5 Waterfall Tours in Khao Lak to Build a Day Around

1.Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 622 reviews · 3 hours · from $48Our pick

Spend three easygoing hours near Khao Lak bamboo rafting through jungle scenery, spotting snakes, frogs, monkeys, and birds, then visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center and swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. Guides such as Winnie, Dee Dee, and Kob add local insight, photos, and a friendly pace.

“An amazing experience on the rafting. We got to see wildlife with the guides making sure to point out everything so you didn’t miss anything. Swimming in lagoon was brilliant. Visiting the turtles was brilliant, getting to learn about how the Navy look after and help with the conservation of the turtles and their environment was really informative. We even got to experience getting down with in the big pool to touch and have pictures taken. Winnie was a great guide and made sure we got everything we wanted from our trip without rushing us. A great morning out. Thank you.”

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2.Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 4h 30m · from $61

Travel north from Khao Lak with an English-speaking guide, then ride a crew-paddled canoe beneath old banyan trees and mangroves. Look for snakes, monitor lizards, monkeys, and birds before walking 800 meters to Tam Nang Waterfall. Guides such as Gay and Praew add useful nature tips and plenty of fun.

“It was amazing Tay and Boo were very knowledgeable and made the experience amazing . The canoeing was incredible the guides were entertaining and made it so much fun and the waterfall was stunning . Would highly recommend”

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3.Khao Lak: Guided ATV Tour with Lampi Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 117 reviews · from $89

Ride a quad bike for about an hour through muddy, sandy, and green jungle trails near Khao Lak, with a small river crossing along the way. After basic instruction, cool off at Lampi Waterfall. Hotel transfers, park fees, drinks, and a guide are included. Jojo and Aommy have helped make past departures especially enjoyable.

“awesome trip and highly recommend. we loved seeing the Khao Lak jungle this way. the ATV tour is fantastic, quite challenging at times with the terrain - as long as you have good forearm and hand strength to hold on it's all good and a lot of fun”

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4.Trekking to Waterfall Adventure Tubing 45 mins. (Only Khao lak)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $88Top rated

Set out from Khao Lak at 8:30 a.m. for a 4x4 ride, jungle trek, bamboo-cup coffee at Hinlad Waterfall, and 45 minutes of river tubing. Guides including Susan, Luna, and Oil add local insight and steady support. Expect wet clothes, uneven ground, and a small-group feel.

“What a fabulous trip! From travelling by 4x4, to trekking through jungle to stunning waterfall, to drinking coffee out of bamboo cups, this trip has it all. After a leisurely stop at the waterfall, it was an adrenalin fueled river tubing experience, sRead more”

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5.Khao Lak: ATV Ride Through Mountain and Waterfall Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 104 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $41Best value

Ride an ATV through Khao Lak’s palm gardens, rubber plantations, streams, and mountain trails with an English-speaking instructor. Choose 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours. The longest route reaches a waterfall where you can swim, so bring dry clothes. Driver minimum age is 15.

“The trip was well organised and very enjoyable. Worth every penny x we ended up with a private tour x”

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