Kayaking – Ping River From Chiang Mai

Admire the beautiful scenery of Doi Suthep as you kayaking on the Ping River paddle through Chiang Mai’s ancient city. From the waterway, the town shows its green side with colonial-style villas. Travel the barter route, boats used, to reach Chiang Mai. The River Ping flows smoothly as it nears Chiang Mai 13 km north is our starting point, It’s a peaceful large river that drifts towards the city. With only long wide turns this is good beginner territory, great for bird watching and viewing local village life encroaching on the river.

• Kayak the ancient Ping River and see the everyday local life
• Learn to handle river currents with an experienced instructor
• Get back to peaceful nature
• Lunch and hotel pick up/drop off included

Package options

• Kayaking Ping River
  • Price : Adult = 1,600 Baht
  • Departure Time : 09:30am
  • Pick up Time : 08:00am – 08:30am
  • Return : 02:30pm

What You Can Expect from Kayaking – Ping River From Chiang Mai

The River Ping flows smoothly but swiftly as it nears Chiang Mai 32 km north is our starting point, it’s a peaceful large river that drifts towards the city. With only long wide turns this is good beginner territory, great for bird watching and viewing local village life encroaching on the river. For beginners or those dropping out, there are bridges (pickup points) along the way where our driver will retrieve us. For those with special time constraints, the 3 hr city kayak section (still looks like country) is the best bet (please mention in special conditions on the booking sheet what you prefer) More Kayaking / Canoeing Tour From Chiang Mai.

Itinerary

• 08:30am – 09:00am Pick you up from the hotel in Chiang Mai Town and stop at the shop for an intro lesson in river kayaking.
• 09:30am Drive to our favorite bridge put in north of Chiang Mai by truck or van with a pit stop for snacks and facilities.
• 10:00am Final preparations for kayaking, going over paddle stroke, and some of the maneuvers we are going to practice.
• 10:30am – 01:30pm Paddling to the heart of Chiang Mai City for lunch.
• 02:30pm Return to your hotel.

*The tour program is subject to change due to the weather & sea conditions*
**Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route**

Travel Map

Additional Information

• The minimum age of passengers is 6 years.
• Children up to 11 should be in a double kayak with a strong adult paddler.
• In any case, if your booking isn’t matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child’s age, child’s height, the number of people and etc), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the tour.
• On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel the Kayaking – Ping River From Chiang Mai. We will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.

Meeting point

• Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks : 92, 1-2 Sridonchai Rd, Tambon Chang Khlan, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100
• Or, you can also get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai town.

What to bring

• Change of clothes
• Sunglasses, Sunscreen Lotion, Hat
• Copy passport or passport number
• Camera

Confirmation

• You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after the booking completed.
• In the case that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email.

Notification

• You can present either a printed or mobile voucher for this activity.
• Please arrive in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.
• Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
• Due to bad weather or sea conditions the tour may be postponed or canceled with a full refund.
• You can cancel your booking 2 days prior to your scheduled departure date and receive a refund for the cost of the tour.
• Have fun and enjoy the Kayaking – Ping River From Chiang Mai.

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