White Water Rafting the Rivers in Thailand

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

1. Pai - Mae Hong Son
2. Nam Wa - Nan
3. Mae La Mao - Tak
4. Kek - Phitsanulok
5. Mae Klong - Tak
6. Song Galia - Kanchanaburi
7. Kaeng Hin Pheng - Prachinburi
8. Kaeng Hin Sam Chan - Nakorn Nayok
9. Petch - Petchaburi
10. Pong Nam Ron - Chantaburi
11. Kaeng Bok Fai - Chumphon
12. Klong Yan - Surat Thani
13. 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

Many of Thailand's less touristed provinces have some of the country's best nature tourism.

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".