The 5 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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