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Float 10 km down the Mae Taeng River and hike 3.2 km to a 10‑meter waterfall on a guided day trip from Chiang Mai. Expect shaded jungle trails, a cool waterfall swim, and an easy inflatable kayak run suitable for beginners.
Float 10 km down the Mae Taeng River and hike 3.2 km to a 10‑meter waterfall on a guided day trip from Chiang Mai. Expect shaded jungle trails, a cool waterfall swim, and an easy inflatable kayak run suitable for beginners.
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Operated by Asia Outdoor Co. Ltd · Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai Province
You step out of an air‑conditioned van into humid northern Thai jungle; the Mae Taeng River hisses below and the guides hand you a helmet with a steady smile. The first hour is a shaded, 3.2 km walk on uneven roots and packed earth to a 10‑meter waterfall where the current dares you to wade in and cool off. Water beads on leaves, insects hum like distant engines, and limestone and alluvium shape the stream channels underfoot.
moderate.
6–10 hours.
Moderate: you should be comfortable hiking on uneven trails for a few kilometers and sitting/paddling for several hours.
No—this trip uses stable inflatable kayaks with a full safety briefing and guided support; beginners are welcome.
The trek is about 3.2 km round‑trip on uneven forest trails with minor elevation change; it’s moderate but accessible to most people in fair health.
Yes—the waterfall pool is a common stop for a swim; always follow the guide’s instructions about currents and safe areas.
Lunch (typically local dishes like fried chicken, rice and salad), bottled water, tea/coffee, towels and shower facilities at the camp are included.
Mae Taeng sits within the broader Chiang Mai cultural region where upland communities such as Karen historically practiced swidden agriculture and riverine trade routes linked villages to the Ping River basin.
The area is popular for low‑impact day trips; stick to marked trails, avoid single‑use plastics and use reef‑safe sunscreen to limit chemical runoff into river ecosystems.
Asia Outdoor Co. Ltd operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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