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Good waterfall hikes in Thailand fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Trek Khao Sok with a local guide, spot monkeys and insects, then swim at two waterfalls on this flexible four-hour rainforest tour.
“excellent guide, we saw a lot of wildlife that we would have missed otherwise (bats, tarantula,...)”
Review of Chiang Mai’s full-day jungle trek, waterfall slide, river tubing, lunch, transport, and elephant sightings for $81.20.
“We had an awesome experience with Bang and his team while tubing down the river. The day started with an awesome trek to a secluded waterfall with Nine. We then went tubing down the river and got to see elephants in ENP! Lastly the waterfall slide was great and my husband loved it. Would recommend to anyone looking to experience elephants of Chiang Mai in an ethical way. Get to experience these giants through observation with no unethical interactions. Awesome experience!”
Review of Khao Lak’s jungle trek, Hinlad Waterfall stop, bamboo-cup coffee, and 45-minute river tubing adventure.
“What a fabulous trip! From travelling by 4x4, to trekking through jungle to stunning waterfall, to drinking coffee out of bamboo cups, this trip has it all. After a leisurely stop at the waterfall, it was an adrenalin fueled river tubing experience, sRead more”
Review of Khao Lak’s ATV ride through palm gardens, streams, mountain trails, and a waterfall, with practical tips on timing, value, and safety.
“Took our 2 young daughters. We had the trails to ourselves. It was really good fun. Beautiful surroundings, some trails quite rough terrain which I really enjoyed as I love a challenge. Great guides. Water and fresh fruit at the end was a nice touch.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s 2-day Mae Win jungle trek, with Karen village homestay, waterfalls, campfire, practical tips, and fitness advice.
“I highly recommend! You really need to have some hiking experience and be in good shape, it’s not an easy trek. The nature is absolutely stunning, and our guides showed us many plants and their uses. We saw amazing animals and insects, the food was delicious, the locals were incredibly kind, and the camp had a breathtaking view, having coffee there in the morning was unforgettable :) Definitely the best experience I had in Thailand!”
Trek through Chiang Mai jungle, slide down a waterfall, tube the Mae Taeng River, and stay overnight at a friendly eco camp.
“This was amazing!! Being picked up at your hotel, starting the day with a hike through the jungle which led out to a waterfall, going tubing, elephant feeding and doing a waterfall slide, to end the day near the bonfire with a home cooked meal. The scenery is beautiful, and the guides do everything to show you the beauty and essence of the surroundings.”
Chiang Mai adventure review covering ATV riding, Maetang white-water rafting, jungle trekking, waterfall views, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“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!”
Spend a day as a Chiang Mai mahout, caring for rescued elephants, eating local food, and visiting Mae Wang Waterfall.
“Authentic and natural. Beautiful experience,.calmly organised and well kept”
Review of Bangkok’s Khao Yai day trip, with jungle trails, wildlife, Thai lunch, Haew Suwat Waterfall, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“amazing,nature is fantastic,we sam gibbons,birds. Organizator guide was excellent”
Review of Chiang Mai’s 10-hour rafting and waterfall trek, with safety, hiking effort, food, value, seasonal tips, and who should book.
“Hiking was gorgeous and the waterfall was amazing. The rafting was really fun, even in the heat of dry season we got some good rapids. The guides were really fun and we got into splashing wars with the local kids who were playing in the river. It was just a really fun day overall enjoying the incredible beauty of the region.”
Trek through Chiang Mai jungle, slide into a waterfall, and tube past elephants on a lively Mae Taeng River day trip.
“This was the best day on our trip to Thailand, even though we still have a week in the south. I'm that certain! The owner and everyone that works there were so nice, especially our guide. He was so energetic and fun! It was so we'll planned out as well. Drinks, snacks, good meal, nice hot shower and clean towels after getting wet and a bit muddy. They lent flip flops for me and my girlfriend when we forgot to take our swim socks with us. We were also lucky, because there was only 3 of us on this trip, so it was really private and intimate. The hike to…”
Feed elephants, raft the Mae Wang River, hike to a waterfall, and enjoy Shan village lunch on this practical Chiang Mai day tour.
“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”
Review of Chiang Rai’s 2-day jungle trek, with hill villages, bamboo cooking, waterfalls, tea fields, hot springs, and an Akha homestay.
“een fantastische ervaring met mooie landschappen, kleine dorpjes en een zeer ervaren gids die ons heel veel geleerd heeft over het leven van de hilltribes”
Review of Khao Lak’s Little Amazon day trip, with canoeing, markets, waterfall swimming, lunch, and Rommanee Hot-spring.
“Dia muito produtivo, conseguimos fazer muitas coisas em poucas horas, o guia Mark é impecável e não estávamos à espera de um carro privado. O tamanho da cascata é impressionante.”
Review the Doi Inthanon Waterfall Wanderer tour from Chiang Mai, with a 4km forest hike, swimming pool, local lunch, coffee, and guide tips.
“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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