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

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

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9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
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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.

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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Featured review

Julia_S

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

Reviews

5.0

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Enjoyable time with elephants.

Grisel_P, Aug 2026

Great tour guide. Great time with elephants. Food was good. Waterfall was pretty. Bamboo rafting was fun. This tour is a little more rugged than other elephant tours (more walking and going up hill and within trees).

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much 🙏🐘🐘

Fun day of Thai adventures.

Angela_F, May 2026

We had a great time learning about the elephants and being with them in nature up close and personal, they had a baby elephant that was just adorable. After we enjoyed the waterfall and the rafting which I thought was the best part next to the baby elephant. What a full day full of different activities outside the city. I highly recommend. Out guides were great getting pictures for us as well.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for support our elephant 🙏🐘

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

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much again.

An experience of a lifetime

Filipe_S, Aug 2026

It was amazing to see the elephants so well cared for and so close to us, always smiling. It was brutal living with them and giving them food. It was also brutal bamboo rafting, gave to see very beautiful landscapes around and also other elephants that were nearby. We also stayed near a fantastic waterfall where we had our lunch. I recommend the experience!

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