Top 10 Waterfall Hikes in Chiang Mai

1.2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

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

Spend two active days trekking through Mae Win farmland and jungle, with waterfall swims, Karen village life, local food, and a simple overnight cottage stay. English-speaking guides such as Pong, Kong, Pat, Jo, and Nu lead small groups of up to 13. Expect roughly 10 to 14 kilometers on day one and 8 to 10 kilometers on day two.

“The hike was awesome! Pepe and Nu were the best. They showed us so much and were very funny! I can totally recommend this activity! A lot of waterfalls, fresh fruits from trees, cool nature and good food”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 1 day

Spend a full day outside Chiang Mai combining a 2-hour jungle hike to a waterfall, 5 kilometers of white-water rafting, and a 1-hour ride on a 200cc ATV. English-speaking guides such as Tata and Tony lead the trip, with lunch, equipment, insurance, and hotel transfer 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

Leave Chiang Mai by van or open-air truck for a hill-tribe village where rescued elephants are cared for without chains, hooks, riding, or forced tricks. Prepare food, feed and walk with them, join a river bath if they choose, eat a local meal, then visit Mae Wang Waterfall. Guide Jimmy has earned warm praise for making the day run smoothly.

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

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4.Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour

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

Spend 10 hours with 8Adventures on a Chiang Mai day trip combining a three-hour jungle trek and a 10-kilometer rafting run. Guides such as Sack, Tin, and Sam bring local plant knowledge, river skills, and good humor. Swim at a 10-meter waterfall, then tackle class III and IV rapids in Mae Taeng District.

“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!”

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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 or Thai-speaking local guide. Trek 2.5 hours to Tard Mok Waterfall, eat a Thai lunch, tube along the Mae Taeng River, then choose a natural waterfall slide or ethical elephant observation. Transport, towels, safety gear, snacks, and showers 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

Spend a full day south of Chiang Mai with a small group of up to 12. You will bamboo raft the Mae Wang River, feed and bathe rescued elephants, walk 30 minutes to Mae Wang Waterfall, and eat lunch in a Shan village. English and Thai guides may include friendly leaders such as Tony or Witoon.

“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.Waterfall Wanderer Doi Inthanon Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $87Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring Doi Inthanon National Park with a local guide. The gentle 4-kilometer Pha Dok Siew trail leads through rainforest, farmland, waterfalls, and a Karen village founded 150 years ago. You can swim in a natural pool, look for wildlife, then enjoy local food and coffee made from nearby beans. Guide Lek and driver Taiki have helped make this a warm, well-run day.

“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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8.Trek to a Jungle Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $64

Start at 8Adventures Camp, then follow a 1.6 km jungle path to a 10-metre waterfall. Your guide points out plants, fruits, and wildlife before you stop for a swim. Lunch, a snack, water, and pickup are included. Guides such as Zak and Noey have earned praise for their patience and local know-how.

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9.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 countryside with an English-speaking guide. Walk the Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail for about two hours, stop at Rak Jung Waterfall, drink local coffee in Ban Mae Klang Luang, enjoy lunch, and visit Mae Ya Waterfall. Guides such as Tom, Austin, and Phon Phon are known for friendly, patient service.

“We were 6 people group and for each of us this trip will be the first memory from Chiang Mai visit. Big thanks to our tour guide Phon Phon as well as driver Pnoom, who made great atmosphere! They were very helpful and easy to communicate with in english. The trip was well prepared and scheduled. Trekking takes around 1,5h and is not hard, even for kids. I highly recommend it!”

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10.Doi Inthanon-Trekking Pha Dok Seaw-Waterfall-Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $44Best value

Spend about nine hours from Chiang Mai exploring Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest point. You’ll see the Twin Pagodas, browse a Hmong market, eat a local set lunch, hike the Pha Dok Seaw trail, visit Karen rice terraces and a coffee farm, and reach a waterfall where swimming is possible. Small groups cap at 12 people.

“We truly enjoyed our day in the mountains. Our guide was very good and knowledgable about the area. The 3K trek through the jungle was our favorite part. Also appreciated that walking sticks were provided. Lunch was not great but certainly edible. I also especially enjoyed visiting the coffee village.”

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