Rubber Boat Rafting at the Kek River, Phitsanulok

Rubber Boat Rafting at the Kek River, Phitsanulok

Location: The rafting starts near the highway 12 (Pitsanulok-Lom Sak), around the kilometer 52. It is close to Tha Kham Village, in Amphoe Wang Thong. You may take the sling bridge over Kek River as a landmark.

Characteristics: This small stream does not have any single small rapids. In rainy days, the water turns red and is totally full. In cold season the water is clear but gets lower quite fast. Even in rainy season, the water level is completely unpredictable. The Kek River runs along with the highway 12, therefore you can see the river quite well even while you are on the road. After the river passes through Amp hoe Wang Thong, it will flow out to Nan River at Amp hoe Bang Kratum, Pichit.

Difficulty: Level 2-5

Duration: 2 hours

High lights: The thing that makes this small river the best site for rafting is its frequent, continuous rapids. Although the river is not very long, all travelers visiting here readily admit that they are almost choking on the fun.

      There are several remarkable rapids you should ,note, for example, Pakyang  Rapid which  lays  over  than  a  hundred  meters; Suan Ratchamangkala Rapid which has some emerging rocks that you will need to control the boat to avoid them; Sang Rapid which is similar to a small waterfall; Soparan Rapid which has the S shape; Nang Koy Rapid which is a larger waterfall, etc. After the two hours of fun and excitement, the rafting course will come to an end at Wang Nam Yen Resort.

Caution: Because Kek River is quite a rough and harsh rafting course, you should pay attention to the officers' instructions and signals very well all through the activity. There will be some officers with rescue equipment stationed at every rapid to guarantee the maximum safety.

The Best Season: From July to October

The Dealers:

Pop Tour: +6616803939, +6617070440

Camping Site: +6624332760

Sap Praiwan Grand Hotel: +662236 2711-2

Fuji Tour (Thailand): +6625402971, +6625180204, +6629186070-8

Ranges of Rates: Pop Tour

Program 1: Rafting only (about half a day) 750 Baht each person (at least 4 persons)

Rubber boat with equipment, welcome beverage, and transports from Wang Nam Yen Resort to Ban Tha Kham are included.

Program 2: Rafting and one night stay at Wang Nam Yen Resort 1,595 baht each person (at least 4 persons)

Rubber boat with equipment, 3 meals, an air-conditioned room for 4, welcome beverage, and transports from Wang Nam Yen Resort to Ban Tha Kham are included.

Program 3: Rafting and one night stay at Rain Forest Resort 1,390 Baht each person (at least 4 persons)

Rubber boat with equipment, 3 meals, an air-conditioned room for 4, welcome beverage, and transports from Wang Nam Yen Resort to Ban Tha Kham are included

Program 4: Rafting only (the whole boat) 5,500 Baht each person (not over 8 persons)

Rubber boat with equipment, welcome beverage, and transports from Wang Nam Yen Resort to Ban Tha Kham are included

Fuji Tour (Thailand)

Two days one night program 1,950 Baht each person

Rubber boat with equipment, 3 meals, an air-conditioned room at Sap Priwan Grand Hotel and Resort, insurance, and transports between resort and Kang Song Waterfall are included.

Accommodations:

Sap Praiwan Grand Hotel: +6622362711-2, +6655293293

Wang Nam Yen Resort: +6655293411-4

Rain Forest Resort: +665529 3085-6

Note :

- Around Tha Kham Village is the start of the activity, there is also an sling bridge across the river where you can get the wonderful scenery.

- Kek River begins up there on Petchaboon Mountains. Although it is just a small one, Kek River proves to be one of the very fantastic streams for rafting in Thailand. Spend only two hours on the raft, and you will definitely find the same conclusion.

- The start of rafting is at Tha Kham Village, the water at this part still runs slowly.

- This small river that runs parallel to the Pitsanulok Lom Sak Road. The upper parts of Kaeng Song Waterfall are some fun rapid.

- Sang Rapid creates so many high waves that your raft may be flying if the water is full.

- Kek River has most enjoyable and continuous rapids among all rivers for rafting in Thailand.

- When the water level is just right, the rafting activity will take around 2 hours and will be really impressive.

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Rubber Boat Rafting at Nam Wa River, Nan

Rubber Boat Rafting at Nam Wa River, Nan

Location: The start of this rafting course is at Mae Charim National Park, Amphoe Mae Charim, which is around 57 kilometers from Nan Town.


Characteristics: Nam Wa River is quite a small rive, its water will be full and red in rainy season. In cold season the water becomes clearer, and lower in summer, while the forest along the river changes its color too. This river flows from the mountain in Amphoe Bo Gleu, passing Amphoe  Santisuk, Amphoe  Mae Charim, and runs out at Amphoe  Wiang Sa, Nan.



Difficulty:
Rainy season (May-September): level 3-5
Cold season (October-February): level 3-4
Summer  (February -April): level  2-3
Duration 3-4 hours (both parts included)
Distance 18 kilometers

Highlights: Rubber boat rafting course in Nam Wa River can be divided into three parts.




The beginning of Nam Wa: This part starts from Sop Mang Village, Amphoe Bo Gleu, to Nam Wa Village, Amphoe Mae Charim. This part of the river is fitting for adventurous rafting, over a hundred of rapids are there to be conquered. The course is most narrow and the water flows fastest. The difficulty is level 4-5, and you will have to stay over at least one night.

The middle of Nam Wa: You can choose either one day program, or two days and one night program.
      The first program only takes one day, starting from Sop Mang, Amphoe Bo Gleu. There are many delightful rapids along the way, and the forest on the riverbank is beautiful. The difficulty of this part is 2-4, and the course finishes at Mae Sanan Village in late afternoon.
      The second program takes two days, starting from Mae Sanan Village after lunch, and stay in the camp for a night. The second day the rafting goes along several exciting rapids and finishes at Wang Lune, Nong Daeng Village, Amphoe Mae Charim. The difficulty level is 3-5.
       It is also possible to raft through both parts, and it will take 3 days and 2 nights.

The ending of Nam Wa: This program is often combined with elephant trekking. The start of rafting activity is in Mae Charim National Park, passing some pleasant rapids that are not too hard. The course ends at the elephant farm where you can go further to Sri Nan National Park and watch the sunset at a famous cliff called Pha Hua Sing.

Caution: It is necessary to wear helmet and life buoy while rafting in every part of the river. Moreover, because this rafting site is in the National Park, you should follow the regulations of the Park very strictly.

The Best season:

The first part of Nam Wa: the early cold season, after that the water will be too low, you might have to walk and carry the raft instead. The middle part of Nam Wa: October-February is most preferable. The last part of Nam Wa: all year

The Dealers: Nan Elephant Farm: +665478 1316,+661724 0579

Ranges of Rates:

One day program: the middle of Nam Wa: 1,500 Baht each (minimum 6 persons)*

Two day program: the middle of Nam Wa: 3,500 Baht each (minimum 6 persons)*

Three day program: both parts of the middle of Nam Wa: 5,500 Baht each (minimum 6 persons)*

All Programs include the transportation, guide, lunch and snacks.

Accommodations:   The  accommodation  that  is nearest to  Nam Wa River  is  in  Mae Charim  National  Park, but you  have to call  in first for  reservation.  However, most travelers just buy the package and stay in Nan Town which is more convenient. The dealer will come and pick the travelers up in the town and send them back after the activity finished.

The Mae Charim National Park: +665471 0136
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Interesting Tips:

     The beginning of Nam Wa River is quite narrow, and the water runs quite fast. So it is more difficult than the middle and the ending parts.

      Doi Phu Wae, the mointain well-known for the all nature lovers, as well as the rafting activity along Nam Wa River.

      Most rafting here is man. Rafting activity here is divided into two parts, and can be combined to the elephant riding activity as well. Although the excursion takes less than a day, it is really nice to stay overnight at Amphoe Mae Charim.

      Chae Hok Rapid in the early part of Nam Wa River runs pretty fast and furious.

      The water runs slower at the middle part of Nam Wa River, the natural surrounding on two sides of the river thus can be best appreciated.

      Huay Deau Rapid, the biggest rapid that is exciting enough for new rafters. After this rapid, you will find Pee Pa Rapid that is the highlight of this rafting course.

      Pha Rod May Rapid has a shape like a small waterfall across the river, but it the too low, you may have to get off the raft and walk over, it instead.

      Sroy Rapid, the real fun of the last part of Nam Wa River.

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Rubber Boat Rafting at Mae Klang River, Tak

Rubber Boat Rafting at Mae Klang River, Tak

Location: In Amphoe Um Phang, Tak. From the Um Phang Town there is a stream running to the Klong River. Each dealer has settled different rafting spots. Yet if you want to raft on rubber boat to Tee Lor Le Waterfall, you will have to start at Patala Kareang Village, which is about 27 kilometer from the Um Phang Town.

Characteristics: Mae Klong River in Um Phang District is the beginning of the rivet; which comes from several small streams earlier. This part of Klong River has wonderful forest atmosphere along the riverbank; green forest, wild life, and peculiar-shaped cliffs and rocks.

Rubber Boat Rafting at Mae La Mao River, Tak

Rubber Boat Rafting at Mae La Mao River, Tak

How to get there: The start of rafting is at the kilometer 57 on the highway 105 (Tak-Mae Sot). You can get there quite easily on this road from Amphoe Mae Sot. And actually Mae La Mao River is running parallel to this very road.

Location: The start is on the highway  105 (Tak-Mae  Sot), at the kilometer 57.

Characteristics: Mae La Mao River is a small river which originates from several streams of Amphoe Phop Phra and Um Phang mountains. It runs to the north passing Ban Mae Lamao, Amphoe Mae Sot, meeting Mae Grasa River and flows out at Mei River at Ban Wang Pa, Amphoe  Mae Ramad.

Difficulty: Level1-2

Duration: About 90-129 minutes

Distance: 12 kilometers