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Top 15 Waterfall Hikes in Thailand

18 tours  ·  from $48 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 waterfall hikes in Thailand justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek - Hotel pickup and the start of the forest walk
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Khao Sok: Private Waterfalls and Wildlife Half-Day Trek

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 4 hours · from $48Our pick

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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Chiang Mai: Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure

2.Chiang Mai: Full-Day Jungle Trek, Tubing & Waterfall Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $81Top rated

Spend 10 to 11 hours outside Chiang Mai with guides such as Nine, Bang, or Jack. Trek forest trails to Saa Gee Waterfall, eat local Pad Thai, float the Mae Taeng River, and finish with a natural rock slide, hot shower, tea, and snacks.

“We had an excellent day! Really well organised but also quite chill. We had an amazing trek through the jungle with Nine our superb and extremely knowledgeable guide before having a delicious lunch! The afternoon was spent floating down a river in tubes expertly timed to see the elephants having a drink and a bath. Bang our guide kept the local info and good music flowing as well as the beer. We finished the day walking up to a natural water fall slide for a bit of sliding and swimming. A hot shower and a change of clothes later we were all driven home. An excellent day we can all…”

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Trekking to Waterfall Adventure Tubing 45 mins. (Only Khao lak) - Coffee beside the waterfall
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Trekking to Waterfall Adventure Tubing 45 mins. (Only Khao lak)

3.Trekking to Waterfall Adventure Tubing 45 mins. (Only Khao lak)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $88

Set out from Khao Lak at 8:30 a.m. for a 4x4 ride, jungle trek, bamboo-cup coffee at Hinlad Waterfall, and 45 minutes of river tubing. Guides including Susan, Luna, and Oil add local insight and steady support. Expect wet clothes, uneven ground, and a small-group feel.

“What a fabulous trip! From travelling by 4x4, to trekking through jungle to stunning waterfall, to drinking coffee out of bamboo cups, this trip has it all. After a leisurely stop at the waterfall, it was an adrenalin fueled river tubing experience, sRead more”

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Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village - The 7:00 AM pickup and the last easy coffee
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Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

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

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

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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Chiang Mai 2-Day: Trekking, Tubing & Elephant Observation - Tard Mok Waterfall takes some effort
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Chiang Mai 2-Day: Trekking, Tubing & Elephant Observation

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

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

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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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall - The morning ride to the Maetang River
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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall

6.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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Chiang Mai Untouched Elephant: Nature Walk & Waterfall Trek - The Chiang Mai pickup and the long road into the hills
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Chiang Mai Untouched Elephant: Nature Walk & Waterfall Trek

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

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

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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Chiang Mai: Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour - The 1.5-hour ride from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour

8.Chiang Mai: Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 10 hours · from $112

Spend 10 hours with 8Adventures on a Chiang Mai day trip combining a three-hour jungle trek, a waterfall swim, and 10 kilometers of rafting through class III and IV rapids. Guides such as Tin, Sack, Sam, and O bring local plant knowledge, river skills, and plenty of humor.

“The day was so much fun!! We started the day with the trek and our guide, Sack (he used the reference of a potato sack to remember it haha) was so lovely and passionate about nature. He stopped many times to teach us about the plants and their purposes and even shared his childhood stories. It made the walk so much more enjoyable than just a trek to a waterfall. One there we dipped in the water and enjoyed a snack and the view. After a lovely lunch we headed for the water rafting activity. A lot of supporting staff, attention to detail and security, ensuring we were all aware…”

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Chiang Mai Adventure: Trekking, Tubing & Waterfall Slide - The early drive to Mae Taeng
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Chiang Mai Adventure: Trekking, Tubing & Waterfall Slide

9.Chiang Mai Adventure: Trekking, Tubing & Waterfall Slide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $70

Spend 7 to 10 hours outside Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide, a 2.5-hour jungle trek to Tard Mok Waterfall, Thai lunch, Mae Taeng River tubing, and a choice of Saa Gee Falls or ethical elephant observation. Hotel pickup, towels, showers, and safety gear are included.

“The all-day trekking, waterfall, and tubing trip was incredible from start to finish. The hike was beautiful and energizing, the waterfall was straight out of a postcard, and the tubing was pure fun and relaxation. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel effortless. I left feeling refreshed, amazed, and already wanting to do it again. Highly recommend!”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Trek w/ Waterfall - The morning ride south from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Trek w/ Waterfall

10.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Trek w/ Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $61

Spend a full day south of Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Witoon or Tony. Feed and bathe rescued elephants, raft for about an hour, hike to Mae Wang Waterfall, and eat a simple Shan village lunch in a small group of up to 12.

“Such an amazing experience, 10/10 would definitely recommend. Our guide; Tony was amazing, super friendly and made the whole experience so enjoyable.”

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Chiang Rai: 2-Day Jungle Trek only walk with Waterfall - Day one: hot springs, jungle craft, and the first villages
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Chiang Rai: 2-Day Jungle Trek only walk with Waterfall

11.Chiang Rai: 2-Day Jungle Trek only walk with Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 2 days · from $122

Spend two days trekking about 10 kilometers daily with an English-speaking local guide such as Mo, Ru, or Aryu. Learn jungle skills, make bamboo cups, swim at a waterfall, sleep in an Akha village, and finish at a hot spring.

“een fantastische ervaring met mooie landschappen, kleine dorpjes en een zeer ervaren gids die ons heel veel geleerd heeft over het leven van de hilltribes”

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Khao Lak's Little Amazon: Canoe, Trek & Waterfall Day Trip - The Little Amazon: a calm start on the water
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Khao Lak’s Little Amazon: Canoe, Trek & Waterfall Day Trip

12.Khao Lak’s Little Amazon: Canoe, Trek & Waterfall Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 7 hours · from $101

Spend seven hours with an English or Thai-speaking guide on a small-group Khao Lak outing. Paddle Takuapa’s Little Amazon, watch for monkeys and kingfishers, visit two local markets, walk to a waterfall, swim, enjoy Thai lunch, and rest in Rommanee Hot Springs. Guide Mark is especially noted for friendly service.

“fin aktivitet.. Men meget af turen var kørsel da der var lidt langt imellem de forskellige ting”

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Waterfall Wanderer Doi Inthanon Hiking Tour - Starting at 8:30 in Chiang Mai
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Waterfall Wanderer Doi Inthanon Hiking Tour

13.Waterfall Wanderer Doi Inthanon Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $87

Spend about eight hours in Doi Inthanon National Park on a gentle 4-kilometer hike with a local guide. Follow Pha Dok Siew trail through forest and farmland, swim in a natural pool, visit a 150-year-old Karen village, then enjoy local lunch and coffee grown nearby. Guide Lek and driver Taiki are named with this tour.

“I don't have enough words to say what an amazing day this was. From the very beginning, our guide Lek was wonderful. He was punctual and cared for us every step of the way. Our driver, Taiki, was great! They took us to the most amazing aRead more”

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Trek to a Jungle Waterfall - Lunch, water and the value of $64.80
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Trek to a Jungle Waterfall

14.Trek to a Jungle Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $64

Start at 8Adventures Camp for a guided jungle walk of about 1.6 km each way. Guides such as Zak and Noey point out plants, fruits and forest life before you reach a 10-metre waterfall for a swim. Lunch, a snack and water are included, with pickup offered.

“Beautiful trekking to a waterfall with a friendly and experienced guide. Delicious meal and a bottle of water included. Pick up and drop off at the hotel in a nice car with safe and friendly driver. 100 % satisfied and absolutely worth the money. A "must do" activity when you are in Chiang Mai !!!”

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Chiang Mai: Mae Ya Waterfall & Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek - Wachirathan Waterfall makes an easy first stop
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Chiang Mai: Mae Ya Waterfall & Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

15.Chiang Mai: Mae Ya Waterfall & Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9h 30m · from $80

Spend about nine and a half hours visiting Wachirathan and Mae Ya waterfalls, hiking the Pha Dok Siew Trail with a local guide, and walking through Ban Mae Klang Luang. Guides such as Tom, Austin, and Phon Phon are praised for clear English, patience, and plant knowledge.

“I had the most wonderful private excursion with Thomas as my guide, and I can’t recommend him enough. From the very beginning, he was incredibly friendly, helpful, and patient, making me feel completely at ease throughout the whole day. What stood out most was how informative he was - I learned so many new things with him, and he always made sure I was comfortable and enjoying myself. And the food… oh my goodness! 🍲 The restaurant we stopped in the village, with the meal included in the trip, completely blew me away. Honestly, I did not expect it to be that good, but it turned out to be top…”

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