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River Tubing & Waterfall Slide
Highlights
Float the Mae Taeng River through quiet jungle on our original half-day tubing trip — no experience needed, just a swimsuit and a sense of fun.
You ride your own tube down a calm, scenic stretch, tubes roped together as one group, with a local guide alongside the whole way. Keep an eye on the far bank as you pass Elephant Nature Park — there’s a good chance of spotting elephants as you float by.
Back on land, a five-minute walk brings you to SaGee Waterfall and its natural rock slide. Life jackets and constant guide supervision mean non-swimmers are welcome — it’s our best-value tour and the perfect introduction to Mae Taeng.
Two ways to do this tour
- River tubing + SaGee Waterfall slide
- Round-trip hotel pickup in Chiang Mai
- River tubing on the Mae Taeng
- SaGee Waterfall slide — included
- Thai lunch at base camp (morning departures)
- River tubing + SaGee Waterfall slide
- Drive yourself to base camp (free parking)
- River tubing on the Mae Taeng
- SaGee Waterfall slide — included
- Thai lunch at base camp (morning departures)
Both rates include exactly the same tour — the only difference is whether we drive you or you drive yourself. The price at the top of this page includes hotel pickup, which is what most guests book.
What’s included
- Round-trip hotel transfer from selected Chiang Mai areas (With Transfer option)
- English-speaking local guide
- Full safety briefing & supervision
- Life jacket & tubing equipment
- Local accident insurance
- River tubing on the Mae Taeng River
- SaGee Waterfall slide experience
- Thai lunch at base camp (morning departure only)
- Drinking water & light snacks
- Hot showers & changing rooms at base camp
- Waterproof phone pouch (free to borrow)
- Personal expenses & extra drinks
- Pickup outside selected Chiang Mai service areas
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Tips & gratuities
What to bring
- Swimwear (worn under your clothes)
- A change of clothes
- Flip-flops or sandals are fine — you do not need water shoes
- Light rain jacket in rainy season · warm layer in cooler months
- Sunscreen & insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Waterproof phone case or small dry bag
- Any required medication · small cash for extras
- A towel for the hot showers
- Waterproof phone pouch, goggle strap & hat
- Lockers (free with your own lock, or rent a padlock for ฿100)
- Valuables, large amounts of cash or jewelry
- Non-waterproof cameras · drones (without prior approval)
Good to know
Activity level. Light adventure on natural terrain — steps, uneven surfaces and a short walk to the river. You should be comfortable getting in and out of the tube.
Footwear. You do not need water shoes for this tour — ordinary flip-flops or sandals are all you need, and there is nothing to buy or rent. Guests ask us this all the time: no special shoes are required.
Health & safety. Non-swimmers welcome with a life jacket and briefing. Pregnant guests up to 6 months only. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Water & weather. Duration varies with river level and weather; the itinerary may be adjusted for safety, especially in rainy season.
Transfers. With Transfer covers selected Chiang Mai service areas only. Self-Drive doesn’t include city transfer; late arrivals may need rescheduling.
Age. Minimum age 1 with an adult; recommended independent tubing age is 6+.
Timing. Pickup is usually 07:30 — sometimes 08:00 if yours is the only group that day. Return times depend on traffic and the size of the group; times on this page are a guide, not a guarantee.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours (1 day or less) are charged 100%.
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Your day, step by step
Morning departures include a Thai lunch back at base camp. Afternoon departures skip lunch — drinking water and light snacks are always included.
Float time depends on the day’s water level — typically 50 minutes to just over an hour. Your guide may adjust the route for safety, especially in rainy season.
We collect you from your hotel in central Chiang Mai and head up into the Mae Taeng valley. Self-drive guests meet us at base camp instead — free parking on site.
Meet the team at our riverside camp and change into your swimwear. Safety briefing, life jacket and tube fitted — and a free waterproof phone pouch to borrow.
A quick two-minute ride from camp to the riverside tubing start point, where your tube is waiting.
Drift downstream with your guide alongside, tubes roped together as one group — past the boundary of Elephant Nature Park, with a good chance of spotting elephants on the far bank, until the float ends at the edge of Mueang Kued village.
Climb out at the end of the float and hop in the pickup truck for the short ride back to base camp.
A five-minute walk behind camp brings you to SaGee Waterfall — slide down the natural rock slide until your face hurts from smiling.
Walk back down to camp for a hot shower and fresh clothes — plus a Thai lunch at base camp on morning departures — then head back to Chiang Mai.
Getting there & pickup
With Transfer: we pick you up from your hotel in selected Chiang Mai service areas. Your exact pickup time and point are confirmed by email after you book.
Self-Drive: drive straight to our base camp — about 1 hour 15 minutes – 1 hour 30 minutes north of the old city. Free parking on site. Please arrive about 10 minutes before your booked start time for check-in and the safety briefing.
Prefer not to share the ride? On the With Transfer rate we collect a few groups on the way, so pickup and drop-off take longer. Add a private vehicle at checkout — car ฿1,600 (1–4 guests) or van ฿2,600 (5–10) — and the vehicle is your group’s alone, door to door. The tour itself is still shared with the day’s other guests.
Not sure which option fits you? Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll help you choose.