WATERFALL TREKS IN CHIANG MAI
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 waterfall treks in Chiang Mai worth the money, each with its price, its walking time and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Chiang Mai’s 2-day Mae Win jungle trek, with Karen villages, waterfalls, meals, guides, overnight cottage, fitness tips, and value advice.
“So much better than I could’ve imagined, spent two days hiking through the mountains and jungle, swimming in waterfalls and witnessing jaw dropping views. The guides were great, knowledgeable and good fun. Would highly recommend!”
Review of Chiang Mai ATV, rafting, and waterfall trek, with itinerary, safety, value, packing tips, and advice on who should book.
“It was a great day overall. It was about 1.5-2 hours to arrive at the waterfall where we had to walk 2km so we could swim. Then we had some lunch which was followed by the ATV for just over an hour. The course was really fun. Then we did the rafting which was also a good experience.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s elephant care and waterfall trek, with practical advice on transport, ethics, meals, timing, and value.
“Such an amazing experience. Highly recommended to anyone visiting chiang mai.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s rafting and waterfall trek, with practical details on safety, value, fitness, swimming, transport, and what to expect.
“The whole day was an amazing experience from start to finish! We started off with the white water rafting, Sam my captain along with the other staff made sure it was safe and very enjoyable! We then had a really tasty lunch followed by our trekking tour with Tin to see the waterfall. It was so refreshing to be able to go underneath the waterfall, the trek was also enjoyable with lots of nice photo opportunities. Overall would highly recommend!”
Trek through Chiang Mai jungle, float the Mae Taeng River, and slide into a waterfall pool on this active full-day adventure.
“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!”
Review of Chiang Mai’s elephant sanctuary, jungle trek, waterfall swim, bamboo rafting, and Shan village lunch for $61.
“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”
Trek through Chiang Mai jungle to a 10-meter waterfall, swim, learn about local plants, and enjoy lunch with pickup included.
“Beautiful trekking to a waterfall with a friendly and experienced guide. Delicious meal and a bottle of water included. Pick up and drop off at the hotel in a nice car with safe and friendly driver. 100 % satisfied and absolutely worth the money. A "must do" activity when you are in Chiang Mai !!!”
Explore Chiang Mai’s waterfalls, forest trails, Karen village, coffee, rice terraces, and local lunch on a flexible full-day trek.
“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.”
Trek Chiang Mai’s jungle to a 10-meter waterfall with a local guide, lunch, swimming, hotel transfers, and an easy pace for $64.
“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.”
Review of Chiang Mai's 10 km jungle trek to Karen villages and four waterfalls, with lunch, hotel pickup, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“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.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon day tour, with jungle trekking, Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall, pagodas, hill villages, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“A great day out, albeit a long day out. Jay was a character which made the day more enjoyable. Of note. 7am pick up was actually just before 8am, and 9 hr day had us back to the hotel at 7pm. Luckily we didn't have dinner plans”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon trek, pagodas, waterfall, villages, lunch, price, fitness needs, and practical booking tips.
“Good trip including stop at the nice waterfall, cup of coffee at the local community, visit the highest peak of Thailand together with the King's and Queen's pagodas and the 2-hr trek at Kew Mae Pan Trail to see the 'best view in Thailand'. If it's the best - hard to judge - as it Read more”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Lahu village and waterfall trek, with mountain views, local cooking, village time, swimming, price advice, and practical tips.
Review of Chiang Mai’s private Karen village trek, two waterfalls, local lunch, forest hikes, and bamboo rafting in Mae Wang.
“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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