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Chiang Mai Elephant Watch and Wang River Rafting

Location Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand
$65.14
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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. 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.
Observation & bamboo rafting
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Free refill drinking water
  • Towel
  • Accident Insurance
  • Ticket for bamboo rafting
  • Round-trip transfer from 5 Km radius of Chiang Mai Old City
  • One traditional Thai meal
  • Professional guide/staff – English/Thai
  • Photography
  • Tip & personal expenses

Meeting 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.
Return details
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.

  • Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with traditional Karen attire, symbolizing your connection to their culture. Learn about their unique personalities and histories from knowledgeable guides. Observe the elephants as they roam, bathe in the river, or enjoy a playful mud bath—heartwarming moments that reveal their intelligence and social bonds. Sip freshly brewed herbal tea, then walk to a hidden waterfall for a refreshing dip. Next, unleash your creativity by crafting a Thai souvenir, guided by local artisans. End your day with a peaceful bamboo rafting adventure along the Wang River.

  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Chiang Mai Elephant Watch and Wang River Rafting

    Location Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Thailand
    $65.14
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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