Guides

Guides

Before you float: guides from the Mae Taeng

Short, honest answers to the questions we get asked most — written by the people who run the river every day, not by a content agency. Read these before you book, or after, to know what to expect.

Tubes drifting the calm Mae Taeng river near Chiang Mai

Seasons

The best time of year for tubing in Chiang Mai

There is no single perfect month — cool season, hot season and rainy season each trade something. How the river actually feels through the year.

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 Tubing Chiang Mai base camp on the Mae Taeng

Packing

What to pack for river tubing in Chiang Mai

Less than you think. We lend the gear that matters; the most common mistake is bringing too much. The short list, and what to leave at the hotel.

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 Elephants in the riverside forest near Mae Taeng, observed from a distance

Elephants

How to choose an ethical elephant experience in Chiang Mai

Nearly every camp calls itself a sanctuary. A lot of them are not. What to look for, what to avoid, and why we only observe.

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