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Na Muang 2 Waterfall

A 40-minute uphill scramble with ropes, natural pools at the top, and mosquitoes that mean business.

4.1(3,292)
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Daily 09:00–18:00

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Full opening hours
Monday09:00–18:00
Tuesday09:00–18:00
Wednesday09:00–18:00
Thursday09:00–18:00
Friday09:00–18:00
Saturday09:00–18:00
Sunday09:00–18:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

This is the sweatiest thing you can do on Samui without paying for it. The climb takes around 40 minutes, steep and uneven, with fixed ropes on the harder sections that people go up one at a time. At the top there are pools you can swim in and a view over jungle and rock that genuinely earns the effort. Closed-toe shoes, not flip-flops. The rock near the water is slippery.

Getting to the right starting point trips up a lot of people. Do not park at the first parking lot by the elephant sanctuary, despite the signs. Carry on, turn right and follow the road round to the waterfall base, where there are toilets and a small cafe. The trail proper begins by crossing a wooden bridge, so if you're not crossing a bridge, you're on the wrong path. A 125cc scooter handles the hill with two up, just take it slowly.

Water volume swells during and after the rainy season, which is when the falls look their most dramatic.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Reviews from Google

For the amazing view and swimming in the waterfall pond: Turn left at end of the road. If you start hiking by crossing the wooden bridge (see pictures) you are right! The Full Guide: Do NOT park at the elephant sanctuary. Even though there are huge signs for “na muang 2 waterfall parking”. You just pass the parking lot, turn right and follow the street. If you do park there you just have to walk on the road which is uphill, without view and time consuming. It’s not steep, 125cc with 2 people is easy. There will be free parking afterwards (as of Jan2026) At the end of the road are two main properties, both of which have free motorcycle parking: - (Turn Right - Colored Waterslides, no swimming at the top) If you turn right there is a nice little cafe and “tropical garden” which leads into a physical demanding hiking path. If you have sturdy shoes and are careful it’s doable but demanding. In my opinion the waterfall views from there are not that great (see the pictures). The famous rotten colored waterslides are here. - (Turn Left - swimming in waterfall pond) If you turn left (100m downhill) there is a little shop and a sign “Free Jungle Walk”. Take this way, hike across the wooden bridge and follow the path. If you wear shoes it’s a demanding ~15 minute hike one way. the views on the top are amazing (see the pictures). The famous waterfall pond for swimming is here. Be careful, the current can be strong and the rocks slippery. Everything is free but maybe buy some drinks on the way back as a thank you. I would say the right path is not worth hiking, but you can get a nice picture at the start. The top of the left path is breath taking and definitely worth sweating for. Look at the pictures and decide yourself.

THIS IS A MUST!! We got a grab from Lamai to the sanctuary and walked up to the fork in the road where you could go left or right & we opted for left and it was so worth it, if your somewhat active & adventurous your gonna wanna go left you enter though a little cafe past a lady & her dogs. Go across the cutest bridge surrounded by waterfalls/pools. When climbing up there ropes to hold onto highly recommend going one at a time, the ropes were in good condition. The views up here are so worth it & we went for the most amazing swim with the views! 100/10 defo recommend! X

Steep incline via scooter, this is managable, DO NOT park at the 1st car park at santuary, take a right follow round and you will reach the waterfall. Toilets and cafe at base of waterfall. This is a beautiful and well worthy place to visit, photos do not do the place justice.

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FXCR+W59, Na Mueang, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

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Na Muang 2 Waterfall: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Na Muang 2 Waterfall worth visiting?

Na Muang 2 Waterfall holds a 4.1★ rating from 3,292 Google reviews — a strong rating for activities & tours in Koh Samui.

What are the opening hours of Na Muang 2 Waterfall?

Na Muang 2 Waterfall is typically open 09:00–18:00 — 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 Na Muang 2 Waterfall?

The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – September, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).

Where is Na Muang 2 Waterfall located?

Na Muang 2 Waterfall is at FXCR+W59, Na Mueang, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.

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