Top 12 Private Waterfall Tours in Chiang Mai

1.Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

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

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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2.Sticky Waterfall Half-day with Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 4 hours

Ride from Chiang Mai to Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall in a private car with an English-speaking driver such as Jay, Ton, or Pom. Spend about two hours climbing the limestone falls and swimming, with time for lunch or an optional local stop before returning.

“Jay made all the difference with this trip. We really enjoyed the sticky waterfall that are (even if it is very crowded) and so welcome when the weather is so brutally warm. Jay made it special by guiding us and taking many pictures of us (allowing us to enjoy the water and the place). Jay was super generous in making a detour to enjoy the blue temple (a MUST to do). Thank you Jay for a wonderful afternoon, for your kindness !”

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3.Private Chiang Mai Tour to Bua Thong Waterfalls and Ziplining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $138

Spend nine hours with a private guide and driver exploring Chiang Mai beyond the city. Visit a local market, zipline through forest, meet Karen villagers, eat lunch, and climb the five levels of Bua Thong Waterfalls. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“M was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgable, helpful and fun to have around. Plus he speaks really great English. I would give him 10 stars if I could.”

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4.Zipline+Sticky waterfall+Long Neck Village Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $126

Spend about eight hours with a private guide, zipping across 24 platforms at Phoenix Adventure Park, climbing Sticky Waterfall, visiting a Karen Long Neck village, and eating lunch. Air-conditioned transport, equipment, entry fees, and listed activities are included.

“Excellent day. Long neck village was interesting. Tour guide was full of information and did a great job. Zip line was excellent. Really nice park and so many zip lines. Well organised and very safety conscious - all equipment was in excelleRead more”

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5.Chiang Mai Doi Suthep Temple and Sticky Waterfall Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $133

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Doi Suthep, taking part in a blessing and wrist-tying ceremony, then climbing and swimming at Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls. Pickup, temple admissions, transport, and lunch are included in the planned day.

“Stayed in Chiang Mai for a month and did 20+ tours with multiple companies. This was by far the most expensive (paid 9,000 baht) and least impressive day tour of my entire trip. Sadly, the tour quality did not match the premium price. I wenRead more”

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6.Private tour Chiang Dao cave ,Temples,Sticky waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $123

Leave Chiang Mai at 8:30 am for a private day of northern Thailand sights. Visit Wat Ban Den, Chiang Dao Cave, Sticky Waterfall, and the Grand Blue Temple, with a local lunch, driver, guide, entrance fees, and free time included. Don and Jim are among the guides associated with this experience.

“Don is an excellent guide, this was a great tour! Pick up was on time at our hotel and tour exceeded our expectations. Lunch stop was also fantastic. Eight in our party and everyone agreed. It’s a good mix of activities for adults and children/teens.”

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7.Private Sticky Waterfall & Floating Srilanna National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $120

Visit Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall and Nam Phu Chet Si, then take a longtail boat across Mae Ngat Dam to Mountain Float Resort. Your English-speaking guide, including guide Eh on some departures, handles transport, lunch, and water activities in this private eight-hour outing.

“a great activity to beat the heat and get out of the city for a bit super friendly guide”

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8.Private : Sticky Waterfall & Secret Temple & Karen Village.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

From Chiang Mai, Kiki, Chris, or another English-speaking guide takes you to a Karen Long Neck village, Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls, a forest temple, and a local lunch stop. Expect limestone you can climb, a short forest walk, cultural context, and private hotel transfers.

“Kiki à été à nos petits soins tout le temps... Merci pour ces beaux moments partagés Je recommande fortement ce guide et ce qu il propose christel et eva”

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9.Private Doi Suthep Temple Handicraft Center and Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $125

Spend about eight hours with a private driver and English-speaking guide, visiting Doi Suthep, Wat Pha Lat, San Kamphaeng’s handicraft shops, and Buatong Sticky Waterfall. Mr K is named as the main driver, with Mosquito also mentioned as a guide. Lunch, water, transport, and fees are included.

“We had the most amazing day with Mosquito and Mr. K. Our guide and driver were so kind, knowledgeable and informative. The sticky waterfall was gorgeous and a lot of fun. The temple so interesting. And we also went to handicraft highway and wonderful stores there. We received excellent advice and thoughtful service throughout.”

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10.Private Day Tour Doi Inthanon With Mae Ya Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 9 hours · from $151

You’ll travel by private air-conditioned car from Chiang Mai to Thailand’s highest point, two waterfalls, the King and Queen pagodas, Ang Ga trail, and Ban Mae Klang Luang. English-speaking guides such as At, Austin, and Toon Toon are associated with the tour, which includes lunch, park fees, water, and hotel pickup.

“It was a great day and our host At was incredible. A great way to go at your own pace but also be guided to get the most out of all of the locations”

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11.Sticky Waterfalls Private Half Day Fun Escapades

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $48Best value

You’ll ride from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong Sticky Waterfalls in a private sedan or MPV, then climb three limestone-covered levels barefoot or in rubber shoes. Drivers such as Tammy, Poon, Nop, and Wit are praised for safe, friendly service, with time to relax at Dantewada Nature Park.

“The driver guided trip was better than we expected. We got a season host driver who knew the route pretty well. Kun Wit was a friendly and jovial guy. Very flexible and always smiling. We had a fun experience at the falls and enjoyed it as well.”

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12.Private Tour: Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $105

You’ll ride from your Chiang Mai hotel with an English-speaking private guide such as Mumu or Aily, then climb Bua Thong’s gritty limestone tiers and visit its sacred spring. The four-hour outing includes transfers and admission, but bring swim shoes or Crocs and expect moderate exertion.

“Aily was a great tour guide and the Sticky Falls was a great experience. Go round twice and make sure you have swim shoes or crocs.”

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