Chiang Mai: Elephant Home Sanctuary,Hiking, Raft & Waterfall Trip

Escape the city for a full-day adventure combining jungle hiking, bamboo rafting, waterfalls, and a memorable elephant experience in the beautiful countryside of Chiang Mai.

Your journey begins with hotel pickup in Chiang Mai between approximately 8:00–8:30 AM. Travel about 1.5 hours south of the city through rural landscapes, farmland, and forested hills, with a short stop at a local market along the way.

Start your adventure with approximately 1 hour of traditional bamboo rafting, surrounded by the peaceful scenery of northern Thailand. Continue with around 2 hours of hiking through lush jungle, farmland, and rice terraces. Along the way, visit a natural waterfall where you can take a break, relax, and enjoy a refreshing swim.

After the hike, arrive at Chiang Mai Elephant Home and change into the traditional clothing provided for the elephant activities. Enjoy a Thai buffet lunch with fresh fruit and drinking water before beginning your elephant experience.

Your English-speaking guide will introduce you to the elephants and explain their history, behavior, and daily care. Learn how to prepare vitamin balls or tamarind treats before feeding the elephants bananas, sugar cane, grass, and other food.

Spend time observing and interacting with the elephants in their natural environment, with plenty of opportunities to take memorable photos. You can also join the elephants for a mud spa before heading to the river to help bathe and brush them.

After saying goodbye to the elephants, begin the journey back to Chiang Mai. You will arrive at your hotel at approximately 5:30–6:30 PM, depending on traffic and your hotel location.

Please note that the activity schedule may vary slightly to allow guests to spend more time with the elephants and depending on local conditions.