7 Private Waterfall Tours in Thailand to Build a Day Around

1.Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · from $127Our pick

Travel from central Bangkok with a private guide and driver to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market. Ride a long-tail boat, take the train into the market, and stop at a coconut sugar farm and salt fields. Add Erawan Falls and the Bridge over the River Kwai for a much longer day.

“Jim was extraordinary! She was well versed in her country's history and knowledgeable in current trends. She anticipated great picture locations and placed us in prime seating and prime locations to get the best experience! She asked our fooRead more”

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2.Erawan Waterfall and Elephant Care: Private Tour to Kanchanabur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · from $227

Leave Bangkok at 6:30 am for a private Kanchanaburi tour with a guide such as Peter, Bella, or Preecha. Swim at seven-level Erawan Waterfall, walk the Death Railway, visit Krasae Cave, and feed and bathe rescued elephants. Lunch, transport, water, and entrance fees are included.

“The waterfall was beautiful. The elephant sanctuary is exactly as explained in the other reviews. i want to take a second to Thank my guide Peter who went above and beyond his usual responsibilities. A hat was left behind at the elephant saRead more”

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3.Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 4 hours · from $48Best value

Spend four hours in Khao Sok National Park with an English-speaking guide such as June, Big Boy, Diamond, or Aek. Walk rainforest trails, search for monkeys, gibbons, snakes, spiders, and insects, then cool off at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls. Private and small-group options cost $48 per person.

“Our guide Aek gave us the most amazing experience. We booked a private tour with Aek and had an incredible amount of fun. We saw many animals, including a tarantula, lots of monkeys, and even an elephant nearby. He really did everything possible to make this the best tour for us. He was extremely flexible and catered to our individual wishes. The tour was even better than we had imagined.”

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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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