Rafting
along Pai River
 The
Pai River is the biggest and longest river in Mae Hong Son
with an approximate length of 180 km, an average width of
30 m and average depth of 7 m. According to the Tourism Authority
of Thailand, there are three primary locations recommended
for rafting.
1)
From the river source to Pai -
Starting from Huai Chang Kaeo, 16 km from Pai district to
Wiang Nua Bridge or Ban Chomphon near Pai. This excursion
takes about 6 hours.
2)
From Pai to Mae Hong Son -
Starting from Ban Mo Paeng, 30 km from Pai district, to Ban
Pang Mu in Mae Hong Son city. With a total distance of 70
km, this excursion takes between two and five days depending
on water level. Officials at the Pai District Office provide
more information of this route.
 3)
From Mae Hong Son to the Thai-Myanmar border -
Starting from Ban Huai Dua of Tambon Pha Bong, about 6 km
from Mae Hong Son city, to the border at Ban Nam Phiang Din.
The best time to raft is between October and March and arrangements
should be made with travel agencies in Mae Hong Son at least
two days in advance. Due to this areas beautiful natural surroundings,
tourists are often encouraged to cruise along by long-tailed
motorboat, and then take a 2-3 hour elephant trip back to
Mae Hong Son.
Some
travel agencies in Mae Hong Son: Mae Hong Son Resort, Tel
+66 53 611406, or Rim Nam Klang Doi Resort, Tel +66 53 612142.
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