NAMUANG WATERFALL KOH SAMUI – The Complete Guide
Namuang Waterfall Koh Samui is one of the few waterfalls on the island. Important to realize is that there are 2 Namuang waterfalls very close to each other, but still, you need transport to get from waterfall 1 to waterfall 2. Because Namuang waterfall 1 is so easy to reach, it is the most popular of both. However, at Namuang waterfall 2 you will have breathtaking views over the jungle when hiking to the top of the waterfall. There you will find two natural pools overlooking the jungle with countless palm trees. However, always be careful because the rocks can be slippery and some tourists already fell to death here. So in this blog post you will find all the information about Namuang waterfall to prepare you for a safe and fun visit to Namuang waterfall Koh Samui.
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Best Koh Samui tours
If you want to explore the best of Koh Samui, and eventually the surrounding islands such as Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Ang Thong Marine Park and Koh Nang Yuan, then you can find the best tours here. All of these tours include air conditioned transport with hotel pick up and drop off, certified guides and sometimes also lunch and the entrance fees. You can reserve now and pay later, with cancellation up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
- ATV Quad bike safari tour in the jungle of Koh Samui. Explore Koh Samui on an ATV quad bike on this guided tour through lush jungles and dirt roads to get your adrenaline pumping.
- Beach Yoga Class & Full-Day Sightseeing Tour Koh Samui. Start the day mindful with a yoga class on a quiet beach. After that you will visit the highlights of Samui island such as the biggest waterfall, famous rock formations and beautiful pagoda’s and viewpoints.
- Traditional Thai cooking class with market tour. Learn how to make traditional Thai food in a half-day, small group cooking class. Choose four dishes to cook and take an educational tour of Koh Samui’s local market to discover the beauty of Thai herbs, spices, and vegetables.
- Go on a 4WD wild Jungle Safari tour with lunch. Enjoy a half-day tour visiting the highlights of Koh Samui in an 4×4 army jeep and have lunch at a mountain-top restaurant with beautiful views of the island.
- Koh Samui night market, sunset view at Laem Sor Pagoda and beach dinner. This private tour starts with a visit to the night market. Then you will visit the famous rock formations and Laem Sor Pagoda for a romantic sunset. To end the evening you will have a private dinner on the beach.
- Visit an ethical elephant home on Koh Samui. During this ethical, half-day program you have the opportunity to participate and spend quality time caring for elephants while observing their natural behaviour.
- Fishing and snorkeling trip with BBQ. Embark on a fishing journey with a traditional wooden fishing boat and fish in the Gulf of Thailand. Snorkel with the marine life at a special location and enjoy an amazing barbecue out at sea.
- Discover Koh Phangan by 4×4 Full-Day Tour. Enjoy a full day of adventure in a 4×4 Jeep on Koh Phangan island and explore the natural beauty and hidden gems of the island.
- Go island hopping to 5 secret nearby islands on a luxury yacht. Visit the 5 secret islands nearby Koh Samui and snorkel, swim or sea kayak to explore the coastline & mangrove forests. Feed the resident deers and pigs on Koh Rap island and have a lovely lunch on board of the luxury yacht.
- Visit Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan on this day tour. Enjoy sightseeing and snorkel at Ao Muang. Swim and snorkel at Koh Nang Yuan and hike to the top of the mountain for an incredible panoramic view.
- Ang Thong Marine park day tour. Explore Ang Thong Marine park from Samui and snorkel at Koh Wao or Koh Tay Plow. Visit Emerald Lake, go kayaking and hike up Mae Koh for the breathtaking viewpoint. Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board of the boat.
- Long tail boat tour to Coral and Pig Island. Go on an island hopping adventure and discover the beautiful coral reefs. Swim amongst colorful marine life and meet the friendly pigs of Pig Island Koh Madsum.
How to get to Namuang Waterfall Koh Samui
Namuang Waterfall is situated in the middle of Koh Samui island. Make sure you download Google Maps offline so you can easily navigate on the road. Namuang waterfall 1 is easily reachable via car or scooter where you park your vehicle for 20 Baht. But the Namuang waterfall 2 is part of a tourist park. You have to drive another 10 minutes from waterfall 1 before you reach the car park from Namuang waterfall 2. You have to pay another 30 Baht parking fee but you can redeem your parking ticket for a small bottle of water. After that, the hike towards the waterfall begins. It is about 10 – 15 minutes walking up and downhill and there are signs pointing to the Namuang waterfall 2 everywhere.
There are elephants for a ride to the waterfall. BUT PLEASE DON’T EVER RIDE ELEPHANTS!! We hope you understand this is an unethical tourist attraction. It broke our hearts to see the elephants being captivated and tortured only to take tourists on their back to walk to the waterfall… And what’s better then have some exercise yourself towards the waterfall?!
The scenery walking towards the waterfall is beautiful and takes about 15 minutes. Once you arrive at the bottom part of the Namuang waterfall 2 you can explore the area, but please be careful and don’t climb the rocks as they can be super slippery. There is an option to hike all the way to the top of the Namuang 2 waterfall for the viewpoint and natural pools. However, several tourists died doing this. You can Google yourself and find the news articles from 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019 of tourists falling to death at Namuang waterfall. This is not to scare you, but just please be aware of the risks of slippery rocks.
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The path to the base of Namuang waterfall 2 is easy and beautiful
What to expect at Namuang Waterfall Koh Samui
Namuang is one of the more impressive and well-developed waterfalls of Koh Samui. There are actually two waterfalls to see, the first of which is easily reached by car or scooter while the second one is further upstream and is reached by a short walk through nature. The first waterfall is around 18-meters high and flows into a natural pool, which offers the chance for a refreshing dip. The second waterfall is more upstream and tucked away in the jungle. With a height of 80 meters it’s a spectacular one, but only in rainy season right after! Otherwise you won’t have that much water going down 
There are a few important things to realize before you visit Namuang waterfall on Koh Samui. There is Namuang waterfall 1 (photo above) and Namuang waterfall 2. Namuang waterfall 1 is on a different location than Namuang waterfall 2. Both can be easily found on Google maps. But to get to Namuang waterfall 2 you have to put in a little bit more effort. Just a tip: if you’re in dry season, check with local people if it’s worth it to get all the way to this waterfall. We got there, but there was almost no water so not really a waterfall to see, only some rocks surrounded with jungle (photo below). The best time to explore the Koh Samui waterfalls is right after rainy season or during the rainy season of course!
Koh Samui weather
If you are planning to visit Koh Samui, of course you want to go in the best months with the driest days. The monsoon usually lasts from October through December with November as the wettest month. February and March, on the other hand, are the sunniest months. January is (statistically) the coolest month and April the hottest time of the year. Broadly you can travel to Koh Samui from January until October to have the best chance on a sunny vacation.
Where to stay on Koh Samui
This depends on what you are looking for and what your budget is. There is plenty of choice considering the Samui hotels or beach resorts. If you’re looking for entertainment and nightlife you have to stay around the Chaweng area. But if you’re more into relaxing and quiet beaches, then book your accommodation around the more in the south or around Maenam beach area as it’s much quieter.
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