The 13 Best Mae Kampong Tours from Chiang Mai

1.The Giant Café & Mae Kampong Village Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 207 reviews · 8 hours · from $54Our pick

Spend eight hours in the mountains east of Chiang Mai with an English-speaking driver such as Nine, Peter, Eikzy, or Charlie. Visit Mae Kampong Village, a forest waterfall, two scenic cafés, and The Giant Chiangmai treetop café, with free time to explore and eat locally.

“What an amazing day trip from Chiang Mai! I loved the scenic drive into the mountains, exploring the authentic Mae Kampong village with its wooden houses and peaceful vibe, and of course the Giant Café perched in the trees, a true paradise for photos with jungle views!A huge shoutout to our guide Eikzy, who was outstanding: punctual for hotel pickup, super friendly, and full of great stories about local culture and nature. She made the day smooth and unforgettable, even on the uneven trails. Perfect for a nature immersion without too much effort. I highly recommend it, would love to do it again with Eikzy! 😊”

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2.Mae Taeng Valley and Waterfalls Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 159 reviews · 7h 30m · from $73

Ride 20 to 25 mostly flat kilometers through Mae Taeng Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Three or Nonny. Stop at farms and villages, visit Wat Ban Den, eat Thai food in a tropical garden, then swim or climb the unusual Sticky Waterfalls.

“My husband and I loved this tour on our honeymoon. We learned so much on the bike tour and enjoyed the scenery on the ride. The food was delicious and one of the best parts was the sticky waterfall at the end of the tour.”

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3.Chiang Mai Rafting in Mae Taeng River with Thai Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $75Top rated

Join a small group of up to 15 for Mae Taeng River rafting near Chiang Mai. Expect Grade 3 and 4 rapids, safety gear, hotel pickup, a Thai buffet, and a waterfall stop. Guides including Tom, Mike, and Tomy are praised for humor, skill, and careful river leadership.

“Highly recommend this tour, we had lots of fun. The instructors were well trained and everything was safe. The facilities were surprisingly new and clean too.”

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4.Full-Day Trekking and Sightseeing Tour in Mae Kampong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $81

Travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Kampong with a small group of up to eight. Walk forest trails with guides such as TK, look for cared-for gibbons, learn about useful plants, visit a waterfall, meet village residents, and eat a local lunch. Moderate fitness is needed.

“Fantastic day out in the mountains, so much knowledge was shared about the local fauna and flora. It was amazing to see the local family of gibbons. The guides were amazing and very friendly. Can’t recommend it enough if you like nature and mountains! Also the restaurant we ate for lunch was delicious.”

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5.No.1 Chiang Mai: Leisure River Kayaking: Mae Taeng forest Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $74

You’ll learn to steer a single or double kayak on the gentle Mae Ping River with professional guides, then paddle through the Mae Taeng Forest Reserve. Expect water buffalo, birds, fishermen, mountain views, lunch, transport, and a support truck. Guide Twee is among the named team members.

“If you are looking for a serene trip to experience north Thailand nature, this is the tour to go! Kayaking was really beautiful and great view of mountains, definitely recommend in December. Also the Chiang Dao is the perfect cherry on top. Shoutout to Twee and the tour guides 🔥”

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6.15 km Leisure River Kayaking at Mae Ngat forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $62

You’ll paddle a single or double hard-shell kayak from Chur Lare Bridge through the Mae Taeng forest, with safety training, support-vehicle backup, lunch, and time for a swim. Hotel pickup, water, and English, German, or Thai instruction are included. The route may be shortened in some conditions.

“This is the second time I've used this company and it was great both times. Everything is super organized. Our guide was so kind and helpful and we had a blast. Pick up is prompt from you hotel. You have to do a quick check in at the office. Then you drive in a van to the starting spot and learn how to kayak! We opted for the longer kayaking as we had already done the caves. It was just me, my partner and the guide for this part. Our guide was so patient and friendly. We stopped off for a delicious lunch before heading back to Chiang Mai. Thank…”

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7.Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai and Mae Ngat Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $63

Leave Chiang Mai for Wat Ban Den, Mae Ngat Reservoir, Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls, and Chedi Mae Krua Market. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and a boat trip are included. Guide Saman has received praise for his polite, helpful approach.

“I mainly booked this tour because I wanted to go to the sticky waterfalls, and that was really fun. But it was also great to visit some less touristy spots like the market and temple. The driver and my guide Saman were polite and helpful. The miRead more”

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8.3D2NTrek Adventure at Chiang Mai Mea Wang Including Overnight at Karen Hilltribe

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $162

Spend three days hiking through Mae Wang’s jungle, rafting on bamboo, swimming at waterfalls, and sleeping in a Karen hill-tribe village. A licensed English-speaking guide, meals, transport, and elephant food are included. Guide Witoon has earned special praise for spotting wildlife and explaining local plants.

“This was the most amazing experience I’ve ever had. We stayed on an elephant sanctuary, spent all evening with the the elephants and woke up in the morning to see them walking past our hut and then got lots more time with them, includinRead more”

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9.Mae Kampong Village, Hot Springs, Bor Sang Umbrellas Making Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $107

Spend nine hours outside Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned car. Visit Mae Kampong Village, Kew Fin Viewpoint, a waterfall, Sankampaeng Hot Springs, and Bor Sang’s umbrella workshop, with lunch and hot-spring admission included.

“Fantastic trip and amazing lunch. Great guide. Wonderful experience for couples or families and children will enjoy this too, but do expect some walking.”

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10.No.1 Chiang Mai: Stand Up Paddle Board through Mae Taeng Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $71

You’ll paddle or kayak the calm Mae Ping River through Mae Taeng Forest Reserve on a four-hour trip from Chiang Mai. A guide such as Aidan provides instruction, safety gear, and river tips. Hotel transfers, bottled water, equipment, and lunch at a mango plantation restaurant are included.

“We went there with a friend and the tour guide was amazing! Everything was arranged specially for us, we had a private tour to accomodate our schedule. It was my first time paddling and it was easier than expected, didn't fall once! Bring sunscreen and put it on every 1 hour !”

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11.2-3 hrs. ATV Mae Wang Adventure, Feeding, Rafting &Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $84

Ride an ATV through Mae Wang’s forest, streams, fields, and hill viewpoints, then enjoy lunch, elephant feeding, and bamboo rafting on the 3-hour option. Pickup, helmets, a waterproof bag, guide, transport, and sanctuary entry are included. A 2-hour ride ends earlier and skips several stops.

“We had a great time. Our guide was great and accommodating. Definately would recommend this tour. We went through trails and drove our ATVs for a long time. We had a great time”

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12.Explore Mae Kampong Village from Chiang Mai City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $81

You’ll leave Chiang Mai at 8:00 am for a private day trip to Mae Kampong Village. Walk among wooden homes and flowers, meet local residents, visit Mae Kampong Waterfall, and stop at a coffee shop. Transport, insurance, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide are included, but lunch is not.

“It was a good trip. Neat little town/village built into the mountains and waterfalls. Not much else except window shopping and lunch. Price paid didn't meet the experience unfortunately and we were completely done in 5, not 8 hours. Tour guidRead more”

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13.Authentic Mae Kham Pong Village Cultural Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $156

Leave Chiang Mai for Mae Kampong with a guide such as Bua, whose warm, clear style helps explain village life and Karen culture. You’ll visit the waterfall and Wat Khantha Phueksa, shop at a local market, cook Thai food, enjoy a massage, and eat lunch and dinner during this 10-hour outing.

“The reason why me and my friends loved this Mae Kham Pong Village tour was because of our excellent tour guide, Bua. Bua is an excellent communicator, intelligent, knowledgeable, and a warm person to be around. She is a quality professioRead more”

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