The Original Sticky Waterfalls Tour Chiang Mai Thailand
Highlights
- Barefoot climb up the Sticky Waterfalls
- Thai lunch with vegetarian options
- English-speaking licensed guide
- 7h - 8h tour at a steady pace
A 7-to-8-hour day trip from Chiang Mai built around the Sticky Waterfalls — a limestone cascade coated in mineral deposits that grips like sandpaper, letting visitors climb straight up the rock face instead of skirting around it. Water shoes are lent free of charge on request, along with a waterproof phone bag, and the surface itself provides enough traction that many climb without them.
The day also stops at Nam Phu Chet Si, a spring locals visit for its believed healing properties, and at Bua Thong Cave for a short hike and a rundown of local history from an English-speaking guide. After the waterfalls, groups change into dry clothes for an authentic Thai lunch with fresh fruit; vegetarian and vegan versions are available on request.
- Duration: 7–8 hours
- Price from: $57
- Rating: 5.0 (97 reviews)
- Group size: Up to 10
- Includes: hotel pickup, water shoes, waterproof phone bag, drinks, Thai lunch, all fees and taxes
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before departure
Insider Tip: the limestone is grippy but the rock stays wet — moving slowly on the climb matters more than footwear.
Watch out: coffee, tea and alcoholic drinks aren’t included, and gratuities for the guide and driver are optional rather than built into the price.
Groups top out at 10, small enough for the guide to point out footholds individually on the climb. Pickup and drop-off both run from Chiang Mai old town hotels.
Itinerary
You'll be picked-up at your hotel around Chiang Mai old town.
Coffee break & toilet break for 15 minutes.
We'll visit the sacred spring, where locals believe in its healing properties, and the spirit house for a glimpse into traditional Thai beliefs. Next up, get ready to explore three floors and walk on the famous Sticky Waterfalls! You'll get your heart pumping as you climb rocks, trek through the surrounding nature, and maybe even take a refreshing dip. For the ultimate rejuvenating experience, lie down on one of the rocks and let the water rush over you! After our adventure, we'll change into fresh clothes and indulge in an authentic Thai lunch created by a local chef with fresh-cut fruits. (Vegetarian and vegan options are available.)
Then, we'll journey to a Bua Thong cave, where you'll learn about the fascinating history behind it.
After our adventure, we'll indulge ourselves in an authentic Thai lunch created by a local chef (vegetarian and vegan options are available).
After a day filled with adventure and relaxation, we'll return to Chiang Mai old town.
Included
- Drinking water
- Soda/Pop
- Waterproof bag for your phone (free of charge)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Water shoes to borrow (let me know your size)
- Vegetarian & Vegan available
Not Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Meeting point & area
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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