Na Muang Waterfalls
Two waterfalls in the island's interior, the second with a natural infinity pool at the top.
Na Muang is a two-tier waterfall in the hills south of Samui, 12km from Chaweng. Entry is 100 baht, a visit takes about two hours, and Na Muang 2 has a natural infinity pool at the top of a 30-minute walk.
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Two waterfalls in the island's interior, the second with a natural infinity pool at the top.
Na Muang means 'purple water' in reference to the violet rock the falls run over. Na Muang 1 is the easy one, a 18-metre drop a short walk from the car park with a pool you can swim in. Na Muang 2 is 30 minutes further up and is the one worth the effort — a smaller fall with a rock shelf that forms a pool with a view over the south coast.
The easiest jungle excursion from Samui's beaches: a short walk, a swim, and a very different side of the island. Na Muang 2 is the better of the two.
What you’ll actually see
- Na Muang 1's 18-metre fall and its swimming pool, five minutes from the road
- Na Muang 2's rock-ledge pool, 30 minutes up a shaded trail
- The rubber and coconut plantations on the road in
- The small elephant camps nearby — visit with caution, riding is not recommended
How to visit it well
- Na Muang 1 is roadside; walk 20 minutes further to Na Muang 2.
- The rocks are slippery — wear shoes, not flip-flops.
- Combine with a stop at the island's rubber and coconut farms.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Stopping at Na Muang 1 and assuming you have seen it
- Coming in the dry season (March–May) when the flow is a trickle
- Wearing smooth-soled shoes; the rock at Na Muang 2 is slippery
Is it worth it?
Worth two hours in the rainy season, not worth the trip in April. Na Muang 2 is the reason to come. If you want a waterfall in the dry season, go to the smaller Hin Lat falls instead.
Common questions
100 baht for foreign visitors. Parking is free.
Yes, in the pools at both tiers. Na Muang 2's pool is the better one but the rocks are slippery.
August to December, when the flow is strong. In March and April the falls are often nearly dry.
Na Muang 1 yes — it is a five-minute walk. Na Muang 2 needs a 30-minute uphill trail and is harder for small children.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Prices and hours checked by Nattapong Srisuwan