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Chiang Mai Elephant Watch and Wang River Rafting
Plunge into Chiang Mai’s lush countryside at an Elephant Sanctuary, a haven founded by the Karen Hill Tribe to protect elephants and promote ethical tourism. This sanctuary provides a natural environment where elephants roam freely, fostering a deep connection between humans and wildlife. Enjoy roun
Overview
- ✓Plunge into Chiang Mai’s lush countryside at an Elephant Sanctuary, a haven founded by the Karen Hill Tribe to protect elephants and promote ethical tourism.
- ✓This sanctuary provides a natural environment where elephants roam freely, fostering a deep connection between humans and wildlife.
- ✓Enjoy round-trip transfers, then change into traditional Karen attire to begin your journey.
- ✓Prepare food for the elephants while learning about their history and personalities.
- ✓Observe their behaviors as they bathe, roam, and bond.
Plunge into Chiang Mai’s lush countryside at an Elephant Sanctuary, a haven founded by the Karen Hill Tribe to protect elephants and promote ethical tourism. This sanctuary provides a natural environment where elephants roam freely, fostering a deep connection between humans and wildlife. Enjoy round-trip transfers, then change into traditional Karen attire to begin your journey. Prepare food for the elephants while learning about their history and personalities. Observe their behaviors as they bathe, roam, and bond. Savor herbal tea, cool off at a serene waterfall, and craft a Thai souvenir. End your adventure with a peaceful bamboo rafting journey along the Wang River. Perfect for families, couples, and groups, this tour blends culture, nature, and adventure.
Plunge into Chiang Mai’s lush countryside at an Elephant Sanctuary, a haven founded by the Karen Hill Tribe to protect elephants and promote ethical tourism. This sanctuary provides a natural environment where elephants roam freely, fostering a deep connection between humans and wildlife. Enjoy round-trip transfers, then change into traditional Karen attire to begin your journey. Prepare food for the elephants while learning about their history and personalities. Observe their behaviors as they bathe, roam, and bond. Savor herbal tea, cool off at a serene waterfall, and craft a Thai souvenir. End your adventure with a peaceful bamboo rafting journey along the Wang River. Perfect for families, couples, and groups, this tour blends culture, nature, and adventure.
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SafetyWing covers medical expenses, trip cancellation, and adventure activities. Plans from $1.5/day.
What’s Included
- ✓Towel
- ✓Round-trip transfer from 5 Km radius of Chiang Mai Old City
- ✓Photography
- ✓Ticket for bamboo rafting
- ✓One traditional Thai meal
- ✓Free refill drinking water
- ✓Accident Insurance
- ✓Professional guide/staff – English/Thai
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Tip & personal expenses
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Children aged 0-3 years can join free of charge.
- •Please bring changing clothes for the activity.
- •Customers will travel in a 12-seater, air-conditioned van, switching to a roofed 4×4 truck for the last 10 minutes to reach the sanctuary.
- •Bamboo Rafting is suitable for all ages. However, young children and infants require close parental supervision for safety.
- •All interactions are conducted under the guidance of our experienced handlers to ensure safety for both the elephants and participants.
- •On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Hotel pickup OR meet at start point
641 pickup locations available — or request your own hotel
Pickup starts 60 min before departure
Pickup is available for all hotels within Chiang Mai Old City area. Pick up time is between 8.00-8.30 a.m. The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email. Please plan to meet the driver in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled. You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the car has moved on from your hotel.
📍 Meeting point / start
Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai Old Town. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.
🏁 End point
Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Chiang Mai Old Town. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.
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