Attractions near Keg River

Attractions near Keg River :

• Phu Hin Rong Kla A platform of knotty rocks all about the similar size. It is believed that this formation results from physical and chemical erosion.
• Phu Tab Berg Experience the cool breeze from Himalayan Mountains and view the largest cabbage field in the world.
• Adventure activities Fulfill your life with excitement adventure in the natural surrounding.
• Kaeng Bang Ra Chan Paddling a boat to find rare fresh water jelly fish and explore thousands of butterflies. Homestay are available in the village.
• Keg Noi, Mhong Tribe Village The boggest Mhong Community in Thailand. the cultural shows are performed every Saturday.
• Tung Nang Pra Ya Cycling among the fresh atmosphere and the pine Forest.

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Name of Operator and Contacts of Keg River

Name of Operator :

• Ban Sap Charoen Community Enterprise Group 

        Tel. 0-7210-3843

• Camping Side Center 

        Tel. 0-2961-2204-5 / 0-1341-4529 Fax. 0-2961-2025

• Nature Camp (Lok Mae Nam Keg Tour)

        Tel. 0-1973-5882 Fax. 0-5521-3541

• Lung Nuad Tour

        Tel. 0-1036-6322 / 0-4819-3979

• Nam Keg Tour

       Tel. 0-9858-3939 / 0-1441-6728 / 0-1594-4844

• Pop Tour

        Tel. 0-1680-3939 / 0-1707-0440 / 0-6200-8778 Fax.0-5524-7136

• Mark Tour

        Tel. 0-1973-5188 / 0-4815-1011 / 0-9860-7978

• Rongrit Tour

        Tel. 0-1041-6055 / 0-9859-4563 / 0-5529-3279

• Adventure Camp

        Tel. 0-9751-3133

Contact for more information :

        Tourism Authority of Thailand , northern Office : Region 3
        Tel. 0-5525-2742-3  Fax. 0-5523-1063
        E-mail : tatphlokAtat.or.th









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Whitewater Rafting on Keg River

        Keg river is originated from Phetchabun mountain ranges in Khao Kho district. It's passed Thoung Salaeng Luang National Park and generaed Sri Dhit waterfall, Kang Sopa water fall, known as the most beautiful and the largest waterfall in this area, Poi waterfall, Kaeng Song waterfall and Sakunothayan waterfall passing Wang Thong district. The name has been changed to Wang Thong River which joins with Nan River at Bang Kra Thum district.

        Whitewater rafting on Keg River at Ban Sap Praiwan sub district, Wang Thong district, Phitsanulok province at kilometers 52-53.

• Keg River's Characteristics.

        Keg River is moderate in size. In rainy season, the water changes into the light brown and green in summer. Keg River is dotted with lots of islets and cataracts that flow along side high way no.12. The bank of river is abundant with rush forests, fruit orchards as well as many kinds of birds especially egrets.

• The River's Uniqueness.

        Whitewater rafting in the most popular on Keg River, which provides fun and exciting routes. The trip last 2-3 hours, depends on the water level, and 8 kames. Of distance along highway no.12, also known as " The Green Route ". The tourist will experience the water speed at level 1-2 and gradually increase the intensity to level 4-5 in the end. Whitewater rafting on Keg River is considered the only place in Thailand which offers great opportunity for basic, intermediate, advance and expert rafters as well. Rafters can also enjoy exotic taste of Kaeng Song coffee along this route.

• Cautions

        Keg River has high speed current in rainy season. Tourist are not able to swim at waterfalls but capable of rafting with lots of fun. fore those who want to raft at Keg River should swim well and possess healthy bodies and minds.

• Seasoning

        The best time to head for whitewater rafting is during June to October.

• Safety Certified

        Operators who operate on Keg River are trained Best Practice course and must follow strict rules of the "Keg Whitewater Rafting Association" to guarantee safety and standard procedures to tourist. There are rescued units station along the rafting route.

          

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Classification of whitewater

        The most widely used grading system in the International Grading System, where whitewater (either an individual rapid, or the entire river) is classed in six categories from class I ( the easiest and safety) to class VI (the most difficult and most dangerous).

• Grade 1 - Easy Fast moving water, ripples and small waves. Few obstructions, all obvious. Easily rescued.
• Grade 2 - Novice Straight forward rapid with wide clear channel evident without scouting. Rocks and medium sized waves easily missed by trained paddlers. Easily rescued.
• Grade 3 - Intermediate  Rapids with moderate and irregular waves. Strong eddies and powerful current, particularly on large volume rivers. Good boat control is required in tight passages and around ledges. Scouting is advisable. Rescue is possible.
• Grade 4 - Advanced Intense powerful but predictable rapids. May feature large unavoidable waves and holes or constricted passages demanding fast maneuvering under pressure. Scouting is necessary first times. Difficult rescued may be possible.
• Grade 5 - Expert Extremely long, obstructed or violent rapids which expose a paddler to above average danger. Drops may contain large unavoidable waves and holes. Rapids may continue for long distances between pools, requiring a level of fitness. Scouting is essential but difficult. Difficult and painful rescue may be possible.
• Grade 6 - Extreme These runs exemplify extremes of difficulty and danger. For teams of experts only, at favorable water levels and after close study and taking all precautions. NO RESCUE POSSIBLE !

Whitewater's Grade in Thailand.

• Pai River, Mae Hong Son : Grade 1-4
• Mae Taeng River, Chiang Mai : Grade 2-5
• Keg River, Phetchabun : Grade 1-5
• Kang Luang Nam Wah (Lower stream), Nan : Grade 1-3
• Kang Luang Nam Wah (Middle stream), Nan : Grade 1-5
• Koh Roi, Kamphaeng Phet : Grade 2-3
• Mae Wong, Kamphaeng Phet and Nakhon Sawan : Grade 2-3
• Mae La Mao, Tak : Grade 2-3
• Umphang Klee, Tak : Grade 2-4
• Mae Klong (Umphang-Thi Lo Jau-Thi Lo Su), Tak : Grade 2-3
• Mae Klong (Umphang-Thi Lo Jau-Thi Lo Su), Tak : Grade 3-4
• Mae Tuen, Tak : Grade 2-3

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Chiang Mai Contact and Information

Contact Number :

• Ching Mai Adventure Co.,Ltd.

        Tel. 0-5341-8197 / 0-5341-8534  Fax. 0-5341-8198
        Email : cnxadventure@hotmail.com
        www.chiangmaiadventure.co.th

• Siam River Adventures Co.Ltd.

        Tel./Fax. 0-5320-6838
        Email : info@siamrivers.com
        www.siamrivers.com

• Siam Eco Life.

        Tel. 0-5328-1790 / 0-6671-9481 / 0-9264-0779 /
              0-5327-0662 ext. 803
        Email : siamecolife@yahoo.com
        www.siamecolifetour.com

• Thai Adventure and Development.

        Tel. 0-5369-9111 Fax. 0-5369-9111
        Email : rafting@activethailand.com

• Northern Green Tour (Pai Adventure).

        Tel. 0-5369-9385 Fax. 0-5369-8128
        Email : pairafting@hotmail.com
        www.thailandpai.net

Contacts for more Information.
    
        Tourism Authority of Thailand Northern Office : Region 1
        Tel. 0-5324-8604 / 0-5324-8607 / 0-5324-1466
        Fax. 0-5324-8605
        Email : tatchmai@tot.or.th

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Whitewater Rafting in Chiang Mai

     Operating for 15 years in northern region on Pai and for 10 years in Chiangmai, whitewater rafting has been done in short trip within 40 minutes by the foreign company. The best time to head for whitewater rafting is during July and August.
     Mae Taeng River provinces 10 kilometers of distance for whitewater rafting by two and a half hours. it is divided into 3 reached from Ban Sob Kai to ban Muang Kud.

• First Reach from Ban Sob Kai to Pang Koh takes about 5 kilometers with ranging at grade 2-3. This route is suitable for novice to intermediate as its water rapid with moderate and medium size wave. It is enjoyable, funny and easily sources as well.

• Secondly Reach from Pang Koh to Ban Huay Ma Sang takes about 2 kilometers with ranging at grade 4-5. This reach is the most challenging; there are some steep sections with lots of drops and moves to make great for boosting your technical and team work.

• Last Reach from Ban Huay Ma Sang to Ban Muang Kud takes about 4 kilometers with ranging at grade 3-4. This reach in mostly organized among travel agents in Chiang Mai. It is enjoyable and fun with the connecting 3 large unavoidable waves and holes in 500 meters of distance. 

     Whitewater rafting on Mae Taeng River is recommended of tourists as highlight program. Chiang Mai is an adventure's playground and the best place to be if you are in to trekking, rafting, mountain bike or jungle elephant riding, or just chilling out in the jungle.

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Mae Hong Son Program and Information

Program and Cost :

• Half day trip whitewater rafting on Pai Rover cost ~ 500-1300 baths.
• 1 Day whitewater rafting trip on Pai and Khong River (45 km.) cost ~ 1,300-1,500 baths.
• 2 Days 1 night whitewater rafting trip on Pai and Khong River (45 km.) ~ 1,500-1,800 baths.
• 2 Days 1 night whitewater rafting trip on Pai river (70 km.) costs ~ 1,800-2,000 baths.

        Remark : This prices may change, depend on agency.

                      These prices exclude the entrance fee 200 Baths for the wildlife Preservation  

                      center.

Contact Number :

• Pai Adventure Tel. 0-5369-9385 / 0-5369-9128
• Mae Hong Son Adventure Tel. 0-1884-5025 / 0-1952-3340
• Thai Adventure Tel. 0-5369-9111
• Pai in The Sky Tel. 0-5369-8245 / 0-5369-9090
• Northern Green Tour (Pai Adventure).

        Tel. 0-5369-9385 Fax. 0-5369-8128

        Email : pairafting@hotmail.com

        www.thailandpai.net

Contact for more Information :
     
       Mae Hong Son Tourism Coordination Center.
       Tel. 0-5361-2982  Fax. 0-5361-2984
       E-mail : tatmhs@tat.or.th








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