Chiang Mai

15 Best Chiang Mai Rafting & Adventure Tours

The adrenaline menu: Mae Taeng whitewater, zipline courses through old-growth canopy, Chiang Dao caving and ATV combos that stack three thrills before lunch. The mountains behind the city earn their adventure-capital billing.

1.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

Discover a full-day ethical elephant sanctuary visit, waterfall swimming, and bamboo rafting near Chiang Mai, combining authentic wildlife experiences and stunning nature.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Amazing day out to see the gentle giants. Our guide, Aamm, was the best! Very smiley and informative and made our trip 10x better. He was very happy to take photos for you to capture the day. Overall, it was a very well balanced trip…”

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2.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

Discover an ethical elephant sanctuary, scenic waterfall, and relaxing bamboo rafting in Chiang Mai. A full-day adventure perfect for nature lovers and animal enthusiasts.

★ 5.0

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, largely thanks to our guide, Paul, who was extremely knowledgeable and caring. He took great care of us throughout the day, especially during our visit to the Bua Tong Waterfall. At the New Elephant Home, we had an excellent “classroom”…”

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3.8 hour Sticky waterfall, ATV and White water rafting Adventures

Explore Chiang Mai's nature and adventure with this 8-hour tour featuring Sticky Waterfalls, ATV rides, and white water rafting. Perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike.

“Mr B was our fantastic guide today. He is a positive person always smiling and helping us with everything we needed. Sticky waterfall is super safe as well as rafting and ATV also for first timers. Really don't be afraid guides are super nice aRead…”

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4.ATV Adventure

Experience thrilling off-road ATV adventures near Chiang Mai, with expert guides, stunning scenery, and a well-rounded 6-hour tour perfect for all skill levels.

★ 5.0

“Very good fun guides amazing ATV in good condition good served excellent all in all very good experience highly recommend for activity.”

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5.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Bamboo Rafting

Experience ethical elephant encounters and bamboo rafting on the Wang River with this full-day tour from Chiang Mai, blending nature, culture, and adventure.

★ 4.8

“an amazing experience, must do. Rainbow is a beautiful lady who is so knowledgeable, friendly, funny and caring. The elephants are gorgeous animals and are definitely well cared for.”

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6.No.1 Full-Day Chiang Mai Caving & Jungle Kayaking: Chiang Dao

Discover Chiang Dao’s caves and jungle by kayak on this full-day adventure from Chiang Mai, blending natural beauty, cultural sights, and outdoor fun for all levels.

★ 4.5

“The cave and kayaking trip is awesome. Our tour guide, Jane, was fantastic. Very informative and a lot of fun to be around. If you are lucky enough to get him as a guide ask him to perform his J-Lo dance:)”

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7.Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Experience thrilling whitewater rafting in Chiang Mai with expert guides, scenic jungle views, and a well-organized full-day adventure for all skill levels.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time! The daywas super well organised from start to finish and it was an unforgettable experience. Would strongly recommend”

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9.Chiang Mai: Sky Hawk Zipline Adventure With Optional ATV

Experience Chiang Mai's longest zipline and ATV adventure with stunning rainforest views, safety gear, and delicious Thai food. Perfect for thrill-seekers.

★ 4.5

“We enjoyed the zipline in the forest as well as the ATV. The people were very helpful, friendly and funny as well. My daughter who is 9 also enjoyed it. It was a nice experience and we recommend it 👍”

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11.Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting

Discover Chiang Mai on an exciting full-day tour driving your own tuk tuk, visiting remote temples, feeding elephants, and bamboo rafting for a true local adventure.

★ 5.0

“The guides were great. The experiences or feeding the elephants and then just taking a journey with them through their daily routine was amazing. They are such beautiful animals and you can tell they are well taken care of. Learning how to dRead more”

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12.4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

Experience adventure and culture in Chiang Mai with this 4-in-1 tour including sticky waterfalls, ethical elephants, hill tribe villages, and rafting.

★ 5.0

“This was easily the best tour I have taken in more than 10 years travelling through South East Asia. Absolutely fantastic guide (Mr K), a small group and really fun activities. The elephant sanctuary was great and the elephants treated very well. The rafting was…”

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13.Jungle Flight Zipline Roller Coaster

Experience exhilarating ziplining through Thailand's rainforests with Jungle Flight’s roller coaster tour, offering stunning views, safety, and fun for adventurers.

★ 5.0

“It was a great experience. Don’t forget to wear a trouser/legging that has a pocket with a zipper to secure your phone. And don’t forget to take your GoPro with the straps/helmet holders if you want to record a video while doing the jungle roller…”

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14.Zipline Adventure at Skyline Jungle Luge Chiang Mai

Experience Chiang Mai’s jungle from above with a 6-hour ziplining adventure, featuring 14 ziplines, stunning views, and a delicious buffet lunch.

★ 5.0

“The location was amazing. The safety gear and briefing given was too good. All the lines and platforms were very well maintained and there was not a single time that safety was compromised. The guides assigned to us were amazing and Read more”

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15.Chiang Mai : Kayak the Jungle Rivers of Chiang Dao Valley!

Discover Chiang Mai's natural beauty on this full-day kayaking tour through jungle rivers, bamboo forests, and wetlands with expert guides and a tasty riverside lunch.

★ 5.0

“Great day! We were given some useful tips & advise on using the kayak. The kayaking was really straightforward, pretty gentle all the way. The guides were extremely helpful & made you feel relaxed & safe. Saw some beautiful birds along the way.”

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More Chiang Mai Rafting & Adventure Tours

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