Chiang Mai · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 cruises & boat tours worth the baht, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A full day from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, mixing White and Blue Temples, Black House, Golden Triangle viewpoints, Mekong boat time, and culture.
“It was a wonderful and very eventful day! It's been a long road, but it's definitely worth it! I would love to visit these places again. thank you very much!”
Short Mae Ping River cruise in Chiang Mai with a farmhouse stop, Kao Soi lunch, herbal tea, and hotel transfers.
“Beautiful trip down the river, food was delicious and really appreciated the tour of a really family's beautiful restaurant/home.”
Full day Chiang Rai tour from Chiang Mai: White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, Longneck Karen village, Golden Triangle boat trip, pickup included.
“This tour was good and the guide was funny, although the lunch food provided was just average. The vehicle was okay too. Overall very satisfied.”
Full day Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai: White, Blue, Black temples, Karen Long Neck village, Golden Triangle boat ride, lunch included.
“I would avoid this tour unless you want to spend 14 hours in a minibus, driving to see a few temples, though the White Temple was very cool, have family style lunch drive 1.5 hours to see Mekong River, take rickety boat ride for 30 minutes, dRead more”
Chiang Rai highlights from Chiang Mai in one long day: White and Blue temples, Golden Triangle boat ride, Longneck Karen village, hot spring stop.
“White and blue temples, golden triangle....but food was bad and not arranged properly to satisfaction.”
Cruise the Mae Ping River, then taste farm-grown fruit and herbal drinks with a warm khao soi lunch on a half-day Chiang Mai trip.
“Khao Soy and ice cream were delicious. Interesting little farm. No issues with pick up and drop off at hotel.”
Full-day Chiang Rai loop from Chiang Mai, with White, Black, and Blue Temples, Golden Triangle, and a Mekong boat ride, plus lunch.
“This was a superb tour, so much was squeezed into one very very long but enjoyable day. I picked this tour specifically as it included both the black house and boat trip, which many of the others only include one of. Our guide was excellent, Read more”
Cycle to Sticky Waterfall with a longtail boat crossing, cave wildlife stops, teak-forest trails, and a refreshing swim plus included lunch.
“I loved this trip, it was so much fun! I like biking and nature so this was a perfect trip for me. Biking on the narrow trail in the forest was very fun and also I loved the Sticky Falls.”
Wat Ban Den, a Mae Ngat boat ride, and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls with a local market stop outside Chiang Mai.
“I did lean a lot 1) agriculture of Thailand and water system 2) Buddha information and why the religion was important to guide. 3) Sticky Waterfalls was incredible Last, l was able to see things outside of the city. I am giving a five star review bRead more”
Slow boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang over 3 days with Mekong villages, border guidance, and two overnight stops for a smoother Laos start.
“The organizer is so so rude and unhelpful some of his messages were incredibly blunt and arrogant. My suggestion: Do it yourself. The border crossing is easy if you don’t have to wait around!! It’s a fraction of the price and you don’t have to hang around repeatedly with horrendous lack of communication. Firstly I was contacted late the night before to say the bus to boarder was full?I booked 8 days in advance. I was sent different cars registration and colors and just lucky I have a simm for Thailand and Laos. To top it off I was dropped at the wrong hotel … despite showing my booking.com hotel…”
Chiang Rai one day tour from Chiang Mai to the White Temple, Golden Triangle, Long Neck village, and a Laos border boat ride with lunch.
“We really enjoyed our whole day and everything on this tour, our tour quide was very knowledgeable and our driver was amazing.”
A private half-day Chiang Mai ride with trishaw streets, a Mae Ping River longtail cruise, flower market lotus folding, and Wat Phra Singh.
“The boat ride was so so, nothing much to see but ended well with dessert ice cream :). The ricksaw ride was much better as its the first time we travel in a ricksaw convoy! That was cool!”
Cruise the Ping River at night in Chiang Mai with pickup, a Thai set-menu dinner, and illuminated riverbank views plus temple and market stops.
“We use the transportation option. It was very nice and accommodating. The food was excellent. The boat was comfortable total experience very enjoyable, I would recommend highly.”
Private Chiang Rai temples and Golden Triangle day trip from Chiang Mai, with White and Blue Temples, hot spring stop, and a boat to Laos.
“John was my fabulous guide. He was like a walking encyclopedia with lots of information. He was patient, a great photographer, cab driver, and humorous. The tour is one of the highlights of my trip . The WHITE temple was gorgeous! Ask for John if possible.”
Private Mae Ping River cruise plus Chiang Mai temples, Warorot Market shopping, and included lunch. Pickup and bottled water included.
“Want a top eperience, then book this trip. Relax guide with a ton of information to the point. Best ever for me! This men is dedicated to his clients. Book him!”
Every kind of day out around the city, and the best of each.
