Overview
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8 hours
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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!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
What To Expect
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. When 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. You 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. You will undoubtedly enjoy the beauty, serenity and piece of this wonderful site. The total duration includes traveling time from Chiang Mai to Wat Ban Den.
The Mae Ngat Dam & Reservoir
The Mae Ngat dam and reservoir is located on the western side of the Si Lanna National Park and offers a tranquil and picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Mae Ngat dam was built in the 1980s to provide irrigation for agriculture in the surrounding Mae Ngat basin. The peaceful sanctuary has since become hugely popular with Chiang Mai locals and travelers to escape the city and get into northern Thailand’s beautiful nature. The serenely beautiful lake is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. We will board a boat and enjoy the serenely beautiful lake from the water.
Options
Sticky Waterfall Chiang Mai and Mae Ngat Boat Tour
Pickup included
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
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fulfilling day trip including a boat tour, temple visit and climbing up Bua Tong
carstensP3792IK,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Small group, very friendly and knowledgeable guide, very pleasant experience. Beyond the obvious highlight of climbing the sticky waterfall (Bua Tong), I also loved the calm and relaxing boat trip as well as seeing a local fruit market.
If you want a great time in Chiang Mai then request Saman as your tour guide and sticky waterfalls is a must do.
Lynda H,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is so much fun and what really makes this tour amazing is because we had the best tour guide of Thailand. Saman is so wonderful, thoughtful, polite and respectful of our time and space. The sticky waterfalls is our favorite thing to do and we wish we had gone to the very bottom of the falls before we walked up. The hike up was very easy and super fun.
Best experience ever!!!
jennypO1585QD,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saman was an incredibly enthusiastic and dedicated tour guide. He is very kind, warm, and thoughtful. Throughout the trip, he took wonderful care of my little family and paid attention to every small detail. He always made sure we were comfortable, safe, and enjoying every moment. His kindness and genuine concern meant so much to us. Because of him, our experience felt more personal, relaxed, and memorable. We truly appreciate the care and effort he put into making our trip so special. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Great day out.
graham d,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant 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.
Fantastic day trip - food market, temples, trip up the dam and sticky waterfall. Highly recommend.
alexbillo11,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing 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.
Very nice experience
N5185IGmichelec,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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.
Excellent!
hollif138,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005/5 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!
Great times
Neil W,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent 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.
Excellent Tour!
madeleinek595,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 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!
A good day out
683hammadf,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saman 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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