Trek the jungle and the waterfalls

The mountains around Chiang Mai are an adventurer's playground. Hike through jungle to hidden waterfalls, visit hill-tribe villages, or try the sticky waterfalls at Bua Tong, where the rock lets you climb straight up the cascade. You can explore much of it independently by scooter, or join an organised trek for the deeper jungle and the hill-tribe routes. It's the wild, green side of Chiang Mai that balances the temples and cafés. We'll suggest which adventures suit a DIY scooter day and which are better with a guide.