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Thailand Rafting Trips: 15 River Days Worth Booking

69 trips  ·  from $33 a head

Most Thai rafting is sold inside a bigger day: a sanctuary, a waterfall, a bamboo float and an hour of white water on the Mae Taeng. These 15 are compared on how much river you actually get, and how the elephants are kept.

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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Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour - A calm start on the bamboo river
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Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour

2.Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,519 reviews · 5 hours · from $73 a head

Start with a calm bamboo-raft ride, visit a sea turtle center, cool off at Ton Pling Waterfall, then feed and bathe elephants at a conservation camp. English-speaking guides such as Boom, Adam, Marta, and Run lead the day, with lunch, fruit, water, transfers, and entry fees included.

“Excellent day, Adam was a great guide, we really enjoyed the experience.”

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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

3.2-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

4.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

5.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

6.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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From Phuket: Elephant Care Experience with Rafting & Zipline - Mud spa and river bathing
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From Phuket: Elephant Care Experience with Rafting & Zipline

7.Elephant Care Experience with Rafting & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 422 reviews · from $77 a head

Travel from Phuket or Khao Lak to Phang Nga for a full outdoor day with Anda Adventure Co. Feed elephants, help prepare their food, and bathe them in a river without riding. Add 5 km of rafting, a short zipline, rope bridge, Thai lunch, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Eggy, Eakki, Martin, and Miki are known for clear safety help and lively commentary.

“It was a super fun day! The guides were knowledgeable and fun, lunch was fantastic, the river rapids were a blast!”

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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

8.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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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

9.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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Khao Lak: Raft Expedition & Sea Turtle Conservation Center - The sea turtle center and Thailand’s conservation work
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Khao Lak: Raft Expedition & Sea Turtle Conservation Center

10.Raft Expedition & Sea Turtle Conservation Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 284 reviews · 4 hours · from $41 a head Cheapest seat

Spend four hours rafting through Khao Lak rainforest, visiting a Royal Thai Navy-supported turtle center, and swimming at Ton Pling Waterfall. Your English-speaking guide handles the stops, with guides such as Leyla, Lybae, Robert, and Nai praised for friendly local insight. Choose a shared or private outing for $41 per person.

“Amazing tour, worth every penny! Thank you so much for everything ♥️♥️♥️”

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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

11.Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Conservation Center

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

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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Khao Lak Ethical Adventure: Rafting, Turtles & Elephants - Sea turtles and Thailand’s conservation work
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Khao Lak Ethical Adventure: Rafting, Turtles & Elephants

12.Khao Lak Ethical Adventure: Rafting, Turtles & Elephants

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 260 reviews · 7 hours · from $90 a head

Spend seven hours exploring Khao Lak with hotel pickup, an English or German-speaking guide, and a small group or private vehicle. Visit a sea turtle center, raft down a jungle stream, swim at Wang Kiang Koo Waterfall, see Wat Lak Kaen and the Police Boat 813 memorial, then observe rescued elephants without riding, bathing, or physical contact. You will also make Ya Dom and Khanom Krok.

“We had an amazing day with Didi. She went out of her way to help me, was informative and a lot of fun. Everything was great but loved the rafting, lunch and interacting with the elephants.”

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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

13.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)

14.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

15.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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★ 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
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