Chiang Mai 1 Day: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This small-group tour makes it easy to explore some of Chiang Mai’s dispersed outdoor highlights in one day. Hotel pickup is included, which saves time going to a meeting place, and the route includes Doi Inthanon Elephant Sanctuary and Mae Sa Pok Waterfall, where a river rafting experience awaits. As an extra perk, lunch is included along the way, so you don’t have to worry about hunger pangs.

Do more in less time: See elephants, a waterfall, and go river rafting
Stay cool in a vehicle that’s equipped with air-conditioning
No need to pay for entry fees—admission is included
Special opportunity to watch elephants roaming freely in a park

What's Included

Lunch

Vegetarian Thai food (please contact with any allergies or dietary requirements)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission Fee - Admission fee

Bottled water

Can be purchased on stops at market and waterfall
Coffee and/or Tea

Can be purchased on stops at market and waterfall
Alcoholic Beverages

Can be purchased on bamboo rafts

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please provide the name of the HOTEL , your contact WhatsAss number and email. Please wait in your hotel lobby between 7:30am-8:00am. Your driver/guide will meet you there and ask to see your booking confirmation. In most cases you will be collected in a silver minivan but we also have a black 4x4 in our fleet.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Doi Inthanon Elephant Sanctuary Camp

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mae Saphok Waterfall

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 23 reviews

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Positive experience in the Elephant Sanctuary

Bipasha_C, Mar 2026

Very enjoyable experience, I was satisfied with the outcome. The guide was courteous, helpful and the trip was well-planned

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much again

Super value

Julia_S, Jul 2025

Great experience seeing elephants in natural habitat. Looked well looked after and cared for. Waterfall was amazing due to previous rain and bamboo rafting was relaxing