Mae Sa Waterfall
Mae Sa Waterfall
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Kannon99
Bangkok, Thailand123 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
A great location for a low level hike. Has 10 levels and just the last 2-3 needed a bit more intensity for those stairs. My teens really enjoyed themselves. Plenty of places to put the feet in. All kinds of insects along the way. Wheelchair accessible for the first few viewing levels!
Written 19 June 2022
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Beth
Bristol, UK1,167 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
10 waterfalls to see, some wonderful, some not so amazing. Lots of areas to sit and have a relax or picnic. Lovely woodlands around it. Can swim in some of the pools but not all, follow the signs. Not ideal for those who are unsteady on their feet or unfit. Some areas are quite steep, narrow or uneven. Cafe was closed when we were there but we had brought water and snacks with us.
Written 14 January 2020
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Moshi8
Herzliya, Israel137 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
1. Red pickup track to there costs 600-800 BHT
2. Admission fee is another 100 BHT per person
3. The waterfalls are actually 10 waterfalls with platforms to see each one
4. There is a pavement way to reach the top.
5. It about 1 hour to the top
6. You can swim in the pools along side the waterfall.
7. Most if the walk are in the shade
8. There are convenient stores in the beginning
9. Try to add additional attractions to the trip - the area is full with them and the pickup price is fix for the entire trip
10. Enjoy
2. Admission fee is another 100 BHT per person
3. The waterfalls are actually 10 waterfalls with platforms to see each one
4. There is a pavement way to reach the top.
5. It about 1 hour to the top
6. You can swim in the pools along side the waterfall.
7. Most if the walk are in the shade
8. There are convenient stores in the beginning
9. Try to add additional attractions to the trip - the area is full with them and the pickup price is fix for the entire trip
10. Enjoy
Written 14 August 2017
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Juan-travelmaker
Gladstone, Australia169 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
We rented motorbikes and hit the road (using the free app "maps.me" for offline navigational maps), we got there in less than 20 minutes, we parked in the car park #3, the water falls are very accessible (not for wheelchairs), the "track" is made of concrete with steps, you can easily reach the first 7 levels in no time, the next ones are as easy.
Level 10 was reached very quick, if you are adventurous you can continue (just go under the fallen bamboo trees) after the track is finished over the rocks along the river.
we had a dip in the water and it was refreshing. After leaving the water fall we hit the road again to the Chiang Dao caves that are 60 km further north, the road was in perfect condition almost straight line-double lane road, the only 1k contains curves but the road is wide and driving is easy.
Don't spect a long trek to the top of the waterfalls.
Fees are 100 TBH per person and 20 TBH for each motorbike. food, water and drinks are available at carpark #3, they even provide picknic basket to take the food up the waterfalls.
Level 10 was reached very quick, if you are adventurous you can continue (just go under the fallen bamboo trees) after the track is finished over the rocks along the river.
we had a dip in the water and it was refreshing. After leaving the water fall we hit the road again to the Chiang Dao caves that are 60 km further north, the road was in perfect condition almost straight line-double lane road, the only 1k contains curves but the road is wide and driving is easy.
Don't spect a long trek to the top of the waterfalls.
Fees are 100 TBH per person and 20 TBH for each motorbike. food, water and drinks are available at carpark #3, they even provide picknic basket to take the food up the waterfalls.
Written 27 January 2015
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Robert R
Bangkok, Thailand35 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
If you want to get into the water, bring a swim suit or change of cloths also. Yes you can get into the water, this isn't a normal kinda park or trail. I'd say if you want a real challenge, start with parking lot 1 and go from there. The trail splits so you can choose left or right, I'd say either way go back the other. This is truly "off road", there will be mostly no road, path, wood, etc. You'll be walking on dirt, rocks, leaves and roots. So have good shoes, bring sandals if you want to go into the water. There was a few places they let you swim but there will not be any lifeguards or etc, so caution!
As for swimming I didn't get it but you can. You can basically climb all over the rocks and waterfalls here to get your Instagram shots. However I'd advice CAUTION! You are FAR from a hospital, ;) be safe.
It's beautiful and has many good spots for photos, follow the signs the path sometimes will look like it ends, it only stops at the top which I think was 10? You'll know as the waterfall will be very steep and no clear way to go up farther.
By parking lot 3 if you pass on the way or down (like we did) there are some shops for food, water and a bathroom.
As for swimming I didn't get it but you can. You can basically climb all over the rocks and waterfalls here to get your Instagram shots. However I'd advice CAUTION! You are FAR from a hospital, ;) be safe.
It's beautiful and has many good spots for photos, follow the signs the path sometimes will look like it ends, it only stops at the top which I think was 10? You'll know as the waterfall will be very steep and no clear way to go up farther.
By parking lot 3 if you pass on the way or down (like we did) there are some shops for food, water and a bathroom.
Written 2 March 2019
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GvaTourist
Bangkok, Thailand149 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
This waterfall has 10 levels. You have to walk above lavel 5 to get a good view of the fall. We visited the fall in October which was the end of rainy season in Thailand so there was still lot of water. The right sided route along the fall is easy to walk and surrounded with relatively grown trees, while the left side is not a good walking trail. Visitors should park the car at parking lot no. 3 which is located in front of the trail to the fall. We parked at the parking lot 1 by mistake (I didn't see map of it) and walked along the left sided trail, which is not beautiful, so be aware of it. The water is not deep enough to swim but you can sit peacefully there and enjoy the cool environment.
There is a fee for visitors (20 THB for Thais, 100 THB for foreigner and 30 THB for the car).
My German friends gave it the score of 7. You can visit this waterfall the same day as the elephant visit.
There is a fee for visitors (20 THB for Thais, 100 THB for foreigner and 30 THB for the car).
My German friends gave it the score of 7. You can visit this waterfall the same day as the elephant visit.
Written 14 October 2014
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Natashia
28 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
The waterfalls were beautiful, not breathtaking views but definitely worth a visit. The hike is moderate and mostly pathed, easy to follow. Until you reach a point, where you come across a path going forward or a route highlighted to you with signs that steers off to the right through some trees. DO NOT follow the signs!!! We spent 45 minutes following these signs through what can only be described as a combination of a rubbish tip and pig farm! We asked several locals along the way who pointed us continually along the marked route. I’m not sure if this was another hike or just a random route, but it certainly did not head to any waterfalls!
We took a dip in the final waterfall... once we finally found it! Which was wonderful after all that hiking.
The photos attached show the x and the wrong route.... follow the x!!
We took a dip in the final waterfall... once we finally found it! Which was wonderful after all that hiking.
The photos attached show the x and the wrong route.... follow the x!!
Written 6 November 2019
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Jolin Sze
Singapore, Singapore44 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
The hike is not Difficult , path way is Well maintain but the water is a quite muddy. It Suitable hiking trip with Elderly parents or young kids
Written 21 September 2018
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shelly_cat100
Sydney, Australia36 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
We paid for a taxi 1200 baht from our hotel in Old Chiang Mai to take us to the waterfalls and also a trip to PooPoo land :) The waterfalls were a great way to spend an afternoon of seeing the outdoors and the water was quite cool for a swim. Fairly easy walk for children between the ages of 10 and 13. PooPoo land was a bit of fun and quite interesting stopover. 100 baht per person entry for both places. Approx 3 hrs round trip.
Written 17 January 2018
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Mark L
Istanbul, Türkiye38 contributions
May 2015 • Family
The waterfall is not high at all. It is like water cascading down the rocks. I went here when I was visiting Mom Cham and Elephant PooPooPaper Park. It is also located near Queen sirikit gardens. You can plan your itinerary in this way: Queen sirikit gardens --> Mom Cham (eat lunch here) --> Mae Sa Waterfall --> Elephant PooPooPaper Park
Written 12 June 2015
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Hola,
¿cuanto te costó el viaje en coche, las 3 horas de espera y que luego te bajara otra vez a Chian Mai?
Y el camino por las cascadas es facil de andar? Mi mujer no puede hacer mucho senderismo.
Gracias.
Written 17 November 2018
HI,
How much did the driver cost?
Written 24 February 2017
It varies on where you are going from in Chiang Mai (we were near the University which is ignored in guide books but is a beautiful place to ride bicycles) and if they can convince you into going to another stop where they get a cut if you buy anything. We paid 500 (it may have been 600) THB for two and just to go to the waterfalls and back. Plus entrance fee.
The food and drink there at the park entrance is not bad - not great but not bad. Bring water, of course.
Written 24 February 2017
Ubi62
Parabiago, Italy
I would like to know more in detail about the prices of each one of your tours. Thank you,
Annarita Uboldi
Written 6 February 2016
We set up a tour of four countries with Niki at Odyssey Tours out of China. We went to Thailand, Laos. Vietnam, and Cambodia. There were three of us. We were picked up at the airport, by a guide and a driver in a small van. We were shown around during the day, and dropped back at the hotel around 5:00 every night. We had to pay for dinners, but no other meals.
Larry
Written 27 February 2017
Hi,
How can we get there using public transport? I don't particularly want to go on a group tour...
Written 10 October 2015
a round trip rate with a taxi meter ( they are not expensive ) best to go to airport taxi desk for taxi. Price around 1000 to 1500 bht return as a guide. Don't forget best to book for the day or half day and have them take you to some of the other places of interest.
This is your best bet. Plus the safest, not that there is a safety issue.
Red car will take you there, negotiate a rate and book for the day, your hotel can help you there.
Any other queries let me know, we are resident in Chiang Mai.
Written 11 October 2015
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