Rafting on the Wang River | Chiang Mai

Mae Wang Rafting | Chiang Mai
During this hot summer, if you're thinking of a popular cooling-off destination in Northern Thailand, it has to be a cool place with nature to enjoy, and not too far from the city, like Mae Wang District in Chiang Mai Province. Rafting along the river is a popular activity here, attracting locals from Chiang Mai, neighboring provinces, and foreigners alike, especially during the summer months.
February - April every year
Rafting Location Details
Mae Win Subdistrict and Ban Kad Subdistrict, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai Province
Duration: 45 minutes – 1 hour
(depending on water level and current each day)
Price: Approximately 300 - 400 baht per raft, maximum 4 people
Opening Hours: 08:00 AM – 07:00 PM
(Opening hours are busier during the summer and Songkran festival)
Transportation and Travel Recommendations
From Chiang Mai city, it takes approximately 1 hour (about 50 kilometers).
Passing through Hang Dong and San Pa Tong districts. Turn onto Highway 1013
towards Mae Wang. Reservations: Walk-ins are welcome on weekdays.
However, reservations are recommended for holidays or Songkran.
Nearby activities: Mae Wang Elephant Camp, Weir (a children's play area)
and over 50 riverside restaurants.