Chiang Mai Adventure: River Tubing & Wildlife

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Embark on a captivating full-day trekking and tubing adventure in Chiang Mai. Immerse yourself in the enchanting Thai jungle, encounter elephants ethically, and indulge in a delectable Thai lunch. A perfect blend of nature, adventure, wildlife, and culinary delight.

Duration: 11 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Chiang Mai - Pick-up & Journey (07:30 AM - 08:00 AM)
The operator will collect guests from their accommodation in Chiang Mai. Delight in a 1.5-hour scenic drive through the charming countryside of Mae Taeng.
Huay Kub Kab the Villa - Arrival at Base Camp & Preparation
Welcome to Huay Kub Kab Base Camp, your jungle retreat for the day.
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Chiang Mai - Pick-up & Journey (07:30 AM - 08:00 AM)

The operator will collect guests from their accommodation in Chiang Mai. Delight in a 1.5-hour scenic drive through the charming countryside of Mae Taeng.

Huay Kub Kab the Villa - Arrival at Base Camp & Preparation

Welcome to Huay Kub Kab Base Camp, your jungle retreat for the day.

Change into comfortable trekking attire and store personal items in a locker.

A safety briefing will be conducted before commencing the trek.

Mueang Kuet - Trekking to Tard Mok Waterfall

Begin a guided trek through a stunning jungle trail alongside a stream.

Stroll through lush forests, bamboo groves, and hidden jungle paths.

Discover secluded pools and enjoy the calming sound of flowing water.

Reach Tard Mok Waterfall, a beautiful hidden cascade—ideal for a refreshing break and capturing stunning photos.

Take some time to relax before trekking back to Base Camp.

Huay Kub Kab the Villa - Lunch & Relaxation at Base Camp

Return to Base Camp, where a delicious local lunch will be served.

Rest, rehydrate, and soak in the peaceful jungle surroundings.

Change into swimwear and prepare for the next adventure!

Mueang Kuet - Tubing Adventure on the Mae Taeng River

Float down the river, taking in the breathtaking jungle scenery.

Pass by the renowned Elephant Nature Park, where elephants and water buffalo may be seen bathing in the river.

Experience the beauty of local riverside villages and lush forest landscapes.

Note: Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, as animals roam freely in their natural habitat.

Mueang Kuet - Waterfall Slide at Saa Gee Waterfalls

Take a 5-minute jungle walk from Base Camp to the hidden Saa Gee Waterfalls.

Slide down the natural waterfall into refreshing pools—perfect for a fun and relaxing end to the day.

Swim, cool off, and enjoy the serene jungle atmosphere.

Huay Kub Kab the Villa - Snacks & Return to Chiang Mai

Return to Base Camp for a hot shower and refreshments.

Enjoy hot tea and snacks before departure.

Drop-off in Chiang Mai around 06:30 - 07:00 PM.

What's Included

Professional guide
Lunch
Snacks
In-vehicle air conditioning
Tea and coffee
Bottled water
Carbonated beverages

What's Not Included

Alcoholic beverages (60 THB per can, 18+ only)
Personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

Discover the genuine charm of Chiang Mai!
Begin your journey with a picturesque hike to Trad Monk Waterfall, followed by a delightful homemade lunch at our welcoming base camp. Next, enjoy the unique experience of river tubing down the vital river of a Northern Thai village, the first and only of its kind in Chiang Mai.
Accompanied by a local guide who…

Location

Huay Kub Kab the Villa

No need for PickUp? Please arrive at the base camp at 01:15 pm

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Louiel725

Jan 24, 2025

Nice daytrip from Chiang Mai - A great full day experience with lots of nature and an amazing base camp. Everything is well thought out and organised and all the guides and staff are super friendly. Special thanks to Bang, who let us reschedule due to sickness! :) The trek was nice and easy, we really enjoyed it. One thing we were missing in other reviews: the water in the river is freezing cold. So hanging your lower body in the water for over an hour was not very enjoyable. So if you’re sensitive to that, consider skipping the tubing. Obviously that’s out of control of the tour operator, so it’s just a heads up for travellers in early January.

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Klynblk

Jan 14, 2025

Relaxing day out! - Bang was an excellent host—a true professional. He was engaging, humorous, and an all-around great guide. He showed great care for his home village, the well-being of his guests, and the elephants. It was a fantastic, relaxing day and absolutely worth it!

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Tizians2025

Jan 12, 2025

Awesome experience - Hike was awesome. Bang explained a lot of interesting Things about the plants and animals living there. The waterfall is beautiful. Lunch (Pad Thai) was very good. Tubing was cool but the water was a little cold (January). Thats why we also didnt try the waterfall Slide even though some in our group did it anyways. Unfortunately we didnt see any water buffalos (mabye due to the season?), but a few elephants along the way. Feeding the elephants was a very Special experience, I would absolutely recommend doing it. You can also book and pay the feeding at the camp if you decide to do it after booking without it. The elephant sanctuary is near the Base Camp and the rescued elephants are super cute. There ist enough food so that everyone can feed a lot of things.

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Matt_s

Jan 10, 2025

Try the rock slide at the end - This was a really well organised and fun day. Everything flowed seamlessly and we were surprised by how many elephants we saw bathing on the river. Highly recommended.

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S2428usellens

Jan 4, 2025

A little exercise and a bit of relaxation. - What a great day! We took a really fun hike through the jungle, with bridges and latter's and rocks to climb. We ended at a beautiful waterfall before heading back. Lunch was provided along with snacks and water. We then headed to the river for a really fun river ride. The tubes were attached, so we journeyed as a group with music playing and beer for sale! It was beautiful and relaxing but also exciting to see elephants on the shore in several different areas. Next was a short trail into the jungle to play at a waterfall. The water had created a natural slide into the rock that dropped into a deep pool.

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Carolekras

Feb 6, 2025

Good trip but long day ! - Good trip - but lots of time in the car, making it a very long day… from the description we thought we’d be back sometime mid afternoon but it was almost 12 hours total !

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Tom_k

Jan 28, 2025

Great day in Chaing Mai - Enjoyable day but quite long. Hike is strenuous but worth it. Float is easy and refreshing especially if you encounter elephants along the way.

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Kristina_h

Jan 16, 2025

Just ok - The trip has been a lot longer than 8 hours, more like 11+ with lots of down time. Hike was on the difficult side due to trail conditions. Tubing was fine, but unexceptional. Poor communication throughout.

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Allan_b

Jan 10, 2025

Friendly staff - The staff are very friendly and the hike and waterfall were great. Nine was a great tour guide. I think the tour would need an improvement with timing and planning. We completed the waterfall trek and got back for lunch at 12:30 however, we did not start the tubing experience until 2:00 pm. We could not start the tubing experience because we were joining another group. I also found the waterfall slide at the end of the tour not worth it.

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Louise_z

Jan 3, 2025

Trek and slide are recommended, tubing not so much. - The trek was great and Nine was a great guide who told us lots of interesting facts. The lunch provided was yummy too. Unfortunately, there is a 2 hr gap that we were not informed about between lunch and the tubing as we had to wait for the separate tubing groups to arrive. The tubing was in two groups of 12, and we only saw a few elephants from afar, and the 'nature park' where they lived was just a dirt island with a lot of construction happening and no real nature/wildlife for the elephants. Unfortunately , we were expecting more ethical and holistic treatment of the elephants. The waterfall slide at the end was great fun! We ended up getting back to the hotel around 7pm after leaving in the morning at 8am.

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