4 Waterfall Hikes in Chiang Mai Worth Booking

1.Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · 2 days · from $96Our pick

Walk through Mae Win farmland and jungle with an English-speaking guide, stop at waterfalls, and spend the night in a basic White Karen cottage. Guides such as Kong, Pong, Pat, Jo, and Bo Bo are known for explaining plants, local life, and jungle skills. Expect long uphill walks, simple lodging, and excellent village food.

“Kong was the best guide ever! Everyone was so nice. The accommodation and food at the karen village was perfect!”

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2.Chiang Mai 2-Day: Trekking, Tubing & Elephant Observation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 2 days · from $102Top rated

Travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Taeng for a 2.5-hour jungle trek, river tubing, a natural waterfall slide, Thai meals, and an overnight forest stay. Add ethical elephant observation, led by English-speaking guides such as Bang, Jack, or Nine when available. Choose a shared capsule cabin or private pool villa.

“The 2-day trip was really nice. Nice hike, tubing with fresh drinks, feeding elephants and these with top guides and lots of fun. Even a long waterslide in the backyard of the camp!! We stood in the dorm which was clean and nice. Thanks a lot to Jack and Bang for the great experience! Larissa und Flo”

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3.Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 1 day

Spend a full day outside Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Tony or Tata. You’ll hike about two hours to a waterfall, eat Pad Thai, raft 5 kilometers on the Maetang River, and ride a 200cc ATV for about an hour. Expect wet clothes, rough trail sections, and a small group of up to 10.

“It was a great day overall. It was about 1.5-2 hours to arrive at the waterfall where we had to walk 2km so we could swim. Then we had some lunch which was followed by the ATV for just over an hour. The course was really fun. Then we did the rafting which was also a good experience.”

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4.Chiang Mai Untouched Elephant: Nature Walk & Waterfall Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · 5 hours · from $51Best value

Meet rescued elephants in a hill-tribe village near Chiang Mai, prepare their food, walk beside them without saddles, and join them at the river for mud and bathing time. A local meal, English-speaking guide, and Mae Wang Waterfall stop are included. Expect simple transport and a flexible schedule.

“Transfer time to every longer than we thought so the journey in an older style minibus was uncomfortable. Outside of that it, spending time with the elephants was amazing and will stay with us for life.”

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