The Mae Kok River Trip Chiang Rai
At the moment the river trips are to Tha Ton, to the northwest, and in the opposite direction to the Mekong. The boats leave from the pier close to the Mae Fah Leuang Bridge at 10:30 each morning. The journey takes about three hours and costs 350 baht each way. This is one of the best ways to see the local scenery, and get a feel for just how vast the mountain regions are in this part of the world. The longtails are noisy so don’t expect to see any wildlife hanging around to take a look at you.
The Mae Kok River Trip
The boat from Tha Ton to Chiang Rai leaves at 12:30 daily. Travel agents offer a half-day river trip on the Mae Kok, which goes to two hill tribe villages, an elephant camp, hot springs and a Buddha Cave. Obviously this is not as relaxing as simply gliding down the river on your way to somewhere, but a good alternative for those in a hurry.
The Mae Kok River Cruise
