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10 Canoes & Kayaks in Chiang Mai That Earn the Trip

10 reviewed

No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao - Chiang Dao Cave: huge chambers, Buddhist shrines, and crawl-space reality

1.No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 206 reviews · from $81Our pick

Full-day Chiang Dao cave walk and Mae Ping River kayaking from Chiang Mai, with lunch, headlamps, and easy beginner instruction.

“Our tour guide, Jayne, was terrific! Very friendly, knowledgeable, funny, kind, generous! Caves were intriguing and interesting. Perfect amount of time in them - and ability to get around was fine (some tight spaces, but nothing too difficRead more”

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Chiang Mai: Ping River Night Kayaking into City Center

Chiang Mai: Ping River Night Kayaking into City Center - Timing at dusk: what the dark does to your experience

Chiang Mai : Kayak the Jungle Rivers of Chiang Dao Valley!

Chiang Mai : Kayak the Jungle Rivers of Chiang Dao Valley! - The 8:30am flow: what your day is like from pickup to return

3.Kayak the Jungle Rivers of Chiang Dao Valley!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $74Top rated

Kayak the Ping River near Chiang Dao for jungle creeks, bamboo forests, wildlife spotting, and a riverside lunch with pickup from Chiang Mai.

“Great day! We were given some useful tips & advise on using the kayak. The kayaking was really straightforward, pretty gentle all the way. The guides were extremely helpful & made you feel relaxed & safe. Saw some beautiful birds along the way.”

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Chiang Mai: Kayak Under the Stars – 6 km to the Heart of the City

Chiang Mai: Kayak Under the Stars – 6 km to the Heart of the City - Meeting point, pickup rhythm, and that first “gear moment”

4.Kayak Under the Stars – 6 km to the Heart of the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $48Best value

Night kayak on Chiang Mai’s Ping River. A 6 km paddle with head lamps, small groups, and city lights—plus a truck backup.

“Excellent experience. No experience but kayaking down a jungle river at night with my 15 year old son. The kind of experience you have to go outside Europe to enjoy. Well run pick ups and drop offs. Definitely recommended.”

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Chiang Mai: 25km Leisure Mountain Biking & Jungle Kayaking

Chiang Mai: 25km Leisure Mountain Biking & Jungle Kayaking - The morning start: pickup, orientation, and getting set up

5.25km Leisure Mountain Biking & Jungle Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 45 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Pedal through Mae Ngat Valley farms, then paddle Mae Taeng jungle reserve rivers in hard-shell kayaks with temples, markets, and lunch.

“What an amazing day out! It ended up being me, my gf and the tour guide, a private cycle along the rice fields followed by a 12 km paddle down the river. It was both relaxing and exhilarating all at once, but we were rewarded with a tasty Thai lunch at the end. It will be memory that we both will talk about for years and years. 100% recommend!”

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Chiang Mai Biking & River Kayak : Gentle Thrills in a Lush Valley

Chiang Mai Biking & River Kayak : Gentle Thrills in a Lush Valley - Mae Ngat Valley biking: easy effort with real countryside texture

6.Chiang Mai Biking & River Kayak : Gentle Thrills in a Lush Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $81

Cycle Mae Ngat Valley, stop at Ban Den Temple, then paddle the Ping River by kayak reserve—round-trip Chiang Mai pickup with lunch included.

“Our guide was very friendly, and ensured everyone was safe and having a good time. Biking through the rice paddies and small villages was awesome. The kayaking was so much fun, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. We stopped along the way to eat fresh fruit and fried bananas. I highly recommend doing this adventure.”

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No.1 Chiang Mai: Leisure River Kayaking: Mae Taeng forest Reserve

No.1 Chiang Mai: Leisure River Kayaking: Mae Taeng forest Reserve - Kayak lesson that gets you steering: single or double

7.No.1 Chiang Mai: Leisure River Kayaking: Mae Taeng forest Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $74

Kayak the Mae Ping in Chiang Mai with an expert guide, lunch on the river, and a shaded forest-reserve paddle for all skill levels.

“If you are looking for a serene trip to experience north Thailand nature, this is the tour to go! Kayaking was really beautiful and great view of mountains, definitely recommend in December. Also the Chiang Dao is the perfect cherry on top. Shoutout to Twee and the tour guides 🔥”

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Chiang Mai: 15 km Leisure River Kayaking at Mae Ngat forest

Chiang Mai: 15 km Leisure River Kayaking at Mae Ngat forest - Getting picked up and transported out to the start (Chiang Mai to the river)

8.15 km Leisure River Kayaking at Mae Ngat forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $62

Kayak 15 km on Chiang Mai’s Mae Ping River through Mae Taeng forest with pro guides, hard-shell kayaks, lunch, and wildlife sightings.

“Very relaxing and fun day kayaking. Exactly what we were looking for, floating with the river amd enjoying the rural scenery. The guides put extra care on safety, the equipment is good and the lunch was tasty”

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10KM Inflatable Kayaking Adventure

10KM Inflatable Kayaking Adventure - Timing: 7 Hours Total, Not Just Water Time

9.10KM Inflatable Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $97

10km inflatable kayak on Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng River with hotel pickup, safety gear, and lunch included in a small-group trip.

“Great tour, they provided a wonderful meal, and my wife and I had a great time on the rapids. They run a safe company, with a great team along the river for safety support in case you fall in the rapids.”

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Chiang Mai: Jungle Kayak Adventure with Rapids & Elephants

Chiang Mai: Jungle Kayak Adventure with Rapids & Elephants - Safety briefing that actually helps you paddle