White Water Rafting in Mae Taeng River – 10km Chiang Mai Tour

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from฿2,305.00
Experience the thrill of white water rafting in Chiang Mai! Dive into the rainforest's heart, tackling over 14 exhilarating rapids and a stunning waterfall on the Mae Taeng river. No transport worries with included round-trip transfers from Chiang Mai. Safety ensured by certified guides. Enjoy an intimate adventure with a small group of max 15 travelers.

Overview

Khampan Rafting is the leading rafting tour in Chiang Mai. Experience over 14 rapids of white water rafting and feel the roar of the river beneath your raft. Are you looking for the thrill of a lifetime? Prepare to conquer whitewater rapids that are as exciting as they are challenging or from exploring the cool jungle treks to detouring for a relaxing swim in the waterfall. White water rafting is a recreational outdoor activity that uses an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water. This is often done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water. Dealing with risk and the need for teamwork is often a part of the experience.

  • Experience the adventure of a lifetime on this rafting trip with expert guides.
  • Immerse yourself in Thailand’s breathtaking scenery and experience the fast flow of the Mae Taeng River.
  • Maneuver your raft around canyons and rapids on this 10km journey.
  • This trip is a great experience for everyone, beginners are also welcome.

Package options

What’s Included

  • Round-trip transfer service.
  • International standard safety equipment.
  • Experience guide and crew members.
  • Lunch (Vegetarian food), Drinking water, Coffee & Tea.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips and gratuities.

Meeting Point

Khampan Rafting

Khampan Rafting: 6RCW+85 Kuet Chang, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from all hotels in Chiang Mai Town.
  • Your precise pickup time will be communicated to you via email; therefore, we advise you to consult your inbox.
  • Please wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup. Late arrival may be a no-show.
  • The agenda is subject to alterations based on atmospheric conditions.
  • Your patience is appreciated should any unexpected delays occur during the hotel pick-up route.

What To Expect

Calling all thrill-seekers to take your Chiang Mai adventure to a whole new level with this white water rafting activity! As Thailand’s fastest-moving river, the Mae Taeng River guarantees an exciting adrenaline-packed journey through turbulent rapids and wild waters.

Khampan Rafting is the leading rafting tour in Chiang Mai. You will experience over 14 rapids in 10 km of whitewater rafting and feel the roar of the Mae Taeng River beneath your raft. We will also visit the Phachee waterfall where you can slide down the waterfall, jump of the cliffs and swim. Our professional guides will make sure that your rafting experience will be fun, exciting and safe. During dry season, from January till May, we will use inflatable kayaks (3 persons) instead of rafts (5 persons).

Additional Information

  • Children aged 7–12 are welcome to join the rafting tour with their parents.
  • This is a shared tour with multiple hotel pickups. Please wait at your hotel lobby. If the wait feels too long, kindly contact the operator.
  • Please ensure your booking details are accurate (child’s age, height, number of participants, etc.). Any mismatch may result in additional charges on the tour day.
  • In rare cases, tours may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified in advance and offered an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Notification Confirmation

  • You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking completed.
  • In the case that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email.
  • You can present either a printing or a mobile voucher for this activity.
  • 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.
  • Scheduling can change due to weather conditions without prior notice. You will be notified in advance.
  • Due to bad weather the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.
Mae Taeng RiverMae Taeng ValleyPhachee waterfallRafting Base Camp

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Reviews

puntrw
puntrwJanuary 26, 2026

Fabulous and funny!

From the start to the end this experience was fabulous! We were picked up from our hotel in a comfy van and drove about an hour and a half to the base for the rafting. The rafting itself was great fun - the guides very hilarious! But also we felt safe in their hands. The last section is a paddle through the elephant sanctuary which was beautiful. The elephants looked well cared for and free to roam around within the large area. We had a delicious lunch and then a short walk to a waterfall where some people jumped down into a pool. All in all a fabulous day out!

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ronja d
ronja dJanuary 15, 2026

unbearable conditions For the elephants

This was the worst and sadest experience I have had in a long time. When you book, you are not informed that this tour includes seeing elephants; if we had known that, we would never have gone. The elephants are chained to trees and trained to pose for tourists. The entire experience with river rafting and the beautiful nature was overshadowed by the unbearable conditions these elephants live under. Elephants are not animals that should live in captivity—they have emotions on a level comparable to us humans. I cannot describe the feeling I am left with, and from the very first elephant we saw, I wanted to go home, because I in no way agreed to support such an ethically wrong place that is so indifferent to the lives of these beautiful elephants. If you want a clear conscience, I would advise you to never go anywhere near this place.

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leonu88
leonu88November 23, 2025

Amazing day

Fantastic experience - crew were knowledgeable, helpful and funny. Rafting was really fun and seeing the elephants down by the river was amazing too

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Morgan D
Morgan DApril 26, 2025

Great river experience with bonus elephants!!!!

These guys were fantastic! Great communication during pick up. The water levels were low but they put us in two man kayaks and kept it fun and exciting. The lower part of the trip we did ran through the elephant sanctuary- there were elephants in the river as we floated by and water buffalo. It was extraordinary. It also felt very safe and well thought out. We went with two families, four adults and 4 teenagers. Everyone had a great time! The lunch was really nice as well. Highly recommend- absolutely would go with these guys again!

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Dean D
Dean DApril 03, 2025

Great customer service

I was a solo traveller to chiang mai and booked a trip with these guys. Thomas picked me up from inside the old town square and drove me to there base. On route Thomas told me that I was there only booking today. (Probably because of burning season). When I arrived I was made very welcome by the team and introduced to Em (definitely spelt wrong) who was going to be my raft guide. We got kited up and drove approx 15 mins upstream to the start. A quick safety briefing and we was underway We used the small raft as it was just me but with low river levels the Larger rafts would have struggled anyway. During the experience we encountered some good white water in places and elephants bathing in the river as we passed. Lunch was served at there base before heading up the hill to a waterfall and played about on a natural slide Whist rafing a photographer was chasing us and got some great pictures. ( I was expecting the hard sell but they simply sent them to me on what's app.) All in all I cannot recommend this company high enough. I think it just goes to show that one customer is as important to them as a raft full of customers. THANK YOU GUYS

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alinavergarahegi
alinavergarahegiMarch 30, 2025

A Highlight of our Honeymoon: Rapids and Mini-Waterfall Adventure!

This tour was so SO much fun! The scenery of the river was beautiful and when the rapids came up it didn’t feel dangerous but still gave us juuust the right dosage of adrenaline and sense of adventure! The guides were also so funny and playful and the food was yummy. They even took us on a short hike afterward and we slid down a waterfall! Then we rode back on the top of the truck and it was just the perfect end to our wonderful honeymoon! Highly recommend if you’re looking for fun and adventure!

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Lellow13
Lellow13March 02, 2025

Amazing

The tour was amazing!! I am absolutley amazed by the family who runs the Business- they were all so cute and funny! Even though I was the only one doing the tour because two other guys didn‘t show up, the tour happened and I was so glad!! Saw some elephants down rafting, relaxed and swam a bit. Such a beautiful nature, the lunch was amazing too!! 🥰

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L1378FWandyf
L1378FWandyfJanuary 22, 2025

Awesome Family Day Out

Fantastic full day out and great value for a full day of rafting with the kids. We had 3 boys (8-11) and 3 adults across 2 rafts - really nice and friendly guides and a nice Pad Thai for lunch. Tip for booking is to contact them directly as you get mega discount

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