Chiang Mai: Zipline, Long Neck Village & Bua Thong Waterfalls

Zipline Through Forest, Then Wade Into Five-Level Waterfalls

You get picked up from your hotel, spend the morning in a working local market, then move through a zipline course in the forest. Afterward, you visit a Karen Long Neck Village with a guide who translates, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and finish at Bua Thong Waterfalls, where you can wade into the cascading water across five different levels before returning to your hotel by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chiang Mai market, zipline, village, waterfall

• Pick up from hotel lobby
• Explore local market in Chiang Mai
• Enjoy 1-hour zipline course
• Visit Karen Long Neck Village
• Have lunch at local restaurant
• Climb and relax at Bau Thong Waterfalls
• Return to hotel around 5pm

The experience

The market in Chiang Mai fills before nine, and that's where your day starts. Your guide picks you up from your hotel around 8:30am and drives straight into the crowd of vendors selling everything from silk scarves to fresh chilies and backyard produce. It's the kind of place where you see what locals actually buy, not what's arranged for tourists. You'll spend an hour or so walking through, getting a feel for how the city shops, and then you're back in the car heading north toward the forest.

The zipline course runs for about an hour through the canopy, and it's the kind of thing that sounds scarier than it is. The guides are strict about safety, checking harnesses twice, and the speed is controlled enough that you're not white-knuckling the whole way. After you come down, there's a drive to the Karen Long Neck Village, where you'll spend time with the women who wear brass rings stacked around their necks. Your guide translates as they talk about daily life in the village, and there are handicrafts for sale if you want to support them directly: no pressure, but most people do pick something up. Lunch happens around noon at a local restaurant, nothing fancy but real food, and then you head to Bua Thong Waterfalls.

The waterfalls are the reason people come back to this tour. They're not just pretty. You can actually climb up the rocks and walk into the water itself, moving from one level to the next. There are five levels total, each one a place to sit and just be there, water running past you, the sound of it filling the whole space. You're back at your hotel by 5pm, which means the day doesn't feel rushed even though you've done four separate things. The whole Chiang Mai tour takes about eight hours, and the fixed schedule is what makes it work. You don't have to figure out timing or transport between stops.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Chiang Mai hotel.
• local market tour in the morning.
• 1-hour zipline course through the forest with safety equipment.
• Karen Long Neck Village visit with professional guide interpretation.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• private tour with English-speaking guide and driver.
• Long Neck Village entry fee (500 THB).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 to 60 years) · Youth (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Pagoda View Tours

Is this one for you?This tour works well if you want to see several sides of Chiang Mai in one day without arranging your own transport, timing stops, or figuring out which attractions to prioritize: the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the experience itself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 10 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is around 8:30am from your hotel, and you're back by approximately 5pm.

Is the zipline safe for beginners?

Yes. The 1-hour course is designed for all fitness levels, with strict safety checks on harnesses and controlled speed. Maximum weight is 110 kilograms (253 lbs).

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, local market tour, Karen Long Neck Village entry (500 THB), 1-hour zipline activity, lunch, bottled water, and a private guide and driver.

Can I visit the Karen Long Neck Village and buy from them?

Yes. You'll spend time in the village with your guide translating, and handicrafts are available for purchase if you wish to support the community.

What is special about Bua Thong Waterfalls?

You can climb directly up the rocks and wade into the cascading water across five different levels, which is unusual for a waterfall visit.

How many people are in the group?

This is a private tour, so it's just your group. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.

Do I need to arrange my own transport?

No. Round-trip hotel transfer is included, so you don't need to arrange transport between attractions or to and from your hotel.