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Zong Raue Waterfall

A jungle waterfall retreat in Koh Samui's interior, best visited after heavy rain for the full effect.

4.3(225)
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Why go, and how to do it well

Tucked into the forested interior of Koh Samui near the Ang Thong area, this jungle waterfall offers a quieter, nature-focused alternative to the island's busy beaches. The waterfall flows through dense tropical vegetation and, when conditions are right, provides a rewarding escape into the island's wilder landscape. It attracts visitors looking to trade sand and sun for shade, birdsong, and the sound of moving water.

The experience is genuinely natural and undeveloped, which means visitors should come prepared for the terrain rather than a polished attraction. Reaching the falls involves navigating a steep, unmarked trail where tree roots and branches serve as handholds — sturdy footwear is strongly advised over sandals or flip-flops. Reviews note that the upper level of the waterfall is worth the extra effort, as stopping at the first, smaller cascade undersells the site. Water volume varies considerably by season, and the falls can appear modest during drier months such as March.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026

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Reviews from Google

It was a great experience. The views were very nice and the zip lines were awesome. They gave us free food and drinks. The experience lastes for 2 hours. The instructors, Nu and Ben were very friendly and made the experience a lot better. We had so much fun with them. 100% worth the price. Totally recomend to come.

Nice waterfall but difficult to walk to and back from. There's no purpose made path so you have to climb and descend the steep natural landscape holding on to the many hanging tree branches/roots. It's not much but can be difficult especially for old or young people. The good thing is for this reason its not busy at all so you'll likely have the falls to yourself to enjoy a little.

way up is a bit tricky but not really a challenge. could do it with flipflops. waterfall after two rainy days quite unspectacular. might need some more rain. I'd rather recommend Nam Muang.

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