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Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai Tour: Explore Hidden Temple, Mae Ngat Boat Trip & More
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Tambon Si Phum
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Chiang Mai with our Sticky Waterfall tour. Explore hidden temples, take a boat trip on Mae Ngat reservoir, and visit the stunning Sticky Waterfalls. Leave the city and discover the province today!
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Chiang Mai with our Sticky Waterfall tour. Explore hidden temples, take a boat trip on Mae Ngat reservoir, and visit the stunning Sticky Waterfalls. Leave the city and discover the province today!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wat Ban Den - Wat Ban Den, formerly known as Wat Ribunrueang, is one of Chiang Mai’s most extraordinary temples and also one of the largest temple complexes in Chiang Mai province.\nWhen Wat Ban Den got a new abbot in 1988 the temple was in poor condition. The new abbot received many donations from the local people and Buddhists from across the…
- Wat Ban Den - Wat Ban Den, formerly known as Wat Ribunrueang, is one of Chiang Mai’s most extraordinary temples and also one of the largest temple complexes in Chiang Mai province.\nWhen Wat Ban Den got a new abbot in 1988 the temple was in poor condition. The new abbot received many donations from the local people and Buddhists from across the country. With these donations the temple has been completely renovated and a number of impressive structures were added. Although the structures of the temple are relatively new, they are built in traditional architectural style.\nYou can enjoy details of historic Lanna religious art, a reclining Buddha and seated Buddhas, and pay homage to the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac.\nYou will undoubtedly enjoy the beauty, serenity and piece of this wonderful site.\n\nThe total duration includes traveling time from Chiang Mai to Wat Ban Den.
What's Included
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat trip at Mae Ngat Somboon Chon Dam
- Hotel pick up and drop off (only within our regular service area)
- English speaking tour guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat trip at Mae Ngat Somboon Chon Dam
- Hotel pick up and drop off (only within our regular service area)
- English speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Gratuities for driver and guide (optional)
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Gratuities for driver and guide (optional)
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
On this full day tour we take you to a stunning off-the-beaten track temple in Chiang Mai province, enjoy a boat trip on the Mae Ngat reservoir and visit the stunning Sticky Waterfalls!
We drive through tranquil local villages amidst jungle-blanketed hills and pass shimmering rice paddies, lush rural farm land and local Buddhist temples.
Leave the busy…
On this full day tour we take you to a stunning off-the-beaten track temple in Chiang Mai province, enjoy a boat trip on the Mae Ngat reservoir and visit the stunning Sticky Waterfalls!
We drive through tranquil local villages amidst jungle-blanketed hills and pass shimmering rice paddies, lush rural farm land and local Buddhist temples.
Leave the busy city behind you and join us on an exciting day out into the province!
- We only pick up from hotels and accommodations located within the Old City of Chiang Mai or directly next to the Old City walls. If your hotel or accommodation is outside this area, you are required to meet the group in front of the Burger King at Thapae Gate (the eastern gate of the Old City) in Chiang Mai.
- As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day, though a rescheduling fee will apply. No refund will be provided in case of late arrival.
- Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund. For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
- Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
Location
Burger King
Rachadamnoen Road
In front of the Burger King at the Thapae Gate (eastern city gate) in Chiang Mai.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(21 Ratings)
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Graham
Jan 20, 2026
Great day out. - Brilliant day. 4 or 5 stops during the course of the day.
Our tour Guide Tik was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to help with anything we needed. Highlights of the day was the boat ride on the Dam, Followed by the sticky waterfall.
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Alexbillo11
Jan 20, 2026
Fantastic day trip - food market, temples, trip up the dam and sticky waterfall. Highly recommend. - Amazing day trip - food market, temples, boat trip and sticky waterfall
First stop seeing all the fresh food.
Next we stopped at the most amazing temples we have seen. Our guide, Tik, was brilliant with his details of the temples and the history behind varied Buddha’s.
Next to Srilanna Dam where we took a boat up the river to see the floating hotel and other accommodation. Amazing beauty all around. Finally the Sticky Waterfalls where you walk/climb using ropes. Not for the faint hearted, but we all really enjoyed it (age range 56-64)
A fantastic day and worth the money, but mostly it was made so good by Tik.
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N5185igmichelec
Jan 16, 2026
Very nice experience - This was supposed to be a group tour, but we were the only guests, so we effectively had a private one. Our tour guide was very informative and keen on answering our questions. We had fun at the waterfall, visited a local market where we were the only tourists and had a good time at the blue temple and during the boat tour.
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Hollif138
Jan 14, 2026
Excellent! - 5/5 excellent tour guide! Mr Saman was very knowledgeable about all of the attractions. Our driver was very timely and a smooth driver. Wonderful half day tour!
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Neil
Dec 6, 2025
Great times - Excellent trip out for the day, transport was brilliant in an very clean & tidy mini bus.
Saman (our guide) was very friendly & knowledgeable & took time to explain local customs and there way of life, done in a factual hands on personal way.
A trip to local market turned out to be surprisingly informative with various ingredients sampled, the visit to the temple complex was relaxed with plenty of time to admire the site, all the time being politely informed of what the culture meant to the local area. Then onto the boat with some scenic views around the reservoir, followed by lunch,(the happy room had a brilliant view), before arriving at the waterfall. Once again Saman was full of information which added to the experience, and many thanks for assisting the other half up the waterfall & giving us both an experience neither of us will forget.
Very good day out made memorable & personal by our guide .
Thanks again.
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Madeleinek595
Nov 21, 2025
Excellent Tour! - My guide, Saman, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole experience enjoyable. The boat tour and the Sticky Waterfall were definite highlights, and the temple we visited was the most beautiful I’ve seen so far. I highly recommend this tour!
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683hammadf
Nov 16, 2025
A good day out - Saman our tour guide was great. Very good knowledge of local history and places. He made the trip extra special. Would definitely recommend him to others.
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Remco_devries007
Jul 20, 2025
A Memorable Day Out with Saman and Tam! - We had a fantastic day exploring with this tour! Saman was our knowledgeable and engaging guide, while Tam was our friendly and reliable driver.
Our first stop was a local market, where Saman introduced us to a variety of exotic fruits and vegetables we hadn’t seen before. Since it was a Sunday, the market was fairly quiet, which made for a more relaxed and intimate experience.
Next, we visited the stunning Wat Den Sali Si Mueang Kaen (Wat Ban Den). Saman’s deep understanding of Buddhism really enriched our visit—he explained the temple’s history, architecture, and the meaning behind various rituals and symbols. It gave us a much deeper appreciation of what we were seeing.
We then headed to the Mae Ngat Sombun Chon Dam for a peaceful boat ride across the reservoir. We stopped at a floating village, which was interesting to explore. While it’s probably not a place we’d choose to stay overnight, it was certainly a unique experience. After the boat ride, we enjoyed a relaxing lunch overlooking the lake—simple but pleasant, with beautiful views.
The highlight of the day was definitely the Buatong “Sticky” Waterfall! It was so much fun climbing up the rocks, which have a naturally grippy surface that makes it surprisingly easy to walk up the waterfall. Tam joined us for the climb and was very helpful and encouraging. You don’t get soaked, but it’s smart to wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting a bit wet.
Overall, we had a truly enjoyable day packed with variety, learning, and adventure. Saman and Tam did an excellent job making everything smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour!
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Carol_s
Feb 2, 2025
Learning about agriculture was a high point of this tour. - I did lean a lot
1) agriculture of Thailand and water system
2) Buddha information and why the religion was important to guide.
3) Sticky Waterfalls was incredible
Last, l was able to see things outside of the city.
I am giving a five star review but I considered a four star as our guide was very hard to understand and he used Google translate and photos on his phone to communicate.
He tried really hard.
I did learn a lot tho when I could piece together his words.
We only had three tourists so it was the drivers personal van vs a big van. I felt bad for the person sitting in the back.
Overall, I do recommend if farming is interesting to you and understanding why they believe in Buddha. Sticky waterfalls was just the last hour of a very long day. Sticky waterfalls is a must but you could do that without the lake/dam boat tour and the Wat stop.
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Adventure581833
Jan 31, 2025
Great Tour - All stations are carefully selected and each one offers a great experience in its own right. Saman was a great guide and has a lot to say about nature, culture and history if you want. The temple is probably one of the most beautiful in Thailand. The boat tour on the mirror-smooth lake was relaxed, we also saw water buffalo. The sticky waterfalls are also a great experience. I highly recommend it.
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