Kayaking – Ping River From Chiang Mai
Kayak on the serene Ping River, admiring Doi Suthep's beauty and Chiang Mai's verdant vistas. Discover the ancient city from its waterways, spot local wildlife, and see village life by the river. Includes expert guidance for beginners, lunch, and hotel transfers. Embrace nature & local culture in one trip!
Overview
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
from
฿1,600.00
Adult
฿1,600.00
Package options
Kayaking Ping River
Departure 09:30am · Pickup 08:00am – 08:30am
What’s Included
- Round trip hotel transfer in Chiang Mai town
- Lessons in kayak maneuvers and river current basics
- Sit-on-top kayaks that are highly maneuverable and equipped with a backrest
- White-water kayaks that are provided with spray skirts
- Quality river kayak, all gear, safety equipment, life jacket
- Licensed guide
- Lunch, Drinking water
- River fee and insurance 150 THB
Meeting Point
Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaks
Q2J3+H3 Chiang Mai, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Open in Google Maps- 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.
Itinerary
1 stops with hotel pickup
Start
Pickup from your hotel or the meeting point
- 1
Ping River
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.
Finish
You'll return to the starting point
What To Expect
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)
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 tour. We will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Notification Confirmation
- You will receive a confirmation email and voucher after your booking is confirmed by our team.
- If you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or contact us via WhatsApp +66983435600 or LINE @phuketparadise.
- You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity.
- Scheduling can change due to weather conditions. You will be notified in advance.
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