Bamboo Rafting in Thailand: 15 to Book

1.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60Our pick

Meet rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand, feed them bananas, walk through the forest, and bathe with them in the river. Guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Sunny add warmth and useful elephant knowledge. The day also includes Mae Wang Waterfalls, Thai lunch, and bamboo rafting.

“This day was incredible, from the pick up to the drop off! We were picked up directly at our hotel. An hour drive in a comfortable air conditioned van. Our day started with amazing moments with beautiful elephants. We had the opportunity to learn about them, feed them sugar cane, take pictures, cuddle them and walk with them down to the water to give them a bath and a good scrub, which was a memorable experience for us! A good lunch was served,a walk down to the waterfall which was a beautiful site. We then proceeded to a location 10 min away to get on our bamboo raft down a…”

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2.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58Top rated

Spend about eight hours climbing Bua Tong’s sticky waterfall, visiting New Elephant Home in Mae Tang Valley, and rafting through forest scenery. Guides such as Paul, Fluke, and Mr. Poppy lead the day, with lunch and entrance fees included.

“Best tour ever, and the guid paul was exceptional and so helpful, trully the activities in here were awesome”

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3.Khao Sok Bamboo Rafting and Elephant Bathing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 719 reviews · 7 hours · from $79

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking guide on a small-group trip from Khao Lak. Visit the Takua Pa market, feed and bathe elephants at a rescue camp, see Phanthurat Temple, eat Thai food, and drift down the Sok River on a bamboo raft with coffee served in bamboo cups.

“the tour guide was really friendly and chatty. took many pictures for us. she helped us out a lot when we needed to go to the chemist. brilliant tour guide. can't think of any improvements”

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4.Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 622 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

From Khao Lak, you will raft for about 50 minutes through jungle waterways, watch for snakes, frogs, monkeys, and birds, visit a sea turtle conservation center, then swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. English-speaking guides such as Winnie, Dede, and Kob add local context, while hotel transfers keep the outing simple.

“Fantastic afternoon! Winnie our driver was so kind and helpful and took us to 3 brilliant activities in a comfortable air conditioned car. We loved the bamboo rafting the most - our rafter pointed out snakes and toads in the trees, and we even stopped to swim and jump in the river from the rope swing! Winnie then took us to see the sea turtle conservation and tsunami memorial where she was very knowledgeable. The waterfall swim at the end was so peaceful and refreshing. Highly recommend! Top tip: remember to bring cash in a dry bag on the bamboo raft if you want to tip your rafter at the…”

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5.Khao Sok: Elephant Rescue Center with Lunch & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 306 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

From Khao Lak, join a small group of up to 10 for an eight-hour Khao Sok outing. Meet rescued elephants, prepare medicinal food, feed and bathe them, cook papaya salad, enjoy a Thai lunch, and drift down the Sok River with guides such as Didi, Otto, or Winnie.

“Our trip was fantastic. Our guide, Ron and our driver Mr A were both great. Ron told us lots of interesting facts and was really fun. The experience with the Elephants was incredible and the rafting was brilliant. Its well worth the money for a full day out. The lunch was lovely too, really good food. 👍”

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6.Bamboo Rafting & Sea Turtle Conservation Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · from $42Best value

Spend about three hours in Khao Lak’s jungle with hotel pickup, a calm bamboo raft ride, the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center, and Ton Pling Waterfall. Guides such as K, Charlie, Boom, and Lydia add local insight. Expect wet shoes, a small group, and a relaxed half-day outing.

“Fantastic trip with guide Charlie. Pick up from hotel was efficient with pick up time being emailed previously. Taken to the bamboo rafting, were were gently positioned into the raft to float along in peace and quiet with only jungle noises. I have Read more”

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7.Bamboo Rafting & ATV Ride (Optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 253 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

Spend a full day traveling from Phuket to Khao Lak for bamboo rafting, the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, a basic Thai lunch, Monkey Cave, and Tonsai Waterfall. Add a 15 or 30-minute ATV ride for extra speed. Guides such as Hana and Hanan are praised for keeping the day friendly and organized.

“Loved all the activities apart from the elephant bathing, the elephants did not seem well looked after and was definitely not ethical. would have preferred to stay longer with the monkeys”

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8.Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

Leave Chiang Mai for Living Green Elephant Sanctuary near Inthanon National Park. Feed and walk with rescued elephants, cook vegetarian Pad Thai, and raft the Wang River with local guides. Guides such as Rainbow, Mark, Jon, and Tuctuc are praised for their care and humor. Bring a waterproof phone case.

“Honestly such a highlight of our trip, our guide was so friendly and kind with the elephants. The animals seemed happy and well looked after- and seeing a baby elephant was honestly a dream come true!! The bamboo rafting was a highlight too”

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9.Bamboo Rafting, Monkey Cave, and ATV Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 129 reviews · 9 hours · from $56

Spend a full day beyond Phuket on a small-group trip to Monkey Cave, bamboo rafting, a turtle conservation center, Thai lunch, jungle walking, and an optional 30-minute ATV ride. Expect an early start, long road transfers, wet clothes, and a mix of gentle nature stops and light adventure.

“Full day loved the rafting it was the highlight of the day make sure you stop for a swim the water is not too cold and is so clear The turtle sanctuary and tsunami memorial was good to see My daughter had never been on an atv before and loved the experience, it was a little tame for the guys and I was a little disappointed in the view I was expecting to atv through Thailand forest and it didn’t really feel that way. Lunch was very very nice Waterfall was ok only a small one, the swim was better with the rafting Monkey temple was also good to see…”

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10.Bamboo Rafting with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 111 reviews · from $46

Take a four-hour half-day trip from Chiang Mai with a private basic-English-speaking driver, a calm bamboo-rafting ride, and elephant sightings near the river. Drivers such as Lek, Joi, and Joy have earned praise for friendly service. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel.

“We enjoyed this activity. The transfer was smooth however note that from central chiang mai it takes over an hour so you spend a lot of time travelling compared to bamboo rafting. Our guide was friendly and helpful and took many photos of us and sent them via WhatsApp. The cafe there was also nice where you can eat or get a drink and sit and watch everyone else’s bamboo rafting. Recommend for anyone in chiang mai.”

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11.Khao Sok: Elephant Day Care, & Bamboo Rafting Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 109 reviews · 5 hours · from $79

Spend five busy hours around Khao Sok with hotel pickup, elephant care at Thongsuk Elephant Park, a papaya salad class, Thai lunch, bamboo rafting, bamboo coffee, swimming, viewpoints, a waterfall, and Phanthurat Temple. English and German guides include Iris, Winnie, Shane, Didi, Tik, and others.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the entire day and our guide Shane was so funny and kind. We would definitely recommend to others.”

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12.Chiangmai : A Bamboo Raft Safari , Sticky waterfalls,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 8 hours · from $69

Join guides such as Minty, May, or Amy for an eight-hour Chiang Mai nature day. Visit Dantewada’s photo-friendly waterfalls, raft quietly on the Mae Taeng River near elephants, then climb Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls. Lunch, transport, water, and 15 phone snapshots are included.

“Star was an amazing guide. She is very quirky and funny! All 3 places were a great experience, nice transportation, and a hot lunch at a restaurant was included. They also provided waters the whole time, you didn’t need to pay anything additional during the tour! Saw lots of elephants on our rafting trip, which was amazing!”

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13.Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 7h 30m · from $96

This 7.5-hour Khao Lak day trip combines gentle bamboo rafting at Kiang Koo Creek, a sea turtle center, Thai lunch, ethical elephant bathing and feeding, and a swim at Lampi Waterfall. English-speaking guides such as Peter, Mong, and Toto lead the day, with hotel pickup included.

“Incredibly planned activities: river rafting, elephant bathing and elephant feeding, turtle center visit and many mini fruit snacks and drinks on the go. Plus there was very delicious lunch by the sea shore 🤩”

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14.Khao Sok: Private Bamboo Rafting & Jungle Cooking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 4 hours · from $72

Spend four private hours with an English-speaking guide, bamboo rafting through Khao Sok, feeding fish, visiting a cave temple, and making Thai dishes with a local cooking team. Names connected with the experience include Nin, Yu, Thip, Kip, Pa, and Chanin.

“We had an amazing experience on this private tour! From the warm welcome to the fun bamboo rafting, everything was perfect. The driver pointed out wildlife like snakes and frogs, provided fish food for feeding, and treated us to delicious homemade coffee in bamboo cups. The highlight was cooking in the lush greenery with fresh ingredients and great vibes—an unforgettable culinary and overall experience. I highly recommend booking this tour and would love to come back again. Huge thanks to the entire team for making this wonderful afternoon possible!”

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15.Khao Sok: Private Bamboo Rafting & Jungle Cave Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 1h 30m

You’ll drift down a gentle Khao Sok river on a private bamboo raft, feed fish, stop at a cave temple with monkeys, and drink fresh Thai coffee from a bamboo mug. English-speaking guides, hotel pickup in the Khao Sok area, water, and insurance are included.

“War prinzipiell ok. Der Fluss liegt halt teilweise an bebauten Gebiet. Für einen Eindruck ganz nett. Aber für das doch kurze Angebot (ca. 1,5h auf dem) etwas zu teuer.”

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