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Sticky Waterfall Tours from Chiang Mai: the 15 Best

50 tours  ·  from $19 a head

Bua Thong is limestone furred with mineral deposit, so you walk up the face of it barefoot against the current. Entry is free and it is an hour north of the city; these 15 are really about the transport and what else the day picks up.

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

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

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

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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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

2.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

3.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 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

4.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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8 hour Sticky waterfall, ATV and White water rafting Adventures

5.8 hour Sticky waterfall, ATV and White water rafting Adventures

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

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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Chiang Mai: Dantewada Land of Angels & Sticky Waterfall Tour - The Seven-Colored Fountain and a short forest walk
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Chiang Mai: Dantewada Land of Angels & Sticky Waterfall Tour

6.Chiang Mai: Dantewada Land of Angels & Sticky Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 278 reviews · 5 hours · from $54

Spend five hours north of Chiang Mai with guides such as Chris and Kiki, visiting the man-made Dantewada Land of Angels and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls. Climb the grippy limestone falls, see the sacred Seven-Colored Fountain, and rely on your guide for photos, route help, water, and safe footing.

“Highly recommend this tour! Sticky waterfall was the best. Chris (our tour guide) was so helpful taking my phone in his clear water proof lanyard taking pics and video as I was climbing the waterfalls.”

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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall Half-Day Tour & Hotel Transfers - The best timing: take the first morning departure
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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall Half-Day Tour & Hotel Transfers

7.Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall Half-Day Tour & Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 172 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

Travel from central Chiang Mai to Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall in Si Lanna National Park. You get about two hours to climb the limestone cascades, swim, or rest by the spring. This is a self-guided outing with hotel transfers, park admission, and no guide to set your pace.

“sooooo much fun! a cant miss! just wear your swimsuit and bring a change of clothes and towel!”

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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour - Visiting the Karen Long Neck Village
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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

8.4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $88

Spend about 10 hours with an English-speaking guide on a Chiang Mai day trip to Sticky Waterfall, an ethical elephant sanctuary, a Karen Long Neck Village, and your choice of white-water or bamboo rafting. Guides have included Yoong, with Mr. K as driver.

“This was easily the best tour I have taken in more than 10 years travelling through South East Asia. Absolutely fantastic guide (Mr K), a small group and really fun activities. The elephant sanctuary was great and the elephants treated very well. The rafting was a blast, as was the Sticky Waterfall. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Mr. K. 🙂”

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Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall - Dantewada Angel Land: photo-friendly, but clearly man-made
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Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall

9.Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $39

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Dantewada Angel Land, Wat Ban Den’s Blue Temple, and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall. Your guide handles transport, explains the temple, helps you climb the falls, and takes photos. Groups are capped at nine, with water and entrance fees included.

“This experience was very relaxing at Angle Land and BlueTemple and fun adventure at the Sticky water. Our tour guide, Mongkol was very kind and helpful. We had a great time!”

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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall scenic loop unseen lake &temple - Starting at Three Kings Monument or your hotel
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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall scenic loop unseen lake &temple

10.Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall scenic loop unseen lake &temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 7 hours · from $48

Join Eddie and M for a seven-hour Chiang Mai loop through Wat Phra That Doi Saket, Mae Kuang Dam, Sticky Waterfall, and Wat Phra That Chom Kitti. Choose a group pickup at Three Kings Monument or private hotel transfers. Expect temple views, quiet stops, waterfall time, and helpful photography.

“Amazing trip, made by our fantastic tour guide who changed it to an earlier time so we could see the sunrise. Would highly recommend”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple & Sticky Waterfall Trip - Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai’s grand opening act
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple & Sticky Waterfall Trip

11.Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple & Sticky Waterfall Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 91 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Spend a full day with an English or Thai-speaking guide visiting Doi Suthep, Wat Pha Lat, Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm, and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls. Small groups, lunch, entrance fees, water, insurance, and hotel pickup are included. Guides such as Nine and Fon are praised for patient family care.

“Ms Fon was absolutely first class as a guide. She was so informative and easy going throughout the day, which made for an amazing family day. Thank you for making the day special”

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Experience Elephant Sanctuary + Sticky Waterfall - Preparing food instead of watching a show
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Experience Elephant Sanctuary + Sticky Waterfall

12.Experience Elephant Sanctuary + Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $94

Travel from Chiang Mai with a private driver such as Lee, Ming, or Ton to prepare food, feed, and bathe rescue elephants with sanctuary guides including Moon and Cookie. After lunch, climb the Sticky Waterfall and swim if you wish. Expect about six to eight hours door to door.

“Was a magical experience, the places were amazing and hands on, it was truly a fun and magical experience. Our driver Lee was amazing and explained so much on the way, you can tell that he is truly passionate about his job”

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Chiang Mai: ATV, White Water Raft, & Sticky Waterfall Tour - Morning pickup and the drive north
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Chiang Mai: ATV, White Water Raft, & Sticky Waterfall Tour

13.Chiang Mai: ATV, White Water Raft, & Sticky Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 1 day

You’ll visit Sticky Waterfall, eat Thai lunch, raft about 5 kilometers on the Maetang River, and ride a 200cc ATV for an hour. An English-speaking guide, equipment, water, insurance, and city transfers are included. Pickups begin around 8:00 am, with a return expected between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

“Brilliant day and such lovely and welcoming guide. Well worth it for a full day with 3 activities and he accommodated our big group of 19 people!”

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Sticky Waterfall Cycling Tour - Riding through forest, hills, and double track
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Sticky Waterfall Cycling Tour

14.Sticky Waterfall Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $81

Start in Chiang Mai at 8:30 am, cross Mae Kuang reservoir by longtail boat, then ride forest trails toward Bua Thong Waterfall. Your small group gets bikes, snacks, drinks, support, and lunch. Guides such as Lek provide riding help, while Vivi follows in the support vehicle.

“I booked the tour spontaneously one day before. And everything worked perfectly. The tour was super organized and also for each fitness level. The guides were very friendly, helpful and funny. It was a lot of fun. Thank you for this great experience on my vacation in Thailand.”

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Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall - Wat Ban Den’s blue roofs and Lanna details
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Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall

15.Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $58

Join Limmy Private Tour Chiang Mai for a nine-and-a-half-hour outing to Pang Maidaeng elephant sanctuary, Wat Ban Den, and Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall. Expect close elephant encounters, Lanna temple architecture, waterfall climbing, hotel pickup, and a group capped at nine.

“Fantastically organised and flexible to how busy each site is so you get the best experience from each. Limmy has plenty of knowledge to share but also leaves you to enjoy the scenery if you prefer. The falls were fantastic fun! The elephants Read more”

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