Waterfall Hikes in Chiang Mai: 4 Worth Booking

1.Chiang Mai: 2-Days Jungle Trek, Waterfalls and Karen Village

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

Spend two days hiking through White Karen farmlands and Mae Wang jungle, with waterfall swims, village meals, and a simple cottage stay. Guides such as Pong, Kong, Pat, Jo, and Nu add plant knowledge, local skills, and good humor. Expect roughly 10 to 14 kilometers on day one and 8 to 9 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 with a jungle trek to a waterfall, Thai lunch, one hour of Maetang River rafting, and one hour on a 200cc ATV. English-speaking guides such as Tony and Tata lead the small group, limited to 10 people. Bring sports shoes, sandals, swimwear, a towel, and insect repellent.

“Tata was a very kind and forthcoming guide. We enjoyed the activities and had a lot of fun! Be aware that you need sneakers for the hike because the trail gets adventurous as you need to climb some passages :)”

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

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

Leave Chiang Mai for a hill-tribe village where rescued elephants live without chains, hooks, riding, or forced shows. Prepare food, feed and walk with them, join a river mud bath if they choose, eat a local meal, then visit Mae Wang Waterfall. English guidance, hotel pickup, and a five-hour plan are included, though the day can run longer.

“The trip to the “untouched” elephants turned out to be more of a mass-tourist experience than expected, and the waterfall was similarly crowded. That said, our hostess truly made the day special! She took great care of us, kept the mood light and fun, and made everything run smoothly. The lunch was very good, and despite the crowds, seeing the elephants up close was a reminder of how extraordinary these creatures are. Overall, it was an enjoyable day with a few tourism-heavy moments to keep in mind.”

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4.Chiang Mai: Whitewater Rafting and Waterfall Trekking Tour

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

Leave Chiang Mai by air-conditioned minivan for Mae Taeng District, where you will trek through jungle and orchards to a 10-meter waterfall, then tackle 10 kilometers of whitewater. Guides such as Tin, Sack, Sam, and O combine local plant knowledge with careful rafting instruction. Lunch, gear, showers, towels, and hotel transport are included.

“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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