Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting & Waterfall
- Duration
- Full day
- Pickup
- 08:00–08:30
- Region
- Chiang Mai
- Operated by
- Elephant In Wild Sanctuary
Overview
A full day in the hills about 1.5 hours from town: prepare food for the elephants, watch their mud spa and bathe them in the Mae Taeng River, then trek two hours through the jungle to a waterfall.
- Prepare bananas, grass and sugar cane for the elephants
- Mud spa or herbal vitamins for the herd
- Walk with the elephants to the Mae Taeng River and bathe them
- 2-hour jungle trek to a waterfall
Itinerary
08:00Hotel pickup
About 1.5 hours' drive to the rural area and forest hills.
Arrive at the main camp
Change into clothes that can get wet.
Feeding time
Prepare bananas, grass and sugar cane for the elephants.
Mud spa
Watch the elephants' mud bath, or make herbal vitamins for them.
River bath
Walk with the elephants to the Mae Taeng River to bathe and brush them.
Thai lunch (pad thai)
Jungle trek to the waterfall
About 2 hours through the jungle.
Back to your hotel
Times are approximate. Drop-off at your hotel: After the waterfall visit.
What's included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Sanctuary admission
- Thai lunch (pad thai)
- Travel insurance
Frequently asked questions
What time is pickup, and when do I get back?
Pickup is 08:00–08:30 and you'll be back around After the waterfall visit (Full day). Hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai are included. We confirm your exact pickup time after you book.
Does hotel pickup cover my area?
Pickup and drop-off are included from hotels in Chiang Mai. If you're staying outside the city, tell us where when you book and we'll check with the driver.
What's included in the price?
The price includes: Hotel pickup & drop-off, English-speaking guide, Sanctuary admission, Thai lunch (pad thai), Travel insurance. Prices start from ฿1,800 per person.
Will we ride the elephants?
No. This is a no-riding programme: you feed, walk with and bathe the elephants instead.
Who runs this tour?
This tour is run by Elephant In Wild Sanctuary, a local operator we work with. You book through Idea Smile Tour, a licensed tour desk (TAT licence 24/01168) in Chiang Mai's Old City.
How do I book and pay?
Send a booking request with your date and number of travellers. We check availability with the operator and confirm by message, then you can pay a deposit or the full amount online. You can also book by WhatsApp (+66 91 834 5330) or LINE (mammo2521).
Can I cancel or change my date?
Cancel more than 48 hours before the tour for a full refund of what you paid online (less card fees), or 50% between 24 and 48 hours. Date changes are free more than 24 hours ahead, subject to availability.
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