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15 Bamboo Rafting Trips in Thailand: Prices, Timings And The Pick

16 tours  ·  from $33

High season books out the good ones by breakfast. Below: 15 bamboo rafting trips worth reserving early, what each includes and where they differ.

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Cooling off at Mae Wang Waterfalls
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

1.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60Our pick

Spend nine hours outside Chiang Mai with rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand. Feed bananas, walk through the forest, bathe in river pools, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, eat a Thai lunch, and raft down the Mae Wang River. English-speaking guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Mimi lead the day.

“This tour made our holiday! Mel was so informative, full of energy and had us laughing at every activity. We were really pleased to see how happy all the elephants were and the experience was well balanced between for seeing and interacting with the animals whilst respecting them at the same time. Would recommend to anyone who comes to Chiang Mai!”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour - The elephant sanctuary: ask what interaction means today
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58Top rated

Spend about eight hours visiting Chiang Mai’s climbable Bua Tong Waterfall, an elephant sanctuary in Mae Tang Valley, and a bamboo rafting camp. Guides such as Paul, Fluke, and Mr. Poppy lead the day, which includes lunch, entrance fees, transport from Three Kings Monument, and time for feeding or observing elephants under the sanctuary’s no-riding policy.

“We had a great time in the elephant sanctuary with preparing food for them and feeding them and then giving them bath in the river. Our guide Fluke was really knowledgeable and cheerful. We also had an exciting time at the sticky waterfall which was adventurous and must do activity. Then the bamboo boat ride was also good. Just one advice don’t buy beers for the captain of the boats which shopkeepers will insist you to do that. I think there are much better elephant sanctuaries out there so you can explore more options, I deducted 1 star just because of that.”

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Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation - The ride to Wang Kiang Koo Waterfall
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Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

3.Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 622 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

Travel from Khao Lak by air-conditioned van to Wang Kiang Koo Waterfall for a 50-minute bamboo raft ride. Guides such as Winnie, Dede, Kob, and Iris point out frogs, snakes, monkeys, and birds. Visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, then swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. Hotel pickup, drinks, towels, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Excellent morning perfect for an easy start for some adventure with kids (our are 8 and 10) Pick up punctual, short comfortable van trip and 3 really fun activities for the perfect length of time. Dede our guide was also excellent. Highly recommend”

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Chiang Mai Adventure ATV – Quad | Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

4.Chiang Mai Adventure ATV – Quad | Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 299 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Spend six hours outside Chiang Mai with a trained guide such as Pai or Pik. Ride an ATV through muddy tracks and countryside, stop for waterfall tea and snacks, then float the Wang River by bamboo raft before a Thai lunch. Expect scenic views, possible elephant sightings, wet clothes, and careful safety checks.

“Pai was an outstanding host to say the least, very polite and knew exactly what she was doing I would definitely recommend this tour😊”

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Khao Lak: Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Conservation Center - What to expect at the Royal Thai Navy turtle center
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Khao Lak: Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Conservation Center

5.Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Conservation Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · from $42

Spend about three hours moving through Khao Lak’s jungle by bamboo raft, visiting the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center, and swimming at Ton Pling Waterfall. Hotel pickup, drinks, entry fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Small groups cap at 12, with private upgrades available.

“Was a lovely experience from. Start to finish. Our tour guide Moo was knowledgeable, kind and generous with his time.”

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Sok River: Bamboo Raft Ride, Monkey Temple & View Point Tour - From Khao Lak to the rainforest
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Sok River: Bamboo Raft Ride, Monkey Temple & View Point Tour

6.Sok River: Bamboo Raft Ride, Monkey Temple & View Point Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 257 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $61

Travel from Khao Lak to Khao Sok for a guided bamboo raft ride on the Sok River, a bamboo-cup coffee stop, a monkey-filled cave temple, and rainforest views. Guides such as Gay, Mong, Pery, and Dee Dee have been praised for friendly explanations, while the one-hour drive each way makes this best for a relaxed half-day rather than a quick local outing.

“we had a wonderful, well aducated guide who as well as the driver who was verry kind. first we arrived to an amaizing waterfall than got to hangout with lits of monkey in the cave temple and for the last we had a rhapsody tour in the sok river where we saw a giant lizard and had a traditional tea/coffee. definitely recommend!”

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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting & ATV Ride (Optional) - The Sea Turtle Conservation Center
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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting & ATV Ride (Optional)

7.Bamboo Rafting & ATV Ride (Optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 253 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Phuket to Khao Lak for gentle bamboo rafting, a turtle center, Thai lunch, Monkey Cave, and Tonsai Waterfall. Add a 15 or 30-minute ATV ride for more action. Guides such as Hana, Hanan, and Molly have been praised for warm, helpful service, but the long van journey matters.

“It was beautiful experience! We have amazing guide , thank you Hanna! 😁”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking - The 1.5-hour ride from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking

8.Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

Spend 9 to 10 hours with Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, about 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai. Feed and walk with rescued elephants, learn their stories from an English-speaking guide, cook vegetarian Pad Thai, and raft the Wang River. Guides such as Mark, Rainbow, Jon, and Tuctuc have been praised for their care and humor.

“It was amazing experiences. Grest atmosphere and peoples around. The workshop also was really great and tasty! ✨😍”

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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option - Meeting the monkeys at Suwankuha Temple
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Phuket: Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option

9.Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 129 reviews · 9 hours · from $56

Spend nine hours beyond Phuket on a small-group day with a Monkey Cave visit, bamboo rafting, turtle conservation center, Thai lunch, optional ATV ride, and jungle waterfall walk. Hotel pickup covers many Phuket areas. Expect a long drive, wet clothes on the raft, and possible schedule changes or extra stops, including elephant riding on some departures.

“It was a little chaotic with 2 different guides and the people in our group doing different things. We had to wait a while for the other group to finish. It was not memorable”

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Khao Sok: Full Day Bamboo Rafting Tour from Khao Lak - Feeding and bathing elephants at the rescue camp
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Khao Sok: Full Day Bamboo Rafting Tour from Khao Lak

10.Full Day Bamboo Rafting Tour from Khao Lak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $114

Spend about nine hours traveling from Khao Lak into Khao Sok National Park. Visit Takuapa market, feed and bathe elephants, see a monkey temple, float down the river on a traditional bamboo raft, drink coffee from a bamboo cup, and eat Thai lunch. Guides such as Nam, Nok, Robert, and GG have been praised for friendly, personal service.

“What can I say about this experience… and it WAS an experience! Small group (which is always a bonus) weather fantastic and our guide for the day Run, was excellent. Food at lunch outstanding and there was plenty of water etc to drRead more”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Observation and Bamboo Rafting - A waterfall break with tea and a change of pace
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Observation and Bamboo Rafting

11.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Observation and Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $61

This 8 to 9 hour trip from Chiang Mai pairs observation at Joy Elephant Sanctuary with lunch, a waterfall stop, and bamboo rafting on the Wang River. You will help prepare elephant food, watch four rescued female elephants roam, make a Thai souvenir, and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle. Jade and the sanctuary team guide the visit.

“The activity is well organized and informative. It allowed interaction with the elephants in a respectful manner to their environment. Because you go to a location that is not easily accessible, be prepared for some off road transport and walRead more”

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Khao Sok Rainforest | Hiking & Bamboo Rafting - Swimming in the rainforest stream
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Khao Sok Rainforest | Hiking & Bamboo Rafting

12.Khao Sok Rainforest | Hiking & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $102

Spend about seven and a half hours exploring Khao Sok National Park from Khao Lak. Walk roughly 6 km with a guide, swim in a clear jungle stream, eat a Thai lunch, then ride a bamboo raft along the Sok River. Guides such as Ron, Mong, and Rin are noted for their nature knowledge and friendly style.

“Amazing your, unique blend of nature sightseeing and then relaxation on the river. The guide was great and he took the time to explain to us many benefits of the trees or plants we met on the way. We have seen 3 pit vipers too! :) The coffee Read more”

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Secret Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting from Chiang Mai - Leaving Chiang Mai for Mae Wang
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Secret Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting from Chiang Mai

13.Secret Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $32Best value

Leave central Chiang Mai by air-conditioned vehicle for a quiet Mae Wang waterfall, where you can swim, enjoy tea and snacks, and perhaps walk behind the falls. Then raft the Wang River for 45 minutes before lunch at a local restaurant. Guides may include M, May, Pik, Em, Pai, or Win. Hotel pickup, equipment, insurance, and lunch are included.

“Very good tour. Pik our tour guide made sure we were well looked after. The waterfall, rafting and lunch was great. Very helpful having the hotel pick up as well.”

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Chiang Mai 1 Day: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Mae Saphok Waterfall after lunch
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Chiang Mai 1 Day: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $77

Travel from Chiang Mai to a Karen Hill Tribe-run elephant sanctuary near Doi Inthanon. Feed rescued elephants, walk through the jungle, and bathe with them before visiting Mae Saphok Waterfall for vegetarian Thai food and a bamboo raft ride. Pickup, transport, admission, and lunch are included.

“Great experience seeing elephants in natural habitat. Looked well looked after and cared for. Waterfall was amazing due to previous rain and bamboo rafting was relaxing”

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Chiang Mai Adventure ATV Secret Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting - A Gentle 30 to 45 Minutes on the Wang River
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Chiang Mai Adventure ATV Secret Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting

15.Chiang Mai Adventure ATV Secret Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $64

Spend about six and a half hours in Mae Wang with an ATV ride, waterfall swim, tea and snacks, bamboo rafting, and lunch. A trained instructor leads the ATV section, and guide Pik is part of the friendly local team. Bring spare clothes, sandals, sunblock, and insect spray.

“Fun day good group xthanks Pik great staff really enkoyed the experience linch on arrival all good saw elephants too x👍”

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