The 9 Waterfall Rafting and Tubing in Thailand That Earn Their Price

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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2.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58Top rated

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

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

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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7.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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8.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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9.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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