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The 15 Chiang Mai Rafting Tours We Would Book Again

32 trips  ·  from $33 a head

Water levels move and the good boats fill up, so the choosing is worth ten minutes. These 15 chiang mai rafting tours are priced, graded and clear about how long you are actually on the river.

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: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride - From Chiang Mai’s old town to the local market
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Chiang Mai: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

2.2-Day Jungle Trek with Elephant Farm & Raft Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 2 days · from $97 a head

Spend two active days in Chiang Mai Province hiking from rice fields into bamboo forest, sleeping in a Karen village, visiting a rescued-elephant sanctuary, swimming at a jungle waterfall, and rafting the Mae Wang River. Guides such as Witoon, Moon, Sammy, and Louis are known for explaining local life and keeping groups moving. Expect basic lodging, shared meals, and some steep uphill walking.

“very good! enjoyed evry second, totally worth the money!”

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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

3.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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Half Day Visit and Whitewater Rafting Adventure - Changing into traditional cloth at Smile Elephant Chiang Mai
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Half Day Visit and Whitewater Rafting Adventure

4.Half Day Visit and Whitewater Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · from $56 a head

This 6.5-hour trip takes you from Chiang Mai to Smile Elephant Chiang Mai for elephant care, feeding, bathing, traditional clothing, an herb ball, Thai food, and a 40-minute rafting run on the Mae Taeng River. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at 10, and the activity ends at the meeting point.

“What a wonderful experience with these elephants! We loved feeding them and bathing them. We learned so much about how they are taken care of. The rafting was pretty fun too despite the water level being a little low.”

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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

5.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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Whitewater Rafting Adventure - Three river sections, three different moods
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Whitewater Rafting Adventure

6.Whitewater Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $97 a head

Join Asia Outdoor Co. Ltd for a six-hour rafting trip from Chiang Mai, with hotel pickup, safety gear, and a 10-km river course. Guide Lo and the crew lead you through class III and IV rapids, with calmer sections for first-timers and a van option for younger or less experienced rafters. Lunch, showers, lockers, and hotel drop-off are included.

“Fantastic rafting experience! The day was very well organised, professional and the facilities were great. Had a delicious vegetarian lunch and the venue had hot showers with shampoo and conditioner.”

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Whitewater Rafting and ATV Adventure - Getting from Chiang Mai to 8Adventures Camp
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Whitewater Rafting and ATV Adventure

7.Whitewater Rafting and ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $192 a head

Spend a full day at 8Adventures Camp riding an ATV through Mae Taeng Valley and rafting Class III-IV rapids on the Mae Taeng River. You get safety training, equipment, lunch, hot drinks, hotel pickup, towels, and showers. The group is capped at 10, and a dry change of clothes is essential.

“Everything was truly perfect. The views on the trail…seeing the elephants. The excitement rafting. Both were a very thrilling but the staff was REALLY knowledgeable so I felt totally safe and cared for. It was the perfect day-long activity. Would 10/10 recommend and do again!”

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Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting - Learning to drive before the countryside route
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Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting

8.Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $193 a head

Spend about 10 hours in Mae Wang driving a specially built Bangkok-style tuk tuk, with three passengers per vehicle. Guides such as Bigg, Nam, and Oa provide driving practice, then lead you to a remote temple, a small elephant home, Thai lunch, and bamboo rafting. A valid driver’s license is required.

“The guides were great. The experiences or feeding the elephants and then just taking a journey with them through their daily routine was amazing. They are such beautiful animals and you can tell they are well taken care of. Learning how to dRead more”

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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour - Meeting elephants without a show
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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

9.4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $88 a head

Spend about 10 hours with guides such as Yoong and Mr. K visiting Sticky Waterfall, an ethical elephant sanctuary, a Karen Long Neck Village, and your choice of white-water or bamboo rafting. Air-conditioned transport, lunch, bottled water, fees, and local travel insurance are included. The group can reach 30 people.

“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 recommend this tour, especially with Mr. K. 🙂”

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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

10.Bamboo Rafting with Hotel Transfers

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

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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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall - The morning ride from Chiang Mai to Maetang
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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall

11.Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 1 day · from $87 a head

Leave Chiang Mai for a full day at the Maetang River, combining a two-hour jungle trek to a waterfall, one hour of white-water rafting, and one hour on a 200cc ATV. English-speaking guides such as Tony and Tata lead the trip. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, water, admission, and insurance are included.

“the atv and the rafting was a very amazing experience, the view to the waterfall is breathtaking. we really recommend to do this trip.”

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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,

12.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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Chiang Mai: ATV, White Water Raft, & Sticky Waterfall Tour - Sticky Waterfall comes first
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Chiang Mai: ATV, White Water Raft, & Sticky Waterfall Tour

13.ATV, White Water Raft, & Sticky Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 1 day · from $85 a head

Spend a full day north of Chiang Mai combining Sticky Waterfall, a one-hour ATV ride, and white-water rafting on the Maetang River. An English-speaking guide, minivan transfers, equipment, Thai lunch, drinking water, and entrance fees are included. Expect a busy day, shared transport, and river conditions that can affect the rafting.

“Brilliant day and such lovely and welcoming guide. Well worth it for a full day with 3 activities and he accommodated our big group of 19 people!”

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Ethical Elephant Visit and White Water Rafting in Chiang Mai - E-Co Adventure Camp and the elephant visit
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Ethical Elephant Visit and White Water Rafting in Chiang Mai

14.Ethical Elephant Visit and White Water Rafting in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $58 a head

Spend about three hours at E-Co Adventure Camp feeding and walking beside rescued elephants with no riding or chains, then take on Mae Taeng River rafting and enjoy Thai food at a family-run restaurant. Small groups, hotel pickup, and vegetarian meals make this a practical day out.

“Guide was very friendly and helpful, the experience was really fun and informative. Everything provided”

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Chiang Mai: Mae Taeng River White Water Rafting - Getting ready with the rafting crew
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Chiang Mai: Mae Taeng River White Water Rafting

15.Mae Taeng River White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 67 reviews · from $96 a head

You’ll travel 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai to 8Adventures base camp, practise with certified guides, then tackle Class III and IV rapids on a 10-kilometer Mae Taeng River route. Guides such as John, Deer, and O are known for friendly, careful instruction. Lunch, towels, transfers, and showers are included.

“O was so friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the activity even though it wasn’t a full river with big rapids. There were times to relax and also for the adrenaline to pump”

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Just added: Chiang Mai Rafting Tours

★ 4.8Elephant Habitat Park Feeding Entry & Rafting Van TransferFrom $33 a head28 reviews
★ 4.9One Day ATV Tour & WhiteWater Rafting with LunchFrom $138 a head5 reviews
★ 3.7Chiang Mai Water Rafting Adventure with Optional ATV RideFrom $53 a head5 reviews
★ 4.8Chiang Mai Rafting in Mae Taeng River with Thai BuffetFrom $79 a head47 reviews
★ 4.5Jungle Trek, Elephants care & Bamboo RaftingFrom $58 a head8 reviews
★ 5.0Elephants, Waterfall, and White Water RaftingFrom $77 a head3 reviews
★ 4.7Chiang Mai Elephant Village Life: Long Neck & Bamboo RaftingFrom $70 a head14 reviews
★ 5.0Bamboo Rafting and Wat Phra That Doi KhamFrom $118 a head3 reviews
★ 5.0ATV Adventure 2-Hrs,Feeding,Rafting & Lunch TripFrom $84 a head8 reviews
★ 4.7ATV Adventure, Jungle Hike & White Water RaftingFrom $87 a head28 reviews
★ 5.02-Day Tour with Rafting, Elephants, and WaterfallFrom $173 a head6 reviews

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