Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(CMRCA; 08 6911 1470;
www.thailandclimbing.com
; 55/3 Th Ratchaphakhinai; climbing course 3000-4000B)
CMRCA maintains many of the climbing routes at Crazy Horse Buttress (also known as
'The Crack'). Tours teach introductory and fundamental rock climbing, bouldering and
caving. The office sells and rents gear, has an indoor climbing wall (adult/child 300/200B)
and other climbing services, a partner-finding service and a bouldering wall for practice
sessions.
Peak Adventure Tour
ADVENTURE SPORTS
( 0 5380 0567;
www.thepeakadventure.com
; tours 1800-2500B)
The Peak offers a variety of adventure
trips, including quad biking, abseiling, trekking, white-water rafting and rock climbing.
Siam River Adventures
( 08 9515 1917;
www.siamrivers.com
17 Th Ratwithi; tours from 1800B)
With more than a decade of ex-
perience, this white-water rafting outfit has a well-regarded safety reputation. The guides
have swiftwater rescue training and additional staff are located at dangerous parts of the
river with throw ropes. Trips can be combined with elephant trekking and village
overnight stays. It also operates kayak trips.
WHITE-WATER RAFTING
Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaking
MOUNTAIN BIKING
( 08 1024 7046, 0 5381 4207;
www.chiangmaikayaking.com
; 1 Th Samlan; tours 1550-2000B)
A variety of
guided mountain biking and kayaking trips head into the jungles and rivers, respectively,
for fresh air, a good workout and mountain scenery. Tours are suited for all levels and ad-
justed for the seasons. There is a
second branch
(28 Th Kamphaeng Din )
near the night market.
Gymkhana Club
( 0 5324 1035;
www.chiengmaigymkhana.com
;
Th Ratuthit)
One of Thailand's oldest, this sports club
was founded in 1898 by teak merchants and boasts many heritage-style features. Sport fa-
cilities include tennis courts, and golf and driving ranges that are open to nonmembers for
a daily fee. It's southeast of the Nawarat Bridge just off Th Chiang Mai-Lamphun.
SPORTS CLUB
Namo
YOGA
