Idea Smile Tour
Tour code SEAWAVE

Mae Taeng White-Water Rafting

Duration
Half day ~7 hrs or full day ~8 hrs
Pickup
07:30–08:00 or 08:00–08:30
Region
Chiang Mai
Operated by
Seawave Rafting

Overview

Raft the Mae Taeng River past Kuedchang elephant valley: 6 km of class 1–3 rapids or a 10 km full-day run, finished with a waterfall slide or an hour on a mostly off-road ATV route.

  • 6 km (about 1 hr) or 10 km (about 2 hrs) of white water
  • Views of Kuedchang elephant valley
  • Waterfall slide or 1-hour ATV ride, 70% off-road
  • 6 km route suits first-timers, families and children

Itinerary

  1. Hotel pickup

  2. White-water rafting on the Mae Taeng

    6 km (about 1 hour) or 10 km (about 2 hours).

  3. Waterfall slide or ATV ride

    Waterfall slide with Packages A & B; 1-hour ATV ride with Packages C & D.

  4. Lunch

    Vegetarian pad thai with egg and fresh fruit.

  5. Drop-off at your hotel

Times are approximate. Drop-off at your hotel: 14:30–15:00 or 16:00–16:30.

What's included

  • Transportation
  • Lunch (vegetarian pad thai with egg & fresh fruit)
  • Travel insurance
  • All safety equipment
  • Rafting guide

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect spray
  • Towel
  • Dry clothes

Children under 10: 1,300 THB (Package A) or 1,600 THB (Package B)

Children under 15 or ATV passengers: 2,500 THB (Package C) or 3,000 THB (Package D)

10 km route runs class 1–2 and class 3–4 rapids depending on the season

ATV safety gear includes body armour, full-face helmet and gloves

Frequently asked questions

What time is pickup, and when do I get back?

Pickup is 07:30–08:00 or 08:00–08:30 and you'll be back around 14:30–15:00 or 16:00–16:30 (Half day ~7 hrs or full day ~8 hrs). We confirm your exact pickup time after you book.

What's included in the price?

The price includes: Transportation, Lunch (vegetarian pad thai with egg & fresh fruit), Travel insurance, All safety equipment, Rafting guide. Prices start from ฿1,600 per person.

What should I bring?

We recommend bringing: Sunscreen; Insect spray; Towel; Dry clothes.

Anything else I should know?

Children under 10: 1,300 THB (Package A) or 1,600 THB (Package B) Children under 15 or ATV passengers: 2,500 THB (Package C) or 3,000 THB (Package D) 10 km route runs class 1–2 and class 3–4 rapids depending on the season ATV safety gear includes body armour, full-face helmet and gloves

Who runs this tour?

This tour is run by Seawave Rafting, a local operator we work with. You book through Idea Smile Tour, a licensed tour desk (TAT licence 24/01168) in Chiang Mai's Old City.

How do I book and pay?

Send a booking request with your date and number of travellers. We check availability with the operator and confirm by message, then you can pay a deposit or the full amount online. You can also book by WhatsApp (+66 91 834 5330) or LINE (mammo2521).

Can I cancel or change my date?

Cancel more than 48 hours before the tour for a full refund of what you paid online (less card fees), or 50% between 24 and 48 hours. Date changes are free more than 24 hours ahead, subject to availability.

Booking & cancellation policy

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