Mae Taeng · Half day
Sticky Waterfall Half Day Tour
A half day at Bua Tong, the limestone falls you can walk straight up.
08:00 to 12:3013:00 to 17:30Door-to-door pickup4 to 10 guestsEnglish-speaking guide
The story
- 08:00Pickup
- Chet Si spring
- Bua Tong waterfall
- ~12:30Back at your pickup place
We collect you from where you stay at 08:00 and drive about an hour north into Mae Taeng, to the Bua Tong waterfall and the Chet Si spring in their small national park. The falls are limestone, so the rock is rough and grippy: you climb up through the water with your hands and feet, which is the whole fun of it. There is a quiet spring pool full of fish a short walk the other way. You are back in town around midday.
We collect you in the Old City, Nimman or Night Bazaar, then head north.
A lawn with big old trees, a few shelters, and two paths: left to the spring, right to the falls.
Along the left path, a mineral spring pool where the water shifts colour and fish hang in the clear water.
Steps lead down to the bottom, then you walk up the falls; the limestone grips like sandpaper, even underwater.
Shallow pools between the tiers for sitting in the flow, and a shady bank for those who would rather watch.
Dry off, change, and the van has you back where you stay around midday with the afternoon free.
- 13:00Pickup
- Chet Si spring
- Bua Tong waterfall
- ~17:30Back at your pickup place
We collect you from where you stay at 13:00 and drive about an hour north to Bua Tong, the Sticky Waterfall. You follow the forest path down and climb back up the falls, on limestone that grips under bare feet while the water runs over your steps. In the afternoon the falls are quieter once the morning groups have gone. You are back in town around 17:30.
We collect you in the Old City, Nimman or Night Bazaar, then head north.
A lawn with big old trees, a few shelters, and two paths: left to the spring, right to the falls.
Along the left path, a mineral spring pool where the water shifts colour and fish hang in the clear water.
Steps lead down to the bottom, then you walk up the falls; the limestone grips like sandpaper, even underwater.
Shallow pools between the tiers for sitting in the flow, and a shady bank for those who would rather watch.
Dry off, change, and the van has you back where you stay around 17:30 with the evening free.
What you get
- Van, driver and an English-speaking guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your place in the three zones
- Drinking water and a cold towel
- Accident insurance for the day
600 THB per person, all of the above included. The day runs once 4 guests have booked.
600 THB per person, all of the above included. The day runs once 4 guests have booked.
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The morningThe afternoon
- 08:0013:00
Pickup at your place
We collect you in the Old City, Nimman or Night Bazaar, then head north.
About an hour's driveWater and a cold towel in the van
Guide tip
Wear what you can get wet in; bring a change of clothes.
Pickup at your place
We collect you in the Old City, Nimman or Night Bazaar, then head north.
About an hour's driveWater and a cold towel in the van
Guide tip
Wear what you can get wet in; bring a change of clothes.
- 09:0014:00
The park
A lawn with big old trees, a few shelters, and two paths: left to the spring, right to the falls.
National park, looked after by rangersToilets and a changing room
Guide tip
The ground is shaded; the rock is not. Sunscreen before you start.
The park
A lawn with big old trees, a few shelters, and two paths: left to the spring, right to the falls.
National park, looked after by rangersToilets and a changing room
Guide tip
The ground is shaded; the rock is not. Sunscreen before you start.
- 09:1514:15
The seven-colour spring
Along the left path, a mineral spring pool where the water shifts colour and fish hang in the clear water.
Easy flat walk, about 500 metresNo swimming in the spring
Guide tip
Go here first while the falls are still quiet.
The seven-colour spring
Along the left path, a mineral spring pool where the water shifts colour and fish hang in the clear water.
Easy flat walk, about 500 metresNo swimming in the spring
Guide tip
Go here first while the falls are still quiet.
- 09:4514:45
Climb the waterfall
Steps lead down to the bottom, then you walk up the falls; the limestone grips like sandpaper, even underwater.
Three tiers, about 100 metres of climbingRopes on the steeper bits
Guide tip
Keep to the pale rock. The dark mossy patches are the slippery ones.
Climb the waterfall
Steps lead down to the bottom, then you walk up the falls; the limestone grips like sandpaper, even underwater.
Three tiers, about 100 metres of climbingRopes on the steeper bits
Guide tip
Keep to the pale rock. The dark mossy patches are the slippery ones.
- 10:3015:30
Cool off in the pools
Shallow pools between the tiers for sitting in the flow, and a shady bank for those who would rather watch.
Water is cool, not coldYour guide stays with the group
Guide tip
A dry bag for your phone pays for itself here.
Cool off in the pools
Shallow pools between the tiers for sitting in the flow, and a shady bank for those who would rather watch.
Water is cool, not coldYour guide stays with the group
Guide tip
A dry bag for your phone pays for itself here.
- 11:0016:00
Back to Chiang Mai
Dry off, change, and the van has you back where you stay around midday with the afternoon free.
Back around 12:00Drop-off at your place
Guide tip
Hungry? Ask the guide for a khao soi place near where you stay.
Back to Chiang Mai
Dry off, change, and the van has you back where you stay around 17:30 with the evening free.
Back around 17:00Drop-off at your place
Guide tip
Hungry? Ask the guide for a khao soi place near where you stay.
Pickup
08:00 at your pickup place (hotel, home, condo or café) if it is in Old City, Nimman or Night Bazaar. Further out, up to 20 km, we pick you up for 100 to 200 THB per booking. Your driver messages you on LINE or WhatsApp the evening before.
13:00 at your pickup place (hotel, home, condo or café) if it is in Old City, Nimman or Night Bazaar. Further out, up to 20 km, we pick you up for 100 to 200 THB per booking. Your driver messages you on LINE or WhatsApp the evening before.
Mae Taeng 30°C · rain likely after 14:00. Weather data from MET Norway.
Not included
- Tips
- Anything you buy along the way
Bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Sandals or water shoes that grip
- A change of clothes and underwear
- Sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat
- Your own medication if needed
Good to know
- The rock is grippy but you will be in moving water; children should be confident on their feet.
- After heavy rain the park can close the upper tiers; we tell you the evening before and refund in full if the day cannot run.
Can children come?
Yes, with an adult who books a seat for them. Children 3–9 pay the child price where the trip has one, otherwise the adult price. Under 3 travel free on a parent's lap; tell us in the note.
What if it rains?
Light rain does not stop the day. In heavy rain we may change the order of the stops or, for safety, cancel; we tell you the evening before and refund in full if the day cannot run.
How long is the trip?
Half day. The morning trip picks you up at 08:00 and is back around 12:30. The afternoon trip picks you up at 13:00 and is back around 17:30.
What should I wear?
Clothes or swimwear you can get wet in, and sandals or water shoes that grip: you climb the falls through the water. Bring a towel and a change of clothes.
Cancellation?
Free until 24 hours before pickup; later than that, no refund. You can book until 30 minutes before pickup; a booking made after 18:00 the day before has no free cancellation. If the group does not reach 4 guests by 18:00 the evening before, we cancel the day and refund you in full.
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