🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
The Banthat Range is a long limestone ridge along the eastern side of the province, the source of several streams that drop down as waterfalls. The handy part is they're spread across several districts, and some sit just 20 minutes from town, all reachable by car so you never need a tour boat. If you're in Trang for a few days and want a change from the sea, or you hit a drizzly day with rough surf, these falls are a cool, easygoing alternative — and they still see far fewer people than the islands.
Check before you go
The water here looks its best from late rainy season into early winter, roughly October to January, when the streams are full and flowing strong. In the dry months around March and April the flow can drop at some falls, but they're still swimmable and quieter. Steer clear during genuinely heavy rain, since flash floods come down fast, and always check the water level and the rangers' warning signs before you get in.
The waterfalls you can actually swim in, hand-picked
Not every waterfall is easy to swim at — some run too hard or are steep cliffs that are only good for photos. So we've picked just the ones with pools you can soak in and an easy enough walk to reach them, ordered from closest to town to farthest so you can choose by the time you've got.
Ang Thong Waterfall (closest to town)
A small waterfall that's the closest to Trang town — about 20 minutes' drive toward Sikao and you're there. It's been freshly done up with a wooden bridge across the stream and a seating area; the water isn't strong and the pool is shallow enough to soak in, which makes it great for families with kids on a day trip. If you're short on time, this is the first pick.
Kachong Waterfall (Khao Chong)
One of Trang's old, well-known waterfalls, set inside the Khao Chong Wildlife Conservation and Development Station, right off the Trang–Phatthalung road about 17–20 km from town. The water steps down in small tiers with two or three swimming spots, shaded by tall forest, and there's a nature trail to keep walking. Good if you want a swim and an easy forest stroll in one place.
Roi Chan Phan Wang Waterfall
Trang's standout for swimming — a limestone fall with rocks stepping down over more than 100 tiers, forming pool after pool to choose from. The water runs clear and cool over lovely brown stone. It's in Moo 11, Ao Tong subdistrict, Wang Wiset district, inside the Khao Pra–Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary, with a nature trail to walk each tier. Southerners love coming here to jump in.
Ton Te Waterfall
The tallest waterfall in Trang, fed from the Banthat Range, with the stream throwing itself down a high cliff — a big sight. The lower tier has a pool to swim in, and if you want to see the upper tiers in full you walk about 1 km up a forest trail. Southerners call it the king of the region's waterfalls. It sits inside the Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary in Palian district.
Pak Jaem Waterfall
A 7-tier waterfall in the rainforest on the Banthat Range, at Moo 3, Pak Jaem subdistrict, Huai Yot district. The surrounding forest is rich, home to barking deer, civets, monkeys, langurs, and the great argus pheasant that's become the waterfall's emblem. You can swim at the lower tiers, while the upper ones need a forest hike. Good for anyone who wants the real thing — both the waterfall and a proper walk in the forest.
Sai Rung Waterfall
A waterfall in the Banthat Range known for its spray catching the sunlight to throw up a rainbow at certain times of day, which is where the name comes from. The water is clear with pools to swim in, the mood is quiet, and it sees fewer people than the famous falls — good for anyone after a calm spot to soak in cool water away from the crowd. Plenty of people still haven't made it out here.
Phrai Sawan Waterfall
A waterfall deep in the Banthat Range forest that's stayed very natural, the stream running over rocks in thick forest with a pool to soak in. Good for anyone who likes hiking out to a waterfall that hasn't gotten crowded yet. The access is fairly wild, so it's worth going with a local who knows the way or checking the route before you set off.
Nam Phan Waterfall
A waterfall along the edge of the Banthat Range, where the stream sprays down the cliff in a thin veil that looks lovely when the water's high, with a pool below to get into. The setting is shady and peaceful, and it's another spot locals come to relax on days off — a nice stop while you're touring the other waterfalls in the same area.
How to pick the right waterfall for you
Got half a day / bringing kids — go for Ang Thong or Kachong, close to town and easy to reach · Want to swim properly — head to Roi Chan Phan Wang with its many tiered pools · Into hiking — pick Ton Te or Pak Jaem, where you climb to the upper tiers · Want a quiet corner — try Sai Rung or Phrai Sawan, which most people haven't reached yet
Want more out of Trang? Book tours & activities
Booking online ahead on Klook or GetYourGuide is usually cheaper than the gate and skips the queue. Pick only the experiences you actually want — prices and availability are shown live on each site.
What to pack for the short hikes
A lot of these waterfalls look their best at the upper tiers, which means a walk up through the forest. Most are short trails, easy to moderate — nothing as brutal as a high-mountain route — but the ground is dirt and rock, and slippery when wet. A little preparation makes the trip more fun and safer.
- Grippy shoes — the rocks by the falls are very slick; trainers or rubber shoes with tread beat smooth flip-flops.
- Clothes that can get wet, plus a change — you're going to get soaked, so bring dry clothes for the ride back; some spots have changing rooms and some don't.
- Water and a few snacks — many forest falls have no shops, so bring your own and take your rubbish back out.
- Mosquito and leech protection — the rainy-season forest is damp and has leeches, so pack repellent and a little salt.
- Leave time to get back before dark — forest trails have no lights, so heading out before evening is safer.
Straight talk on safety
These forest waterfalls are beautiful, but flash floods come down very fast when it rains up on the mountain, even if the sky looks fine down below. If you see the water start to turn muddy or the level rising quickly, get out at once — don't push it — and don't climb over rapids or boulders where the water runs hard. Always go by the warning signs and the rangers first.
Trang waterfalls in 2 days, mapped out for you
If you're here for the waterfalls in particular, or you've been in Trang a few days and want to round out the inland nature, here's a plan that genuinely works — split by direction so you're not driving back and forth. Day one keeps it close to town with easy swimming; day two is the proper forest hikes to the bigger falls.
Waterfalls near town, easy swimming
Forest hikes to the big falls, for adventurers
Getting to the waterfalls
These falls are scattered across several districts and there's no public transport out to them. The easiest way is to rent a car or motorbike and drive yourself, or hire a car with a driver for the day. Honestly, without your own wheels, getting to the forest waterfalls is a real hassle. The easiest ones to reach without a car are Ang Thong and Kachong, which are close to town and right by the main road.
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