White-water rafting in Chiang Mai
Posted by paul on June 28th, 2009 filed in Attractions, Day trips, tourist tipsIf you love to experience exciting adventurous outdoor activities, pack your bags and head to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand! Some of the country’s most exhilarating white-water rafting is provided by the Mae Tang River.
A river rafting trip can navigate the gamut from a serene, tranquil floating trip, which gives participants the option to fully enjoy the jaw-dropping scenery to an adrenaline-pumping ride that you won’t easily forget. Just one ride is all it takes. No matter what kind of trip you choose, you are bound to get seriously hooked.
Like any adventurous outdoor activity, rafting has its risky moments. However, the commercial rafting organisers follow strict safety regulations and are very experienced in terms of safety measures on the water. Severe accidents are incredibly rare. The skilled guides enjoyed comprehensive water safety and first aid training.
Most dangerous is not following your experienced guide’s instructions on the river. The professional guide is familiar with all the obstacles that need to be tackled. He also has the skills to safely navigate every rapid. As long as the instructions are followed, rafters will experience a safe and rewarding trip.
Bring along comfortably-fitting trousers and a T-shirt. Also advisable are sandals, which strap on fully. A towel may be handy if you wish to take a refreshing shower after the trip. The outfitter will provide all the essential safety gear.
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