Chiang Mai Tours & Excursions
Elephants & hidden waterfall
From
1 800 THB/ per person
≈ €47
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A no-riding, no-chains sanctuary near Chiang Mai: you prepare food and hand-feed the elephants, join them for a mud bath and a dip in the river, then swim under a waterfall. Available as a half-day (morning or afternoon) or a full day with jungle trek and Karen village visit. Hotel transfer, English-speaking guide and Thai meal included.
Included / Not included
Included
- Round-trip transfer from your hotel in Chiang Mai
- English-speaking guide
- Food preparation and elephant feeding
- Mud bath and bathing with the elephants
- Swim at the waterfall
- Thai buffet (vegetarian options available)
- Full day: jungle trek and visit to a Karen village
- Sanctuary entrance fee
Not included
- Tips
- Spare clothes (you're going to get wet)
Prices
| Group size | Price / person |
|---|---|
| Half day (morning or afternoon)1 person or more | 1 800 THB |
| Half day child (6-11)1 person or more | 1 400 THB |
| Full day1 person or more | 2 400 THB |
| Full day child (6-11)1 person or more | 1 800 THB |
Your day
Detailed programme
Morning or midday
Hotel pick-up
Morning or midday
Hotel pick-up
Drive out to the sanctuary, set in beautiful natural surroundings.
Arrival
Meet the elephants
Introduction to their care, food preparation, and hand-feeding.
Next
Mud bath and bathing
The elephants protect their skin with mud, then you join them for a bath.
Next
Hidden waterfall
Swim and cool off under a curtain waterfall.
Meal
Thai buffet
Vegetarian options available.
Full day only
Trek and Karen village
A forest trail, a visit to a Karen village, and insight into traditional medicinal plants.
In pictures
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Elephants & hidden waterfall
From 1 800 THB / per person
E-mail confirmation as soon as you pay · WhatsApp reply within 1 hour
All the details
A no-riding, no-chains sanctuary near Chiang Mai: you prepare food and hand-feed the elephants, join them for a mud bath and a dip in the river, then swim under a waterfall. Available as a half-day (morning or afternoon) or a full day with jungle trek and Karen village visit. Hotel transfer, English-speaking guide and Thai meal included.
Why choose this experience
- Genuinely ethical: no riding, no chains, rescued elephants living in a natural setting.
- Hands-on: feeding, mud bath and bathing with the elephants.
- A hidden waterfall to cool off in.
- All-inclusive: hotel transfer, English-speaking guide, Thai buffet.
Good to know
Small groups. The half-day option runs in the morning or afternoon; the full day adds the trek and the Karen village visit. Bring a change of clothes.
Before you go
Good to know
Prone to seasickness?
Take a tablet ~30 min before departure, sit mid-boat, keep your eyes on the horizon and avoid heading out on an empty stomach.
Beat the crowds
Iconic spots like Maya Bay are far calmer early in the day. Our morning departures get you there before the midday ferry rush.
National park fees
Some sites sit inside a national park, so an entrance fee may apply. Check the “Not included” list above so there are no surprises.
Sun & reef care
The tropical sun is strong, bring a hat, sunglasses and plenty of water. Reef-safe sunscreen is required in Thai marine parks.
What to pack
Swimwear under your clothes, a towel, a dry bag for your phone, and a change of clothes for the trip back.
From
1 800 THB/ per person