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Sticky Waterfall from Chiang Mai: The 15 Best Bua Thong Trips

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Bua Thong is about an hour north and the climbing is the whole point. These 15 compare the half-day runs, the combinations with caves and sanctuaries, and what lunch and transfers are included.

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

1.Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

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

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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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

2.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

3.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 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

4.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: 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

5.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

6.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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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall Half-Day Tour & Hotel Transfers - The four-hour outing, from Chiang Mai to the falls and back
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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall Half-Day Tour & Hotel Transfers

7.Sticky Waterfall Half-Day Tour & Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 172 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

Ride from central Chiang Mai to Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall in Si Lanna National Park, then spend about two hours exploring on your own. Climb the grippy limestone cascades, swim in a spring-fed pool, or rest by the water. Hotel transfers and park admission are included; a guide, food, and drinks are not.

“Glad we booked this, simply for being there early makes such a difference. We went up the waterfalls twice; first time they were empty, and the second time we had to queue a little as people had just arrived with big tour groups. Would definitely recommend not doing a large tour group for this activity as lots of people are there simply for the pictures. Though, i’m not sure if it’s because of the time of year, but we basically ended up with a private car for the day, there was no authentic van as advertised. That being said, our driver was very friendly and communicated with me about time…”

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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour - An elephant visit with a focus on respectful contact
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4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

8.4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $88Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring four sides of Chiang Mai: climb the limestone Sticky Waterfall, visit an elephant sanctuary, meet the Karen community, then choose white-water or bamboo rafting. The tour starts at 8:30 am, includes lunch and transport, and has a maximum group size of 30. Guides Yoong and Mr. K have been praised for their friendly, attentive care.

“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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Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall - Climbing Bua Tong’s Sticky Waterfall
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Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall

9.Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $39

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Dantewada’s man-made waterfall park and flower gardens, Wat Ban Den, and Bua Tong’s Sticky Waterfall. A guide and driver handle the trip between stops, with groups capped at nine. Expect temple grounds, a short nature trail, and an optional-feeling but physical climb through flowing water.

“Absolutely fantastic experience. Highly recommend, my tour guide was great. Very funny and nice. When he gives advice definitely listen to him. There are little secret hacks to make the experience better and he tells you.”

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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall scenic loop unseen lake &temple - Lake views and a walk over Mae Kuang Dam
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Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall scenic loop unseen lake &temple

10.Sticky Waterfall scenic loop unseen lake &temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 7 hours · from $48

Travel from Chiang Mai to Wat Phra That Doi Saket, Mae Kuang Dam and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall, then finish at Wat Phra That Chom Kitti. Guides such as Eddie share Thai history, help you find quieter temple stops and may take photos along the way. Choose a group transfer from Three Kings Monument or a private hotel pickup.

“Our guide, Eddy, was really nice and brought us to temples we didn't know about with nearly no tourists around! Great overall trip with enough time at the sticky waterfalls.”

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The Original Sticky Waterfalls Tour Chiang Mai Thailand - Bua Thong Cave and its spiritual story
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The Original Sticky Waterfalls Tour Chiang Mai Thailand

11.The Original Sticky Waterfalls Tour Chiang Mai Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $50

Set out from Chiang Mai at 7 a.m. with guide Annie for a full day at Bua Thong’s climbable Sticky Waterfalls, a sacred spring and Bua Thong Cave. The small-group outing includes roundtrip transport, loaner water shoes, a waterproof phone pouch, drinks and a Thai lunch with vegetarian and vegan options.

“Highly recommend this activity and especially with Annie! She is professional and very experienced, providing really interesting information about the places she showed us!”

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Experience Elephant Sanctuary + Sticky Waterfall - Lunch and a change of pace
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Experience Elephant Sanctuary + Sticky Waterfall

12.Experience Elephant Sanctuary + Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $94

Start at 8 am with a private, air-conditioned ride from Chiang Mai to a sanctuary where you can prepare food, feed and bathe rescued elephants. Guides such as Moon and Cookie lead the sanctuary visit; drivers including Lee and Ming have earned praise for friendly, informative service. Lunch is included, followed by time to climb or swim at Sticky Waterfall.

“We had an amazing experience interacting with the elephants! Lee is an awesome and very informative tour guide! This is one of the best tours ever! I highly recommend!!”

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Sticky Waterfall Cycling Tour - Riding forest tracks and country roads
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Sticky Waterfall Cycling Tour

13.Sticky Waterfall Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $81

Start in Chiang Mai at 8:30 am, ride from Mae Kuang reservoir on provided bikes, and cross the water by longtail boat to reach the trail. Expect forest paths, some rougher riding, snacks and support along the way, then 45 minutes at Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall and lunch. The group is capped at eight; guides Lek and driver Vivi have been praised for their help.

“Really wonderful ride! Lek is amazing on the bike and guided us well throughout the ride. Lots of good direction and riding tips on the hills and rougher terrain. Their driver, Vivi, was also wonderful and followed along in the support vehicle. Read more”

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Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall - Reading Wat Ban Den’s Lanna details
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Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall

14.Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $58

Spend about 9.5 hours with a guide such as Limmy, Pie, or Pai, visiting rescued elephants, the blue-roofed halls and golden pagodas of Wat Ban Den, and Bua Thong’s climbable limestone waterfall. Pickup is offered, and the group is capped at nine. Expect a full day with three very different stops.

“Mr Limmy is a great guide. He’s very patient and has great knowledge of the places he takes you too. Our favorite part of the tour was the Elephant Sanctuary. Would definitely book his company again!”

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Climb Sticky Waterfall Like a Spiderman - Climbing, cooling off, and taking a break
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Climb Sticky Waterfall Like a Spiderman

15.Climb Sticky Waterfall Like a Spiderman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $64

Ride by air-conditioned private vehicle from Chiang Mai to Bua Thong Waterfalls, then spend time climbing the grippy limestone and exploring the falls with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off and a local Thai brunch are included. Guides have included Kiki, Eddy, and Deedi, though your guide will depend on the day.

“My guide Kiki was truly fluent in English. The waterfall itself was beautiful and fun. We stopped at a local restaurant which was maybe the best food I have had so far this trip!”

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