The short answer
Na Muang Waterfalls: what visitors should know first
Worth it for Na Muang 1 in the wetter months, when the flow is strong, and only if the weather is dry on the day. Skip Na Muang 2 if you have older parents or small children, because the hike is steep and the rocks are slick.
Useful facts
Na Muang Waterfalls facts at a glance
- Location
- Southern interior of Koh Samui, off route 4169
- Experience type
- Waterfall walk
- Known for
- Na Muang 1 (~18 m) and Na Muang 2 (~80 m)
- Walk
- 5 minutes to Fall 1; about 35 minutes to Fall 2
- Cost
- Fall 1 reported free; Fall 2 about 50 THB
Why it matters
Why Na Muang Waterfalls is worth your time
Samui's interior is hilly and green, and the waterfalls show the island beyond its beaches. Na Muang 1 is a manageable introduction for most visitors; Na Muang 2 is a real hike with real hazards.
In the dry season the falls can be thin, which is why the wetter months are best for the flow, even though they bring slippery paths and rough seas on the coast. Plan around the weather: after heavy rain, skip the hike and enjoy the first fall from the viewing area.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Na Muang 1
A shaded five-minute walk to an 18 m fall with a swimming pool.
- 02
Na Muang 2
The island's tallest fall at about 80 m, reached by a steep hike.
- 03
Early start
Avoid tour buses by arriving before 9 am.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Arrive before 9 am to avoid tour buses, which come from Chaweng and Lamai between about 10 am and 2 pm. A taxi or car with driver is the easiest way, as public songthaews do not serve the site. Walk the short shaded path to Na Muang 1, which has a pool wide enough for swimming. Be careful: guides warn the depth drops sharply without warning.
Na Muang 2 is about 2 km further inland and involves a steep hike of around 35 minutes each way. Wear grip-soled shoes, not sandals, and use the ropes. Guides report that serious accidents have happened here, so skip it unless you are fit and the weather is dry. Upper trails can be muddy and hazardous in October and November.
The operators offering elephant riding and safari-type experiences near the car parks are criticised for animal welfare, so skip those.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Wear grip-soled shoes
- Arrive before 9 am
- Skip Fall 2 after rain
- Do not swim alone
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Southern interior of Koh Samui, off route 4169
- Time needed
- 45 minutes for Na Muang 1; 2-3 hours with Na Muang 2
- Best time
- October to January has the strongest flow; arrive before 9 am
- Walking level
- Demanding
- Senior comfort
- Na Muang 1 is a five-minute shaded walk from the car park, slippery after rain. Na Muang 2 is a steep hike of about 35 minutes each way and is not suitable for many older travellers or young children.
- Tickets and access
- Na Muang 1 is reported as free; Na Muang 2 around 50 THB, with a small parking fee. Hours are roughly 8 am to 5 pm; check locally. No songthaew serves the site.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Na Muang Waterfalls
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Na Muang 1 is a five-minute shaded walk from the car park, slippery after rain. Na Muang 2 is a steep hike of about 35 minutes each way and is not suitable for many older travellers or young children.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Na Muang safe for swimming?
The pool at Fall 1 is swimmable but the depth drops sharply without warning, so take care.
Can seniors visit?
Fall 1 is a short walk; Fall 2 is steep and not recommended.
When is the flow strongest?
October to January, per one guide.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
