Rafting & Boat Rides at Sirikit Dam
Cruise the reservoir amid the hills · Activities around the dam
Above Sirikit Dam lies a vast reservoir ringed by mountains, and one of the most popular things to do is take a raft or boat out to enjoy the scenery on the water. This article gathers the activities worth doing around the dam, plus how to ask about and book a raft locally, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
Rafting & Boat Rides at Sirikit Dam — What's There to Do?
Sirikit Dam is the largest earth-fill dam in Thailand, located in Tha Pla district, Uttaradit, holding back the Nan River to form a vast reservoir above the dam. The area offers several water activities to choose from — rafting and boat rides across the reservoir, the highlight of a visit to the dam.
Local operators offer raft and boat trips across the reservoir, and some have rafts where you can stay overnight on the water, cruising past mountain and open-water views in a quiet, restful setting. That said, operators, routes, prices, and departure times can change with the season and water level — so this article focuses on "the activities and how to ask" rather than naming specific operators or quoting prices, to keep the information accurate.
The most reliable approach is to ask the local raft and boat operators in the Tha Pla area in advance, or check at the visitor service points near the dam. Before you go, check the weather and water level, and arrange your trip ahead of time, especially on long weekends. Sirikit Dam is about 60 km from Hua Dum Resort (~1 hr), so you can easily use the resort as a base for a day trip. Read more about the dam itself in our Sirikit Dam article.
From the resort
About 60 km (1 hr)
Located in
Tha Pla district, Uttaradit
Signature activities
Rafting · boat rides · overnight rafts
Tip
Ask about and book rafts locally in advance
Activities Around the Dam and on the Water
Raft and boat rides across the reservoir
Head out onto the reservoir to take in mountain views and water stretching as far as the eye can see — the highlight of a visit to the dam. Departures and routes depend on the operator, so ask in advance.
Overnight floating rafts
Some operators have rafts where you can stay overnight on the reservoir, in a quiet, restful setting — perfect for groups who want to fall asleep to the sounds of nature. Book ahead and check the conditions directly with the operator.
Dam-crest views
Before or after your boat trip, stop at the dam-crest viewpoint to photograph the reservoir set against the hills — especially beautiful at dawn and dusk. Read on in our Sirikit Dam article.
Relax in the lakeside park
The area around the dam has shaded spots to sit and take photos — perfect for a picnic and fresh air before or after your time on the water.
How to ask about and book a raft
Ask about boat and raft departures, prices, and raft accommodation in advance with local operators in the Tha Pla area or at the visitor service points near the dam. Check the weather and water level before you go, and arrange your trip ahead of time on long weekends.
Raft at Sirikit Dam, Then Stay at Hua Dum Resort
Sirikit Dam is about 60 km from Hua Dum Resort (~1 hr). Spend the day rafting and taking in the views, then come back to relax in Laplae. Rooms from ฿450–600. Book ahead via LINE or call 099-5029339. Read on for a route in our 2-day, 1-night Uttaradit itinerary.