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Private Chiang Mai Tour to Bua Thong Waterfalls and Ziplining
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Private Chiang Mai Tour to Bua Thong Waterfalls and Ziplining

By Pagoda View Tours Thailand - Day Tours
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Combine Chiang Mai culture, adventure, and scenery on a full-day, private tour that’s a fun, personalized way to experience Northern Thailand. You’ll browse a local market, soar through a jungle zipline course, get a glimpse of Thailand’s ethnic diversity in a Karen community, and cool off in Bua Thong Waterfalls—all with the convenience of round-trip transport from your Chiang Mai hotel.
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Ages 4-60
Duration: 9h
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Highlights
  • Private Chiang Mai tour with zipline experience
  • Aerial views of the jungle are a great photo opportunity
  • Cultural experience: learn about life in a Karen village
  • No extra costs: lunch and entrance fees are included

  • Bottled water, lunch
  • 1-hour zip lining activity
  • Local market tour and visit to Karen Long Neck Village
  • Private tour with professional guide and driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included
  • The towel and extra clothes for change
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Meet a driver at your hotel and travel to a local market to join the bustle of morning shoppers, visiting stalls selling clothing, food, and locally made products that make for great souvenirs. Next, head into the forest for an hourlong ziplining experience; listen for the sound of Northern Thailand’s diverse birdlife as you fly from tree to tree. From there, travel to a Karen community, where some women still practice the tradition of extending their necks using stacks of brass rings. Visiting the village with a Karen-speaking guide is a great way to get insight into life in the village, and you can also shop for distinctive Karen handicrafts here. Pause for lunch in a local restaurant and then continue to Bua Thong Waterfalls, a series of cascades that tumble into pools—perfect for rock scrambling and swimming. End the tour with drop-off at your hotel.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Infant seats available
        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26152P8

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Maximum weight is 110 kilogram (253 lbs)
        • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26152P8

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        • Pagoda View Tours Thailand - Day Tours
          1,658
          Chiang Mai, Thailand
          Joined in September 2014
        • M9323QSmaryw
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome Tour to Chiang Rai
          Poon my tour guide was awesome. He picked me up from my hotel in Chiang Mai to see the temples in Chiang Rai. Since it was a private tour, I asked if changes could be made to the itinerary. Poon and I talked about some options and he called his office to confirm. They were accommodating and it truly was an enjoyable adventure. Thank you Poon
          Written December 2, 2024
        • Philippe Z
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day with our great guide Yut
          Great day with our great guide Yut. Fascinating explanation and spiritual words. Great temple visits, nice people. Thank you.
          Written December 2, 2024
        • Camper658670
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent tour of Chiang Rai temples
          We had a fantastic time! Thank you to Jackie for a wonderful day! He was informative, kind, and it was an excellent day trip.
          Written November 30, 2024
        • sawp230
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          great day because we had the right tour guide Mr. Tong
          I was uncertain that I would enjoy a 13-hour tour but having Mr. Tong made all the difference. He was able to break up the long drive with short breaks to stretch our legs and the car was very comfortable. There was cold water, soda, chilled towels and local snacks for our journey. Mr. Tong made sure we were comfortable and was truly a good person. I was especially grateful that Mr. Tong knew where to get the best pictures at all the temples. It was great day because we had the right tour guide Mr. Tong.
          Written November 30, 2024
        • rockt552
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai
          My wife and I really wanted to visit Chiang Rai, but we were short on time. This private tour from Chiang Mai was the perfect answer. Mr. Tong met us in the hotel lobby with a friendly bright greeting and escorted us to a very nice Toyota Sport Utility Vehicle. The seats reclined and we were able to take a nap as Mr. Tong navigated the drive from Chaing Mai to Chiang Rai. Mr. Tong was excellent at answering my questions about temple activities and the temple art. It made the trip much more interesting, and I was grateful Mr. Tong’s knowledge. I was uncertain that I would enjoy a 13-hour tour but having Mr. Tong made all the difference. I enjoyed spending the day with Mr. Tong because he was easy to like, and I took care of everything.
          Written November 30, 2024
        • P3228HMjacobw
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Absolutely Amazing Experience and Highlight of Our Trip
          This was an absolutely amazing tour! The tour guide, Teerayut, was so knowledgeable and kind! We were picked up from our hotel and drove to the temple near the top of Doi Suthep. Teerayut explained a lot about Thailand and Buddhism. The views over Chang Mai were breathtaking! We then went to an orchid and butterfly sanctuary that was also incredible! The Karen village was full of wonderful scarves and fiber-crafts made by the women. Teerayut took us to an amazing restaurant for lunch, and we had a great discussion about food! After lunch we drove to the tea plantation, and wow! It was so relaxing and peaceful! This tour has been a real highlight of our trip!
          Written November 30, 2024
        • ilanastle
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour!
          This was the best experience during our trip to North Thailand. The temples were each unique and good to see. The tour guide was excellent. We highly recommend this tour. There was a nice statue of Medusa, the evil boss of everything that we liked in particular!
          Written November 29, 2024
        • 730andrewe
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Tour, our guide Jackie was awesome!
          This tour was fantastic. It’s more intimate as it was only me and my wife. Jackie was our tour guide and he did an amazing job explaining everything about the temples and sharing information along the way was we drove from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. We would definitely recommend this tour and Jackie made it very comfortable and fun.
          Written November 29, 2024
        • Vacation16460805809
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful day exploring temples in Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai
          Wonder tour of temples in Chiang Rai. Tour guide was very knowledgeable of temples visited in Chiang Rai and surrounding areas. Great lunch with many choices of cuisine provided near by Wat Rong Khun.
          Written November 28, 2024
        • Jie C
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          One unforgettable day with Tong and Chir in Doi Inthanon.
          Our guide Tong was exceptional. He did everything to make it a perfect tour for us. I enjoyed every moment of it. Tong is the best guide I have had.
          Written November 28, 2024
        • B5454LAsharonb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Magical tour of Doi Inthanon with tour guide Tong and Chir
          Our guide Tong was prompt, courteous, well prepared and attentive to our every need. He went out of his way to make sure our experience was A+. I could not have asked for a better guide and a better experience. Our local guide, Chir, on the trekking tour was also exceptional. I enjoyed every minute of our tour. I highly recommend this tour from the first waterfall to having coffee at the end, an experience I will never forget.
          Written November 28, 2024
        • Patty C
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tong is an excellent tour guide.
          Tong, our guide is wonderful and he is funny, knowledgeable, and very considerate! I enjoyed thoroughly the tour he led and will definitely recommend him to anybody!!
          Written November 28, 2024
        • lisaaY3754LR
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Such a great time!
          I had the best time with my husband on our tour in Chiang rai. Our guide M was a monk and was so incredibly knowledgeable about the temples and about Buddhism. He was very accommodating with our schedule, prompt, and made the trip memorable. would absolutely recommend doing this as it's the best way to do a day trip at your own pace
          Written November 27, 2024
        • christing225
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent temple tour and a great guide
          We had a great tour to the amazing temples in Lampang. Our tour guide Yut picked us up at our hotel and because of him, we had a perfect time! Yut has a huge knowledge and he gave us a lot of information about the temples and buddhism in general. He took great care of us with plenty of water, snacks, fruits and a delicious lunch close by the Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat temple. The car was very comfortable and Yut drove safely and stopped every time when we needed a short break. We would absolutely recommend the tour, because it is absolutely off the beaten track! Thank you very much for the great experience.
          Written November 27, 2024
        • fernandoq821
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Worth it!
          Great tour! Poon is a great tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and accommodating. He will make sure the group has the best time possible. If you dont mind the 3 hour drive from Chiang Mai I highly recommend this tour.
          Written November 27, 2024
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        Stephen B
        7 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        The zipline was amazing, the whole family felt safe and had great time. Lunch was chicken and rice, not what we expected. The guide was a nice person who made some inappropriate comments about personal life for my husband and kids. Unfortunately we had a very bad weather, we could not enjoy the waterfall, and all was rushed. I only would recommend the zipline at Phoenix adventure.
        Written September 22, 2022
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        Hello, Thank you for your review and thank you for let us know about our tour guide we didn’t relize he did like that.we are so sorry. We are promise the situation like this to not happend again we will do our best . Best regards, Pimphaka
        Written September 23, 2022
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        Yumi S
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our private driver/guide Puma was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and so nice! She explained things to us along the drive and watched our stuff for us while we did the activities. She even took photos for us while we were on the zip lines and the waterfall. The drive was super bumpy but she knew shortcuts and was an excellent driver.
        Ziplining was simply amazing. One person in our group has a weak heart and struggled to make it back up afterwards and one of our guides piggy backed her all the way up. He was awesome and so nice!!
        The Bua Tong Waterfall was so fun and climbing up was a a totally unique experience.
        And finally the Karen village was heartbreaking and humbling to visit, but we thoroughly enjoyed getting to learn a bit more about the varying cultures and ethnic groups in Thailand.
        This was definitely worth the big price tag. We had the best day!
        Written November 9, 2022
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        Dear, Customers Thank you for your excellent reviewed and we are very appreciated.Our team promise we will do the best for our customers.And also hope to see you next time. Best regards, Pimphaka
        Written November 9, 2022
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        Rani R
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2024 • Family
        Tong was an amazing tour guide and definitely made this trip all the worthwhile for us!! He took us to authentic parts of the city and had so much knowledge that he happily shared with us. He definitely made this an adventure to remember!
        Written September 2, 2024
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        Dear,Customer Thank you for your reviewed we are very appreciated. Hope to see you for the next time . Best regards, Pimphaka
        Written September 2, 2024
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        Krzysiek A
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022 • Couples
        We had more and more fun with each passing activity. The ziplines are a bit too chill for my liking, but the staff were super prpfesdional and made the experience a pleasant one. The long neck village was very interesting if a bit too touristy. Definitely pick the local lunch option as you will have a delicious experience in a beautiful setting. The waterfalls are definitely the cream of the crop of this experience as you can climb them quite comfirtably. Finally the market bustling with activity and full of local delicasies. Our guide Dany was very nice and had many interesting stories. Our driver - Madame Pim got us everywhere safely and in style.

        An altogether great experience.
        Written November 4, 2022
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        Dear, Customers Thank you for your excellent reviewed and we are very appreciated.Our team promise we will do the best for our customers.And also hope to see you next time. Best regards, Pimphaka
        Written November 4, 2022
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        Kriti N
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2023 • Family
        We had an unforgettable day with Austin as our guide. We were picked up from our hotel and taken to a zipline course, which included a trolley ride/cafe with great views of the forest. Then, we headed to a nearby village and bought handicrafts from local tribes (great presents for loved ones back home). Austin was able to provide cultural context and translate as needed. The lunch restaurant they took us to was excellent and accommodated our dietary restrictions. Finally, we spent 1.5 hours climbing up and down the waterfalls. Austin was great about taking pictures and answering any questions we had. Definitely recommend this tour for anyone wanting a fun day trip from Chiang Mai!
        Written September 18, 2023
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        Dear, Customers. Thank you for the excellent reviewed for Austin our team very appreciated and hope to see you for the next time. We promise we will do our best for our clients
        Written September 18, 2023
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        Vacationer295154
        Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2022
        Our guide and driver were extremely friendly and attentive and really showed us a great day.Went ziplining at Phoenix adventure park first which was easily the best I've done anywhere. At least 10 good long sections ziplining with rope course links between. Then visits to the hill tribes village, Bua Thong Waterfalls and the local market, all worth a visit. All round a great day.
        Written August 4, 2022
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        Dear, Customers Thank you for your excellent reviewed and we are very appreciated.Our team promise we will do the best for our customers.And also hope to see you next time. Best regards, Pimphaka
        Written August 4, 2022
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        Dan Yu
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2023 • Family
        We had a lovely day with our guide Danny. He took us ziplining, which was fun. The staff will take you to fly between the trees and take videos and photos. After, Danny brought us to the long neck tribe. He explained very detailed about their history & culture. He loved to answer all my questions. Then we went to the creamy waterfall, many walked up the waterfall. It looked hard because of the stream, but the rocks were not slippery and there was a rope to hold, so it ended up being easy. We walked in the waterfall twice. Last he took us shopping in a local market. We tried some local fruits and snacks that we haven’t seen elsewhere. It was a memorable day, and we had lots of fun. Thanks to our guide Danny, will recommend.
        Written January 24, 2023
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        Dear, customer. Thank you for your excellent review we are very appreciated and hope to see you next time. Best regards,. Pimphaka
        Written January 24, 2023
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        Romemarcia
        Damascus, OR45 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Puma was wonderful guide. Ziplines are great and park setting is beautiful. Zip guides really fun and took pics/video using my phone. Lunch was terrific at scenic restaurant. Climbing sticky waterfall was amazing and easy. Wow
        Written November 3, 2022
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        Dear, Customers Thank you for your excellent reviewed and we are very appreciated.Our team promise we will do the best for our customers.And also hope to see you next time. Best regards, Pimphaka
        Written November 4, 2022
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        Natalie T
        Philadelphia, PA1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022
        Our tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip! Our tour guide Noi was wonderful - so knowledgable, kind and helpful. She even stopped and helped navigate a pharmacy for one of us that wasn't feeling well. The Sticky Waterfalls are not to be missed! 10/10 would recommend.
        Written June 24, 2022
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        Dear, Customers Thank you for your excellent reviewed and we are very appreciated.Our team promise we will do the best for our customers.And also hope to see you next time. Best regards, May
        Written June 24, 2022
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        Moe K
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2018 • Couples
        Our tour guide, Puma, was the best. She had excellent English, very knowledgeable, and was great to talk with.
        The zipline was fun. We crossed over a roaring river several times and even propelled straight down. We felt safe and the guides were funny.
        The long neck tribe was interesting. Purchased a couple handmade scarves, they are beautiful and we were happy to support them.
        Our favorite part was the Bau Thong waterfall. So much fun to climb. We went up and down twice. It is bigger than what I expected, had three tiers.
        The whole time Puma provided water, interesting facts about each place, provided an excellent lunch and kept an eye on our personal belongings while Ziplining and climbing the waterfall.
        Written February 18, 2018
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