The 15 Waterfall Rafting and Tubing in Thailand That Earn Their Price

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, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

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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Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

3.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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8 hour Sticky waterfall, ATV and White water rafting Adventures

4.8 hour Sticky waterfall, ATV and White water rafting Adventures

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

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 Adventure ATV – Quad | Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

5.Chiang Mai Adventure ATV – Quad | Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 299 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Spend six hours outside Chiang Mai with guides such as Pai and Pik. Ride an ATV through muddy tracks and countryside, pause at a waterfall for tea and snacks, then float the Wang River on a bamboo raft before a local Thai lunch. Expect wet clothes, uneven ground, and plenty of scenery.

“It was amazing!!! Especially the ATV riding it was sooooo much fun and very freeing. We got to see parts of Chiang Mai that I would never have thought. Huge shout out to the tour guide Bi and our wonderful driver and photographer (I’m so sorry I forgot their names) all 3 of them were incredible!!”

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

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

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

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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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

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

8.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-Day: Trekking, Tubing & Elephant Observation

9.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

10.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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Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour

11.Bamboo Rafting, Waterfall, lunch, Elephant, and Turtle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 7h 30m · from $96

This 7.5-hour Khao Lak day trip combines a calm bamboo raft ride, the Tablamu Sea Turtle Center, Thai lunch by the coast, ethical elephant bathing and feeding, and Lampi Waterfall. English-speaking guides such as Peter, Mong, Parry, and Toto have led the outing.

“Incredibly planned activities: river rafting, elephant bathing and elephant feeding, turtle center visit and many mini fruit snacks and drinks on the go. Plus there was very delicious lunch by the sea shore 🤩”

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

12.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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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall and Rafting Day Trip

13.Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall and Rafting Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 1 day · from $83

Travel from Chiang Mai to Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall, then tackle a 4-kilometer stretch of Mae Taeng River rapids before a calm bamboo-raft ride. English-speaking guides such as Joe and Mr K handle transport, photos, lunch, and the day’s changing pace.

“Fantastic trio with Mr Joe. We were the only group so we ended up getting a private family tour. Lots of fun climbing the sticky waterfall - and surprisingly easy! Lunch was delicious, White water rafting was really fun with an entertaining guide and a relaxing bamboo rafting float through the elephant sanctuaries rounded off the trip well”

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Chiang Mai: Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour

14.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 Half-Day Adventure: River Tubing & Waterfall

15.Chiang Mai Half-Day Adventure: River Tubing & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · from $62

You’ll tube for about 1.3 hours on the Mae Taeng River with guides such as Bang and Captain Jack, passing Elephant Nature Park and water buffalo before sliding at Saa Gee Falls. Add ethical elephant feeding for 500 THB or stay overnight in an air-conditioned forest cabin.

“This excursion was our favourite. Everything was great. It will be a memory we hold dear to our hearts forever. Can’t recommend this adventure enough:) It was a 10/10!”

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