Mae Ping River Tours and Tickets

Take a gentle, 45-minute boat ride on the Mai Ping River and see a different side of Chiang Mai. This half-day guided excursion ends at a local farm where traditional methods are used to make your bowl of 'khao soi' noodles for lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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 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 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.

Gain insight into local life in Chiang Mai on a 5.5-hour morning tour. Start early in order to give alms to the monks at the temple, then visit Warorod Market, and the Chiang Mai Art and Cultural Centre. Cap off the morning with a longtail boat cruise on the Ping River. Includes guide, entrance fees, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Pedal through traditional communities, rice paddies and orchards on a full-day bike tour along the Ping River from Chiang Mai. See villagers make traditional paper garlands at a Buddhist temple, and learn about Thai farming and mushroom cultivation. Sample local treats and have lunch in a neighborhood restaurant, then keep riding through gently rolling vegetable fields and bamboo forests. Enjoy a relaxing pace with plenty of time to stop for refreshments, and visit a centuries-old chedi and bustling fresh market before returning to the city.

Soak in the sights of Chiang Mai at night during a dinner cruise on the Ping River. Savor a meal of Thai dishes from different regions as you view the city and countryside alongside the river. Includes dinner, boat cruise, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Beat the crowds and get a true local's experience during this 5.5-hour early-riser private sightseeing trip in Chiang Mai. See the early-morning procession of Buddhist monks as they parade through the streets to receive their daily alms. You'll then proceed to the ancient ruins of Wiang Kum Kam, a historical park where enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour and boat cruise.

Explore the best of Chiang Mai by bicycle on a 12.4-mile (20-kilometer) tour of quiet roads and country paths. Join a guide for a 5-6-hour jaunt: pedal along the lush banks of the Ping River then go beyond city walls to Buddhist temples, busy markets and ancient ruins. Take in the verdant landscape of northern Thailand and savor the unforgettable sights and sounds of Chiang Mai's serene countryside.

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.

Navigate the Mae Ping River on a 3-hour sightseeing cruise to Chiang Mai's flower market and Buddhist temples. Get a glimpse of life on the water as you cruise through the heart of the city, pause for fresh fruit and drinks at a local home, and explore the brilliant stalls of the fresh flower market, where vendors twist blossoms into elaborate bouquets and religious offerings. Continue upstream to Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh, where fierce statuary guards the entrance to the beautifully painted Lai Kham Chapel.