Kayak Gibbon

Kayak and Flight of the Gibbon™ Zip Line Adventure Tour Package.

Choose your Thailand adventure- A kayaking adventure through the jungle (we will determine whether you take Route A or B on the day of the tour, depending on the weather and river levels which will be done by our highly qualified instructor) OR a relaxing kayaking trip with a day at the lake!  Both trips include ziplining at Flight of the Gibbon™, Chiang Mai.

Price: 5900 Baht per person (additional 500 Baht for only one person)

Day 1: Kayaking

Route A: Chiang Dao Jungle River

As the rains ease with the cool season and the hot dry season begins, during this time, the slowly receding water levels allow us to enter deep in to the jungle and navigate through the lush and overgrown waterways of the northern Ping river. The creek like river winds itself through bamboo jungle and temperate forest presenting us with an intimate view of Forest Kayaking north of Chiang Mai, a jewel in the crown of exploration in undisturbed nature.  The overhanging trees and the cool water provide for a unique cool environment as we navigate the task at hand.  Abundant bird life, fish jumping and mysterious sounds from the forest accompany us on our journey.  This Jungle can only be safely entered in the dry season…

So don’t miss it!

When: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm.
Trip: downstream south through Chiang Dao Jungle
River grade: Class 1+
Distance/Time: 17 km, 4-5 hours
Fitness level: Good
Kayaks: Highly maneuverable Sit On Top Kayaks
Motivated Beginners are welcome
Previous kayaking experience helpful
Lessons in basic river kayaking provided

Pick up from hotel: 8.30 a.m.
Return: 5.30 p.m.
Included: Lunch, Snack and juice
Maximum: 5 people with 2 instructors
Overnight at Imm Thapae Hotel: Imm Thapae Hotel situated in the heart of the Chiang Mai city, with easy access to all amenities and restaurants. Very comfortable 3 stars hotel with free wifi.

• Imm Thapae Hotel

Route B: Chiang Dao Mountain Views

75 km north of Chiang Mai, our drive to our starting point reveals a beautiful valley with orchards, rice, corn fields and rolling hills. The famous Chiang Dao mountain, the “last tooth of the Himalayas”, sticks out like a giant fin.  At 2,225m tall with its jagged and sharp peaks, it cuts through the rest of the skyline and demands our attention.

The Ping River, here swift and twisty, flows vigorously in the shadow of the Chiang Dao mountain. Every turn seems to present itself for a new photo opportunity as we drift south across the valley. The river contours are demanding when the creek like features force us to adhere to the river’s path.  Great place to learn the tricks of the trade without the harsh consequences of a Class 3 river. Life along the shores is at a relaxed pace, people here tend to natural resources.  Living off the land has true meaning here. Is it crabs they are looking for as locals are snorkeling the river banks?  We notice the fisher man throwing the net waiting for a catch, and the farmers waving, taking a break from tending their lands along the river.

Chiang Dao Massive 'The last tooth of the Himalayas' is the 3rd largest mountain in Thailand.  The village of Chiang Dao nears and we enjoy a hearty lunch by the river,  After our well deserved break, we continue past villages and farmland towards the southern part of the valley.  In the distance, we can already make out the hills that separate Chiang Dao from Mae Ngat Valley.  Our ground transportation awaits us for the ride back to Chiang Mai.

When:  8:00 am – 5:30 pm.
Trip: Crossing the Chiang Dao Valley
River grade: Class 1+
Distance/Time: 18 km, 4-5 hours
Fitness level: Good
Kayaks: Touring Kayaks- Sit In & Sit On Top kayaks
Motivated Beginners are welcome
Previous kayaking experience helpful
Lessons in basic river kayaking provided

Recommended for the whole family!

When was the last time you tried this?

60km north of Chiang Mai stretches the Mae Ngat Reservoir, 18 km across Sirilanna National park.  The leisure kayaker can enjoy a 14 km round trip past lush jungle and across open water scapes.  In usually glassy conditions, we enter the reservoir from the west and kayak to a group of floating house boats while enjoying the coolness of the lake.  At the floating restaurant, we provide lunch and refreshments and diving tower invites us for a dip while others might explore the bay on their own.  After a playful day at the lake, we head back to our starting point enjoying the fantastic views of the Mae Ngat Valley along the way.

When:  8:00 am – 5:30 pm  All year rain or shine
Trip:  Sirilanna National Park Reservoir
Price: 5,900 Baht
Lake condition: calm water
Distance/Time: 14 km round trip, 2-3 hours
Fitness level: ok
Kayaks: Touring Kayaks- Sit In & Sit On Top (Double Kayaks on request)
Novices are welcome
Previous kayaking experience not neccessary
Lessons in basic kayaking provided

Day 2: Flight of the Gibbon Chiang Mai

Start the day with a hearty breakfast and followed by short jungle trek by experienced guide.

The highlight of the package is The Flight of the Gibbon – a 3 hour, 5km air trek high up in the rainforest canopy using zip lines and skybridges taking in the glory and majesty of old growth, high altitude pristine rainforest.

Lunch is served on your return, lastly there is a spectacular trek up beside the impressively beautiful Maekampong Falls.

Before you return to the city of Chiang Mai there is an afternoon snack with locally grown organic Arabica coffee. Then it is into the VIP minibus and back to civilization.