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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Day with Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting

Chiang Mai, ThailandAbout 8 hoursGuided in English

Spend time with rescued elephants at a no-riding sanctuary in the hills, then cool off at a jungle waterfall and drift downriver on a bamboo raft.

About 8 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small group (size confirmed in your quote)Keeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Feed and walk with rescued elephants
  • A no-riding, no-show sanctuary
  • A swim at a forest waterfall
  • Bamboo rafting on a jungle river
  • Thai lunch in the hills

Full description

This full day in the forests outside Chiang Mai starts at a sanctuary where elephants rescued from logging and tourism live without riding, chains or shows. After a short introduction from the keepers you help prepare their food, feed them by hand and walk with the herd, and where the sanctuary allows it, join them in the river or mud pool.

After a Thai lunch, the day turns to the jungle: a short walk to a waterfall for a swim, then a gentle ride on a traditional bamboo raft poled by a local guide. You are back in Chiang Mai by late afternoon.

Itinerary

  1. Pickup in Chiang Mai

    Drive about an hour into the hills to the sanctuary.

  2. Meet the elephants

    Learn about the herd, prepare food and feed and walk with the elephants.

  3. Lunch

    A Thai lunch at the sanctuary.

  4. Waterfall and rafting

    Swim at a waterfall, then float down the river on a bamboo raft.

  5. Return

    Drive back to Chiang Mai, arriving in the late afternoon.

Included

  • Pickup from central hotels (the exact area and time are confirmed in your quote)
  • Return transport in a shared vehicle
  • English-speaking guide and sanctuary staff
  • Sanctuary activities and elephant food
  • Thai lunch
  • Bamboo rafting

Not included

  • Towels and swimwear (bring your own)
  • Tips for your guide and driver (optional)
  • Personal expenses

Meeting point

Pickup from central hotels (the exact area and time are confirmed in your quote)The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Bring a change of clothes, swimwear, sandals and insect repellent
  • River bathing depends on the sanctuary's rules and water levels
  • Rafting may be replaced by another activity after heavy rain
  • Not suitable for people with limited mobility

Frequently asked questions

Will I ride an elephant?

No. The sanctuaries we use do not offer riding or shows; you feed, walk and watch the elephants.

Can children join?

Yes, children are welcome with an adult; tell us their ages when you enquire.

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