One Day Kayak Mae Ngat Valley Crossing on Ping River From Chiang Mai

One Day Kayak Mae Ngat Valley, the 32 km stretch on the Ping River, crossing the Mae Ngat Valley calls for a challenge. The easy flow allows the fit sports enthusiast to practice river kayaking and get a super workout. Motivated beginners and advanced kayakers alike enjoy the unspoiled nature along the upper Mae Ping River. The interesting contours keep challenging us. The creek-like features of the river force us to adhere to its path, making this a great place to improve and learn the art of river kayaking. The swift waters help us across the valley faster and easier.

• Kayak the Ping River through untouched Northern Thai Jungle
• Experience the fantastic scenery surrounding Mae Ngat Valley
• Have your English-speaking guide help you through the journey offering safety tips and instruction
• Lunch and hotel pick up/drop off included

Package options

• Kayak Mae Ngat Valley
  • Price : Adult = 1,850 Baht
  • Departure Time : 09:00am
  • Pick up Time : 08:00am – 08:30am
  • Return : 05:30pm

What You Can Expect from One Day Kayak Mae Ngat Valley Crossing on Ping River From Chiang Mai

The Mae Ngat valley crossing is a challenge by distance and requires good condition and stamina. The full 32 km course is only recommended in and around the wet season due to better flow. Motivated Beginners and advanced Kayakers alike enjoy the unspoiled nature along the upper Mae Ping River. The interesting contours of the river are at first challenging. The creek-like features at the time force the paddler to adhere to its path, making this a great place to improve and learn the art of river kayaking.

The swift (seasonal) waters help us across the valley. A quick snack at the Mid Valley Bridge gives us the strength to continue to the Mae Taeng forest reserve. The river widens here and the second half of the trip seems easier and certainly faster. Only accessible by boat it rewards us with a great appreciation for the region’s solitude and serenity. The Mae Taeng Forest Reserve is the best jungle kayak section of the trip and well admired. The Mae Taeng dam stops us and a well-deserved lunch awaits us at the restaurant in the Mango Plantation. More Kayaking / Canoeing Tour From Chiang Mai.

Itinerary

• 08:00am – 08:30am 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 the Mae Ngat Valley, Ping River.
• 10:30am Final Paddle stroke check and take off down the river.
• 12:30pm Arrival at mid valley bridge for cold water, fruit, and snacks.
• 03:30pm Arrive at the end of kayaking. Enjoy late lunch in a mango plantation restaurant.
• 05:30pm 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 12 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 One Day Kayak Mae Ngat Valley Crossing on 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

• As lunch is the end of the trip you might want to bring a favorite snack
• 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 One Day Kayak Mae Ngat Valley Crossing on Ping River From Chiang Mai.

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