The 6 Waterfall Trips in Khao Lak That Earn Their Price

1.Khaolak: Bamboo Rafting, Waterfalls, and Turtle Conservation

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 622 reviews · 3 hours · from $48Our pick

Travel from Khao Lak by air-conditioned van to Wang Kiang Koo Waterfall for a 50-minute bamboo raft ride. Guides such as Winnie, Dede, Kob, and Iris point out snakes, frogs, monkeys, and birds. Then visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center and swim at Ton Pling Waterfall. Hotel pickup, drinks, cold towels, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Very nice range of activities and great efficiency in scheduling for a half day trip.”

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2.Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 4h 30m · from $61

From Khao Lak, a small group travels north to paddle the Little Amazon with a local boatman, then walks 800 meters through Si Phang-nga National Park to Tam Nang Waterfall. Expect banyan trees, mangroves, snakes, monitor lizards, birds, and a cool swimming pool. Guides such as Gay, Laura, Tay, and Praew are praised for spotting wildlife and keeping the half-day moving.

“Good value for money, waterfall was beautiful but the canoe ride was wonderful! Paddling through a rain forest in the rain!!”

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3.Trekking to Waterfall Adventure Tubing 45 mins. (Only Khao lak)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $88Top rated

Take a 4x4 into Khao Lak’s forest, walk to Hinlad Waterfall, enjoy coffee in bamboo cups, then spend about 45 minutes tubing the river. Guides such as Susan and Luna lead the trek and water activities. Expect a small group of up to 15, moderate walking, wet clothes, and changing river conditions.

“Such an amazing experience, would absolutely recommend! The staff, accommodations, hiking, swimming and tubing went so far beyond our expectations.”

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4.ATV Ride and Lampi Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $88

You’ll spend about an hour on a guided ATV course near Lam Kaen, with instruction, helmets, forest trails, hills, streams, and photo stops. Then head to Lampi Waterfall in Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park for a swim and a cool break. Hotel transfers, drinks, fruit, and morning or afternoon departures are included.

“Was very fun and scary in a good way, only bad thing is that my quad bike broke down twice but other then that it was very exiting and got to drive round some beautiful areas of Khao Lak”

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5.Khao Lak: Waterfall,Sea Turtle,Elephant Care,Meal & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 52 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Spend four hours exploring Khao Lak’s animal and nature highlights with an English-speaking guide, in a group of up to 10. Prepare herbal vitamin balls and walk beside rescued elephants, swim at Sai Rung Waterfall, visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, then eat Thai lunch at Khaolak Waterside Beach Club. Guide Tony is praised for his warm, clear explanations.

“Tony was amazing! Great experience for the whole family!”

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6.Khao Lak’s Best: Elephant Sanctuary,Rubber Tapping&Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

Spend 90 minutes with rescued and retired elephants at Khao Lak Ethical Elephant Sanctuary, where guides explain each animal’s past and care. You’ll watch or help with feeding, learn how rubber sheets are made, and visit Sai Rung Waterfall. Tony has guided some departures, though your English-speaking guide may vary.

“Very lovely tour! You get an introduction before starting to learn about the elephants and what they were rescued from. It was important to us to book a tour that does not support the exploitation of those lovely creatures. The guide was nice and instructed us what to do and how to approach the animals. Also the trip to the nearby waterfall was a nice experience. Can 100% recommend!”

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