Thailand has more than a dozen white-water rafting locations. Not all are created equal.
Thailand's white-water will not offer you non-stop, adrenaling churning rides. What you usually get are sets of rapids followed by stretches of quick but smooth water
Featured Rafting Destinations in Thailand
- Pai - Mae Hong Son
- Nam Wa - Nan
- Mae La Mao - Tak
- Kek - Phitsanulok
- Mae Klong - Tak
- Song Galia - Kanchanaburi
- Kaeng Hin Pheng - Prachinburi
- Kaeng Hin Sam Chan - Nakorn Nayok
- Petch - Petchaburi
- Pong Nam Ron - Chantaburi
- Kaeng Bok Fai - Chumphon
- Klong Yan - Surat Thani
- Klong Glide - Nakorn Si Tammarat
- Virtually every excursion must be done through a tour operator..
Many of these are mom-and-pop style tours, which means you will get reasonable prices, but should not expect 5 star service.
- Where you actually save is getting to the tour operator and not a middle-man
Add the cheap accommodations and food during the rainy season and you have a winner.
If some of the destinations above look strange and wonderful, they can be indeed. A close-up of Thailand's day-to-day culture all around, plus an even closer look at the natural environment and water, water, water.
Note - If asking about "white water rafting" draws a blank stare, ask about "rubber boat rafting".