready for adventure on this full-day white-water rafting trip in northern Thailand, with round-trip transport from Chiang Mai. Navigate the brisk waters of the Mae Taeng River, paddling downstream past verdant mountain scenery, terraced rice paddies and hill-tribe villages. Expert guides will assist you in tackling the class 2 to 4 rapids (sometimes reaching class 5) on this 2-hour journey, which also includes a visit to Sai Nam Phung Orchid Farm, home to a variety of rare orchids and hundreds of butterflies. Thai lunch provided.

Paddle a jungle-fringed river in Northern Thailand on a full-day kayaking trip to the Mae Wang Valley, departing from Chiang Mai. Navigate Class I and II rapids, spot elephants at the water's edge, and search for birds in the lush, tropical forest. Advanced kayakers can continue into the lower Mae Wang River, where challenging Class III and IV rapids bounce off boulders and riverbanks.

Get the best of land and water on this leisurely four-hour bike and river kayak adventure from Chiang Mai. Journey into the picturesque Mae Ngat Valley for an up-close look at rural Thai life. Paddle through the peaceful landscapes of the Mae Taeng Forest Reserve and learn about the incredible countryside that lies before you. This popular tour combines exploration by boat and bike and is ideal for travelers of all fitness levels.

Paddle into a serene landscape of jungle-fringed rivers, grazing water buffalo and rolling hills on a full-day kayaking trip through the Mae Ngat Valley from Chiang Mai. Learn the basics of paddling, and practice your skills in the slow-moving, gentle current. Watch for bright tropical birds as you wind through the Mae Taeng Forest Reserve, and enjoy a wonderfully undeveloped side of Northern Thailand.

Paddle your way through the jungle on this full-day kayaking tour. Venture off the beaten track to explore the creeks, bamboo forests and wetlands of the Ping River and get up close to local wildlife as you journey through the heart of the rainforest. Your back-to-nature adventure includes hotel transport from Chiang Mai and a delicious lunch by the waterfront.