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TL;DR: Kok River Cruise is located at Tha Ton, Mae Ai, Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai, open Daily, hours Approx. 10:30 – 16:30.

Kok River Cruise

Open Days: Daily

Opening Hours: Approx. 10:30 – 16:30

The Kok River cruise from Tha Ton, Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is one of Northern Thailand’s most remarkable nature-based travel experiences. The journey covers approximately 80 kilometers and takes around 4–5 hours, offering breathtaking scenery of mountains, forests, and riverside ethnic communities.

Tha Ton is a quiet riverside village located about 24 kilometers north of Fang District. It serves as the main starting point for the cruise and is easily accessible from Chiang Mai by bus and local transport.

Travelers typically ride long-tail boats accommodating 6–8 passengers. Boats depart from Tha Ton at 12:30 PM and arrive in Chiang Rai around 4:30 PM, while return trips depart from Chiang Rai at 10:30 AM.

Along the journey, visitors can observe authentic local lifestyles and diverse ethnic cultures. Highlights include Ban Mae Salak, the Chiang Mai–Chiang Rai border, Ban Mai (Shan village), Ban Mueang Ngam (Karen village), and Ban Pha Tai (Lahu village).

Other attractions along the route include Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring and Ruammit Village, known for cultural tourism and elephant riding activities.

In addition to day trips, multi-day 3-day 2-night rafting experiences are available, allowing travelers to fully immerse themselves in nature and local culture.

Getting There involves traveling from Chiang Mai to Fang by bus, then continuing to Tha Ton by local transport. Travelers can also start from Chiang Rai and cruise upstream.

Tha Ton offers a range of accommodations, restaurants, and travel services, making it a convenient base for exploring the Kok River region.

Name	Kok River Cruise (Tha Ton – Chiang Rai)
Location	Tha Ton, Mae Ai, Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai
Coordinates	20.0907, 99.3784
Summary	Scenic river cruise through nature and ethnic villages
Fees	Approx. 350 THB per person or charter
Operator	Tha Ton Boat Club
Contact	+66 53 459 427
Nearby Tourist Attractions	1. Phra That Sop Fang – 3 km 2. Ruammit Village – 60 km 3. Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring – 40 km 4. Ban Mae Salak – 30 km 5. Ban Mueang Ngam – 35 km
Nearby Restaurants	1. Maekok River Village Restaurant – +66 53 373 278 – 1 km 2. Thaton Riverside Restaurant – +66 53 459 427 – 1 km 3. Fang Restaurant – +66 53 451 055 – 24 km
Nearby Accommodations	1. Maekok River Village Resort – +66 53 373 278 – 1 km 2. Thaton Chalet Chiang Mai – +66 53 459 330 – 1 km 3. Fang River Resort – +66 53 451 222 – 24 km