Tour Info
Kayaking & Flight of The Gibbon Zip Line Adventure with City Stay
Winding itself through bamboo jungle and temperate forest just north of Chiang Mai, this river is a jewel in the crown of exploration of undisturbed nature. Cool water combines with abundant bird life, fish jumping, and mysterious sounds from the forest. Or if you are with family and want more of a leisure trip with swimming included, enjoy a playful day on the lake. Overnight hotel is included and the complete Flight of the Gibbon eco-tour experience the next day!
Two Options for Kayaking on one day and Flight of the Gibbon Zipline Eco-adventure Canopy Tour on the second day following an overnight hotel stay
Please select your choice between a river adventure or a relaxing play day at the lake.
Trip Includes:
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Pick Up (Day 1) 8:00- 8:30 am - Return(Day 2) 3:15-3:30pm
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Recommended fitness level: Good
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Highly maneuverable sit in and sit on top Kayaks
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Motivated Beginners are welcome but previous kayaking experience is helpful
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Lessons in basic river kayaking provided
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Must be able to swim or comfortable in the water
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Lunch, Snack and juice
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Maximum: 5 people with 2 instructors
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Overnight at IMM Thapae Hotel: in the heart of Chiang Mai, with easy access to all amenities and restaurants. Very comfortable 3 star hotel with free wifi.
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Insurance
Day 1 - Kayaking on the Chiang Dao river - Jungle River or Mountain Views*
*Tour operator reserves the right to choose based on the time of year and the weather.
Route A - Chiang Dao Jungle River
As the rains ease with the cool season and the hot dry season begins the slowly receding water levels allows you to enter deep in to the jungle and navigate through the lush and overgrown waterways of the northern Ping river. Winding itself through bamboo jungle and temperate forest you will enjoy an intimate view of forest kayaking north of Chiang Mai, a jewel in the crown of exploration in undisturbed nature. Abundant bird life, fish jumping and mysterious sounds from the forest accompany you on our journey.
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Trip: downstream south through Chiang Dao Jungle
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River grade: Class 1+
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Distance/Time: 17 km, 4-5 hours
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Highly maneuverable Sit On Top Kayaks
Starting 75 km north of Chiang Mai, this route reveals a beautiful valley with orchards, rice, corn fields and rolling hills. The famous Chiang Dao Massive mountain, the “last tooth of the Himalayas”, sticks out like a giant fin. At 2,225m tall with its jagged and sharp peaks, 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. A great place to learn the tricks of the trade without the harsh consequences of a Class 3 river. Is it crabs they are looking for as locals are snorkeling the river banks? Near the village of Chiang Dao you will enjoy a hearty lunch by the river.
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Trip: Crossing the Chiang Dao Valley
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River grade: Class 1+
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Distance/Time: 18 km, 4-5 hours
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Kayaks: Touring Kayaks- Sit In & Sit On Top kayaks
Route B: Chiang Dao Mountain Views
Play Day at the Lake
60km north of Chiang Mai stretches the Mae Ngat Reservoir, 18 km across Sirilanna National park. The leisure kayaker will enjoy a 14 km round trip past lush jungle and across open water scapes. In usually glassy conditions, pass floating house boats while enjoying the coolness of the lake. At a floating restaurant, we provide lunch and refreshments and a diving tower invites us for a dip while some might explore the bay on their own.
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Pick up 8:00 am – Return to hotel 5:30 pm All year rain or shine
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Trip: Sirilanna National Park Reservoir
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Lake condition: calm water
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Fitness level: Fair to Good
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Kayaks: Touring Kayaks- Sit In & Sit On Top (Double Kayaks on request)
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Novices are welcome
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Previous kayaking experience not neccessary
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Lessons in basic kayaking provided
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Be able to swim or comfortable in the water
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Overnight Hotel Stay
Stay at IMM Thapae Hotel situated in the heart of Chiang Mai, with easy access to all amenities and restaurants. Very comfortable 3 stars hotel with free wifi.
The highlight of the package is Flight of the Gibbon – a 3 hour, 5km zip line adventure high up in the rainforest canopy using ziplines and crossing skybridges taking in the glory and majesty of the old growth, high altitude pristine rainforest. A Thai lunch is served on your return followed by a beautiful trek up the impressive seven tiers of the Maekampong Falls nearby. Before you return to Chiang Mai there is a snack with locally grown organic Arabica coffee. Then it is into the VIP minibus and back to civilization.
Please Bring:
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Sneakers or trainers or comparable shoes
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Shorts or long pants
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A change of clothes
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Sunscreen
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Money for drinks
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Check seasonally for warmer clothing options in Thai off-season and possibly rain gear in rainy season
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Energy for the adventure of a lifetime
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Tour & Pick Up Times:
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Your tour starts at pick-up time and your zipline canopy tour starts after your arrival at the Chiang Mai location.
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Pick-up times represent estimated pick-up times, NOT actual flight times.
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*Please Note: The maximum weight is 130 kg (286 lbs) and each person must be at least 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches) tall to fit in the harness properly.
Day 2: Flight of the Gibbon Zipline Eco-Adventure Canopy Tour
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Free R/T transport from most all Chiang Mai locations in luxury, air-con vans - about one hour each way
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approximately 3 hours covering 33 stations including multiple types of zipline, sky-bridges, treehouses and rappel descents Zip Line Map
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Suitable for all ages*
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3 course traditional Thai meal in a mountain village restaurant and complimentary bottled water.
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A chance to see wild gibbons
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Rainforest wildlife and vegetation education by our Sky Rangers
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Two Sky Rangers with every group of 9
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Safety briefing, custom outfitting and instruction
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Lessons in basic kayaking provided
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Be able to swim or comfortable in the water
