Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall Hike & Bamboo Rafting
Duration
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Spend quality time with rescued elephants at an ethical sanctuary set in the lush jungles outside Chiang Mai.
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Feed bananas to rescued elephants, walk through the forest, and observe them foraging and interacting naturally.
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Hike to Mae Wang Waterfall, cool off in its natural pools, and bathe with the elephants in the river.
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Enjoy bamboo rafting along the Mae Wang River, with lunch, an English-speaking guide, and round-trip city transfers.
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Entry to Elephant Sanctuary
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Walk to Mae Wang waterfall
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Round-trip hotel transfers (from Chiang Mai City Centre)
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English-speaking guide
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Bamboo rafting
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Elephant feeding experience
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Food for elephants
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Lunch
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Drinking water
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Spend a day exploring Chiang Mai’s countryside, meeting rescued elephants, cooling off at Mae Wang Waterfall, and rafting along the Mae Wang River.
Getting started
Your experience begins with pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai City Centre. Travel southwest through the countryside, passing rice fields, local farms, and hill tribe villages before reaching the Mae Wang area. Your first stop is Mae Wang Waterfall, where you can relax and cool off in the natural pools.
What to expect
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Continue into the jungle to Pon Elephant Thailand, an ethical sanctuary dedicated to caring for rescued Asian elephants. Your guide will introduce you to the elephants and explain their background and natural behaviour.
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Get closer to the elephants as you feed them bananas and spend time observing them in their surroundings. A walk through the forest lets you watch them forage for food and interact naturally with other elephants.
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The river offers a refreshing change of scenery, with time to bathe alongside the elephants in the natural setting. Afterwards, walk back to the sanctuary and take a moment to say goodbye.
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A traditional Thai lunch provides a chance to relax before the final activity of the day. Set off on a bamboo rafting trip along the Mae Wang River and enjoy the peaceful jungle and countryside views.
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Once the rafting trip ends, settle in for your return journey to Chiang Mai with your round-trip hotel transfer.
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What to bring
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Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking, hiking, and uneven terrain around the waterfall and sanctuary.
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Bring swimwear and a change of clothes for bathing with the elephants and enjoying the waterfall.
Accessibility
- The experience includes jungle walks, hiking, and river activities, which may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Additional information
- The itinerary may change due to bad weather; waterfall and bamboo rafting may be replaced by a Khao Soi cooking class.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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