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The 15 Best Waterfall Tours in Chiang Mai

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Mae Sa, Wachirathan, Bua Thong and the falls nobody has named on a map. These 15 trips are priced and honest about how much of the day is swimming and how much is minivan.

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - A waterfall stop before the elephants
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

1.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60Our pick

Spend nine hours outside Chiang Mai with rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand, where you can feed them, walk nearby, and join them in the river. The day also includes a waterfall stop, lunch, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River. Guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Sunny have led recent trips, though your guide may differ.

“We had a fabulous day, unlike anything we had done before. Our guide was great and she took very good care of us. The elephants have a lovely life and we enjoyed seeing them close up in the beautiful surroundings. The staff looking after them are great. We were transported there and back in a comfortable vehicle with an experienced driver.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Feeding, walking, and watching the elephants
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

2.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 guided visit with rescued elephants: learn their stories, prepare snacks, feed them, walk nearby, and, if conditions allow, help cool them in the river. Then head to Mae Wang Waterfall for a short nature hike and a swim when safe. Guides such as Beer, Yaya, and Nop have led the tour.

“Such an amazing day at Pon Elephant Sanctuary from start to finish, our guide was great, the sanctuary was amazing and the elephants are really chilled and are really well looked after by the staff”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall - The Long Neck village stop
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

3.Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,262 reviews · 9 hours · from $63

This nine-hour Chiang Mai day trip pairs close-up elephant care with a Long Neck village visit and a climb at Buatong Sticky Waterfall. You’ll make herbal treats, feed elephants, and have the chance to bathe with them in a river. English-speaking guides include Fluke, Amy, Tiger, and Bella, though your guide depends on the day.

“It was the best trip I have done in my life! And Fluke was the greatest guide ever!”

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Doi Inthanon Waterfall and Royal Project Chiang Mai - Karen village and the Hmong market
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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

Leave central Chiang Mai by air-conditioned van for a full day in Doi Inthanon National Park. Visit Wachiratharn Falls, a Karen village, a Hmong market, the country’s highest point, the Ang Ka boardwalk and the Twin Royal Pagodas. Lunch, bottled water and an English-speaking guide are included. Small groups are capped at nine; park and pagoda entry fees cost extra.

“We learnt about the good work the royal family had done for the community , saw some spectacular natural beauty , the rainforest at the top of the mountain and the waterfall.. we were gently and expertly guided by I’ve”

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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall & Angel Waterfall Park Day Tour - Dan Tewada, a garden made for wandering
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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall & Angel Waterfall Park Day Tour

5.Sticky Waterfall & Angel Waterfall Park Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,371 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $41

Ride from Chiang Mai to Dan Tewada Land of Angels Waterfall Park, with its misty paths, flowers and animal-feeding areas, then climb the mineral-coated rocks of Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall. The six-to-eight-hour tour includes transfers, entry fees and bottled water. Guides such as Avi, Nine and Lily have been praised for helping with photos and keeping the day fun, though your guide will vary.

“We had a lovely guide and a really good time. Both places were a bit crowded but I guesthid can't be avoided in the high season. Literally a refreshing activity”

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Chiang Mai: Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet - A short forest walk to Nam Phu Chet Si
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Chiang Mai: Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet

6.Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,049 reviews · from $30

Ride an air-conditioned van from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong Cave, the four-tier Sticky Waterfall and Nam Phu Chet Si spring. Your English-speaking guide leads you along the waterfall’s grippy limestone, points out safer footholds and can help with photos. Lunch, fruit and water are included. Guides vary, with Kim and Tono among the names you may encounter.

“Our guide Kim was fantastic, super friendly and very knowledgeable. Kim showed us the right path and the best spots for photos. The whole day was so much fun, followed by a delicious lunch!”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour - Meeting the elephants in Mae Taeng Valley
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

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

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

Spend a day outside Chiang Mai at Bua Tong’s grippy limestone waterfall, an elephant sanctuary in Mae Taeng Valley and a bamboo rafting camp. Lunch and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Paul, Fluke and Mr. Poppy have led past tours, though the guide on your date may differ. Expect a full day, with pickup offered and a return to Three Kings Monument.

“We absolutely loved this trip! Feeding the elephants was a real highlight for us. And Paul was a great guide.”

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Chiang Mai Half Day Tour: Sticky Waterfall & Hotel Transfer - The ride north from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai Half Day Tour: Sticky Waterfall & Hotel Transfer

8.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 parts of a flowing waterfall. This is a transfer, not a guided tour: an English-speaking driver takes you there and back, with roughly two hours to explore. Morning departures usually reach the falls before the crowds build.

“Easy transfer from my hostel to the waterfalls. I recommend choosing the earlier time, as I was able to enjoy the waterfalls with no crowds! People started flowing in after I had already climbed.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon, Waterfalls, & Tribal Villages Tour - Thailand’s highest point, without a summit trek
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon, Waterfalls, & Tribal Villages Tour

9.Doi Inthanon, Waterfalls, & Tribal Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 484 reviews · 10 hours · from $36

Travel from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s 2,565-meter summit. The shared 10-hour tour includes waterfalls, the King and Queen Pagodas, a set-menu lunch, a Hmong market, and a Karen community stop. English- and Thai-speaking guides lead the day, with guides such as Choo, Bobo, and PJ praised for clear explanations and warm humor.

“Thank you so much for the guide tour Bobo to make this trip really good! He explained everything about the temple, local culture and make us be part of them! I really enjoy this trip and really recommend do it with the tour guide bobo”

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Chiang Mai: Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall - The road to Mae Wang takes time
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Chiang Mai: Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall

10.Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 450 reviews · 7 hours · from $54

Travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang for a guided elephant observation program: prepare food, feed the elephants, and follow them as they forage at their own pace. There is no riding, touching, or elephant bathing. The day also includes a waterfall break, tea, Pad Thai, and a handmade Thai herbal inhaler.

“We had an amazing time and are very happy with the tour, we had an introductory session, fed the elephants, went to the jungle to observe them look for food, then had free time to relax or swim in a waterfall, afterwhich we had lunch and finished with making our own yadom. We spent a long time choosing a place that threats its elephants properly and doesn't force them do things they don't want and we can say it is exactly that. It is ethical and the staff is amazing and really cares about them. We recommend.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio - Wat Pha Lat: a quieter temple in the forest
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Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio

11.Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 429 reviews · from $13Best value

Ride a local songthaew from Chiang Mai to Huay Kaew Waterfall, forest-shaded Wat Pha Lat, and the hilltop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. You explore each stop on your own while an English-speaking driver waits. Small groups are available, and drivers such as Mr Dang are often praised for being kind, punctual, and helpful.

“was the only person on the 11 am, trip. all places where visited, driver was excellent, trip was as planned. made for a nice day.”

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Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai - The summit of Doi Inthanon
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Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

12.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Royal Project Day Tour From Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · from $31

Spend a full day beyond Chiang Mai with a guide, visiting Wachirathan and Sirithan waterfalls, Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, and Baan Mae Klang Luang. Hotel pickup is offered in Old Town and Nimman, lunch is included, and entrance fees are extra. Expect a scenic sampler, not a long mountain hike.

“James is a very good guide who knows the subject. Ride was very comfortable and the tour included two waterfalls, stupas at the top. Walk through a tribal village and walk to the highest point in Thailand.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch - Waterfalls, viewpoints and the highest point
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch

13.Doi Inthanon National Park, Waterfall & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 301 reviews

Travel from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park in a small group, stopping at waterfalls, viewpoints, Thailand’s highest point, the King and Queen Pagodas, and a Karen village. The day includes a guide, lunch, water and hotel pickup in the Old City or Nimman area. Guide names vary, so check which park and pagoda fees your selected option includes.

“yolean was very helpful, knowledgable and kind. along with our driver they made the day a every enjoyable experience. Thank you”

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Chiang Mai: Dantewada Land of Angels & Sticky Waterfall Tour - Dantewada: a photogenic first stop
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Chiang Mai: Dantewada Land of Angels & Sticky Waterfall Tour

14.Dantewada Land of Angels & Sticky Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 278 reviews · 5 hours · from $54

Travel from Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide to Dantewada Land of Angels, a garden park with cascades and photo spots, then climb Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls. The group is limited to eight, and guides such as Chris and Kiki help with the route and often take photos. Bring insect repellent, sun cover, and swimwear if you plan to use the pool.

“We had the pleasure of going to the Dantewada Land and Sticky Waterfall. Our tour guides were Didi and Mr A they were so informative during our tour very funny insightful and helpful throughout. Didi prayed for good weather for us as it was raining in our way up! And we got so lucky that the skies cleared when we arrived and was dry for the the owl day. Great day, memories and pictures 😀”

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Chiang Mai: Elephants, Sticky Waterfalls, Market and Temple - Climbing Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls
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Chiang Mai: Elephants, Sticky Waterfalls, Market and Temple

15.Elephants, Sticky Waterfalls, Market and Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 450 - 510 minutes · from $70

Set out from Chiang Mai by van for a rural market, Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls and the colorful Lanna temple Wat Ban Den, then visit an elephant sanctuary to prepare food, feed and bathe the animals. The small group is limited to nine, lunch and transfers are included, and guides such as Blue, Tu, Non, James and Tom have led the day.

“Our guide - James was really great, funny, helpful, talk and explain a lot of things in very interesting and passionate way. Sticky waterfall - amazing! It was so much fun. I had only one issue with this trip that elephant sanctuary was not totally ethical. You could touch, take a photos with animals. It is visible that their are trained to do some tricks for tourists.”

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