Combine a 3-hour, 40 km ATV route through Mae Taeng Valley with class III–IV whitewater on the Mae Taeng River. This full-day Chiang Mai departure pairs off-road exploration with technical rapids and includes pickup, lunch, and safety gear.
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The day opens on a dirt track that smells of wet earth and diesel, the jungle pressing in on both sides as your guide runs through a quick safety brief. Morning light slices through teak and bamboo as quad bikes roll out across roughly 40 km of mixed on- and off-road trails through the Mae Taeng Valley — a three-hour ride that alternates between riverbank farm tracks, rutted jungle singletrack, and short paved connectors.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Moderately fit: able to manage 3 hours on an ATV and sustained paddling on class III–IV rapids; basic core strength and endurance recommended.
Wildlife
History
Mae Taeng Valley has long been a crossroads of hill-tribe communities, teak transport routes and smallholder rice farming that shaped local trails and river use.
Conservation
Operators commonly emphasize leave-no-trace river practices and limit single-use plastics; respect local villages and avoid disturbing riverbanks during stops.
Reserve your spot on the Whitewater Rafting and ATV Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a change of clothes
A second dry set and waterproof bag keep you comfortable for the ride back and after showers; towels are provided but clothes will not dry quickly in humid conditions.
Protect against sun and bugs
Apply reef-safe sunscreen and insect repellent before the ATV and reapply after rafting to avoid bites and burns.
Hydrate and fuel up
Eat a solid breakfast and carry a refillable water bottle; the day is long and physically demanding during both ATV and rafting segments.
Listen to guides and weight limits
Follow safety briefings precisely—guides control raft positioning and ATV instruction is mandatory; disclose your weight at booking for proper raft/ATV assignment.
Closed-toe water or trail shoes
Protects feet on the ATV and provides grip in the raft; sandals are not advised.
Quick-dry clothing
Dries fast after rafting and is comfortable under ATV gear in humid conditions.
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Waterproof dry bag
Keeps phone, passport copy, and a dry layer safe during river sections.
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Prevents sunburn and insect bites during exposed trail and riverside stops.