3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 10 to 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’re short on time in Chiang Mai but want to experience all the area has to offer, this convenient tour lets you enjoy three distinct experiences. Observe elephants up close in their natural habitat at the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, visit Doi Inthanon National Park, home to the highest mountain in Thailand, and hike along the Pha Dok Saew trail to see a gorgeous waterfall.
- Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch during the tour
- Hassle-free transport with hotel pickup and drop-off is included
- National park fee is included for a seamless experience
- See local plants and animals and relax at Pha Dok Siew Waterfall
What's Included
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking tour guide
- Insurance
- Bottled water
- Admission Fee - National Park + King and Queen Pagodas Entry FeesTHB400.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
The pickup time will be given based on your hotel location. Please select a hotel from the provided list, if available. If you need to enter the hotel details manually, please ensure to provide both (1) hotel name, and (2) hotel address or Google Map link. If it is not a hotel, please provide (1) the property name, (2) address, (3) Google Map link, and send us (4) the property photo after your booking.
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
Following pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai, you’ll head straight to Living Green Foundation (Meaklang Elephant Conservation), where you’ll meet rescued elephants who now have the time and space to rest and recover from previous mistreatment.
Next, you’ll visit Doi Inthanon—the highest mountain in Thailand. You’ll soak up stunning views from the top without breaking a sweat, and delve into the history of two elaborate pagodas dedicated to Thai royalty.
Then, you’ll immerse yourself in nature during a trek along the Phak Dok Seaw trail, which is rich with rice terraces and wildlife. Cool off at the Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall before meeting the Ban Mae Klang Luang hill tribe village and sample locally-grown coffee.
Next, you’ll visit Doi Inthanon—the highest mountain in Thailand. You’ll soak up stunning views from the top without breaking a sweat, and delve into the history of two elaborate pagodas dedicated to Thai royalty.
Then, you’ll immerse yourself in nature during a trek along the Phak Dok Seaw trail, which is rich with rice terraces and wildlife. Cool off at the Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall before meeting the Ban Mae Klang Luang hill tribe village and sample locally-grown coffee.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
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Doi Inthanon
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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Phra Maha Dhatu Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri Pagoda
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
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Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
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Ban Mae Klang Luang
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 8 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour will proceed despite the bad weather as long as it is still safe to do the activities.
- What to bring • Extra clothes that you don't mind getting wet and dirty • Sandals • Shoes for trekking • Towel • Insect spray • Jacket (please expect colder weather than Chiang Mai city)
- When visiting the Chedis of the King and Queen, please respect the dress code. Casual attire or better is required. Flip-flops are not allowed, but sneakers, sports shoes, or other closed shoes are acceptable. Tank tops are prohibited, though T-shirts are fine. Shorts are not permitted; however, long pants or jeans are acceptable.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 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
tharpcheryl
Cannot recommend Tuk Ta (“Tuk-Tuk”) and this amazing tour highly enough! Don’t hesitate and book it! We had the BEST day, Tuk Ta spoke great English and was easy to understand. She is truly adorable and passionate about the elephants. The other stops were very good, the jungle hike had stunning waterfalls and fabulous views. We also had a really great driver (“Mr Shy”) who did an excellent job on the mountain roads. This was a bucket list trip and did not disappoint. Cannot recommend it highly enough!
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,135 reviews
Marci_H, Apr 2026
Great tour! Interacting with the elephants was definitely the highlight of the day for us. Lunch was good, guides were fantastic. The hike was longer that we expected, but we enjoyed it.
David_c, Apr 2026
Amazing experience for our whole family. It is a long day but that's what you would expect for a 3 in 1 day.
Food was good at elephant sanctuary but more water during the day would have been better. Consider taking your own water too.
Not as strenuous as you might imagine either... overall GREAT day
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re very happy to hear that you had an enjoyable experience with us. Your encouraging words will be shared with our team and will certainly inspire them. We truly appreciate your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community—it means a great deal to us.
We would also like to share that, besides the prepared water wich is continually refill, the elephants are free to go and drink from the river or any natural water source around the sanctuary whenever they choose, as part of our commitment to their well-being and natural behavior.
Stanislaw_R, Apr 2026
Jurney was worth it’s price. Had possibility to feed Elephants, to wash them in the river and stay nearby
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience.
Amy_S, Mar 2026
First of all, it was two different language spoken group your (Spanish and English) and they forced us to seat in the back where we had car sick. The sitting was too narrow and broken.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience.
Please kindly note that seating on the transfer is not pre-assigned. Guests who are picked up earlier are able to choose their seats first, which may result in later pickups being seated towards the back.
Regarding the guide, the tour is conducted in English and Thai only, as stated on our product page. While we welcome guests of all nationalities, we do ask for understanding that guiding will be limited to these languages.
We appreciate your comments and will share them with our team to help improve the overall experience.
Rafael_C, Mar 2026
Great full day of good activities. Elephants activity was awesome. The hike was great too. Passing through forest, rice fields and ends up in a local village where locals greet you and offer coffee and tea
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community means a great deal to us.
Yvonne_B, Mar 2026
The tour is good. You see exactly what you booked. It’s a lot, but that’s what you signed up for. What bothered me was that our tour guide didn’t explain much. He also didn’t make sure the group was present when he did say something. Otherwise, it’s a recommendable tour if you want to see a lot in one day.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your feedback about the guide will be shared with the relevant team for further improvement. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is truly meaningful to us, and we greatly appreciate it.
Max_A, Mar 2026
A truly wonderful tour! Everything was as said in the itinerary. Our guide Rainbow had the best energy and had a lot of great knowledge to share. One of the highlights of our trip to Thailand! A big thank you 🙏
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind comments will be shared with Rainbow, our tour guide. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is truly appreciated and means so much to us. 🐘🌿
Tarek_S, Feb 2026
If you're in Chiang Mai for a short period (less than three days) this is for you. For the chilled travellers this might feel a bit rushed but it's packed with lots of things. There was a bit of hiccup on our way to the elephant sanctuary as the van broke down but it was replaced fairly quickly. The tour guides were friendly and accommodating. Recommended.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to the tour guide. Your support to this ethical elephant sanctuary and local community is highly appreciate and so meaningful to us.
John_M, Feb 2026
Picked up 45 minutes after we had been told to be ready. No tour guide he was picked up on the way to the Elephant Sanctuary. Apparently his scooter had broken down? Activities were all good but just had the feeling they were all at minimum cost to the organisers.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We are sorry about the late pickup and the van condition. We will forward the issues to the related person and ask for improvement.
April_R, Feb 2026
Great way to see the highlights of Chiang Mai. Well worth it if you want to pack a lot into a short amount of time.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Sacha_F, Feb 2026
Brilliant tour. Getting up close with the elephants was breathtaking. Rainbow our guide was funny, informative and captivating. Highly recommended
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience.
Your kind words will be forwarded to Rainbow, your tour guide.
We truly appreciate your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community. It is incredibly meaningful to us.
Jasmine_B, Feb 2026
Awesome tour, very comprehensive. I did have an issue where I was overcharged for the park fees on the day of, but the tour operator resolved this very quickly. Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review and we are sorry again for the mistake. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Elizabeth_S, Feb 2026
Long day with lots of travel, but absolutely worth it. Elephant sanctuary and Doi Inthanon were the standouts. The 1½-hour uphill trek is strenuous, yet the breathtaking waterfalls and mountain vistas make it rewarding.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community means a great deal to us.
Christopher_P, Feb 2026
This trip is amazing. The hike to see a village and water fall was spectacular. The tour guide wat was amazing and nice. Kept everyone on track and plenty of time to do everything. Pick up points are easy to navigate and never a problem getting picked up.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to Mr. Wat, the tour guide. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is highly appreciated and truly meaningful to us.
maria_m, Feb 2026
What an amazingly well run tour. Everyone is engaged and supported. Our visits to elephants, pagodas and our trekking was beautiful. The guides catered to our needs.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to the tour guide. Your support to this ethical elephant sanctuary and local community is highly appreciate and so meaningful to us.
Michelle_L, Feb 2026
Long winding roads in a large van so be prepared! Every stop along the way was wonderful and made it very worth it.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Harrison_H, Feb 2026
My wife and I had a great time on this jam-packed tour! Our day began with a visit to the beautiful twin pagodas followed by a short hike to the highest point in Thailand. Next we did a longer but not too strenuous jungle hike to a hill tribe village that had excellent locally-grown coffee, tea, and a delicious lunch. Our day ended at the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, an ethical sanctuary where you can feed the elephants, walk among them, and bathe them only if they choose to go to the water. This was an incredible experience and the highlight of the tour. The handlers knew the elephants well and the love and care they have for the animals was very apparent. Our guide Sandy was amazing, taking great pictures of us, educating us about the elephants, and pointing out different plants and points of Interest on our hike. It is a long day with a lot of driving between places, but it's worth it for all the things you get to do! Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and plenty of sunscreen. We highly recommend booking this tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community means a great deal to us.
Karicks, Feb 2026
The tour was very well run. When we ran into a ln issue not being able to get up the mountain he decided to take us to trekking instead of sitting there waiting. Our guide was excellent at capturing the moments especially for solo travelers. You had more than enough time for each activity and didn't feel rushed. Overall, well done!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to the tour guide. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is deeply appreciated and means a great deal to us.
Andrew_O, Feb 2026
It’s a full day packed full of some amazing activities/landmarks in northern Thailand. The elephant sanctuary was very special- truly up close with the elephants. Lunch was great. Doa Inthanon, the hike, the shrines - were well organized and allowed for great visits. All around it was exactly as we hoped.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community truly means a great deal to us.
Jenn_D, Feb 2026
This was a great experience overall. Enjoyed the hiking part of it the most. Felt like the Doi Inthanon part could have been a little longer. Not enough to rate this less then 5.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Ammar_S, Feb 2026
Really fun and active tour! Had a great time feeding the elephants and hiking the trail. You get to see a cool waterfall and some rice fields. The hike isn't too difficult and the food was pretty good.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Craig_O, Feb 2026
The hike and pagodas were cool, but the tour was kinda weak otherwise. Also, didn't like that there was no option for a refund when my friend had to go to the hospital for food poisoning and can't go on the tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that your friend was unable to join the trip. However, we would like to kindly clarify that the cancellation policy was clearly stated in advance. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour are non-refundable, as we must arrange and pay for the national park fee, meals, transportation, and other preparations ahead of time. We appreciate your understanding.
Mark_V, Feb 2026
Great all around experience. The elephant sanctuary was an incredible experience and the two pagodas were beautiful
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community truly means a great deal to us.
Raymond_M, Jan 2026
It was a great (but packed) day. For me, the highlight of the trip was the visit to the elephant sanctuary where we were able to feed and wash the elephants. Also great was the waterfall hike. The views were incredible. Our guide (and the local guide) gave us information about all the plants we saw on the hike and also gave us things to try such as the coffee bean berries. Even though it we ended in a gift shop, I did appreciate that it was a local tribe that profits from our purchases and they had some pretty cool food and handmade items you wouldn’t be able to find in a typical gift shop in Chiang Mai or Bangkok. It’s a great spot to buy some local herbal tea or coffee or rice to bring home for friends/family. Overall this was an amazing experience and super happy I spent a day on this trip. The only negatives is that I didn’t like we stopped at a coffee shop only after about 20 minutes of leaving and felt pressured to buy some overpriced drinks - way more than if we just stopped at a 7-eleven. They did have clean bathrooms at least for us to use. I also would have appreciated if they gave us a guided tour of Doi Inthanon and told us the history and what we should know about it. They pretty much just set us free to look at it ourselves without any information. I saw other tour groups walking around with their guide which I would have appreciated.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community means a great deal to us, and we will certainly take your suggestions into consideration for future improvements.
Alexander_M, Jan 2026
Fantastic experience! Absolutely loved being with the elephants and the calming trek through the national park!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Kristi_K, Jan 2026
John was our tour guide and did an amazing job explain what to expect. He took pictures of us feeding and bathing the elephants in the Elephant Sanctuary. The King and Queen Pagodss were beaufull. At the amazing waterfall hike, I had difficulty navigating the steep down stone parts of the hike so John got extra help for the local village to help me complete the hike which was amazing and supportive as I slowed the other 12 down
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind words will be shared with our tour guide, Mr. John. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is truly appreciated and means a great deal to us.
Bruno_S, Jan 2026
It was incredible! I recomendo everyone who is on a tight schedule and doesn’t want to miss these experiences
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community truly means a lot to u
Aidan_C, Jan 2026
Very enjoyable full day tour beginning with a visit to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary. Two tour groups combine together (approximately 24 people total) to feed the elephants and follow them to the river. Delicious lunch (vegetarian Pad Thai) and fruit provided for a pleasant outdoor lunch. Visit to Doi Inthanon peak, temples and waterfall hike were well timed and organized.
The tour van was a bit cramped, especially if sitting in the back where seats do not recline during long drives between sites. This was the biggest detractor, particularly given the extended driving times where more comfort would have improved the overall experience.
Of note, individuals with reduced mobility may have issues getting to the elephant sanctuary camp over uneven terrain and during the waterfall hiking trail.
Guides were well organized and pleasant.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community truly means a lot to us. Your comments regarding the van will be forwarded to the relevant person for improvement.
Powin_C, Jan 2026
It was a great experience. Everything was quite organized and our tour guide was great! I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit Chiang Mai.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. If you can give us your booking number, your kind words will be forwarded to the tour guide. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is truly appreciated and means a great deal to us.
David_S, Jan 2026
Picked up right on time. Started off with a white knuckle drive including an unnecessary stop at a coffee shop ( someone must be getting kickbacks). Driver was very aggressive and unsafe in our opinion. If you’re prone to car sickness, this isn’t for you. First stop at elephant sanctuary was very good. Were able to feed the elephants for a long time. Small group meant for lots of individual time with the elephants. No need for bathing suit as we didn’t go in the water. Lunch was good and bathrooms were clean. Then another 1 hour drive up a hair raising, twisty mountain road to the peak. Visited highest point and 2 pagodas. Women need to wear long pants, but wraps are available to borrow. Another drive to trailhead for a 5 km hike. It’s probably a moderate rating, so wear proper shoes. It’s a good trail with lots of ups and downs and some very steep parts. Saw several beautiful waterfalls. Ended at a small village coffee shop for some coffee and tea samples. Some pressure to purchase items here. It was a 10 hour day. Overall, a good excursion, we gave it a 4 out of 5 because there was no “wow” factor, just a good experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your detailed review, which will be helpful for future travelers. We sincerely apologize for the issue with the driver. Based on your name and the review date, we have been able to identify your booking and will speak with the driver to ensure improvement. Your support of this ethical sanctuary and the local community is greatly appreciated.
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