Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour
Description
Experience a day of fun and adventure in Chiang Mai with a tour that includes a waterfall, an ethical elephant sanctuary, and bamboo rafting. Your day begins at Bau Tong Waterfall where it allows visitors to climb barefoot—an exciting and rare experiences. Take in the serene natural surroundings, breathtaking views, and refreshing mountain air. Next, visit Elephant Sanctuary, a sanctuary where elephants roam freely in a natural forest environment. Here, you’ll quietly observe these gentle giants as they go about their daily routines in peace. We respect their freedom by avoiding any riding or direct interaction, choosing instead to walk alongside them and witness their lives in a natural and ethical setting. The final, enjoy a scenic bamboo rafting experience as you float down the river, surrounded by lush landscapes and tranquil beauty.
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Itinerary
We will head directly to the Bua Tong waterfall, which is about an 80-minute drive. We will spend around an hour there to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Explore to experience the natural adventure at Bua Tong Waterfall to breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy the calming sounds of the waterfall. Next, we will go to the elephant sanctuary, and it takes 40 for drive.
After waterfall, we will be heading to elephant sanctuary, which is about 40 minutes away. Elephant Sanctuary is an elephant conservation park located in the scenic Mae Tang Valley, just an hour’s drive from Chiang Mai. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we transitioned into a conservation-focused sanctuary. Our herd of 16 elephants thrives in a stress-free environment, where they spend their days eating, playing, and enjoying natural behaviors without the pressures of rides or shows.
Then, you’ll go bamboo rafting and see elephants nearby. You’ll enjoy beautiful natural scenery, surrounded by mountains and trees, where you can relax and breathe in the fresh air.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Since this is a shared transfer service, the actual pick-up time may be earlier or later than the scheduled time. Please prepare yourself about 10-30 minutes in advance. Please have the customer specify the name of the hotel or location where they would like to be picked up on the payment page and ask them to wait in front of the lobby. We will pick you up around 8:00 AM, depending on the number of customers that day. The operator will contact you in advance to confirm the pick-up time. Please wait. The timing may vary depending on the number of customers. We apologize for any inconvenience. Return Time: 17:00.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,271)
We had a great time. Out guide was T and he took many great photos for us. The elephants were the highlight and I would think the sanctuary was more on the ethical side (no riding) with feeding and interacting. We didn't expect much of the waterfalls but it was lots of fun climbing and not slipping down. Overall definitely recommend if you want a fun time with elephants well taken care of. (don't if you want the absolute ethical experience where you see elephants from far a way)
We had the best experience on this tour! Seeing the elephants was surreal and the sticky waterfall was also so fun. Big thanks to Fluke our amazing tour guide for being so funny and welcoming the whole day as well as to the rest of the staff at the elephant sanctuary for being so incredible!
Our guide Amy was great. She was funny, informative and friendly. She was super helpful in taking pictures throughout the excursion. The elephants were amazing. Gentle giants. I liked that they were treated with love and given the space to just be. There was no elephant performance. It was a sanctuary for them and very much appreciated.
We had an amazing day visiting the New Elephant Home sanctuary, Sticky Waterfall, and the bamboo rafting experience. Our guide, Mr.Bobby was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and professional throughout the entire trip. He shared a lot of interesting knowledge about elephants and was always happy to answer our questions, which made the experience even more meaningful. He also helped us take photos throughout the day, making sure we captured many wonderful memories. We especially loved the atmosphere at the elephant sanctuary. It was heartwarming to see the elephants living in such a peaceful, natural, and caring environment. They looked happy, relaxed, and well cared for. The whole tour was fun, educational, and unforgettable. Thank you for giving us such a special experience in Chiang Mai. Highly recommended!
We had a great experience thanks to our guide Amy. She was very knowledgeable and helpful and we would highly recommend her and this tour.
The tour was great and the tour guide Amy was super nice and friendly
Amy was fantastic! Ask for her
A unique experience with elephants rescued from circuses and hard labor; they are well cared for, they are in the mountains, you interact with them, you can touch them, feed them, and there is total respect between the elephants and people, making it more exciting to see them free.
This is definitely the highlight of our 10-day tour in Chiang Mai. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to attend on the day scheduled. The staff were kind enough to help us roll over for free until the right time. Our guide is Beautiful Amy. Not only did she perform her guided tour brilliantly, but she also gave us a sense of the family-like care and affection she has for elephants. We were accompanied by two puppies the whole time. We observe the lives of elephants up close, walk with them through the jungle and frolic with them. Hopefully these elephants will live happily ever after.
Amazing beautiful the most beautiful experience in the world ... the guide the best and most linda.
