If you are a nature lover, nature lover, trekking enthusiast, white water rafting is something you should not miss. There are many rapids that exist in Thailand, ranging from very easy to extremely difficult. If it’s the best, you should visit all the rapids around Thailand to honor your own history. However, you should start adventuring from the easy rapids to the difficult rapids for expertise like learning to advance. It is important to be prepared both physically and mentally. Even if it’s going to be fun, it’s probably going to be a group, but safety is also a must, so you shouldn’t be careless. Where will it be? We have arranged 5 places for rafting fun. Let’s see.

1. Kaeng Lam Nam Khek 

       “Kek River” is a river that flows from the Phetchabun Mountains. It flows through Wang Thong District, stretching parallel to Highway No. 12 (Phitsanulok - Lom SakIn spite of this, the Khek River is a good place for first-time explorers (It’s also good for old explorers) as there is no need to carry a rubber boat or prepare any supplies and no need to enter the jungle. The starting point is at Tha Kham, which is easy to drive to, there is a rest period, and periodically prepare yourself before going down the rapids, so that you can go rafting without being very tired.

       In addition, there are up to 8 rapids for rafting, and the difficulty is at level 2 – 5. As for Kaeng Sang, it is the most difficult rapid as you have to keep the boat and keep pushing all the time in the midst of the strong currents. Passing through Kaeng Sang will make you remember the most enjoyable rafting experience ever.

2. Kaeng Nam Wa

           “Kaeng Nam Wa” is located in Mae Charim National Park in Mae Charim District. It is about 60 kilometers from Nan city along Highway No. 1168 and 1243. The topography is a complex mountain range that is the origin of the water source that flows down to the Nan River in Wiang Sa District. Forest conditions are hill evergreen forest, dry dipterocarp forest and mixed forest. There are many wild animals. 

          There are also 22 rapids for rafting, and the difficulty level is level 3- 5. The largest and most difficult rapid is Kaeng Luang. Some points of the river are sandy beaches where rafts can be docked for swimming. Some places are elephant camps for taking elephants to Ban Hat Rai.

3. Kaeng Nan Mod Daeng 

         Phatthalung is another province in the south that has many natural and cultural attractions for us to experience, resulting in beautiful tourist attractions. One of them is rafting, especially in the area of Lan Khoi Subdistrict, Pa Phayom District, which people are often known as. “Kaeng Nan Mod Daeng”

        Rafting here is enjoyable because of the strong current and islands that block the river at various times; the level of difficulty is level 2-3 (not too risky), making it safe for the entire family to enjoy from 5 years of age and up.

        If tourists come from other provinces in Lan Khoi Subdistrict, there are many accommodations open for service. There are restaurants, fully shops, along with many nearby attractions.

4. Kaeng Kut, Chiang Mai 

        “Kaeng Kut” is considered a popular waterway located in Kuet Chang Subdistrict, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province. There are difficulty levels from level 2 to level 5 for those who like extremes and challenges can choose an extreme route. Throughout the distance of 10 kilometers, from Ban Sop Kai to Ban Muang Kut, there are islands and high differences. The current is very strong with the river’s difficulty level from level 2 to level 5, which is the best time for rafting on a rubber boat. As for the rapids that curve the cliff, there will be an aggressive level 3 - 5 adjacent to 6 - 7 rapids ever. Which when combined along the route, there will be more than 14 rapids to enjoy and exciting in a rafting distance of just over 2 hours

5. Kaeng Hin Phoeng

       “Kaeng Hin Phoeng” is located at Saphan Hin Sub-district, Nadi District, Prachinburi Province. It is a beautiful large rock rapids located in the Sai Yai River. ซึ่งThe geological features are sandstone layers. It is in the area of responsibility of Khao Yai National Park No. 9. Kaeng Hin Phoeng is a famous tourist attraction suitable for challenging and fun rubber boating during the rainy season because after the rainy season, Kaeng Hin Phoeng will become a vast rocky terrace. Rafting at Hin Phoeng will pass through various rapids, namely, Kaeng Hin Phoeng, Kaeng Wang Nam Lom, Kaeng Wang Bon, Kaeng Luk Suea, Kaeng Wang Sai, and Kaeng Ngu Hao. Use a rubber raft to sit about 8-10 people cruising along the Sai Yai River.

      The entrepreneur will take tourists to Khao Yai National Park Area 9 (Sai Yai) and trek to the upstream. The distance is about 2.5 kilometers and takes about 45 minutes. After that, we will start rafting to the last stop at Kor Yor No. 9, taking about 30 minutes of rafting. Tourists can contact a travel agency that organizes activities in rafting at Hin Phoeng and can stay overnight in a camping style or stay at a resort in Na Di District.
5 Exciting Rafting Locations

Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: +66 2 250 5500