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, boulder-
ing and caving.
Siam River Adventures
( 08 9515 1917;
www.siamrivers.com
;
17 Th Ratwithi; tours from 1800B)
With more than a decade
of experience, this white-water rafting outfit has a well-regarded safety reputation. Trips
can be combined with elephant trekking and village overnight stays. It also operates kayak
trips.
RAFTING
Chiang Mai Mountain Biking & Kayaking
( 08 1024 7046, 0 5381 4207;
www.chiangmaikayaking.com
;
1 Th Samlan; tours 1550-2000B)
A vari-
ety of guided mountain biking and kayaking trips head into the jungles and rivers, respect-
ively, for fresh air, a good workout and mountain scenery.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Courses
Buddhist Meditation
MEDITATION
International Buddhism Center
(IBC; 0 5329 5012;
www.fivethousandyears.org
; Wat Phra That Doi Suthep)
Headquartered within
the temple grounds at
Doi Suthep
(Th Huay Kaew, Doi Suthep; admission 30B; 6am-6pm)
, this
centre offers beginner to advanced meditation retreats, lasting from three to 21 days.
Wat Sisuphan
( 0 5320 0332; 100 Th Wualai; 5.30-9pm Tue, Thu & Sat)
This temple south of the old city
offers an introduction to meditation using the four postures: standing, walking, sitting and
lying down.
MEDITATION
Wat Suan Dok Meditation Retreat
MEDITATION
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