Pai River Rafting, 2 days trip
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Join Departure: From Pai town, every day during season.
Tour end: Pai town or Mae Hong Son town
Activity: white water rafting
Period: Rafting Season NOW OPEN!
Trip Overview
Departing from Pai (city) our two-day rafting expedition will take you through the main Wildlife Sanctuary of Mae Hong Son province. Being the only access through this area, the Pai River guarantee you an unforgettable wilderness trip. Beside experiencing the thrill of the rapids, you might have the chance to watch monkeys and birds playing along the river bank and bath in sparkling waterfalls.
This overnight expedition travels in strong self-bailing paddle rubber rafts and canoes. Personal effects and belongings are taken on the rafts in sturdy dry bags and watertight containers.
Detailed itinerary
- DAY 1: MEETING AT OUR PAI OFFICE AND DEPART FOR THE RIVER TRIP
- Please come to our Pai office before 9am. We will transfer you to our base camp.
At 09.15 we start the briefing on security, paddling techniques and navigation. After the briefing, usually at 10am, we transfer by vehicle to the Pai river put-in place (1 hour drive). Boarding the rafts at 11.30 for a gentle start on a quiet section of the river. Stop for a pack lunch on the river bank. Continue paddling now through some rapids section (2 hours paddling) to reach our Jungle Camp for overnight. Welcome drink and chips served while your guides are cooking the dinner. Succulent Thai meals, fruits, coffee or tea is served. Spend the night in bamboo dormitory under a mosquito net. Shower & toilet facilities available. A great jungle camp experience. - DAY 2: SECOND DAY OF PADDLING DOWN THE PAI RIVER
- 07.00 Breakfast: bread, butter & jam, omelet, coffee /tea /choc. We depart the camp at 09.00. After one and half hour paddling we reach the Hot Springs for a break, followed by more thrilling rapids (about 15 rapids from 50 to 300 m. long, grade 2-3 ). Pass through the Pai Gorges and its rapids. Stop for a pack lunch by a small waterfall: Mixed salad and fruits. We eventually come out in the Mae Hong Sorn Valley and disembark at forestry office around 15.00.
Showers available before transfer to Mae Hong Son at participant’s convenience (Hotel or Airport), or return to Pai with our pick-up truck (2+ hours’ drive).
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Important Notes
- We recommend participants not to wear any jewelry item.
- Cameras and other items are safely stored in watertight containers, and available at any stop.
- For safety, participants must wear a life jacket and helmet while on the rafts.
- Diet requirement: please advise upon booking if you need vegetarian meals.
- Average good physical condition and swimming experience required.
- Rafting Season OPEN from June 1st to January 31st, depending on water levels.
Pricing
Departure from Pai (our office): 2,500 Baht / person
Join departures tours only. Group Size: 4 persons; maximum group size: 25 persons.
This trip includes
Vehicle transfers departing from Pai town; 4 meals and drinking water; camp gear; waterproof containers & dry bags for personal belongings and cameras; life jacket & safety helmet. Vehicle return to Pai or drop off in Mae Hong Son airport.
Not including
Beverages, personal spending, guide tips and gratuities.
Transportation to Pai not included (as this trip start in Pai).
For a full package including 2 days rafting trip, transfers and overnight, from Chiang Mai see Rafting on the Pai river, 3 days package tour from Chiang Mai
PAI RIVER 2 DAY RAFTING TRIP > ADDITIONAL INFORMATION