Mae Ngat Valley: Scenic Biking & Kayaking Adventure
4.6
45 Ratings

Embark on a thrilling 1-day adventure from Chiang Mai, exploring the picturesque Mae Ngat Valley by bike and kayak. Discover rice fields, small villages, and endless farmland before kayaking through the stunning Mae Taeng Forest Reserve. With hotel transfers, lunch, and a professional guide included, this leisure biking and kayaking tour is perfect for nature enthusiasts.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wat Ban Den main entrance - Hotel Pickup and Departure:
    Begin your adventure with convenient pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel. Head straight to the picturesque Mae Ngat Valley to kick off your tour.
    Ban Den Temple:
    Start with a quick exploration of the stunning Ban Den Temple, soaking in its unique architecture and serene atmosphere.
    Biking…
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What's Included
  • Guided by Chiang Mai’s No.1 Professional Mountain biking & Kayaking guides
  • You are the captain of your own boat
  • Air-conditioned van is our primary mode of transport. 4x4 SUVs for smaller groups
  • Water for hydration packs and bottled water are available throughout the event
  • Vegetarian and Vegan Options available. Mango Plantation Restaurant
  • Our…
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What's Not Included
  • please provide passport # at check-in for insurance ID
  • Gear Available: Lite hiking/water shoes, padded shorts, and jerseys are available at our Pro-shop.
  • River Fee/insurance
Additional Information

Diverse Landscapes:
Explore Mae Ngat Valley’s rice fields, villages, and farmland. The journey includes a temple city and scenic jeep tracks to the river’s edge.
Authentic Interactions:
Experience local culture by passing through markets and farm fields, meeting friendly villagers and farmers.
Holistic Kayaking Benefits:
Kayaking offers exercise, muscle…

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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(45 Ratings)
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Lucy_l
Mar 23, 2025
A peaceful day in the countryside outside Chiang Mai - This is such a peaceful day out. Cycling through the countryside, stopping for snacks at a local market. We finished our bike ride by the river & transitioned to kayaks. We were given a choice of single or double kayaks. We loved watching the bird life as we drifted along the river. Lunch was excellent. Both bikes & kayaks were well maintained. Our guide was fun & informative. I would recommend this day out.
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David_c
Mar 6, 2025
Great all round... - Great all round experience. However the transportation was not air conditioned and we sat in the back of a covered pick up. I enjoyed this but my partner was not so keen
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James_s
Dec 22, 2021
Fun adventure - The group elected to not ride bikes but to go kayaking. The guides were personable and attentive. We spent a lot of time laughing.
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Stéphane
Mar 4, 2020
Very nice family outing in the Thai countryside - We chose the mountain biking and kayaking formula, family of 8 people and we had a very nice day. We had a pickup at our place of residence and a briefing a few steps from the city center. Then head to the mountain bike departure about an hour drive from Chiang Maī. 40 minutes stop at the largest and most beautiful temple in Chiang Maī (free). The mountain bike ride is quiet because the course of about 10 km is flat. This allows us to admire the rice fields, villages and tobacco plantations. Very simple but good meal. Then kayak for 2 good hours. The boss is very nice and humorous. I highly recommend this activity which allows to discover Thailand from another angle.
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C3667zojonathanb
Nov 16, 2019
Great value for money! - This tour was absolutely great for me! I had booked the bike and kayak tour and was very happy with it. We first rode a few kilometers of bikes (slow pace, although it could have been faster for me), then we stopped at a small market where we got something to eat for free. After that we continued cycling, of course we took breaks for drinking and photos again and again until we finally arrived at the river, for kayaking. The kayak trip was of course also very nice, the guides took free photos and later also sent them by email. If you are looking for a cheap trip where you can see a lot, this is the place for you!
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Celine
Sep 23, 2019
Awesome day - Yesterday we enjoyed a wonderful day of being active on the bike and in the kayak. Picked up at our hotel then instruction and off to the location for cycling. A stop at a temple and then cycling between the rice fields, a stop at a local market to taste delicacies, lunch and then into the water for a trip in the kayak. Very cozy and The big guy was very full of jokes and jeers. Recommended I say do.
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Retobubu
Jan 12, 2024
Nice landscape north of Chiang Mai - Nice and recommended trip. Good guiding through rice fields, little villages and a calm river. Timing was a bit awkward as lunch was planned after kajaking at 4pm
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Foxx9001
Nov 5, 2019
Wonderful experience with super guide - Very Nice Experience with Perfect Service. Beautiful locations. The guide (nickname A) was a lovely guy. Very friendly and social as well as the driver of the van. The tour was arranged to perfection with plenty of fresh water during a warm sunny day. The lunch in a typical northern Thai place afterwards was very tasty but there might also be something between mountain biking and kayaking provided to eat. 6 hours after departure was just a little too long to be able to eat something for the first time. This tour is definitely worth repeating if we ever come back to Chiang Mai.
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Hans_st
Aug 7, 2019
Beautiful trip - The trip was well organized. Picked up right on time from the hotel. Then pick out helmets and life jackets, a briefing on kayaking, and then off we go. The guide handed out some sticky rice with banana on the way and the first stop was a very large temple complex, where construction was still going on. Impressive, especially the reclining Buddha of at least 20 m on the far right of the complex. Then the bike ride through the rice fields begins. Very nice, this trip is more about the landscape than the effort. A lot of mud, though! But also for younger children (10) to do. Along the way the guide distributed fruits and there was always enough (ice) water. Switched to the kayaks at the river. Again the same, not the effort but the view was impressive. At the end of the trip we were treated to a tasty meal in a restaurant. Finishing touch: our shoes, covered in mud, were delivered to the hotel later in the evening cleaned. All in all a great day with fine guides who spoke good English.
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Benjamin
Jul 23, 2019
Mtb and kayak - For a quiet day without too much effort. Mountain biking tour around the rice fields in the plain (about 1h 1h30) with a pztite stop in a local market, then down 9km of super quiet river with Art my guide of the day to end up in a super small local restaurant super nice and especially super good of course you have to love local Thai cuisine. Small downside but it is listed in lz descriptive you have to pay 150 extra baht for the river tace or insurance. Otherwise very punctual for the shuttle Service to the hotel to departure and return included obviously. Ha I forgot before going mountain biking I was able to make a very nice visit of temple (30mn).
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