The 15 Best Waterfall Tours in Thailand

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

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

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

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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From Bangkok: Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour

5.From Bangkok: Erawan Park & Kanchanaburi Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,582 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $59

Travel from Bangkok in a small group of up to nine to the JEATH War Museum, Bridge over the River Kwai, and Erawan National Park. Guides such as Nancy, Jack, and Ohm add history and humor, while several hours at the falls allow hiking and swimming.

“The trip to Kanchanaburi and Erawan was excellent! The drive in a mini-van was smooth, the lunch was great and swimming in Erawan park was awesome. A special thank goes to Tank, our guide. He looked after us like we were his own family. Thank you Tank for making this day unforgettable!”

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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall & Angel Waterfall Park Day Tour

6.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

7.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

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

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

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

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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Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour

10.Bangkok: Elephant Sanctuary & Erawan Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 820 reviews · 12 hours · from $181

Leave Bangkok early for ElephantsWorld, where sanctuary staff guide you through preparing food, feeding elephants, a mud bath, and river washing. After lunch, hike Erawan Waterfall’s forest pools. English-speaking drivers such as Siri, Krit, and Artit are often praised for safe, thoughtful service.

“My day trip started in the Elephant Sanctuary, which my guide Siri took the lead of the things from the lobby of my hotel till the wished destination! Siri was such a nice compliment in the tour, talking about Thai culture, and even got some treats as Tui doughnuts, delicious! When we got to the elephant sanctuary, I couldn’t believe my eyes, such lovely creatures, exposing feelings never thought! Simply amazing! After a long morning we finished up at the ERAWAN waterfalls! The paradise is there, such a raining tropical forest, with beautiful views and landscapes that will take your breath away! HIGLY recommend! Siri thanks for the lovely day,…”

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Samui Zipline FLY & Fun Tree Bridge Jungle Cafe & Waterfall

11.Samui Zipline FLY & Fun Tree Bridge Jungle Cafe & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 686 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Spend about two hours on Koh Samui’s Tree Bridge Zipline, flying across 8 to 10 forest lines above the island’s hills. Guides handle the safety gear and can film you with your phone. A soft drink at the jungle cafe and a short Tan Rua Waterfall stop follow.

“Great fun, guides were great, stunning location views were amazing”

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Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

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

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

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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Chiang Mai Half Day Tour: Sticky Waterfall & Hotel Transfer

13.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

14.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

15.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.