Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall, ATV & White Water Rafting

Limestone pools and jungle trails in one Chiang Mai day

You spend the morning climbing a limestone waterfall and swimming in its pools, then ride an ATV through jungle and farmland outside the city, then raft a 4 km stretch of level 3-4 rapids. Lunch and all entry fees are included, and you're back by late afternoon. The whole day is built around not having to arrange transport, timing, or meals yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sticky Waterfall, ATV, and Rafting

• Visit Sticky Waterfall limestone pools
• Ride ATV through jungle terrain
• Enjoy white water rafting adventure
• Have Thai lunch and drinks

The experience

So you're torn between wanting to actually do something and wanting to just sit by water: yeah, this one solves that. Chiang Mai's Sticky Waterfall isn't sticky in the way the name sounds. The limestone formations just grip your feet when you walk up the tiers, which means you can climb without slipping. The pools between each level are cold and clear, and you're surrounded by the kind of green that makes you forget what city looks like. You'll spend the first part of the morning there, moving between levels at your own pace, swimming where it feels right.

After that comes the ATV section through the countryside outside the city. The route mixes paved roads with proper jungle terrain, not a manicured trail, more like actual dirt and tree roots and the kind of riding where you're paying attention. Your guide leads the way and keeps groups small enough that you're not eating dust from the person in front of you. The landscape shifts from rice paddies to forest, and you get a real sense of how the terrain changes once you're off the main roads. It's the kind of thing that sounds more intense than it is if you've ridden before, or genuinely exciting if you haven't.

The white water rafting happens on a 4 km stretch that runs level 3-4, which means it's got real current and some drops but isn't the kind of thing that requires previous experience. The whole thing takes about 40 to 50 minutes, and your guide is in the boat coaching you through the technique as you go. Lunch (actual Thai food, not a sad sandwich) comes after, along with water and a chance to dry off before the drive back to your hotel.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle, entry to Sticky Waterfall, ATV rental and guide through jungle and rural terrain, white water rafting on a 4 km level 3-4 section lasting 40–50 minutes, lunch with Thai food and bottled water, all fees and taxes, English-speaking guide, and local travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to9h before

AgesAdult (14 to 70 years) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Thailand Elephant Tour

Is this one for you?Good for anyone who wants a full day of mixed activity without arranging three separate bookings and timing: the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up and the day unfolds in sequence.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 13 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

How long is the full day?

Around 6 to 7 hours total, including travel time to and from your hotel.

Can I do this if I've never ridden an ATV before?

Yes. The guide leads the route and the terrain is mixed, not technical. Riders should have at least moderate fitness.

What's the minimum age?

14 years old to ride an ATV with parent consent if under 16. Children under 14 can go as passengers on an adult's ATV.

Is the white water rafting difficult?

It's level 3-4 rapids on a 4 km stretch, so there's real current and some drops, but no prior experience is needed. The guide teaches technique in the boat.

What's included in the price?

Entry to the waterfall, ATV rental, rafting, lunch with Thai food, bottled water, air-conditioned transport, guide, and local travel insurance.

What should I bring?

Swimwear, a change of clothes, sunscreen, and a towel. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet for the ATV and rafting sections.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, the tour includes air-conditioned vehicle transport from your hotel.

Can I do just the waterfall or just the rafting?

This tour combines all three activities in one day. They're not sold separately on this itinerary.