Karen Hill Tribe Elephant Sanctuary – With Optional Bamboo Rafting

Price range: ฿1,489.00 through ฿2,199.00

Immerse yourself in the traditions of the Karen Hill Tribe while bonding with rescued elephants in a responsible and ethical sanctuary near Chiang Mai. Optional: Extend your adventure with bamboo rafting and a waterfall stop!

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Tour info

Duration:
7-10 Hours.
Transport:
Car,Van,Truck
Tour Type:
Daily
SKU:
TCM -102
Group size:
12
Location:

Karen Hill Tribe Elephant Sanctuary

Overview

🐘 Karen Hill Tribe Elephant Sanctuary
A perfect blend of cultural immersion and outdoor exploration.

Spend a day connecting with gentle giants in an ethical, chain-free sanctuary run by the Karen Hill Tribe. Learn their history, give them a mud spa, walk alongside them to the river, and share a refreshing bath together. Dress in traditional Karen clothing and enjoy a locally-prepared lunch.

For those seeking more adventure, upgrade your visit with a scenic waterfall stop and an exhilarating bamboo rafting experience!


Elephant and Bamboo Rafting Chiang mai


Tour Code : TCM-102



📅 Duration

07.00–14.00 

(Half Day Elephant)

07.00–17.00

( Extended with Bamboo Rafting ) 

Pick-up time

Morning: 07.00 – 08.00 a.m.



Program Details

 Pick-up from Your Accommodation:Guests are picked up from their accommodation in Chiang Mai.Drive approximately 1.20 hours to the south of Chiang Mai.

Market Experience:Stop at a local market to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture .

Arrival at Karen Elephant Sanctuary:Arrive at Karen Elephant Sanctuary and change into traditional Karen Hill tribe clothing.

Elephant Encounter and Photos:Meet the elephants in their natural habitat, feed them, and take memorable photos.

Mud Spa with Elephants:Enjoy a mud spa experience with the elephants, learning about their behaviour and well-being.

Elephant Walk to the River:Embark on a scenic walk with the elephants to the river.

Bath and Brush the Elephants:Bathe and brush the elephants in the river, forming a deeper connection with these majestic animals.

Lunch:Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring Pad Thai and fresh fruit.

Return Journey: Depart from the Karen Elephant Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.20 hours back to Chiang Mai.

14.00 pm.  Drop-off at your accommodation, end of the elephant program.

Relaxation at Waterfall:Take a refreshing break at a nearby waterfall, enjoying the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Bamboo Rafting: Experience the thrill of bamboo rafting along a serene river.

Return Journey: Depart from the Karen Elephant Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.20 hours back to Chiang Mai.

17:00 Arrive back at your accommodation in Chiang Mai, concluding the elephant and bamboo rafting programme.

Preparation

  • Clothes to change/swimming suit that you don’t mind getting wet/dirty
  • Walking shoes
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Any medicine you require


Inclusion:

  • Local tour guide (English-speaking).
  • Insurance.
  • Lunch  ,Seasonal fruit.
  • Drinking water,
  • Food to feed the elephants.
  • Online Photo Album
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off within a radius of 5 km from the Three Kings. Monument.
  • Insurance: To ensure insurance coverage for accidents, we kindly request a copy of your passport. Please send it to us via email or WhatsApp at least one day before the tour begins.
  • Reservations are required at least two days in advance. For last-minute bookings one day before tours start, kindly contact us.

Pick-up Information:

✨ Free hotel pick-up & drop-off within 5 km of Three Kings Monument
📍 Staying outside the area? Simply choose a convenient meeting point (click images for directions)
🤍 No worries if you don’t select one — we’ll arrange the nearest pick-up point for you
📌 Final pick-up details will be confirmed after booking

Mc Donald Tapae

Wat Pra Sing

Maya Shoping Mall

If you choose a meeting point, please fill in the booking form as follows:

Hotel Name for Pickup: Meeting point name
Address for Pickup: Meeting point


  • Any other expenses not mentioned in the package.
  • Tips and gratuities


  • Pick-up time may be delayed due to traffic.
  • Weather or interruptions may lead to changes in this itinerary..
  • All the times provided are approximate.
  • This tour operates as a join-in group tour.
  • The operator provides travel insurance as part of this tour.
  • This tour starts in Chiang Mai
  • Our business partner(s) operate this tour.
  • Please make sure to enter the exact hotel name as shown on Google Maps when booking, so we can arrange your pick-up correctly.
  • If your group made separate bookings, please provide all booking references at least 2 days before the travel date. We cannot guarantee seats in the same vehicle without this information.
  • Please provide a WhatsApp-enabled phone number so our team can contact you easily on the day of the tour.
  • If you have a flight after the tour, please inform us. Airport drop-off is not included, and travel times may vary due to traffic.


You’ll get confirmation within 24 hours . If you don’t receive any confirmation, please contact us at [email protected]  or  +66 62 289 5343


  • Booking required 3+ days in advance to secure seats
  • Bookings made within 2 days must confirm availability with us first
  • Passport copy required for train ticket – email after booking
  • Train tickets are non-refundable
  • Tour cancellation: 50% fee if canceled 2+ days prior to the travel date are eligible for a refund.
  • Credit card processing fees, payment gateway fees, bank charges, and other transaction fees are non-refundable and may be deducted from the refund amount.
  • Refunds will be processed through the original payment method whenever possible. If this is not possible, a refund will be issued by bank transfer or cash.
  • In the event of a force majeure or unforeseen event such as bad weather or cancellation by our business partner(s), we reserve the right to cancel the tour.

Programme

Half-Day Elephant, Elephant and Bamboo Rafting

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Price range: ฿1,489.00 through ฿2,199.00

Discount:
Total: 1489

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