• SAFETY
• SEASONS AND RAFTING LEVEL
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• TRAVEL & MAP
• ACCOMODATION

SAFETY

Founder and Technical Director of "Thai Adventure", Guy Gorias is a professional rafting guide for 20 years.

He studied at the sport college of Font-romeu.-(France.) got a life-guard license, then graduated as physiotherapist.

During the last 20 years, our operation transported more than 20,000 people with the highest level of safety (only few bruises and cuts), proving that the Pai river is fun and safe.

In countries where the international regulation is not enforced, some operators have a very small idea about safety and equipment.

Briefing
After selecting a life jacket and a helmet (EEC standard) adapted to your size, you will listen to a safety briefing and paddling instructions.

Our guides and staff
guides and captains are selected according to their physical condition, relationship abilities and sense of responsibility.
They are trained according to the international standard of rescue and first aid, they wear rescue jackets and carry throw bags.
Born from the diversity of Pai & Mae Hong Son culture, they will share with you their happiness and sense of the nature.

1. Tour leaders: Chai, Poo, Mike (between 10 to 15 years experience)
2. Captains: Jaso, Aroon, Uthai, Yom, Dany, Lan ( between 3 to 10 years experience)
3. Secretary: Daeng, Nong
   
4. Logistic: Wan, Toon,
   
5. Maintenance : Yot
   

Boats & equipments
Due to the nature of the activity (expedition in a remote area), Thai Adventure uses only state of the art equipments.
We use different size of boats depending on the water-level:

1. Imported Hypalon self-bailing boats from “Aqua Design” made in EEC – best fabric on the international market-
2. Imported Airex-foam life jackets from “Aqua Design” – EEC approved -
3. Imported helmets from “Decathlon” or “Aqua Design” – EEC approved -
4. Imported paddles from “Carlisle” USA
5. Imported waterproof containers for cameras (EEC) and dry bags for personal bags (USA).
   

Insurance
In case of injuries occurred during a tour, our” New Hampshire” insurance will cover medical expenses up to 100.000 bath.

SEASONS AND RAFTING LEVEL

Middle Pai River(Class 4) :
Class 4 doesn't request any previous paddling experience but a regular good physical condition and swimming ability.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What about Malaria ?

The Thai Health Office advices not to take any anti-malaria prophylaxis in the country because:
1) Very low chance of contamination in the country, even in border areas.
2) Anti-malaria treatments don’t provide a full protection and could have side effects like dizziness, headaches, motion sickness …
3) It’s enough to spread anti mosquito lotion at down and sleep under a mosquito net. City areas are always safe

And drinking water?
Water from the tape is not safe In Thailand, so, people will always offer you filtered water from bottles or tanks. Filtered drinking water is included in all our trips.

What about my luggage?

Night bag:
As we want to keep down the volume and weight of luggage in the boat, you will be given a plastic bag to store your personal belongings for the night, according to this
packing list:
: A set of dry clothes, towel & toilet kit, flip-flops, mosquito lotion, flash light, valuables… (warm clothes at night in Dec, Jan, Feb)
This bag will be stored in a dry-bag and will travel on the raft, under a safety net.

Day Bag:
There is a hard-shell waterproof container on each boat for your “day-bag” : cameras, sunscreen lotion, snacks, medicines) , readily accessible anytime. You should protect these items from shocks in a small plastic or material bag .

Remaining luggage:
During trekking or rafting, we store your main luggage in our cloak room (Free service)

It will be transferred to the end of the trip in Mae Hong Son on the next day

Valuables
While rafting, you can take your valuables in your night bag or leave it in a safe box in our office.

Can I go rafting?
You feel comfortable in the water, you are in a regular physical shape and you love nature: This is an expedition for you!
Kids from 7 years old are welcome
No previous experience is requested.
Blind persons or people bearing other handicaps already fully enjoyed this trip !

Exceptions:
- During the highest levels, we might advice young swimmers to delay their departure (few days in September)
- In case of sickness, wounds, open sores, fever, better stay ashore !

Where is your camp?

Located in a deep forest area without road access, our jungle camp consists of simple convenient bamboo huts.

• You can choose to sleep either in an open bungalows with mosquito nets or in a tent. (Sleeping bag + camping foam mattress)
• Sit in the dining room: Benches and long convivial table
• Take a nature bucket-shower in the stream
• Simple ceramic toilets are bucket-flushing.
• Activities: Fishing, short treks up hill or swimming in the river

(On request, a special accommodation is available: private large tent and air bed.)

Meals and & diet

• Our guides are also excellent cooks; they use wooden fire to cook fresh ingredients. Perishable foodstuffs travel in a cool box. We bake our own bread.
• Advise us when you register if you need a special diet; the vegetarian option consists of mushrooms, tofu, vegetables and fruits.
• Water, Orange squash, fresh coffee and tea are free and available any time.
• A small and limited bar is available at the camp; if you want to bring your own beverage, you are welcome to do so.

TRAVEL & MAP

Transportation

If you want to rent your own car from Chiangmai, we recommend: www.northwheels.com

ACCOMODATION "Thai Adventure Lodge":

Very private and convenient : We keep for you 3 original and spacious cottages located on our base, only 600 meters from the Pai center.
After an excellent breakfast at "La Terrasse" panoramic restaurant, you will be on the spot for the "rafting briefing" - or ready to explore the surroundings by walk, mountain bike or motorbike, with a detailed map of the area.

Our panoramic restaurant offers excellent Thai and western food , home made bread, fresh coffee... and you will be on the spot for the rafting safety briefing.

In case our cottages will be full or up to your choice, we will help you to book in one of the friendly hotels around:

• Similar standard : "Country-side bungalows", "Pairadise", "Baan Pai Village"
• Resort standard : "Belle Villa", "Baan Krating"