Elephants, White-Water Rafting & Sticky Waterfall
- Duration
- Full day · ~9 hrs
- Pickup
- 08:00–08:30
- Region
- Chiang Mai
- Operated by
- Elephant In Wild Sanctuary
Overview
Morning with the elephants, afternoon on the river. After feeding and bathing the herd, paddle 5 km of white water, then climb straight up the grippy limestone of the Sticky Waterfall.
- Feed, mud-spa and bathe the elephants
- 5 km of white-water rafting with a trained crew
- Climb up the Bua Tong 'Sticky' Waterfall
Itinerary
08:00Hotel pickup
Elephant feeding & mud spa
Walk to the river & bath time
Thai lunch (pad thai)
Rafting briefing & 5 km white water
Sticky Waterfall
The mineral-coated rock lets you walk up against the flow.
Back to your hotel
Times are approximate. Drop-off at your hotel: 17:00–17:30.
What's included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Sanctuary admission
- Thai lunch (pad thai)
- Travel insurance
- Rafting equipment
What to bring
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit or clothes that can get muddy
- Walking shoes
Frequently asked questions
What time is pickup, and when do I get back?
Pickup is 08:00–08:30. You'll be back around 17:00–17:30. We pick you up from your hotel in Chiang Mai.
What's included in the price?
The price includes: Hotel pickup & drop-off, English-speaking guide, Sanctuary admission, Thai lunch (pad thai), Travel insurance, Rafting equipment. Prices start from ฿1,800 per person.
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing: Towel, Sunscreen, Swimsuit or clothes that can get muddy, Walking shoes.
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.
You might also like
All tours →
from ฿1,800
Check & book