Top 14 Waterfall Treks in Chiang Mai

1.2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

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

Spend two days trekking through Mae Win and Mae Wang, with waterfall swims, Karen village visits, local food and a simple overnight cottage stay. English-speaking guides such as Kong, Pat, Pong and Jo lead small groups of up to 13. Expect long uphill sections, roughly 5 to 6 hours of walking each day, and cold nights from November to February.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 1 day

You’ll spend one day outside Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Tata or Tony, combining a two-hour waterfall hike, a one-hour 5 km rafting run, and a one-hour 200cc ATV ride. Lunch, transport, equipment, water, admission fees, and insurance under Thai law are included.

“The tour was well put together and Tony was very friendly. Even though I was the only one of the group who registered for the ATV ride they made that possible and I had very good time!”

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

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

Spend five hours near Chiang Mai with rescued elephants, helping prepare food, feed them, walk beside them, and join them at a river mud bath. You will also eat a local meal and visit Mae Wang Waterfall. The day follows the elephants’ mood rather than a strict timetable, with guide support in English and pickup from Chiang Mai Old Town.

“Such an amazing experience. Highly recommended to anyone visiting chiang mai.”

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4.Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour

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

Spend 10 hours from Chiang Mai trekking through orchards and jungle to a 10-meter waterfall, then tackling class III and IV rapids in Mae Taeng District. English-speaking guides such as Sack, Tin, Sam, and Tom add local plant knowledge, paddling help, and careful safety coaching. Hotel pickup, lunch, gear, showers, and towels are included.

“It was so fun!! Even though we were very scared of the rafting, the guides made us feel very safe the entire time. The guides were so fun and we laughed so much. 10 out of 10 experience. Would highly recommend!!!”

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5.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, and a relaxed Mae Taeng River tubing ride. Choose the natural waterfall slide or an ethical elephant observation visit. Hotel transfers, towels, showers, safety gear, and snacks are included.

“The all-day trekking, waterfall, and tubing trip was incredible from start to finish. The hike was beautiful and energizing, the waterfall was straight out of a postcard, and the tubing was pure fun and relaxation. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel effortless. I left feeling refreshed, amazed, and already wanting to do it again. Highly recommend!”

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6.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, a rescued-elephant sanctuary visit, a jungle walk, a waterfall swim, and lunch in a Shan village. Guides such as Tony and Witoon add humor and local nature knowledge. The small group is limited to 12, with transport, tickets, lunch, and insurance 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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7.Trek to a Jungle Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $64Top rated

Set out from 8Adventures Camp at 8:00 am for a family-friendly jungle hike of about 1.6 km each way. Your guide points out plants, fruits, and wildlife before you reach a 10-meter waterfall for a swim. Lunch, a snack, and water are included, with hotel pickup offered. Guides may include Noey or Mr Zak.

“The trekking journey and the AVT trip were wonderful. I got the chance to see Thailand’s beautiful jungles, unique trees, and fruits. Our guide Mr Zak was very nice, gentle and polite. He shared with us many stories about Thai people their liveRead more”

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8.Mae Ya Waterfall & Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek

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

Spend about 9.5 hours exploring Doi Inthanon’s waterfalls and forest trails. Guides such as Tom, Austin, or Phon Phon lead the walk, explain local plants, and help set the pace. You’ll visit Wachirathan and Mae Ya waterfalls, walk through Ban Mae Klang Luang, enjoy a generous local lunch, and taste coffee grown by the White Karen community.

“I had the most wonderful private excursion with Thomas as my guide, and I can’t recommend him enough. From the very beginning, he was incredibly friendly, helpful, and patient, making me feel completely at ease throughout the whole day. What stood out most was how informative he was - I learned so many new things with him, and he always made sure I was comfortable and enjoying myself. And the food… oh my goodness! 🍲 The restaurant we stopped in the village, with the meal included in the trip, completely blew me away. Honestly, I did not expect it to be that good, but it turned out to be top…”

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9.Guided Jungle and Waterfall Trek with Transfer

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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Taeng for a gentle three-hour jungle walk with a local English or Thai-speaking guide. Follow the river to a 10-meter waterfall, swim, learn about plants and wildlife, and enjoy lunch, snacks, and water. Guide Nine is praised for his thoughtful nature lessons and hands-on forest skills.

“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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10.1-Day Trekking Experience to Village & Waterfall

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

Spend 11 hours south of Chiang Mai on a guided 10 km trek through jungle, farmland, and mountain country. You’ll visit White Karen villages, swim at waterfalls, and eat a picnic-style Thai lunch. An English-speaking guide leads the 5 to 6 hours of walking. Hotel pickup is included within Chiang Mai’s old city walls.

“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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11.Doi Inthanon-Trekking Pha Dok Seaw-Waterfall-Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $44

Spend about nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot. See the Twin Pagodas, Hmong market, rice terraces, Karen coffee country, and Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall. A local lunch, hotel transfer, guide, and small group of up to 12 are included. Expect extra park and pagoda fees.

“Bonne journée dans l’ensemble. Guide sympathique mais chauffeur dangereux et inconscient !! Bémol: aucun point de vue au sommet ! Et village Karen quasi désertique”

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12.Doi Inthanon-Trekking Keiw Mae Pan-Waterfall-Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $43Best value

Escape Chiang Mai for a cool mountain day at Doi Inthanon. An English- and Mandarin-speaking guide leads you along the 2.78-kilometer Kew Mae Pan Trail, with stops at Wachirathan Waterfall, the King and Queen Pagodas, and Hmong and Karen communities. Hotel transfers, lunch, and insurance are included, while park and pagoda fees cost extra.

“Ondanks het tegenvallende weer was de sfeer in de groep opperbest en was het een vermakelijke tour. De gids vertelde veel maar was niet voor iedereen bereikbaar.”

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13.Karen Tribe & Dual Waterfalls – Private Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 1 day

Leave Chiang Mai at 8:30 am with a private guide, such as Lee or Moo, for Mae Wang. Hike through rice fields and bamboo forest, visit a Karen village, help prepare lunch, swim at waterfalls when conditions allow, and finish with 45 minutes of bamboo rafting. The day is active, personal, and weather dependent.

“Ce private Day avec Lee et Moo était juste extraordinaire. Nous avons beaucoup appris sur cette région et avons découvert de magnifiques endroits et paysages sur les hauteurs de Chiang Maï. A Mae Wang nous avons traversé le village du peuple Karen sans croiser une « femme girafe »mais en ayant pu découvrir le tissage qu elles réalisent (la femme qui tissait ne portait pas les colliers). Pour le déjeuner, l épouse de Lee avait concocté quelques plats et elle nous attendait pour réaliser le dernier avec ses conseils - 🙏. Accueil et déjeuner excellents. Puis départ vers la 2e cascade de la balade avant de rejoindre le véhicule qui…”

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14.Full-Day Tour of Lahu Village and Waterfall Trek

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

Leave Chiang Mai at 8:00 for a 2.5 to 3-hour uphill trek to Baan Huay Kub Kab, a Lahu village above Mae Tang. Cook a Thai lunch with your English-speaking guide, explore village life, then walk two hours downhill to a waterfall for swimming before returning by local truck.

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