Paddling in North Thailand

There are two sizeable dams which are forming great lakes within Chiangmai city’s reasonable travel distances. Our favorite is the Mae Ngat Dam, which is part of the Sri Lanna National Park. Apart from the raft houses which makes it a great destination during the warmer season, it's a scenic and peaceful lake to paddle and have fun. Kayaking northern Thailand day trips and overnight tours are operated regularly. Family trips are available.

Click below for our best-seller 2 day program with the night spent at the floating raft house.

Active-Thailand also provide touring kayaks for the more experienced paddlers, allowing participants to explore and paddle deeper into the lake, looking at the scenery or simply for practicing the sport. You’ll definitely enjoy kayaking and paddling in north Thailand without any worries, thanks to our experienced staff. Other lakes in the region are ready to be discovered during our camping, fishing and paddling trips. Interested to partake in a paddling overnight expedition, kayaking northern Thailand and camping trip? 

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DAY TRIP

Activity kayaking northern Thailand

Area: North of Chiang Mai

River: Ping river

Activities: cycling and paddling

Level: easy to moderate

This is an amazing tour bringing you to first explore the area on a guided cycling trip. After lunch, you'll swap the bike for a sit-on-top kayak, to paddle and drift down the Ping river in a scenic area. Trip departure all year long. Advance notice reservation and a minimum of 2 participants is required. Family with children are welcome in our kayaking and paddling in north Thailand tours.

As a new addition this year, we propose Stand Up Paddle board trips to explore some of the lakes of  Northern Thailand Thailand. A cultural and outdoor combination.

During the dry season, when water levels are low and there is no risks of flash floods or flooded rivers, we propose some paddling trips, for the more experienced participants. We are mostly using single and double sit-on-top kayaks.

Weather, water levels, climates, what to bring. All the info you need to prepare your trip with Active-Thailand.