Elephant Experience and Hidden Jungle Waterfall Chiang Mai

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

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

Overview

What's Included

Meals

Lunch for morning tour / Dinner for afternoon tour. Vegetarian option available.
Admission Fee - All fees, taxes, and elephant food included.
Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Chiang Mai in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
Bottled water

Complimentary bottled drinking water during the tour.
Accident insurance provided for all guests during the tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Hotels over 3 km from Old City: Please wait at McDonald's Imm Thapae. Morning pickup 8:00 AM, afternoon 12:00 PM.

Itinerary

E-co Adventure Camp-Elephant Chiangmai

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mae Taeng

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Wheelchair access is available for the elephant camp activities only. The jungle trail to the waterfall is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain.
The jungle trail to the waterfall requires a 5–10 minute walk on uneven terrain and is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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

Carmerci_J

We had an amazing time throughout this whole half day tour. It was just me and my husband and the intimate setting felt great as we got nore 1 on 1 time with the 3 elephants. Getting to feed the elephants, watch them bathe in the river, and roam freely was incredibly exciting. To finish it off by getting a chance to relax by a waterfall was great. Lunch of Pad Thai at the end was excellent. Our tour guide Fluke was awesome, really knew his history, and gave great insight into the care that is put into taking care of these beautiful creatures. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to support this small family business.

Reviews

4.9

based on 89 reviews

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Nice Break from the Big City!

MaryElizabeth_G, Feb 2026

It was a fun trip, and our guide, Fluke, was kind and knowledgeable. Mr. Teet is an excellent driver too. We were able to see, feed, pet, walk and wash the elephants. Hiked to a waterfall, and were treated to an amazing lunch. The drive is 90 minutes each direction, but the van was comfortable and air-conditioned. They stopped for a 15 minute break, to stretch our legs and use facilities. If you love nature and want to see a bit of the rural side of Chiang Mai area, this is the trip for you.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review 🐘🌿 We’re very happy you enjoyed the experience with our elephants and the waterfall hike. We truly appreciate your support

Seeing the elephants

Alan_T, Jan 2026

Hi meeting the elephants was fantastic,feeding them was fun too, a short stroll with one of the elephants to the river watching it enjoy a cool down was amazing. The waterfall part even though it's a nice little waterfall seems irrelevant to the trip and in my opinion isn't required. The dinner afterwards would have been great if hot but cold pad Thai and fries was a let down to be honest.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us.We sincerely appreciate your honest comments regarding the waterfall and the meal. Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we will certainly take it into consideration to improve both the overall experience and food quality for our future guests. Thank you again for joining us and for helping us grow.

We had an amazing time...

Carmerci_J, Dec 2025

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We’re very happy to hear that you had a special time with our elephants and enjoyed the experience. Warm regards, E-co Adventure Camp Team

Nice visit to Elephants

Alex_B, Jan 2026

The experience was pretty cool. Feeding the Elephants was so cool. The waterfall, without more truth, is an area like mini waterfalls, the fresh water clear. To get your feet wet and sweat out a little bit. The food included pretty well, really.

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Response from Host, Jan 2026

Muchas gracias por tu excelente reseña. Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste la experiencia con nuestros elefantes. Gracias de corazón por visitarnos y por tu apoyo.

Pas du tout éthique. N´y aller pas

Coline_B, Dec 2025

Nous etions que 3 visiteurs le matin et nous étions choquée à l´arrivée par le peu d´espace qu´avaient les éléphants pour vivre. Le propriétaire nous racontait qu'ils pouvaient sortir la nuit dans la jungle mais lors de la promenade de 10 min (200m avec seulement 1 des 3 Elephants) il nous a dit que le bebe elephant de 4 ans ne pouvais pas monter dans les montagnes. Il y avait tellement de contradictions dans ses propos qu´on avait du mal à croire qu'il disait la vérité. En ce qui concerne la cascade celle ci est petite et il n'y a qu´un seul tobbogan naturel. Pas de quoi y rester 30min. Pour le repas nous avons eu un padthai et des frites froides.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we would like to clarify a few points to avoid any misunderstanding for future guests. At E-co Adventure Camp, our elephants live freely in the natural mountain area behind the camp, where they can roam, forage, bathe, and rest throughout the day. The front area near the entrance is only the meeting point for guests and not the elephants’ full living space. Our elephants are never chained, never forced, and never ridden, and they are cared for daily by our local mahouts who stay with them at all times. Regarding the young 4-year-old elephant, our team explained that elephants of this age should not walk long uphill distances for safety reasons. This may have caused some confusion, and we sincerely apologize if the explanation was unclear. As for the waterfall, it is a natural jungle stream rather than a large tourist waterfall. Some guests enjoy its peaceful and natural setting, while others may find it smaller than expected. We appreciate your feedback and will work on improving our communication so expectations are clearer. We are also very sorry to hear that your meal was not warm. This is not the standard we aim for, and we have already addressed this with our kitchen team to ensure it does not happen again. Thank you again for your review. Although we are saddened that we were not able to provide the experience you hoped for, your feedback is valuable in helping us improve and communicate our practices more clearly. Warm regards, E-co Adventure Camp Team

Amazing day with elephants

Francesc_M, Aug 2025

We have spent a wonderful day together with the elephants, learning a lot about them and taking care of them thanks to our guide Poppy

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Wonderful experience in jungle with elephants and waterfall

Henrik_F, Aug 2025

In the morning I was picked up at the hotel on time and after collecting more people we went with a stopover at a rest stop to buy insect spray and go to the toilet already towards the jungle. Our guide Mr. Poppy was able to tell us quite a bit about the elephants and their protection in recent years. The experience of getting so close to the gentle giants, even being able to feed them, was great. We even walked with the 3 animals on site a bit to the river and could see them bathing. After a flood last year, much of the actual sanctuary was destroyed and so it was only a small walk with the elephants. However, these can also go to the river or the other side independently at any time. It is only made sure that they do not cross the borders to other protected areas and get into a fight with other herds of elephants. Afterwards, the group was divided depending on who had booked the rafting and who had booked the waterfall trip. I can only recommend the latter. The waterfall is a peaceful secluded corner and a true little paradise for splashing and sliding on the washed-out stones. Rather unsuitable for children, however, as it is very slippery and there is a risk of bumping or losing grip. I am grateful for the tour and would Enterprise it again.

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