Huay Tho Waterfall: Elephant Care or Kayak-and-Zipline Tour?
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Confirm waterfall access before booking either combination. An official notice announced a temporary Huay Tho closure from 18 September 2026 because of heavy rain and strong currents. We could not confirm reopening on 2 November. The Elephant Care House and seven-level waterfall trip is currently unavailable. The kayak, zipline and Huay Tho Waterfall adventure has a live booking page, but choose a waterfall option only after the park and operator confirm access.
Two listings with different booking options
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Care House and Huay Tho Waterfall | Currently unavailable | — | — | Elephant contact; currently unavailable |
| Kayak, zipline and Huay Tho Waterfall | Check selected option | €57.26 | 3.9/5 (9) | Activities depend on option |
The adventure itinerary lists three hours at Huay Tho as optional and subject to an extra fee. Kayaking-only and zipline-only options do not promise a waterfall visit. Its page displays 2.5 hours overall, which does not establish the duration of every combination; confirm the total for your chosen option.
The elephant combination is currently unavailable
The short description names Elephant Care House near Phanom Bencha Mountain, lunch, feeding and playing with elephants, followed by a waterfall visit. That contact is precisely why it will not suit everyone: travellers looking for observation-only elephant experiences should choose another activity rather than assuming the word “care” defines the welfare standard.
Wait until this trip is bookable again before planning around it, then check its duration, transfers and waterfall access.
Check availability for the Elephant Care House and waterfall trip
The active combination spreads the day wider
In its full version the second option starts with kayaking at Khlong Nam Sai, adds a six-station jungle zipline and finishes at multi-tiered Huay Tho. That variety is its selling point and its weakness.
The live page offers kayaking only, zipline only, shared combinations and private tours, with small groups capped at eight. Its rating is 3.9/5 from 9 reviews. The starting price of €57.26 per person is not a quote for every combination. One option is named zipline and kayaking but describes zipline and waterfall instead; resolve that conflict with the operator before booking.
View options for kayaking, zipline and Huay Tho
Costs and participation. The page lists a mandatory waterfall park fee of 100 THB per adult and 50 THB per child; confirm whether your option includes it and bring cash. Lunch and a guide are included only in the programmes that explicitly say so. Hotel pickup is limited to the areas specified for the selected option. The page lists English and Thai, and excludes pregnant travellers, people with back problems or mobility impairments, and wheelchair users.
Our recommendation
Wait for confirmed waterfall access if Huay Tho is the reason for your trip. Once access is confirmed, choose the kayak-and-zipline combination only when those activities matter as much as the waterfall. The elephant listing remains unavailable and is not a confirmed alternative.
