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15 Waterfall Tours in Chiang Mai Worth Booking

21 tours  ·  from $13 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 waterfall tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - The drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

1.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60Our pick

Join guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, or Sunny for a 9-hour Chiang Mai outing to Pon Elephant Thailand. Feed and bathe rescued elephants, walk through forest, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, eat Thai lunch, and float downriver on a bamboo raft.

“This was such a perfect day! Our tour guide Paul was extremely kind, knowledgeable, and friendly. The staff were great with the tour group and with the elephants. They helped everyone in the group get the photos that they wanted and Paul acted as a personal photographer for the group! The elephants were incredible and it was so cool to see how well they responded to the sanctuaries crew of men. If we ever return to Chiang Mia, we will do this tour again!”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Meeting the elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

2.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,780 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Travel about 80 minutes from Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand for a hands-on, no-riding elephant visit. Feed, walk beside, and bathe rescued elephants, then hike to Mae Wang Waterfall. Guides such as Beer, Yaya, Nop, and Amy are praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“It was a great day with a lot of wonderful and emotional impressions. The tour was well organized and Dew was a great guide!”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall - Preparing herbal treats at the elephant sanctuary
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

3.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,262 reviews · 9 hours · from $63

Spend nine hours outside Chiang Mai preparing food for rescued elephants, feeding and bathing them, visiting a Long Neck village, eating Thai food, and climbing Buatong Sticky Waterfall. Guides such as Fluke, Amy, Paul, and Tiger are known for clear English and careful timing.

“This was an absolutely awesome trip that I highly recommend if you’re visiting Chiang Mai. Everything was handled for us - food, transportation, water. The sticky waterfall & elephant sanctuary is an amazing experience. Our tour guide was Fluke and he was such a great guide. He made it a great experience for us being funny and nice and very knowledgeable about the sticky waterfall, elephant sanctuary, and long neck tribe. I would highly recommend Fluke to anyone doing this tour.”

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Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai - Karen village and the Hmong market
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Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai

4.Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,735 reviews · from $50Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, Thai lunch, and water. Visit Wachiratharn Falls, a Karen village, Hmong market, Ang Ka Trail, Thailand’s highest point, and the Twin Royal Stupas. Small groups are limited to nine people.

“Our guide Ice and his driver Mr Bond provided a very enjoyable and well run day. ICE provided lots of helpful information about the Lanna and Karen culture and history and was also really thoughtful about our needs. A very interesting day! ThRead more”

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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall & Angel Waterfall Park Day Tour - Angel Waterfall Park: a polished fantasy before the real falls
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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall & Angel Waterfall Park Day Tour

5.Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall & Angel Waterfall Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,371 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $41

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Chiang Mai’s Buatong Sticky Waterfall and the man-made Angel Waterfall Park. Guides such as Avi, Nine, Lily, and Amy help with safe climbing and photos. Expect jungle pools, misty paths, rabbits, goats, and a wet, active afternoon.

“Such a fun experience and Lily made the trip even better, such a fun tour guide!!”

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Chiang Mai: Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet - Bua Tong Cave and its 245-step climb
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Chiang Mai: Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet

6.Chiang Mai: Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,049 reviews · from $30

Travel by air-conditioned van from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong Cave, Sticky Waterfall, and Nam Phu Chet Si spring. Guides such as Kim, Tono, and John lead the climbs, explain local stories, and take photos. Expect wet feet, ropes, forest paths, a Thai buffet, and a full day outdoors.

“We loved it. The guide was very nice and supportive. He took our phones at the waterfalls and took pictures. We loved it”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour - Bua Tong Waterfall: climb the sticky falls barefoot
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

7.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58

Spend about eight hours visiting Bua Tong Waterfall, New Elephant Home Sanctuary, and a bamboo rafting camp near Chiang Mai. Guides such as Paul, Fluke, Poppy, and Dam lead the day, with lunch, admission, transport, and mobile tickets included.

“Amazing journey! Our tour guide, Fluke, was phenomenal. The tour was well paced and provided a variety of different experiences. Engaging with the elephants was incredible, the rafting was relaxing and climbing the waterfalls was a unique experience.”

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Chiang Mai Half Day Tour: Sticky Waterfall & Hotel Transfer - The ride north from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai Half Day Tour: Sticky Waterfall & Hotel Transfer

8.Chiang Mai Half Day Tour: Sticky Waterfall & Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 611 reviews · 4h 30m

Ride from Chiang Mai to Bua Thong, where mineral-coated limestone lets you climb up cascading water. This is a transfer rather than a guided tour, with an English-speaking driver, about two hours at the falls, and optional hotel pickup.

“Was unreal. We went at 8am it wasn’t very busy when we got there but it got busier a little later on. Would definitely recommend this”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon, Waterfalls, & Tribal Villages Tour - The minivan ride and the shape of the day
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon, Waterfalls, & Tribal Villages Tour

9.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon, Waterfalls, & Tribal Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 484 reviews · 10 hours · from $36

Spend 10 hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand’s highest peak, with waterfall stops, the King and Queen Pagodas, a set-menu lunch, and Karen and Hmong village visits. English and Thai guides such as Bobo, Choo, Nammy, and Ping have led past departures.

“an amazing day. if you love mountains and new experiences, this is for you. going to the Karen Hill tribe was a surprising highlight for me, and the view from the pagodas is indescribable. my only note is that I wish we spent more time there.”

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Chiang Mai: Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall - The 1.5-hour ride from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang
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Chiang Mai: Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall

10.Chiang Mai: Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 450 reviews · 7 hours · from $54

Travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang for a seven-hour ethical elephant experience with an English-speaking guide. Feed elephants, watch them forage without touching or bathing them, swim at a waterfall, eat Pad Thai, and make a Thai herbal inhaler.

“A very well-organised, ethical trip. An amazing experience with lots of interesting facts. The guides speak excellent English.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio - Huay Kaew Waterfall: an easy start near the city
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio

11.Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 429 reviews · from $13Best value

Ride with a local songthaew driver, often Mr Dang, to Huay Kaew Waterfall, Wat Pha Lat, and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. You explore each stop independently, with about 20 minutes at the waterfall, 40 minutes at Wat Pha Lat, and an hour at Doi Suthep.

“Our driver was great! Really useful to have a driver to all three sights…we did the afternoon one and got to see sunset at the top — really great!”

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Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai - A full day in a compact minivan
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Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

12.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · from $31

Travel from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest point, two waterfalls, the King and Queen Pagodas, and Baan Mae Klang Luang. A guide such as Paula, Oil, or Yak leads the small group, with hotel pickup, lunch, and short walks. Expect a full day with plenty of driving and extra entrance fees.

“Excellent full day tour with efficient friendly guide Choo and very careful driver. Very interesting stops - particularly the coffee stop - and stunning waterfalls.”

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8 hour Sticky waterfall, ATV and White water rafting Adventures

13.8 hour Sticky waterfall, ATV and White water rafting Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · from $110

You’ll leave Chiang Mai at 9:00 a.m. for Sticky Waterfall, an ATV ride across roads and jungle tracks, and 4 km of level 3 to 4 rafting. Guides such as Joe, K, and Mr B are noted for clear safety help. Lunch, water, transport, insurance, and fees are included.

“Had an awesome experience! I’m a solo traveler and this was a solo tour but that didn’t hinder the day at all. The guide was a great companion for the day with a plethora of knowledge and a friendly demeanour. He also posed as my personRead more”

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Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and its 300 steps
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Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

14.Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $109

Spend 7 to 9 hours with a private local guide visiting Doi Suthep Temple, climbing Bua Thong’s sticky waterfalls, stopping at a Karen Long Neck village, and eating lunch at an orchid and butterfly farm. Guides such as Yut, Tuk, Puma, Cai, May, Mae, and Noom are praised for flexibility and good company.

“Fascinating tour to see the amazing temple and learn about its history from our knowledgeable guide, May. 3 of us walked the 300 steps which wasn't difficult while May took one our party in the lift. Unfortunately the view from the top Read more”

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Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village - The 7:00 AM pickup and the last easy coffee
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Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

15.Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · 2 days · from $96

Walk through Mae Win farmland and jungle with an English-speaking guide, stop at waterfalls, and spend the night in a basic White Karen cottage. Guides such as Kong, Pong, Pat, Jo, and Bo Bo are known for explaining plants, local life, and jungle skills. Expect long uphill walks, simple lodging, and excellent village food.

“Kong was the best guide ever! Everyone was so nice. The accommodation and food at the karen village was perfect!”

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