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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon and Elephant Sanctuary Tour

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon and Elephant Sanctuary Tour
Top rated
4.8828673 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.8828673 out of 5 stars
572 reviews

Explore Thailand’s highest point at the Doi Inthanon National Park and interact with majestic elephants at an ethical elephant sanctuary located by a river. Savor a tasty lunch along the way.

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Duration 9 hours
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Pickup optional
You will be picked up directly from your accommodation in Chiang Mai City. Please wait in your hotel lobby 10-minutes before the confirmed pickup time.

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Jeremiah – United States

What an amazing all around day. Paul was an excellent tour guide and did a great job covering all the unique details of the tour from the Pacodas, to National Park to elephant sanctuary. His joy and passion for his job along with the utmost care and treatment given to the elephants made this a memorable experience. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone.

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Charles – United States

Our tour guide Sumit was amazing. He made sure we had all we needed and went above and beyond with accommodations. Definitely recommend.

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Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of feeding and bathing with elephants at a waterfall
  • Stop at picturesque landscapes to snap photos of the waterfall and twin pagodas
  • Sit down for lunch bursting with local flavors at a tasty local restaurant
  • Uncover the beauty of Thailand’s highest point at Doi Inthanon National Park
  • Interact with elephants in respectful way at an ethical elephant sanctuary

Full description

Discover the beauty of the Doi Inthanon National Park, see the Wachirathan Waterfall, and feed elephants at an elephant sanctuary. Choose from a tour with a centrally-located meeting point in Chiang Mai or a tour with convenient pickup and drop-off directly at your accommodation in Chiang Mai. 
Hop aboard a comfortable van or bus and relax the drive to the southwest of Chiang Mai. Stop at one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in the country, Wachirathan Waterfall. This waterfall is more than 80 meters high, creating a refreshing mist that nourishes the surrounding vegetation. 
Continue your journey to admire the stunning Twin Royal Pagodas. Take in gorgeous panoramic views with a terraced flower garden and the summit of Doi Inthanon Mountain. Walk on an ancient fern forest trail and have a delicious lunch at at local restaurant.
Drive through the mountains and hill tribe village to the Elephant Village. Once you arrive, put on a traditional Karen tribe t-shirt and get ready for your jungle adventure. Pickup some fruits to feed the elephants. Learn about Asian elephants and the village's background.
Find out how to approach elephants and the correct ways to feed them. Go on a forest hike with the friendly elephants through the lush vegetation and breathtaking mountains. Observe elephants roaming and foraging for food freely in the wild. 
Swim with the elephants at the hidden waterfall where you can take some amazing picture. Have free time for a cool shower, to dry off, and to change back into your own clothes. Leave the Elephant Village and travel about 1.5 hours back to Chiang Mai City. 

Includes

  • English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai City Center (if option selected)
  • Elephant Sanctuary entrance fee
  • Entrance fee to Doi Inthanon National Park
  • Lunch
  • Drinking water
  • Insurance

Meeting point

This option requires you to meet at at 7:15-7:25 AM at the Pon Elephant Thailand Office on Kotchasarn Road.

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  • The itinerary is subject to change due to bad weather or other force majeure events
  • Opening hours are subject to change
  • All activities mentioned are based on the cooperation of the elephants which are not forced to do any activities they do not want to do

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 572 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Jeremiah – United StatesMay 15, 2025 – Verified booking
What an amazing all around day. Paul was an excellent tour guide and did a great job covering all the unique details of the tour from the Pacodas, to National Park to elephant sanctuary. His joy and passion for his job along with the utmost care and treatment given to the elephants made this a memorable experience. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Charles – United StatesMay 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide Sumit was amazing. He made sure we had all we needed and went above and beyond with accommodations. Definitely recommend.
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Adam – SlovakiaMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide Amy and driver Nicki were super friendly and made the tour as an unforgettable experience. It was great and we would definitely do it again.

Product ID: 824375

Activity provider:PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
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