BOAT ALONG THE KOK RIVER
The Kok River Chiang Rai is a highlight of a visit to northern Thailand and well worth the effort as the area lining the river is of exceptional natural beauty.There are a couple of hill tribe villages (Lahu and Karen) along the banks of The Kok River where the boatmen can stop off, they have become a bit touristy but glimpses of hill tribe life are still available. To experience the Kok River you can either charter a longtail boat in Chiang Rai for excursions up river or a Kok River boat trip can form part of you journey to and from Chiang Mai. The once daily scheduled service departs from the pier in Thaton at 12:30pm (in the opposit dierection from Chiang Rai at 10:30). Journey time is around 4 hours. Private charters are available anytime for 2200 Baht and the Kok River boats can sit up to 6 people. The private charter boats tend to be smaller and faster than the regular passenger boat and can cover the distance in 2- 2 half hours.
You can make it to Thaton for the 12:30 departure if you leave early enough from Chiang Mai. You will need to jump on a bus at Chiang Puak Bus Station heading to Thaton. Allow about 3 hours for the bus to Thaton. The Kok River Boat trip is a popular tourist activity these days but still very worthwhile and definitely amore interesting trip than the bus.
For private boat charter please contact us at The travel Hub
Wed can also arrange the Kok river boat trip as part of your custom tour itinerary.
1 way Kok River boat tour to Chiang Rai
Bus timetable Chiang Mai to Thaton |
