The 15 Best Waterfall Treks in Thailand

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 professional English-speaking guide such as Aek, June, Diamond, or Big Boy. Walk rainforest trails, look for monkeys, gibbons, snakes, spiders, and insects, then cool off at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls. Choose a private or small-group outing at no extra cost.

“I had the most amazing guide , he taught me alot about the park and we saw so many different animals. we went off the path through some "short cuts" a few times too , definitely a crazy and fun experience and I would have definitely not seen as much as I did if I was on my own . thank you so much :)”

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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 the forest, followed by a guided jungle trek to Hinlad Waterfall. Guides such as Susan, Luna, Lunar, and Oil add local detail and good humor. After coffee in bamboo cups, you spend about 45 minutes tubing the river, with wet, lively sections that depend on water levels.

“Amazing day with Susan our guide and her assistants due to the heavy torrential rain we were only able to complete section 3of the tubing but it was an amazing experience and so much fun we then went on a 4x4 ride and then a hike to Read more”

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3.2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

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

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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.2-Day Jungle Trek only walk with Waterfall

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

Spend two days hiking about 10 kilometers per day through Chiang Rai’s jungle, tea plantations, bamboo forests, and hill villages. Guides such as Mo, Ru, and Aryu teach bamboo cooking and jungle skills. You’ll swim at a waterfall, sleep in an Akha village, and finish at a hot spring.

“This 2 day trek is a must do. Our guide was fantastic and adjusted the walking to our fitness level. He is a local with vast knowledge of the jungle and local people. We got to walk through amazing countryside swim in waterfalls and spend a night with a wonderful welcoming family in the mountains. On the way back he cooked us a meal in bamboo over a camp fire which was delicious. If you are considering this trip just do it you won’t regret it.”

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

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

Spend seven hours exploring Phang Nga by canoe, foot, and van. You will paddle Takuapa's 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, and rest in Rommanee Hot Springs. 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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11.Trek to a Jungle Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $64

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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12.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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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 with an English-speaking guide such as Bom, Pom, or Big Boy. Walk rainforest trails, look for snakes, spiders, otters, and monkeys, swim at a waterfall, then watch your guide cook lunch inside bamboo. Hotel pickup, water, and a group of no more than 10 are included.

“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

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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15.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 from Chiang Rai. Your English-speaking guide leads you through four hilltribe villages, farms, forest, a tea plantation, and Huay Kaew Waterfall. You will cook lunch over firewood in a bamboo hut, swim if conditions suit, then finish with a mineral hot bath.

“This trip exceeded all my expectations! Everything went perfectly, including the pickup. Mr. Guide is a wonderful person and very knowledgeable about the different plants, animals, customs of the locals and very attentive. He will show you hidden gems like the waterfall we had all to ourselves, cooking and lunch directly with the locals. You will walk through the tea, pineapple, rice, coffee, chocolate fields of the locals and taste many fruits and spices from the rainforest during the trip. amazing experience and definitely recommend.”

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