Waterfall Treks in Thailand — Our Top 15

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 a private or small-group guide who can adjust the pace and route. Guides such as Aek, June, Big Boy, Diamond, and Nicey are praised for spotting monkeys, gibbons, snakes, spiders, and insects that are easy to miss. The trek includes Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls, with time to swim if conditions allow.

“We had Sav as our private guide, and she showed us so many animals—she really knows her wildlife. We had a genuinely lovely and relaxed trip with her 🙂 The only thing to be aware of is that transportation to Khao Sok can be a bit tricky.”

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

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

Start at 8:30 am with a 4x4 ride into Khao Lak’s forest, then walk to Hinlad Waterfall for coffee and scenery. Guides such as Susan, Luna, Lunar, and Oil lead the jungle walk and 45-minute river-tubing run. Expect wet fun, a rope swing, moderate exertion, and changing river conditions.

“Tubing was really fun. Would definitely recommend. Luna made the tour/15 minutes trek really informative and interesting”

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

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

Spend two active days hiking through Mae Win and Mae Wang, stopping at waterfalls, Karen villages and farmland. Your English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to 13, with a simple cottage stay, local meals, campfire, stargazing and time to swim. Pack light, bring warm layers, and expect long uphill walks.

“Great trip from start to finish. Met some great people from all over the world.”

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

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

Join Jimmy and local mahouts for a natural day with rescued elephants near Chiang Mai. Prepare food, feed and walk the elephants, then help with a river bath before eating a home-cooked meal and visiting Mae Wang Waterfall. Expect a flexible rural experience, rough transport, and outdoor activity rather than a tightly timed tour.

“Good experience , need to let clients know it will be a 2 hr drive from Chiang Mai in the back of an open air truck. Also, it was a 7 hrs experience not 4, which caused us to miss another function. Bring towels, bathing suit, change of clothes.( not listed on website “ to bring “ list. Actual experience with elephants fulfilled a dream though.”

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5.Chiang Mai: Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour

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

Spend 10 hours beyond Chiang Mai with guides such as Sack, Tin, Sam, and O. Trek through orchards and jungle to a 10-meter waterfall, then tackle 10 kilometers of class III and IV rapids in Mae Taeng. You get transport, safety gear, lunch, showers, towels, and time to swim.

“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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6.Chiang Mai Adventure: Trekking, Tubing & Waterfall Slide

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

Spend a full day in Mae Taeng with an English-speaking local guide, a 2.5-hour jungle trek to Tard Mok Waterfall, Thai lunch, river tubing near Elephant Nature Park, and a natural slide at Saa Gee Falls. Choose the elephant observation option instead, or meet at base camp without Chiang Mai transfers.

“This was the best day on our trip to Thailand, even though we still have a week in the south. I'm that certain! The owner and everyone that works there were so nice, especially our guide. He was so energetic and fun! It was so we'll planned out as well. Drinks, snacks, good meal, nice hot shower and clean towels after getting wet and a bit muddy. They lent flip flops for me and my girlfriend when we forgot to take our swim socks with us. We were also lucky, because there was only 3 of us on this trip, so it was really private and intimate. The hike to…”

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

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

Travel south from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang for bamboo rafting, rescued-elephant care, a jungle walk, waterfall swim, and Shan village lunch. English and Thai-speaking guides, including Witoon and Tony, lead small groups of up to 12. Hotel pickup, transport, meals, tickets, and accident insurance are included.

“Elephant feeding and bathing was the highlight of our trip, would d highly recommend this tour, tour guides were excellent and made the trip fun”

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

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

Walk about 10 kilometers each day through Chiang Rai’s jungle, tea plantations, bamboo forests, and hill villages. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Mo, RU, or Aryu, teaches bamboo cooking, jungle skills, and local customs. Sleep in an Akha village, swim at a waterfall when conditions allow, and finish at a hot spring.

“beste was de gids, gaf veel info en bracht het op een leuke en goede manier over! de bedden waren even wennen omdat het is zoals ze in het dorp slapen, dus een dun matrasje op een bamboo vloer. Het eten was heerlijk en bijzonder om te zien hoe ze het voorbereiden!”

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

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

Spend seven hours exploring southern Thailand by canoe, on foot, and by van. You’ll paddle the Takuapa Little Amazon with a local boat guide, visit two markets, walk through Si Phang-Nga National Park, swim at Tam-Nang or Sai Roong Waterfall, enjoy Thai lunch, and relax in Rommanee Hot-spring. Guide Mark has earned special praise for his friendly service.

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

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

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

Spend about 9.5 hours exploring three Chiang Mai highlights with an English-speaking guide. Visit Wachirathan and Mae Ya waterfalls, hike the Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail, and finish at Ban Mae Klang Luang for Karen village life, local coffee, rice-field views, and lunch. Guides may include Tom, Austin, Thomas, or Phon Phon.

“Really nice day with Austin. We were only two, it was like a private tour. However, the price of the tour was a bit expensive.”

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11.Khao Sok: Private Jungle Trek, Waterfall Swim & Bamboo Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $96

Spend five hours in Khao Sok National Park with an English-speaking guide, trekking through rainforest, watching wildlife, swimming at a waterfall, and eating a meal cooked in bamboo. Guides such as Bom, Pom, and Big Boy have led guests through the forest, spotting snakes, spiders, otters, and monkeys.

“The guide Bom was friendly as informative. It was a great day out.”

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12.Chiang Mai: Guided Jungle and Waterfall Trek with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Spend six hours exploring Mae Taeng District with a local English or Thai-speaking guide. Walk beside the river, learn about plants and wildlife, make simple bamboo crafts, swim beneath a 10-meter waterfall, and enjoy lunch, snacks, and water. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Chiang Mai are included.

“This trip was great fun. our guide made it all the better by teaching us about some of the trees and plants along the way. he also made us a bamboo cup, a leaf hat, a bamboo ring and taught us how to make a whistle and grass instrument He also allowed us to taste some very sweet sap.in a flower. When we got to the waterfall he took pictures of us both and will WhatsApp them to us. The terrain was fairly easy going with a bamboo stick which was provided. After the trek a lot velt lunch was provided. I recommend this trip.”

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13.Chiang Rai Trek: 4 Hilltribes Villages & Waterfall Only Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $82

Spend about eight hours walking through Lam Nam Kok National Park and nearby farms, villages, bamboo forest, tea fields, and waterfall country. Your English-speaking guide leads a small group from Chiang Rai, helps prepare a firewood lunch in a Lisu bamboo hut, and finishes with a mineral hot spring bath. Expect about 10 kilometers of walking, including steep sections.

“The trip was a 10/10. Our guide was very nice and friendly. He explained a lot to us about the nature, various herbs and plants, and about the mountain villages, the people, and their way of life. The hike was manageable, and the refreshing dip at the waterfall and the relaxation in the hot spring at the end were two more highlights. We would do it again. Highly recommended and not as touristy as other tours.”

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14.Chiang Mai: 1-Day Trekking Experience to Village & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 11 hours · from $61

Spend 11 hours hiking in Mae Win and Mae Wang, south of Chiang Mai. Your English-speaking guide, possibly the guide known as Jungle Boy, leads you through jungle, rice fields, White Karen villages, and four waterfalls. Expect 5 to 6 hours on foot, a Thai picnic lunch, and two good chances to swim.

“een mooie tocht door de natuur. wel had ik meer gehoord door echte jungle te lopen. dit was alleen na de tweede waterval het geval. toch al met al genoten. we hebben 2 keer heerlijk gezwommen bij prachtige watervallen.”

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15.Chiang Mai: Full-Day Tour of Lahu Village and Waterfall Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $93

Spend a full day walking from Chiang Mai Province into Lahu country near Mae Taeng. A local English-speaking guide leads the 2.5 to 3-hour uphill trek to Ban Huay Kub Kab, where you help cook a Thai lunch at a hill-tribe home. After visiting the village, walk about two hours downhill to a waterfall for swimming before returning by local truck.

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