Best Waterfall Hikes 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 walking Khao Sok National Park with an English-speaking guide who can spot wildlife you would likely miss alone. Look for monkeys, gibbons, snakes, lizards, spiders, and insects, then cool off at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls. Choose a private or small-group outing, with guides such as Aek, June, Diamond, and Big Boy.

“Our guide Aek gave us the most amazing experience. We booked a private tour with Aek and had an incredible amount of fun. We saw many animals, including a tarantula, lots of monkeys, and even an elephant nearby. He really did everything possible to make this the best tour for us. He was extremely flexible and catered to our individual wishes. The tour was even better than we had imagined.”

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2.2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

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

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

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

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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5.Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour

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

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

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

You’ll trek for about 2.5 hours to Tard Mok Waterfall, eat a Thai lunch at base camp, then tube the Mae Taeng River near Elephant Nature Park. Choose the natural waterfall slide or an ethical elephant observation visit. English and Thai-speaking guides lead the day, with towels, showers, transport, and safety gear included.

“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.Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Trek w/ Waterfall

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

Travel south from Chiang Mai in a small group of up to 12 for bamboo rafting, rescued-elephant care, a short jungle trek, waterfall swimming, and a Shan village lunch. Guides speak English and Thai. Tony and Witoon have earned praise for making the day fun and pointing out local nature. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Wij hebben genoten van deze trip met gids Witoon. Hij was heel grappig en heeft ons allerlei natuur dingen laten zien. De combinatie van wandelen, olifanten voeren en raften was super! De lunch was ook prima geregeld!”

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8.2-Day Jungle Trek only walk with Waterfall

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

Spend two days walking about 10 kilometers daily through Chiang Rai’s jungle, tea fields, bamboo groves, and mountain villages. Your English-speaking guide, often Mo, Ru, or Aryu, teaches bamboo cooking and jungle skills. You’ll swim at a waterfall, sleep in an Akha village, visit four communities, 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 with a guide such as Mark exploring Takuapa’s Little Amazon by canoe, shopping at two local markets, walking to a rainforest waterfall, and resting in Rommanee Hot-spring. Lunch, park fees, hotel transfers, safety gear, and insurance are included. Expect a calm nature day with some road time between stops.

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

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10.Waterfall Wanderer Doi Inthanon Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $87Best guided

Spend about eight hours in Doi Inthanon National Park on a gentle 4 km hike with a local guide. Walk through forest and farmland, cool off in a natural pool, learn about local wildlife, visit a 150-year-old Karen village, then enjoy regional lunch and coffee made from nearby beans. Small groups are limited to eight.

“I don't have enough words to say what an amazing day this was. From the very beginning, our guide Lek was wonderful. He was punctual and cared for us every step of the way. Our driver, Taiki, was great! They took us to the most amazing aRead more”

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11.Trek to a Jungle Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $64

Start from 8Adventures Camp at 8:00 am for a guided 1.6-kilometer jungle walk to a 10-meter waterfall. Guides such as Zak and Noey point out plants, fruit, and local stories before you swim. Lunch, a snack, water, and pickup are included. The pace suits families and first-time hikers with moderate fitness.

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12.Mae Ya Waterfall & Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

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

Spend about 9.5 hours exploring Wachirathan and Mae Ya waterfalls, then walk the Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail with a local guide. The 1.5 to 2-hour trek passes forest, farms, and seasonal rice terraces before ending at Ban Mae Klang Luang, where you’ll enjoy locally grown coffee and lunch. Guides may include Tom, Austin, 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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13.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 on a guided jungle walk, a waterfall swim, and a traditional bamboo-cooked lunch. Your English-speaking guide may be Bom, Pom, or Big Boy, all praised for spotting wildlife and making the meal special. Pickup is included from Khao Sok and Khlong Sok hotels.

“Es war ein grandioses Erlebnis mit unserem Super Guide Big Boy, eine tolle Begleitung durch den Dschungel mit einer Vielzahl an Tieren und einem tollem Kocherlebnis und Dinner mit unserem Guide, wahnsinnig schöner Tag und“ Ja“!!! Diese Tour ist ein Muss und unser persönliches Highlight 🫶🇹🇭. Vielen lieben Dank Big Boy”

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14.Guided Jungle and Waterfall Trek with Transfer

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

Leave Chiang Mai by air-conditioned van for Mae Taeng District, then follow a local guide through the jungle and along the river to a 10-meter waterfall. You can swim, eat a packed lunch, and learn about plants, wildlife, bamboo, and forest life. English and Thai guides lead this six-hour trip.

“Vraiment très belle excursion on longe la rivière tout le long jusqu’à terminé par la cascade qui est a coupé le souffle. Convient à tous les niveaux, je ne regrette pas ce choix”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $82

From Chiang Rai, walk for about five hours through forest, farms, bamboo groves, and Lisu, Chinese, Akha, and Lahu villages. Your guide explains local plants and customs, helps you cook a firewood lunch in a bamboo hut, then leads you to a tea plantation, Huay Kaew Waterfall, and a mineral hot spring. Small groups keep the day personal.

“Excellent guide who cares about his customers, the trekking activity, discovering tribes and tea growers. Beautiful walk in the jungle and countryside northwest of Chaing Rai. I recommend it...”

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