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The 4 Best Waterfall Hikes in Chiang Mai

4 hikes  ·  from $51 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 4 waterfall hikes in Chiang Mai that justify the airfare, each with its price, its distance and the one thing to know before you commit.

Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village - Day one: from Chiang Mai to Karen farmland
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Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

1.2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

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

Spend two days hiking through Mae Win farmland and jungle, stopping at waterfalls and White Karen villages. English-speaking guides such as Kong, Pat, Jo, and Pong lead small groups of up to 13. You’ll sleep simply in a village cottage, eat local meals, and return to Chiang Mai around 6:00 to 6:30 PM on day two.

“Our guide Pat was awesome. On the way up it was just me and my cousin so he took us a longer harder way. Way back we went normal way with other group. Very very fun! Authentic jungle trek. 10/10 recomend”

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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall - Leaving Chiang Mai and reaching the Maetang area
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Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall

2.Chiang Mai ATV & White Water Rafting & Trekking to Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 1 day · from $87

Join a small group of up to 10 for a full day outside Chiang Mai. You’ll hike for two hours to a waterfall, eat Thai lunch, raft 5 kilometers on the Maetang River, and ride a 200cc ATV for about an hour. English-speaking guides such as Tony and Tata may lead the day, though guide assignments can vary.

“the atv and the rafting was a very amazing experience, the view to the waterfall is breathtaking. we really recommend to do this trip.”

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Chiang Mai Untouched Elephant: Nature Walk & Waterfall Trek - The road from Chiang Mai to the mahout village
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Chiang Mai Untouched Elephant: Nature Walk & Waterfall Trek

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · 5 hours · from $51Cheapest way up

Leave Chiang Mai by van and open-air truck for a hill-tribe village where rescued elephants live with their caretakers. Prepare food, feed and walk with the elephants, join a river bath if they choose, eat a local meal, and visit Mae Wang Waterfall. The day is natural rather than tightly scripted, so expect rural travel, mud, and a moderate walk.

“The whole tour and Jimmy were brilliant. A great day”

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Chiang Mai: Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour - The three-hour trail to the waterfall
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Chiang Mai: Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour

4.Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour

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

Spend 10 hours in Mae Taeng District with an English or Thai-speaking team. You’ll hike through orchards and jungle to a 10-meter waterfall, then tackle a 10-kilometer river run with class III and IV rapids. Guides such as Sack, Tin, Sam, and Tom have been praised for nature knowledge, humor, and careful safety work.

“O and his teammates were incredible! It was such a thrill but they also made safety a top priority. I would definitely recommend the inflatable kayak if you're looking for a more exciting experience!”

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