Chiang Mai Tours & Excursions
2-Day / 1-Night Kayaking North of Chiang Mai · Sri Lanna Lake, Ping or Mae Taeng
From
6 300 THB/ per person
≈ €166
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Two days of kayaking with an overnight stay: crossing Sri Lanna Lake with a night in a floating house, paddling down the Ping River through the Chiang Dao valley, or 35 km of jungle on the Mae Taeng with a night in a village. Meals, overnight stay, equipment, English-speaking guide and transfers included.
Included / Not included
Included
- English-speaking guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Chiang Mai
- Single or double kayak (paddleboarding possible on the lake) and safety equipment
- 1 night: floating house on the lake, accommodation in the Chiang Dao valley, or mountain village guesthouse
- Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
- Water
Not included
- Cash on site, per person: national park fee and insurance 200 THB (lake) or river fee and insurance 200 THB (Ping)
Prices
| Group size | Price / person |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanna Lake · kayak or paddleboard, overnight in a floating house (from 8 years old)1 person or more | 6 300 THB |
| Ping River · Chiang Dao valley, overnight in the valley (from 6 years old)1 person or more | 7 200 THB |
| Mae Taeng River · 35 km through jungle, overnight in a village (intermediate, from 14 years old)1 person or more | 12 000 THB |
Your day
Detailed programme
8:30
Day 1 · Pick-up
8:30
Day 1 · Pick-up
8:00 for the Mae Taeng. Drive to the lake (1 h 30), the Chiang Dao valley (1 h 15) or Muang Khong (2 h 30).
Late morning
Launch
Lake: between limestone cliffs out onto the open lake. Ping: 17 km winding between fields and jungle. Mae Taeng: 18 km to the village of Ban Pa Kholam.
13:00
Lunch
By the water or at the floating house.
Evening
Overnight stay
Free time, swimming, dinner and overnight stay.
Morning
Day 2
Breakfast, swimming or exploring; on the Ping, optional visit to Chiang Dao Cave or a small monastery.
10:30
Second leg
Lake: coves and the western shore. Ping: crossing the valley facing the mountains. Mae Taeng: 17 km to Sopkai.
Afternoon
Lunch and return
Lunch, then return to your hotel between 15:00 and 16:30 (visit Wat Ban Den temple on the way back from the lake).
In pictures
Frequently asked
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2-Day / 1-Night Kayaking North of Chiang Mai · Sri Lanna Lake, Ping or Mae Taeng
From 6 300 THB / per person
E-mail confirmation as soon as you pay · WhatsApp reply within 1 hour
All the details
Two days of kayaking with an overnight stay: crossing Sri Lanna Lake with a night in a floating house, paddling down the Ping River through the Chiang Dao valley, or 35 km of jungle on the Mae Taeng with a night in a village. Meals, overnight stay, equipment, English-speaking guide and transfers included.
Why choose this trip
- A real break: two days on the water, away from the city, with a peaceful overnight stay.
- Three different settings: a lake with limestone cliffs, a valley river, or the deep jungle of the Mae Taeng.
- Everything is arranged: transfers, gear, overnight stay and meals.
What's included
- Sri Lanna Lake: an 18 km crossing of the Mae Ngat reservoir between limestone cliffs and jungle, a night in a floating house in the middle of the lake, a morning swim, and return via Wat Ban Den temple.
- Ping River: 17 km of winding river north of the Chiang Dao valley, an overnight stay in the valley, optional visit to Chiang Dao Cave or a small monastery, then a crossing of the valley facing the mountains.
- Mae Taeng River: departing from Muang Khong, 100 km to the north, 35 km over two days through jungle, foothills, mountain villages and canyons, a homestay night in Ban Pa Kholam, arriving at Sopkai.
Good to know
Simple accommodation. Bring a small waterproof bag for your overnight things, a headlamp and a change of clothes. The Mae Taeng route starts with a 2 h 30 drive.
Before you go
Good to know
Prone to seasickness?
Take a tablet ~30 min before departure, sit mid-boat, keep your eyes on the horizon and avoid heading out on an empty stomach.
Beat the crowds
Iconic spots like Maya Bay are far calmer early in the day. Our morning departures get you there before the midday ferry rush.
National park fees
Some sites sit inside a national park, so an entrance fee may apply. Check the “Not included” list above so there are no surprises.
Sun & reef care
The tropical sun is strong, bring a hat, sunglasses and plenty of water. Reef-safe sunscreen is required in Thai marine parks.
What to pack
Swimwear under your clothes, a towel, a dry bag for your phone, and a change of clothes for the trip back.
From
6 300 THB/ per person