White water rafting Mae Taeng, fascinated by the charm of the river

Mae Taeng River in Chiang Mai is one of the most popular places for tourists. White water rafting enthusiasts choose to go white water rafting here as there are many small and large rapids that will challenge your inner strength. Suitable for group activities or if you are coming alone you can join other travelers.

The origin of the Mae Taeng River comes from the high mountains on the Thai-Myanmar border.
It flows through Chiang Dao District and meets with the Ping River at Mae Taeng District, with a length of about 135 kilometers. The river can be divided into 3 periods: the first from Ban Muang Khong to Ban Pa Khao Lam, the second from Ban Pa Khao Lam to Ban Sob Kai, and the last phase from Ban Sob Kai to Ban Mueang Kuet, which is the most popular for white water rafting.

Rafting with rubber boats is the most popular

Rafting from Ban Sop Kai to Ban Muang Kuet It has a distance of about 10 kilometers. It will take approximately two hours to two and a half hours. Rafting difficulty ranges from Level 2 to Level 5.
There are about 5-6 large rapids and there are also small rapids along the way.

Adventure tourism activities on the Mae Taeng River usually take place in the area of Kuet Chang Subdistrict, Mae Taeng District. It is a district located about 50 kilometers from Chiang Mai city. There are three main types of adventure activities on the Mae Taeng River, namely white water rafting on rubber boats, bamboo rafting and elephant trekking through the Taeng River.

Mae Tang District is the most popular for white water rafting

As for rafting activities, rubber boats on the Taeng River are often referred to as white water rafting because such activities are organized in the area of Kaeng Kut, which is the upper area of the Taeng River in Kut Chang Sub-district. However, this white water rafting activity may not be suitable for the elderly, people with certain medical conditions, young children or tourists who do not like thrills.
Safety helmets and life jackets are also required during rafting as safety standards are also required.

Bamboo rafting is also very popular

Elephant riding on the river

For activities, elephant trekking through the Taeng River and bamboo rafting on the Taeng River are activities that mainly focus on watching the natural atmosphere. Rafting along the calm river is not like the Mae Taeng white water rafting activity which is more exciting.

How to get to Mae Taeng white water rafting
The journey by car from Bangkok to Mae Taeng rafting site takes about 10 hours, with a distance of 746 kilometers. Traveling by plane from Bangkok to Chiang Mai Airport and renting a car to Mae Taeng Rafting would be the most convenient.
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Tour package provider
There are many white water rafting tour companies in Chiang Mai that can take you to Mae Taeng white water rafting. Prices start at about 1,500 baht. There is also a shuttle service that takes you back to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

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