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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(Half Day Elephant) ↓ ( Extended with Bamboo Rafting ) Pick-up time ↓ Morning: 07.00 – 08.00 a.m. 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.
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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!
📅 Duration
07.00–14.00
07.00–17.00
Program Details
Preparation
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Pick-up Information:
📍 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
If you choose a meeting point, please fill in the booking form as follows:
Address for Pickup: Meeting point
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Please note the following:
- Pick-up time may be delayed due to traffic.
- This itinerary is subject to change due to weather or interruptions.
- All the timings provided are approximate.
- This tour includes travel insurance provided by the operator.
- Tours may start in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, or Laos. Please check the tour details before booking.
- 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.
Confirmation:
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
Cancellation Policy:
- For transport or admission tickets, booking is required at least 3 days in advance to secure availability.
- For tours, please book at least 2 days in advance. For bookings made within 1 day of the travel date, please contact us first to confirm availability.
- A passport copy is required for train tickets and special-event tickets. Please email it to us after booking.
- Train tickets, admission tickets, and special-event tickets, including Loy Krathong tickets, are non-refundable once purchased.
- Tour cancellations made at least 2 days before the travel date are eligible for a full refund, less any non-refundable payment processing, bank, or transaction fees.
- Tour cancellations made less than 2 days before the travel date and no-shows are non-refundable.
- Payment processing fees, credit card 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, an alternative refund method will be arranged.
- In the event of force majeure or unforeseen circumstances, such as severe weather, unsafe conditions, or cancellation by our business partner(s), we reserve the right to cancel or modify the tour. If the tour is cancelled by us, guests will be offered a refund or an alternative arrangement, as applicable.
- Reservations are required at least two days in advance. For last-minute bookings one day before tours start, kindly contact us.
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Price range: ฿1,489.00 through ฿2,199.00
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