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Feed and bathe elephants at a small, no-riding sanctuary in Mae Taeng, trek about two hours through the jungle to a waterfall, then drive your own 200cc ATV through the countryside. Ages 15 and up, hotel pickup from Chiang Mai and a Thai lunch included.
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Mae Taeng
Highlights
- Experience an ethical, no-riding elephant encounter at a small sanctuary in Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai.
- Prepare fresh food, including bananas, grass, and sugar cane, and enjoy feeding the elephants.
- Learn about elephant care, prepare nutritious herbal vitamin balls, or observe elephants enjoying their natural mud spa.
- Walk alongside elephants through beautiful natural surroundings to the Mae Taeng River.
- Enjoy the opportunity to bathe and brush the elephants in the river under the supervision of sanctuary staff.
- Trek through lush tropical forest for approximately 2 hours to discover a beautiful natural waterfall.
- Experience an exciting 1-hour ATV adventure on a 200cc quad bike through scenic countryside trails with mountain views.
- Relax and enjoy a delicious traditional Thai lunch surrounded by nature.
Duration
10 hours
Pickup
Included
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Frequently asked questions
Pickup from city centre hotels is between 08:00 and 08:30, and the drive to the sanctuary takes about an hour and a half. You are dropped back in Chiang Mai at around 18:30.
The sanctuary does not offer riding and says it uses no chains or hooks because its elephants roam free. It is a hands-on visit rather than observation only: you feed the elephants and join them in the mud and the river.
Every guest drives their own quad bike, so you need to be able to steer and brake on dirt trails; a guide rides at the front and sets the pace. The minimum age is 15 (riders from 15 pay the adult price), and children cannot ride along as passengers. If you have never ridden a quad bike, tell us when you book.
Light clothes that can get wet and muddy, plus sandals or water shoes that stay on your feet. The sanctuary hands out mahout style shirts to wear over your own clothes, and the guides take photos of you during the day. Bring a full change of clothes and a towel for the ride home.
The elephant activities go ahead in light rain; the elephants do not mind and neither will you once you are already wet. Heavy rain can change the river activities, and the guide decides on the day.
A small elephant sanctuary beside the Mae Taeng river, about an hour and a half north of Chiang Mai. There is no riding, and the sanctuary says it uses no chains or hooks because its herd is free to roam. Groups are small, so you get real time with the elephants rather than watching from a crowd. Hotel pickup is included, so you do not need to find it yourself.
