Chiang Mai 1 Day: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting
Overview
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9 hours
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We pride ourselves on being a highly ethical elephant sanctuary. Our elephants have been rescued from unethical parks and attractions where they have been chained, caged and ridden. Here we provide our elephants with the love and care they need, maintaining and sustaining peaceful, respectful interactions between humans and animals. We allow our elephants to roam freely in our park and we stand firmly against the use of cages, chains and elephant riding. Our establishment is owned and managed by the Karen Hill Tribe and our Karen guides and Mahouts (Elephant keepers) provide insightful understandings into the park, the elephants and local history.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
You will be collected from your accommodation between 7:30-8:00am by your designated tour guide. You will be driven for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to the Doi Inthanon Elephant Park. On the way, you will stop off at a local fresh food market where you can buy local fruits and grab breakfast. At the Elephant Sanctuary you will be greeted by members of the Karen Hill tribe and be given traditional clothing to wear. Each person will be provided with a bag of fruit and vegetables to feed the elephants. During the experience you can feed and admire our majestic elephants before participating in a jungle walk and bathing in the water with them.
Mae Saphok Waterfall
Your adventures will continue in the afternoon as you travel to the beautiful Mae Saphok Waterfall where you will enjoy lunch of traditional Thai food by the water. After lunch, you will embark on an adventure down river on the bamboo rafts to soak up the Thai countryside and culture.
What‘s Included
Admission fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Vegetarian Thai food (please contact with any allergies or dietary requirements)
Can be purchased on stops at market and waterfall
Can be purchased on stops at market and waterfall
Can be purchased on bamboo rafts
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Chiang Mai 1 Day: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting
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Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An incredible moment
Sosoloti,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a magical moment, with my friends we realized a dream. It was a moment suspended in time. We started with rafting and ended with beautiful waterfalls. But we really enjoyed seeing elephants so closely in a natural environment, being able to feed them, wash them and especially to see that they are well treated, it was a pure happiness. We had a great Cooper guide who took his time to explain things to us at each activity. A super friendly and smiling guide thank you to him. We highly recommend this activity.
Positive experience in the Elephant Sanctuary
Bipasha C,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable experience, I was satisfied with the outcome. The guide was courteous, helpful and the trip was well-planned
Implement amazing
Miguel M,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience, everything organized, perfect times, very friendly guide throughout the tour, we had an amazing time
A day at the sanctuary and rafting
Ludivine V,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A rewarding day, we find elephants with space, people are all very nice, bamboo rafting is a superb experience, we laughed. I advise
Great trek into the jungle in a cosy accommodation modation, the elephants were amazing to see
Matt T,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unreal experience would recommend to anyway in Thailand, we had cooper as our guide and he was so lovely and so helpful along our tour
Great experience!
emonyb2025,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up directly from our hotel, which was very convenient. Our guides were extremely friendly and pleasant. Everything was well organized and the day flew by. For lunch, there were several options to choose from. Definitely worth it if you are in Chiang Mai. Absolutely worth the money!
Book the tour for lifetime memories!
tob419,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A perfect day in an ethical elephant park. Feeding, bathing and chilling with the elephants in nature made memories for a lifetime. The waterfall was overwhelming. Absolute beautiful. And the raftingtour was really fun. Our tour guide, Tess To, made the day perfect. He was very nice, always cheerful and in a good mood. He also took wonderful photos of us. Great guy! Would book the tour again. Strongly recommended for any kind of group who likes nature.
Great experience
Steven27101989,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience. In the morning we gave them food, they bathed in water and the little one was very playful. Pad Thai lunch with fruit was very good. The waterfall was nice but no swimming. And bamboo rafting at the top, the water is very fresh. Guides at the top
Closest to nature
Laurent P,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Memorable moments!!! Elephants, trekking, evening, dinner, night, bamboo raft descent!!! Excellent
Fantastic!!!!
laurentpY3478JX,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Memorable experience. I start with elephants, impressive, they are soft, calm, the healers are gentle, you feel love. A little elephant so funny, tender. The trek accompanied by a breathtaking guide, Stéphane shared with us all his knowledge of the Thai forest, that it flourishes!!! A typical dinner, we were repute. One night in a bamboo room!!! A hearty breakfast and served with smile by our host. The next day a homemade raft descent, always made of bamboo!!! A mastery of our captain's breathtaking. Memorable experience never etched in our memory 😊♥️
From THB 2,200.00
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