Mae Ping River Cruise: Chiang Mai's Hidden Soul

Explore Chiang Mai’s hidden gems on a Mae Ping River Cruise. Enjoy serene views, local life, and a visit to a Thai Farmer’s House.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mae Ping River Cruise - Begin your adventure at Wat Chai Mongkol jetty, where you’ll embark on a traditional boat and journey north along the Mae Ping River. As the city bridges disappear from sight, the river reveals lush green landscapes and tree-lined banks.
  • บ้านชาวนา เชียงใหม่ - Choose the One-Way Trip for a quick scenic getaway, concluding…
What's Included
  • Mae Ping River Cruise
  • Thai Farmer’s House visit
  • Khao Soi (Mae Ping River Trip+Khao Soi option)
  • Ice Cream & Herbal drink
  • Hotel transfer from Chiang Mai Old City
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • If take private boat pay more 200 baht for 1 person.
Additional Information

Discover the enchanting essence of Chiang Mai with a Mae Ping River Cruise! Begin your journey at Wat Chai Mongkol jetty and glide along the lush riverbanks, witnessing local life as children play joyfully in the refreshing waters. Choose from three delightful options: the One Way Mae Ping River Trip (from Wat Chai Mongkol to Farmer’s House) with a…

Location
Mae Ping River Cruise
Charoen Prathet Road
Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai Old Town. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christopher
Mar 23, 2026
An enjoyable gentle cruise along the river - Enjoyed this cruise along the river & would recommend if you want just to slow down for a couple of hours. Great that it offers hotel pick up and return.
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Trek292044
Mar 22, 2026
Great value - money well spent - Convenient - value for money Good commentary
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Hjoel73
Mar 12, 2026
Cruise not to be missed - A pleasant and informative experience along the Ping River
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Eihlea
Feb 22, 2026
Nice cruise and lunch. - We enjoyed our river cruise and farmer house visit. The cruise was leisurely, allowing us to enjoy the views of fisherman and Thai riverbank homes. The farmer house herbs were labeled to read the name of the herb and the symptoms the herb would alleviate. Very interesting! We had a nice lunch, ice cream and a drink before cruising back to the starting point. Very enjoyable few hours!
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R3928lemarka
Feb 9, 2026
Worth a visit - Great river trip, very informative guide/ boat driver and farm was great!!! Even got a ride back to the hotel which was unexpected
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Denise
Feb 15, 2026
A nice way to spend a few hours seeing local life from the river - Hotel transfers included, we were lucky to only have 4 on our 2pm tour the one before and after were very busy. It was about an hour each way in the water, it was not so much a farm but a herb garden but well maintained and the guide explained what they were used for. We chose the tour with a meal which was very nice, it also included a juice and Ice cream. There is a lovely swing and clean toilets.
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Vicki_s
Oct 22, 2025
Relaxing afternoon - This was a lovely experience, floating along taking in the view. It was as described- no commentary but didn’t expect one. Didn’t have the meal. The herb garden is interesting and the setting is relaxing. I recommend for a great way to spend a few hours. Kids on board seem to enjoy.
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Ravindrana2024
Apr 5, 2026
Mae Ping River Cruise - Your included visit to farm but it was not a farm . Just a food shop with some small herbal plants for show .
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Margaret_p
Aug 4, 2025
River boat cruise - We sat in a boat and floated down the river. There was no information provided about what we were seeing or the history of the river/people etc. At the farmers house we were shown the plants and told of what they were used for-that was about 10 minutes and we ate ice cream and then returned in the boat back to the start. The best part was learning about all the different plants and their uses.
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Tanguy
Feb 24, 2026
2h boat for an ice cream - The river cruise consists of an hour drive to the farm. Arriving at the farm, the guide explains that the farm is actually the home of the farm. Some aromatic plants adorn a small building. For animals, it is the guide who sticks to it by making us an imitation of cow and rooster cries. The only positive will be the ice served in the building, excellent. But 2 hours boat for ice cream is expensive.
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From $20
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).