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
(Half Day Elephant)
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07.00–17.00
( Extended with Bamboo Rafting )
Pick-up time
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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.
- If you are outside the pick-up radius, please fill out the reservation form for pickup at McDonald's Im Thapae. Address: 17/1 Kotchasarn Rd., Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100. The actual pickup will be in front of the restaurant.
- 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.
- 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
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
- You’ll get a full refund if you cancel at least 2 days prior to the travel date.
- Changes of travel date must be made at least 2 days prior to the travel date ·
- 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. In this case, you will be given the option to reschedule or request a full refund.
- Refunds will be made via cash or bank transfer. Any bank fee that occurred will be deducted from the refund amount.
- No refund for no-show and last-minute cancellation for all reasons to maintain our competitive price as your seats cannot be resold.
