Chiang Mai Farm Life & Khao Soy Tasting on a Half-Day Boat Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Escape the city and discover the soul of northern Thailand on peaceful river journey. Start with short transfer to Chaimongkol docking area for exhilarating 45-mns cruise over Mae Ping River. Glide along watching scenery change from urban charm to green countryside dotted with teak houses and banana trees.
The Rose of the North's Mae Ping River splits modern part with local side where temples, old wooden houses and communities still thrive. With colorful scenery witness lifestyle of local people retained over time.
Disembark at local farmhouse with herbs, vegetables and fruit gardens to learn how jasmine rice is cultivated and variety of herbs are used in Thai cooking and natural medicine. Guided by local family, truly get feel and taste of how former generations infused their knowledge.
Enjoy refreshing herbal drink, lemongrass juices and seasonal fruits straight from garden. Highlight is comforting bowl of Chiang Mai's signature Khao Soi, smooth spicy noodle curry soup.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is operated on joint / Seat-In-Coach basis only with English-speaking assistance (no guide).
Transfers are only operated within the downtown Chiang Mai areas and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside the central business district such as Mae Rim, Hang Dong, Doi Saket, Mae Taeng and Chiang Mai International Airport are excluded and supplementary charges apply.
We regret that are unable to provide pick-up and drop-off transfer services from and to apartment complexes, local guest houses or private apartments.
We advise you kindly to head on your own arrangement to the nearest hotel inside the downtown Chiang Mai area.
We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of meal at the farm.
Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package.
Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
This tour departs every hour between 09:00 and 15:00 hrs (last departure).
What To Expect
Ping River
Begin with a short transfer to Chaimongkol Pier for a 45-minute cruise along the Mae Ping River. Discover a different side of Chiang Mai, where temples, wooden houses, and local communities line the riverbanks. The cruise ends at a local farmhouse with herb and rice gardens. Learn about traditional farming methods and taste fresh fruits, herbal juices, and the iconic Khao Soy noodle curry. Return transfer to your Chiang Mai hotel is included.
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Pickup included
What‘s Included
All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver (one-way only)
A half day tour with English-speaking assistance.
One bowl of Khao Soy at the farm included (food only)
All taxes and service fees included
Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees.
Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement
Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Easy river tour
O8577WHgordonw,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A very enjoyable cruise up the river. We all had the Khao Soi and loved it! Great value!
Not as advertised but pleasant
60s-Explorers,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A pleasant 2 hr return boat ride along the Ping River. Please note, it is not a half day trip and you don't visit a soya farm
Great relaxing River ride!
HEIDI C,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Would definitely recommend for viewing from the River. Nice lunch and herb farm visit. Tea, drinks and dessert as well. You meet inside the Temple are down by the river to the left. We were wandering around not sure where we were to meet.
Great activity for a mixed group
Christine F,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely time on this tour. We went as four adults, a baby, and a two-year-old, and it was the perfect thing for everyone to enjoy. There was no guiding on the boat, just an enjoyable ride seeing the city from the water. When we got there, we saw how many different things grow, like holy basil, Thai basil, figs, camphor, mango, papaya, cinnamon, and lemongrass. Our guide would pick some of the herbs to let us smell. The food was excellent! Khao soy and pad Thai, along with our choice of herbal drinks, with ice cream after the lunch. Delicious! There wasn't much walking, but the walking there was was steep and uneven.
Ping River
715heatherj,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip on the river was interesting but a little bit boring on the way back as you are seeing the same. The herb farm was good and our driver who was also our guide was very informative. Lunch was good and the ice cream excellent.
Beautiful and relaxing
Sue H,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Beautiful and peaceful. The river cruise was absolutely beautiful. The food and ice cream were a delight. Everyone is so friendly.
Amazing and delicious
A6441NImaryd,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was amazing. They picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel seamlessly. We got little facts as we cruised down the river then visited a local farm. We got to smell multiple herbs and the food served was delicious.
To do
muriel v,Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00End of day walk very pleasant Beautiful bank - very welcome on site - visit the vegetable garden and aromatic herbs.
Boat trip great, food great! Farm it is not really and takes only 2.5h
amvsch92,Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The boat trip itself was very great and wor have been able to collect many impressions - mainly because the floods of October can still be seen very clearly. We wouldn't call it a half-day trip, because the whole thing only took 2.5h.. and a farm we also imagine differently. It was a restaurant with some plants that were explained, but then we had lunch right away and then we had to get back on the boat. The people were friendly and nice, spoke broken English. The food was very good.
A relaxing experience
Charltonath,Nov 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very pleasant cruise up the river. The guide was very informative. It was a relaxing experience. Highly recommend. Leave every hour on the hour
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