Hike· Koh Samui· Thailand
Na Muang Waterfalls
9° 28.0′ N · 99° 59.0′ E
Two waterfalls on purple rock in the south-central hills: Na Muang 1 by the road with a swimming pool, and the taller, more scenic Na Muang 2 about 30 minutes' walk upstream.
Practical
Position is Na Muang 1 (OSM); Na Muang 2 is at 9.47214, 99.99001. Access off route 4169. Wikivoyage gives a drop of about 79 m. Wikipedia warns that visitors have been badly hurt or killed by slips on these falls, so wear shoes with grip and stay off the upper ledges, especially after rain. Best flow in the wet months (Oct-Dec).
Best for
A freshwater swim and jungle walk
Nearby
- Secret Buddha Garden1.2 NM away
- Wat Khunaram (Mummified Monk)1.4 NM away
- Gulf Northeast Monsoon Surges (Nov–Jan)2.2 NM away
- Gulf Typhoon / Tropical Storm Risk (Jun–Jan)2.2 NM away
- Samui Buffalo Fighting Festival2.2 NM away
- Southwest Monsoon Sailing Season (May–Oct)2.2 NM away
- Wat Sila Ngu (Red Temple)2.9 NM away
- Ao Bang Kao Anchorage3.2 NM away