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2-Day Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai
Come and see elephants in the most ethical way - in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in hill-tribe culture by staying and cooking in a traditional hill-tribe homestay and learning the basic skills that have been passed down through their generation such as basket weaving and bamboo cup making
Overview
- ✓Come and see elephants in the most ethical way - in their natural habitat.
- ✓Hike through the jungle to find the elephants and spend the day with them.
- ✓Eat lunch with our elephants in the forest and then return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
Come and see elephants in the most ethical way - in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in hill-tribe culture by staying and cooking in a traditional hill-tribe homestay and learning the basic skills that have been passed down through their generation such as basket weaving and bamboo cup making. Hike through the jungle to find the elephants and spend the day with them. Eat lunch with our elephants in the forest and then return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
Come and see elephants in the most ethical way - in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in hill-tribe culture by staying and cooking in a traditional hill-tribe homestay and learning the basic skills that have been passed down through their generation such as basket weaving and bamboo cup making. Hike through the jungle to find the elephants and spend the day with them. Eat lunch with our elephants in the forest and then return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
Travel Insurance for Thailand
SafetyWing covers medical expenses, trip cancellation, and adventure activities. Plans from $1.5/day.
What’s Included
- ✓National Park fees
- ✓Small group tour with local guide/driver
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Thana hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
- ✓Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- ✓Overnight accommodation (home stay)
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- ✗Personal expenses
What to Bring
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Dress code: modest clothes covering knees and shoulders must be worn during the stay
- •Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- •A moderate amount of hiking is involved
- •A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Hotel pickup OR meet at start point
3 pickup locations available
Pick-up is at Top North Hotel, unless stated otherwise.
📍 Meeting point / start
In the carpark
🏁 End point
In the carpark
Itinerary
Day 1 - travelling to the village and getting settled into your homestay and project
Get picked up at our meeting point and drive through the beautiful Doi Inthanon national park, Thailands tallest mountain, to reach our village and sanctuary
Stop off at Mae Chaem for lunch before getting back in the truck to complete the journey to our village.
Reach our village and meet your homestay family, our friendly staff and the other volunteers, immerse yourself in hill tribe culture by cooking with your homestay and learning how to basket weave from one of the elders in the village.
Day 2 - Visit the elephants and then head back to Chiang Mai
Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend all morning and afternoon observing and learning about them and their natural behaviors. Have lunch in the forest with the elephants and return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
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