Tube Trek Waterpark
Two hundred baht is the going rate for a day out of the heat here, and that's the main argument for the place. The 199 baht ticket covers the wave pool, the lazy river and the children's play zone, which has slides big enough that teenagers won't sulk. Pay 399 and you get a wristband for the Extreme Zone and the proper slides. Children are ticketed by weight rather than age, so a small eight-year-old may land on the cheaper band whether you planned it or not.
What people keep coming back to is how empty it is. Weekend afternoons, reviewers describe kids running straight back up the steps without waiting, and water cleaner than they've found at comparable parks in Thailand. This isn't a big-budget theme park and nobody's pretending otherwise. It's a well-kept local waterpark out in San Kamphaeng, a drive from central Chiang Mai, and it rewards a full unhurried day rather than a quick tick off a list.
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Reviews from Google
About $6 US for the basic entry, and 12 if you want to do the big slides. Food is reasonable and delicious! (The macadamia latte was on point!) The little pizzas were good as well, but the sauce is sweet - but bad, but not what an American kid would be expecting :) We went on a weekend afternoon and there was almost no one there. The kids didn't want to wait for any of the slides. The water was the cleanest I've seen from any place like this is Thailand. The wave pool was very nice, but the waves are VERY small. A lot of locals were here, and a few tourists - which I love doing things that are more local and less touristy. You do need to have actual swim wear (no cotton or even sports shirts) but you can purchase swimwear there if you need to for a reasonable price as well. The kids had the best time!! I'm sure it will be a highlight of their trip here! You really can't beat it for the price!
It is Chiang Mai Water Park with the best cost-effectiveness. It is a great place to visit often while living in Chiang Mai for a month with my 9-year-old son. It is a pleasant summer place where you can relax and use it because the entrance fee is cheap and there are not many people. You can use it safely without worrying about your belongings without using the locker. However, you cannot bring in food, and you have to charge your bracelet and use the snack bar.
It's good to play with children for a day at a low cost. I took two 6-8-year-olds and bought a Happy 199 ticket because of their weight, so I haven't used the Extreme Zone. I think the Extreme Zone will be really fun when the kids grow up. It's not crowded, so I think it'll be good to use various facilities. The food at the restaurant was delicious and clean, so it was good to use.
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Tube Trek Waterpark: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tube Trek Waterpark worth visiting?
Tube Trek Waterpark holds a 4.2★ rating from 1,497 Google reviews — a strong rating for activities & tours in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Tube Trek Waterpark?
Tube Trek Waterpark is typically open 11:00-18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Tube Trek Waterpark?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Tube Trek Waterpark located?
Tube Trek Waterpark is at ถนน, Tambon Ton Pao, Amphoe San Kamphaeng, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).
Location Info
ถนน, Tambon Ton Pao, Amphoe San Kamphaeng, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand052 010 123www.facebook.com/tubetrekwaterparkVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)