Cruising the Ping River with the Chiang Mai's unique boats seeing an old town heaven. Scorpion Tailed boats            Since long Scorpion-Tailed boats were served as cargo boats sailing between the northern region and Bangkok. Almost a century that they disappeared from the river when the northern railway-route arrived at Chiang Mai. Today they brought back to life to serve tourists cruising along the Ping River. Scorpion Tailed boats in the old day The origin of the Scorpion-tailed boat            Initially the first boats was built approximately in the 18th century by a local shipbuilder who get the idea from a boat-shaped coconut shell floating in the river with a scorpion on it.The scorpion's instinct makes that it holds up its barbed tail all the time. So the original one was built following the sight of what he saw. When the Scorpion-Tailed River Cruise begins.            And now the legend of a uniquely northern-style boat has been revived by Ms Songsri Wongvech, a tourism industry master graduate of Chiang Mai University, with the support of Mr Samak Laosatirawong. He re-built the small fleet that now giving the service to tourists cruising and exploring the charm of Chiang Mai along the both sides of the Ping River.

Friendly to environmen : The Scorpion Tailed boats are completely designed to save the environment. The Benzene engine has been installed instead of the Diesel engine, which causes pollution to the river, they have no toilets on board(so go before you embark)again avoiding river, are much quieter than their long-tailed counterparts,Particularly the buoyancy compartments in the front keeping the Scorpion-tailed boats safety afloat.

River Cruise Program           Transfer tourists to the Wat Sri Khong's boat landing,Then tourists are given a brief about the historical background of the boat.The river cruise offers lively picturesque of several historical places along the riverbanks, such as:a white chedi that locals call Gew in front of the municipality,a girdered-footbridge sapan the river between the oldest trader community of Wat Gate and Warorot Market,The Chiang Mai's oldest shopping center.The Chang pier(where hundreds of elephants were used ti haul logsfrom the river in the old days),site of the first city's : First bridge, First Christian church, First post office, and many more attractions including lifestyles of the local people who lived along the both sides of the river           During the trip,the tourists can be experience the atmosphere of the past, learn the story of the banks of the river, hear some of the clever fishing techniques of local fishermen, and see pictures from a century ago until the present, all explained by staff who specialized in this field.           The trip takes between an half-hours to two hours. Delicious desserts shall be served for free during a short break and relax at the Scorpion-Tailed boat village set in tropical fruits garden by riversideBoat information and other services:Exclusive services from Scorpion-tailed Boat Company:Meetings, seminars during a boat trip, Birthday ,Christmas, New Year, Graduation and Wedding parties .                                A special boat trips to promote new products, for shops and businesses.                                A special tariff for children: a way of studying outside the classroom.                                A special trips for tourism students, a very practical way of studying tourism. River Cruise Way / Map           Transfer tourists to the Wat Sri Khong's boat landing,Then tourists are given a brief about the historical background of the boat.The river cruise offers lively picturesque of several historical places along the riverbanks, such as:a white chedi that locals call Gew in front of the municipality,a girdered-footbridge sapan the river between the oldest trader community of Wat Gate and Warorot Market,The Chiang Mai's oldest shopping center.The Chang pier(where hundreds of elephants were used ti haul logsfrom the river in the old days),site of the first city's : First bridge, First Christian church, First post office, and many more attractions including lifestyles of the local people who lived along the both sides of the river           During the trip,the tourists can be experience the atmosphere of the past, learn the story of the banks of the river, hear some of the clever fishing techniques of local fishermen, and see pictures from a century ago until the present, all explained by staff who specialized in this field.           The trip takes between an half-hours to two hours. Delicious desserts shall be served for free duringa short break and relax at the Scorpion-Tailedboat village set in tropical fruits garden by riverside

Exclusive service from Scorpion-tailed Boat Company           Meetings, seminars during a boat trip, Birthday ,Christmas, New Year, Graduation and Wedding parties .           A special boat trips to promote new products, for shops and businesses.           A special tariff for children: a way of studying outside the classroom.           A special trips for tourism students, a very practical way of studying tourism. The boat information           Capacity : there are three different boat sizes, for 15, for 30, and for 50 persons. Life vests and Insurance are provided for every passenger.           Duration : About one and a half hours           Daily departures : 9.00 AM, 11.00 AM, 13.00 PM, 15.00 PM, 17.00 PMEnglish speaking guide.           Leaving from : Wat Sri Khong (200 m.north to Nakorn Ping Bridge), boat landing. That is opposite Sri Khong Temple, Charoenrat Road, T. Watket, A. Muang, Chiangmai 50000           For more information : Please contact:Tel.: Hot line 081-9609398, 081-9510791 Fax: 053-245888 Daily guided Mountain Biking trips ...Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand           Spend a great day mountain biking in Northern Thailand's premiere National Parks. We run daily Mountain biking trips from Chiang Mai into the nearby mountains . Below are our 10 most popular trips . They are fantastic mountain biking tours based from Chiang Mai City. We pick you up at a reasonable hour and head for the trails and mountain tops for a great day of mountain biking . Transportation to and from the riding areas is provided by Chiang Mai Mountain Biking. You enjoy maximum time in the beautiful nature of northern Thailand and let us worry about the rest...           For Mountain biking tours Chiang Mai is an ideal base, surrounded by mountains and national parks, all crisscrossed with off-road adventure and trails. Each of these mountain biking tours have been specially selected to cater for all levels, whether you are an advanced rider , or just a beginner. Chiang Mai Mountain Biking has been running mountain biking tours successfully for several years now and is the premier Mountain Biking Company based in Chiang Mai. We offer full suspension mountain bikes, all safety gear and an unmatched knowledge of trails in the National park forests in the greater Chiang Mai area. Take some time and review some of the listed trails below. In addition on the day of your ride we will be happy to further consult you on the exact route to be taken. The rides are designed with your riding abilities in mind and your guide's main objective is to provide a memorable and challenging riding program for you.