Where to Go: the 12 Best Temple and Waterfall Tours in Chiang Mai

1.Doi Suthep Temple and Waterfall by Songtaew Trio

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 429 reviews · from $13Our pick

Ride a traditional red songthaew from Chiang Mai to Huay Kaew Waterfall, forested Wat Pha Lat, and mountaintop Wat Prathat Doi Suthep. You explore each stop on your own while an English-speaking driver such as Mr Dang handles the winding roads. Small groups, private departures, and optional Old Town hotel pickup are available.

“All of these was incredible, the driver tour is very friendly, recommend 100%”

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2.Elephants, Sticky Waterfalls, Market and Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 450 - 510 minutes · from $70

Spend a full day beyond Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Blue, Non, Tu, James, or Tom. Visit a local market, climb Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls, see colorful Wat Ban Den, eat a local lunch, and feed, walk with, and bathe elephants. Groups are limited to nine.

“Favourite day trip out of Chiang Mai that we did. Tu our guide drove us, brought us tasty snacks, helped us take pictures and answered our questions with interesting details. The sticky waterfall was a fun to climb up on a hot sunny day. My favourite part was meeting the elephants!”

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3.Visit Dantewada(Angel Land), Blue Temple, and Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $39Best reviewed

Spend a full day beyond Chiang Mai at Dantewada Angel Land, Wat Ban Den Blue Temple, and Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall. Your guide handles the driving, entry fees, timing, and waterfall safety tips. Expect a small group of up to nine, about seven to eight hours on the road, wet feet, photo stops, and plenty of walking.

“Great guide!!! Great combo package! Perfect itinerary. A must do in Thailand!! Beautiful waterfalls and the best temple I saw in Thailand!”

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4.Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $109

Travel by private air-conditioned car with a local guide such as Yut, Tuk, Puma, Cai, May, or Mae. Visit sacred Doi Suthep, climb Bua Thong Waterfalls, see a Karen Long Neck Village, and enjoy a buffet lunch among orchids and butterflies. The day runs about 7 to 9 hours.

“The guide Puma was very good. Turned up on time, was polite, knowledgable and very accomodating. The trip was to the temple, long neck village, orchid farm, lunch and sticky waterfall. There was plenty of time at each area and the driving between each was very safe and in a comfortable air-conditioned clean car. Worth the price.”

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5.Sticky Waterfall scenic loop unseen lake &temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 7 hours · from $48

Spend seven hours with Eddie and his driver, M, visiting Wat Phra That Doi Saket, Mae Kuang Dam, Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall, and Wat Phra That Chom Kitti. Expect quiet temple stops, mountain views, a hanging bridge, time in the waterfall, and helpful photography. Choose a group departure from Three Kings Monument or a private hotel pickup.

“Eddy was such an awesome guide. The trip was just the right length and we so enjoyed all the history he shared with us and the quieter sights he took us to.”

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6.Doi Suthep Temple & Sticky Waterfall Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 91 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Spend a full day with a small group of up to 12 visiting Doi Suthep, jungle-set Wat Pha Lat, Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm, and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall. Guides such as Nine, Fon, Aht, and Siam are praised for clear explanations and family-friendly care. Lunch, transport, entrance fees, and water are included.

“Ms Fon was absolutely first class as a guide. She was so informative and easy going throughout the day, which made for an amazing family day. Thank you for making the day special”

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7.Temples, Sticky Waterfall, and Orchid Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $80

Spend 7 to 8 hours outside Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Austin, Katy, Bird, or Ray. Visit Wat Pha Lat and Doi Suthep, see orchids and butterflies, eat lunch, then climb Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall. Pickup, transport, entrance fees, water, lunch, and accident insurance are included.

“Fantastic day trip with my two teenagers… started at the sticky waterfall which was great! Super refreshing and we avoided crowds. Then lovely lunch followed by temples and lovely views of Chiangmai Mai. Definitely would recommend!”

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8.Chiangmai : Sticky waterfall & Land of angels & Wat ban den.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Spend six hours north of Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Kiki, Peter, or Dee Dee. Visit Dantewada Land of Angels, Wat Ban Den’s zodiac pagodas, and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls, where limestone lets you climb beside the flowing water. Hotel pickup, entry fees, lunch, and drinking water are included.

“Very nice day out! Very kind and friendly guides. Would 100% recommend!”

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9.Private : Sticky Waterfall & Secret Temple & Karen Village.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

From Chiang Mai, Kiki, Chris, or May can take you to a Karen Long Neck village, Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls, and a quiet forest temple cave. You’ll climb the limestone cascade, walk to its Seven-Colored Fountain source, eat a local lunch, and return by private car in about five hours.

“We loved the Karen Village and Sticky waterfall. The lunch was also really yummy! Kiki and Chris were excellent guides and very knowledgeable of both places. Would recommend to anyone looking into this tour.”

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10.Angel Waterfall & Sticky Waterfall & Wat Ban Den

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Spend a full day outside Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 12. Visit Dantewada Land of Angels Waterfall Park, Wat Ban Den, and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls. Lunch, drinking water, insurance, and old-city hotel pickup are included. Bring swimwear and dry clothes for the waterfall stop.

“It would have been nice to have a bit more time at Wat Ban Den and more explanation also, otherwise great trip!”

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11.Chiang Dao Cave, Sticky Waterfall, Baan Den Temple Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $125

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao Cave, colorful Wat Ban Den, and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls. You get an English-speaking guide, lunch, water, entrance fees, and hotel pickup. Guide Austin has led this route, which suits visitors who want three very different sights in one active day.

“It was a tour that we did as 2 people, my wife and I. Our guide shared very detailed information about Thailand. He was very interested in us at every moment of our tour. It was a day that I really enjoyed. Thank you.”

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12.Chiangma: Wat ban den, Blue Temple & Sticky Waterfall.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Spend a half-day visiting Wat Ban Den and Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls from Chiang Mai. Your English-speaking guide, with driver and hotel pickup, handles the transport while you explore Lanna temple art, climb grippy limestone, and walk to the sacred Seven-Colored Fountain. The small group is limited to eight people.

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