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The 15 Bamboo Rafting Trips in Thailand We Would Book Again

24 trips  ·  from $43 a head

Good bamboo rafting trips in Thailand sell out weeks ahead in season and the famous ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ once you are wet.

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - The drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

1.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60 a head Our pick

Travel from Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand for a full day of feeding, walking with, and bathing rescued elephants. Guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Sunny explain elephant care and help with photos. The day also includes a waterfall swim, Thai lunch, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River.

“Nop was a phenomenal guide! He was very welcoming, informative, and always put a smile on everyone’s faces! He made our trip unforgettable, thank you!”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour - New Elephant Home and a more careful approach
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

2.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58 a head Best rated

Spend about eight hours visiting Bua Tong’s climbable Sticky Waterfall, walking near elephants at New Elephant Home, and floating by bamboo raft through forested Mae Tang Valley. Pickup begins at Three Kings Monument, lunch and entrance fees are included, and guides such as Paul, Fluke, and Mr. Poppy are known for helpful service.

“Paul is a 5 star man. Jam-packed tour in the best way. You experience so much in one day. The elephants of course were my favorite part.”

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Khao Lak: Khao Sok Bamboo Rafting and Elephant Bathing Trip - Takua Pa market gives the morning local flavor
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Khao Lak: Khao Sok Bamboo Rafting and Elephant Bathing Trip

3.Khao Sok Bamboo Rafting and Elephant Bathing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 719 reviews · 7 hours · from $79 a head

Travel from Khao Lak to Khao Sok for a small-group day of elephant feeding and bathing, bamboo rafting, a Thai lunch, bamboo coffee by a limestone cave, Takua Pa market, and Phanthurat Temple. English-speaking guides such as Danni, Nine, Ran, and K are known for sharing local details and taking photos. Expect about seven hours, with hotel pickup included.

“Our Guide was great and full of great information and history”

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Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation - The 30-minute ride from Khao Lak
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Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

4.Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 622 reviews · 3 hours · from $48 a head

Spend three easy-going hours near Khao Lak bamboo rafting through jungle, spotting frogs, snakes, monkeys, and birds with guides such as Winnie, Dee Dee, or Shane. Visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, then swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, drinks, cold towels, and accident insurance are included.

“Excellent morning perfect for an easy start for some adventure with kids (our are 8 and 10) Pick up punctual, short comfortable van trip and 3 really fun activities for the perfect length of time. Dede our guide was also excellent. Highly recommend”

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Khao Sok: Elephant Rescue Center with Lunch & Bamboo Rafting - Khao Sok Viewpoint and the road into the jungle
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Khao Sok: Elephant Rescue Center with Lunch & Bamboo Rafting

5.Khao Sok: Elephant Rescue Center with Lunch & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 306 reviews · 8 hours · from $84 a head

From Khao Lak, join a small group of up to 10 for an eight-hour Khao Sok day. Meet rescued elephants, prepare their medicinal food, help with mud bathing and river washing, cook papaya salad, eat a southern Thai lunch, and float down the Sok River. Guides such as Didi, Otto, Winnie, and Dee Dee are known for attentive care and local insight.

“The whole tour was really nice and defenitly worth the money. Really special thanks to our guide Didi, she did a wonderful job and explained us everything we asked during the tour. Thank you for the nice trip! Kop khun ka! Greetings Sebastian & Anna”

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Khao Lak: Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Conservation Center - A Three-Hour Morning That Keeps Moving
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Khao Lak: Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Conservation Center

6.Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Conservation Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · from $42 a head Cheapest seat

Float for an hour through Khao Lak rainforest on a local bamboo raft, visit the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center, and swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. Hotel pickup, drinks, fees, and insurance are included. Guides such as K, Boom, Charlie, Lydia, and Moo are praised for friendly service, though the turtle stop can feel lightly guided.

“Great experience, more a turtle hospital so they are well looked after. Lydia or guide was wonderful, very informative. Took photos and shared them on WhatsApp which is important for solo travellers.”

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Sok River: Bamboo Raft Ride, Monkey Temple & View Point Tour - Khao Sok View Point and the first big panorama
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Sok River: Bamboo Raft Ride, Monkey Temple & View Point Tour

7.Sok River: Bamboo Raft Ride, Monkey Temple & View Point Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 257 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $61 a head

From Khao Lak, you’ll ride a bamboo raft along the Sok River with a local paddler, stop for coffee served in a bamboo cup, visit a monkey-filled cave temple, and pause at Khao Sok View Point. Guides such as Meil, Gay, Mong, and Dee Dee are praised for their warmth and local insight.

“A great morning out. Very enjoyable and relaxing trip down the river with some excellent mountainous backdrops. An hour each way on bus for one hour rafting was a bit tedious.”

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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting & ATV Ride (Optional) - Sea turtles at the conservation center
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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting & ATV Ride (Optional)

8.Bamboo Rafting & ATV Ride (Optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 253 reviews · 10 hours · from $54 a head

Spend a full day traveling from Phuket to Khao Lak for calm bamboo rafting, a turtle conservation visit, lunch, a monkey cave, and Tonsai Waterfall. Add a 15 or 30-minute jungle ATV ride for extra action. Guides such as Hana, Hanan, and Molly are praised for warm, helpful service, but the van journey can take several hours each way.

“We had a great experience on this tour. We visited a turtle conservation center, which was lovely, then enjoyed a bamboo rafting ride that was very exciting. After that, we did an ATV ride, which was fun and well organized, and finished the day visiting the Monkey Cave, where we saw plenty of monkeys up close. Everything was well timed and easy, and it never felt rushed. Our guide was genuinely lovely, very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. A great mix of nature, adventure, and local experiences. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking - The drive from Chiang Mai to Inthanon country
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking

9.Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 10 hours · from $54 a head

Travel 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary near Inthanon National Park. Feed and walk with rescued elephants, learn their stories, make vegetarian Pad Thai, and ride a bamboo raft on the Wang River. Guides such as Rainbow, Mark, and Jon lead the day in English. Bring a waterproof phone case.

“Fantastic trip, i had a great time, elephant look so happy and definitely ethical place for them, enjoyed soo much with the elephants, feeding them also bathing with them. Bamboo rafting is enjoyable, beautiful scenery.”

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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option - The long ride from Phuket to the activity area
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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option

10.Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 129 reviews · 9 hours · from $56 a head

You’ll travel from Phuket to the Monkey Cave, bamboo raft through calm waterways, visit a sea turtle center, eat a Thai buffet, ride an ATV, and walk to a waterfall. Pickup is included from much of Phuket, with a maximum of 10 people. Expect a long day, wet clothes, and possible delays around optional elephant activities.

“It was a little chaotic with 2 different guides and the people in our group doing different things. We had to wait a while for the other group to finish. It was not memorable”

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Chiang Mai: Bamboo Rafting with Hotel Transfers - What the four-hour schedule really means
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Chiang Mai: Bamboo Rafting with Hotel Transfers

11.Bamboo Rafting with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 111 reviews · from $46 a head

Ride a traditional bamboo raft through Chiang Mai countryside, watch elephants near the river, and travel by hotel pickup and drop-off. Driver Joy, Joi, or Lek may handle your transfer, while a local raft driver steers the boat. Allow four hours, though the ride itself lasts about 30 to 60 minutes.

“The rafting was a lovely peaceful experience, although it finished abruptly and we had to work out where we were with no instructions. It was a shame to see the elephants nearby in very small enclosures.”

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Khao Sok: Elephant Day Care, & Bamboo Rafting Day Tour - Meeting the elephants at Thongsuk Elephant Park
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Khao Sok: Elephant Day Care, & Bamboo Rafting Day Tour

12.Khao Sok: Elephant Day Care, & Bamboo Rafting Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 109 reviews · 5 hours · from $79 a head

Spend five hours around Khao Sok with a guide such as Iris, Winnie, Shane, or Tik. Meet rescued elephants, prepare medicinal treats, bathe them, learn papaya salad, eat a Thai lunch, raft the Sok River, drink bamboo coffee, and stop at a viewpoint, waterfall, and temple.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the entire day and our guide Shane was so funny and kind. We would definitely recommend to others.”

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Chiangmai : A Bamboo Raft Safari , Sticky waterfalls, - Dantewada Land of Angels, a photo-first opening stop
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Chiangmai : A Bamboo Raft Safari , Sticky waterfalls,

13.Chiangmai : A Bamboo Raft Safari , Sticky waterfalls,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 8 hours · from $69 a head

This small-group day trip combines Dantewada’s photo-friendly gardens, a 35-minute bamboo raft ride on the Mae Taeng River, and a 75-minute visit to Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls. Guides such as Minty, May, Amy, and Star are warm and attentive, with photos, water, lunch, and air-conditioned transport included.

“What a fantastic day out. Minty and Key were our guides for the day and helped make it really special. The waterfall cafe stop was great for a few photos and the sticky waterfall was lots of fun (some of our group had time to walk up twice). But the highlight of our day was the bamboo rafting where we were lucky enough to be joined in the river by some playful baby elephants from a nearby sanctuary. The scenery was fantastic and seeing the elephants play and appear happy with the ability to roam as they wished was really nice. Minty and Key took our safety on the waterfall…”

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Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour - Kiang Koo Creek by bamboo raft
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Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour

14.Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 7h 30m · from $96 a head

Spend 450 minutes exploring Khao Lak by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Raft Kiang Koo Creek, visit the Sea Turtle Center, eat Thai food by the sea, bathe and feed elephants at a no-riding camp, and swim at Lampi Waterfall. Guides have included Peter, Mong, Parry, and Toto.

“Really enjoyed trip especially bamboo rafting & spending time with elephants bathing & feeding them memories I will never forget ❤ . Turtles lovely too seeing them cared for hopefully to be released back into sea would of liked guide to of spoken more on the rehabilitation programme . Stop off at beach lunch amazing food & view also loved seeing pigs& piglets running around too . Last stop waterfall beautiful you can swim or just walk around and take in view. If travelling from phuket be prepared for 2 hour + journey to get there but definitely recommend doing it .”

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Khao Sok: Private Bamboo Rafting & Jungle Cooking Adventure - Looking for snakes, frogs, and jungle life
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Khao Sok: Private Bamboo Rafting & Jungle Cooking Adventure

15.Khao Sok: Private Bamboo Rafting & Jungle Cooking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 4 hours · from $72 a head

Spend four hours rafting through Khao Sok with a local guide, feeding fish and stopping at a cave temple for coffee brewed in bamboo. Then pick garden ingredients and cook Thai dishes with local hosts such as Nin, Yu, or Thip. Hotel transfers, lunch, park fees, and a private group are included.

“A lovely personal experience - drifting down the river and a peaceful setting for cooking Thai recipes with two lovely ladies - thank you.”

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