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<\/figure>Drift along the scenic Mae Ping River on a relaxing river cruise from Chiang Mai. Enjoy lush countryside views, traditional riverbank life, a stop at a local farmer\u2019s house, seasonal fruit snacks and herbal drinks \u2014 a perfect Two-Hours cultural escape<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Join the Mae Ping River Cruise for a scenic and cultural boat trip that showcases the natural beauty and authentic river life of northern Thailand. After hotel pickup in Chiang Mai city, you\u2019ll be taken to Wat Chai Mongkol Pier to board your comfortable boat. As you cruise northwest out of the city, you\u2019ll witness riverside homes, lush tropical landscapes and the peaceful daily routines of local villagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The highlight is a stop at a traditional Thai farmer\u2019s house \u2014 a working farm where you can learn about rice cultivation, herbs used for cooking and medicine, and local fishing techniques. Here you\u2019ll be served seasonal fresh fruits and herbal juices. For those who wish, there is an option to enjoy the famous Northern Thai dish Khao Soi<\/strong> made with a special local recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This river cruise is perfect for travelers who want an authentic, relaxing experience away from the bustle of the city and a glimpse into rural Thai life.<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"Mae Ping River cruise ticket\nSeasonal fresh fruit and herbal drink refreshments\nEnglish-speaking staff support during the tour","cost_excludes":"Traditional lunch (Khao Soi) \u2014 available as an optional add-on\nPersonal expenses and souvenirs\nTips for guide and driver (optional)\nAny services not listed in the program above","itineraries":[],"faqs":[],"is_featured":false,"featured_image":{"width":800,"height":480,"file":"2026\/03\/piriver-gallery001-3.jpg","filesize":226841,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"piriver-gallery001-3-300x180.jpg","width":300,"height":180,"filesize":23734,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/piriver-gallery001-3-300x180.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"file":"piriver-gallery001-3-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"filesize":10871,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/piriver-gallery001-3-150x150.jpg"},"medium_large":{"file":"piriver-gallery001-3-768x461.jpg","width":768,"height":461,"filesize":131082,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/piriver-gallery001-3-768x461.jpg"},"trip-thumb-size":{"file":"piriver-gallery001-3-374x226.jpg","width":374,"height":226,"filesize":36110,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/piriver-gallery001-3-374x226.jpg"},"destination-thumb-size":{"file":"piriver-gallery001-3-600x480.jpg","width":600,"height":480,"filesize":124765,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/piriver-gallery001-3-600x480.jpg"},"destination-thumb-trip-size":{"file":"piriver-gallery001-3-410x250.jpg","width":410,"height":250,"filesize":43420,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/piriver-gallery001-3-410x250.jpg"},"activities-thumb-size":{"file":"piriver-gallery001-3-600x480.jpg","width":600,"height":480,"filesize":124765,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","source_url":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/piriver-gallery001-3-600x480.jpg"},"full":{"file":"piriver-gallery001-3.jpg","width":800,"height":480,"source_url":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/piriver-gallery001-3.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/trip\/6728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/trip"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/trip"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6728"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/trip\/6728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6735,"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/trip\/6728\/revisions\/6735"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/6739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"destination","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fdestination&post=6728"},{"taxonomy":"activities","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Factivities&post=6728"},{"taxonomy":"trip_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftrip_types&post=6728"},{"taxonomy":"difficulty","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fdifficulty&post=6728"},{"taxonomy":"trip_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripvellatravel.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftrip_tag&post=6728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}