Rafting expeditions in a tropical climate are simply great, there is no need for thermal wetsuits as the water is luke warm. Lush tropical jungle, wild rivers, bamboo campsites and wild animals, should make it, the trip of a lifetime.

The tours are quite short, only taking about half a day. Most rafting trips to the area will usually include other activities. Such as elephant trekking or hiking to one of the waterfalls in the wildlife sanctuary. White water rafting in Phang Nga is available year round, though the rainy season, from June to November, is by far the best time to go.

Phang Nga province is a good place to enjoy this eco friendly adventure sport. Most rafting trips take place on the Khlong Song Phraek stream in the Ton Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary, not far from Phang Nga Town. The stream is quite narrow with a few boulders. Using the International Grading System. The rapids are rated Class 2 and Class 3 pretty tame if you have been white water rafting on larger rivers.

White water rafting in Phang Nga Rivers is popular with tourists who visit Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi. Phang Nga Rafting offer many rafting tours from family fun to high adventure, from beginners to advance. The rivers boast various skill levels, scenery and excitement, all expedition requires the minimum knowledge of Rafting.

The Extreme Sports Cafe White Water Rafting Centre has a private river camp and jungle home stay, less than 75 kilometres from Chiang Mai. On the Mae Taeng River in the Mae Taeng District.

The jungle home camp offers genuine jungle experience in Hill tribe trekking excursions, elephant trekking, white water rafting trips, white water kayak school, cannoning and full moon rafting are all unbeatable experiences.

Everyone participating in a White water Rafting is given a rafting safety talk and drilled with proper paddling instructions and given international standard rafting equipment. Extreme Sports Cafe white water Rafting Centre has English speaking, first aid and swift water rescue trained guides which guarantee your safety.

Thai Adventure Rafting pioneers of the Pai River, offer visitors several exciting river rafting trips in Northern Thailand. With a view to safety and the most enjoyable experience, all raft trips or raft expeditions are accompanied by experienced raft captains.

The team captains are friendly, well trained locals. Their knowledge of the river area, in which they were born, is tremendous. They will be happy to answer any question you may have and share with you their knowledge of nature and traditions in the areas you visit.

Starting from Pai, nestled in a peaceful valley, the middle section of the Pai River stretches over 60 kilometres of rocky landscapes and non accessible jungle forest, it offers as much as 60 rapids up to class 4. Each expedition travels in sturdy inflatable rubber boats controlled by English speaking captains trained to international standards.

The beautiful and rugged Mae Taeng Valley is situated in the North Eastern corner of the Chiang Mai Province. The Mae Taeng River originates high in the mountains near the Burmese border, winding its way through valleys and canyons eventually joining the Chao Praya River on its way to the Gulf of Thailand.

The Mae Taeng Valley is a perfect location for jungle adventures, close to Chiang Mai. Only 2 hours by road from Chiang Mai International Airport. The area is home to many ethnic hill tribes such as, Karen, Lahu, Lisu, Chan and Meow as well as large populations of domestic elephants and other wildlife.

Siam River Adventures offers a plethora of activities in the Mae Taeng area, such as. The full day, Elephant Trekking and Rafting Tour exploring the natural beauty of this unique area, Kayaking trips, daily white water rafting and two day white water rafting expeditions.