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Two visitors rub mud onto an elephant's skin while standing in a shallow river in the hills.
Hikers follow a narrow path beside a shallow stream in a bamboo forest on the way to the waterfall.
A hiker steps across a bamboo ladder bridge laid over rocks in a forest stream.
A line of guests drifts down a broad brown river on a long bamboo raft below green hills.
Guests in life jackets wave from bamboo rafts moored under a bridge while a guide holds a pole.
Bamboo rafting, elephants and Sticky Waterfall day tour from Chiang Mai
Bamboo rafting, elephants and Sticky Waterfall day tour from Chiang Mai
Elephants bathing in the river at a no-riding sanctuary in Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai
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Elephant Sanctuary, Jungle Trek & Bamboo Rafting Day Tour

Feed and bathe elephants at a small, no-riding sanctuary in Mae Taeng, trek about two hours through the jungle to a waterfall, then float down the river on a bamboo raft for about an hour. Hotel pickup from Chiang Mai and a Thai lunch included.

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Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai
Hotel Pickup Included
Water Activities
Wildlife Encounter
English Speaking Guide
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Solo Traveler Friendly
Lunch Included
Family Friendly
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Waterfalls
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Mountain Activities

Highlights

  • Experience three unforgettable nature adventures in one day, combining ethical elephant encounters, jungle waterfall trekking, and traditional bamboo rafting in Chiang Mai.
  • Visit a small, ethical elephant sanctuary in Mae Taeng for a no-riding elephant experience surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
  • 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 to the Mae Taeng River and enjoy the opportunity to bathe and brush them under the supervision of sanctuary staff.
  • Trek through lush tropical jungle for approximately 2 hours to discover a beautiful natural waterfall.
  • Relax on a scenic 1-hour bamboo rafting journey along the river, surrounded by lush greenery and peaceful countryside scenery.
  • Enjoy a delicious traditional Thai lunch surrounded by the beautiful Mae Taeng countryside.

Duration

10 hours

Pickup

Included

Escape the busy city of Chiang Mai and discover an unforgettable combination of ethical elephant encounters, jungle waterfall trekking, and traditional bamboo rafting on this full-day adventure in Mae Taeng. Surrounded by lush tropical forests, scenic mountains, and the beautiful Mae Taeng River, this experience offers a wonderful balance of wildlife, nature, adventure, and relaxation.

Begin your journey with a scenic drive through the countryside to a small elephant sanctuary in Mae Taeng, where you can connect with Thailand's gentle giants through an ethical, no-riding elephant experience. Learn about responsible elephant care while observing their daily routines and natural behaviours in a peaceful riverside environment.

Get hands-on by preparing fresh food, including bananas, grass, and sugar cane, before enjoying the memorable experience of feeding the elephants. You may also learn how to prepare nutritious herbal vitamin balls or observe the elephants enjoying their natural mud spa, which helps protect their skin from insects.

One of the most special moments is walking alongside the elephants to the Mae Taeng River, where you can participate in bathing and brushing activities under the supervision of experienced sanctuary staff. This meaningful encounter offers a wonderful opportunity to appreciate these magnificent animals while learning about their care and well-being.

After your elephant experience, take a well-deserved break and enjoy a delicious traditional Thai lunch surrounded by the beautiful countryside of northern Thailand.

Your adventure continues with approximately 2 hours of jungle trekking through lush tropical forest to discover a beautiful natural waterfall. Follow adventurous forest trails, enjoy the refreshing mountain atmosphere, and experience the stunning natural landscapes of Mae Taeng. The trek involves uneven, steep, and potentially slippery terrain, making it best suited to travellers with good physical fitness and some previous hiking experience rather than complete beginners.

After your jungle adventure, unwind with a scenic 1-hour traditional bamboo rafting experience along the river. Sit back and enjoy the gentle flow of the water as you glide past lush greenery, tropical vegetation, and beautiful natural landscapes. Unlike white water rafting, bamboo rafting offers a more relaxed experience, making it an enjoyable activity for families and travellers of different ages, subject to suitable river conditions.

Perfect for adventurous couples, groups of friends, animal lovers, and active families, this full-day tour combines responsible elephant tourism with an exciting jungle trek and a peaceful riverside experience.

The jungle trek is challenging and not possible for infants or toddlers. We recommend this tour for children from 7 years with some hiking experience, and families with children should get in touch with us before booking so we can check the day suits them.

From unforgettable moments with elephants to hidden jungle waterfalls and peaceful bamboo rafting, discover three incredible Chiang Mai nature experiences in one memorable day!

Activity provider: Elephant in Wild Sanctuary

Bookings open up to 180 days ahead; the latest date you can book is Fri 7 May 2027.

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