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Wat Rong KhunAttraction in Chiang Rai, Thailand

Wat Rong Suea TenAttraction in Chiang Rai, Thailand

River KwaiAttraction in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand

Erawan National ParkAttraction in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Kuang Si FallsAttraction in Luang Prabang, Laos

Pak Ou CavesAttraction in Pak Ou, Laos

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting
Top rated
4.847065 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.847065 out of 5 stars
3714 reviews

Explore a full day adventure with a waterfall trekking experience and an ethical elephant sanctuary. Interact with rescued elephants and enjoy bamboo rafting in the jungle.

About this activity

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
You will be picked up directly from your accommodation in Chiang Mai city center. Please wait in your hotel lobby 10-minute before the confirmed pickup time.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

E
Erick – Germany

Overall, an amazing experience. The elephants are cared for by locals and staff. The facilitators are very kind. The highlight of our trip was washing the elephants and feeding them. After this experience, we had a lot more respect for these gentle giants.

M
Maëlle – France

Simply incredible. Awesome guide, excellent meal. All the activities were fantastic, and the closeness to the elephants couldn't be better!

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Participants

Highlights

  • Spend some quality time with the elephants in their natural habitat
  • Relax during a bamboo rafting trip along the Mae Wang River
  • Swim with the elephants in the natural pools in the river
  • Feed bananas and interact with the rescued elephants
  • Cool off and climb the waterfalls

Full description

Embark on a one-of-a-kind experience and visit an ethical rescued elephant facility in the jungle outside Chiang Mai. Visit the a local community of indigenous people, settling in an area with natural resources, forests, water sources and beautiful surroundings. Cool off in a waterfall, savor a traditional Thai lunch, and become a caretaker for the day as you interact, feed, and observe the gentle giants in their natural environment. 
Begin with a pickup from your hotel or accommodation in downtown Chiang Mai. Take a scenic drive southwest of Chiang Mai and see local farms, hill tribe villages, and rice fields along the way. 
Journey to the Mae Wang Waterfalls, where you'll relax and take a dip in the water. Arrive at the Pon Elephant Thailand located deep in the jungle. You'll be welcomed to the sanctuary by a guide who will lead you through the experience.
Next, get a briefing on Asian elephants and the background of the sanctuary. Come and meet the friendly rescued elephants and feed them bananas.
Walk up the hill with elephants through the forest and watch the elephants forage for food in the wilderness. Observe elephants interacting between families in their natural environment.
Head down to the river and enjoy bathing with the elephants. Walk with the elephants back to the sanatorium and embrace the memories and have time to say goodbye to these marvelous creatures.
Finish off with a scenic bamboo rafting trip along the Mae Wang River before you get dropped off at your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Fruits
  • Drinking water
  • Towel
  • Tips

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Pon Elephant Thailand Office (in town) at the address mentioned 10-15 minutes before tour start.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • 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 elephants who are not forced to do any activities

From $53.80 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 3714 reviews

Review summary

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

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Erick – GermanyMay 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Overall, an amazing experience. The elephants are cared for by locals and staff. The facilitators are very kind. The highlight of our trip was washing the elephants and feeding them. After this experience, we had a lot more respect for these gentle giants.
M
Maëlle – FranceMay 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Simply incredible. Awesome guide, excellent meal. All the activities were fantastic, and the closeness to the elephants couldn't be better!
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Brett – ThailandMay 12, 2025 – Verified booking
This was amazing from start to finish. Was a bit sceptical of the bamboo rafting but it was alot of fun riding on the bamboo rafts through the river. The elephants seamed well cared for and kept in family groups. We even got to see a 6 month old baby elephant and it seamed to have lots of fun. They loved playing in the river and the baby was playing with its 8 year old sibling. The staff provided lots of information and showed a genuine care for these genital giants.

Product ID: 826521

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