Northern Thailand · CHIANG MAI BAMBOO RAFTING TRIPS
The 5 best chiang mai bamboo rafting trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Join an English-speaking guide such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, or Mimi for a 9-hour trip from Chiang Mai. Feed and bathe rescued elephants, walk with them through the forest, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, eat Thai lunch, and float down the Mae Wang River by bamboo raft.
“It was absolutely amazing. If you come to Chiang Mai I highly recommend visiting the elephants.”
Spend about eight hours visiting Bua Tong Waterfall, New Elephant Home, and a bamboo rafting camp near Chiang Mai. Guides such as Paul, Fluke, and Mr. Poppy lead the day, with time for waterfall climbing, elephant care, lunch, and a quiet river ride.
“Amazing experience! Mr. Poppy was great. Informative and hilarious. Couldn't have asked for a better guide. Seeing how happy and well cared for the elephants were really made the experience special. Highly recommended.”
Leave Chiang Mai for Living Green Elephant Sanctuary near Inthanon National Park. Feed and walk with rescued elephants, cook vegetarian Pad Thai, and raft the Wang River with a local guide. Guides such as Mark, Rainbow, Jon, and Tuctuc are known for clear explanations and warm care.
“Everything about this trip was fantastic, from the pick up from hotel to drop off at the emd Our guide exceeded all expectations. He was very knowledgeable and ensured that everyone had a great time and stayed safe at all times. The sanctuary was ethical and clearly cared for the elephants. Bamboo rafting was fun and well organised Lunch was really good -pad thai and lots of fruit.. as much bottled water as you needed available too. A well organised trip, value for money - would recommend this trip to anyone”
Travel from Chiang Mai to Joy Elephant Sanctuary for Karen clothing, elephant food preparation, forest observation, herbal tea, a waterfall stop, lunch, and a Thai souvenir craft. Then ride a bamboo raft down the Wang River. Guide Jade is among the staff praised for kind, helpful care.
“I had a great time on this tour. feeding the elephants, walking with the elephants and the waterfall were highlights. I wish the listing description actually listed the HIKING we did with/next to the elephants. that was not clearly listed and should Read more”
Spend a full day south of Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide, local market stop, bamboo rafting, a 2 to 5 hour jungle trek, waterfall swim, packed lunch, rice fields, and a Karen village visit. The title mentions elephants, but elephant care is not clearly included in the published schedule.
Pick a mountain, a market or a kitchen.
