Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Bua Tong Waterfalls Tour
by NEW ELEPHANT HOME
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿3,600Overview
Chiang Mai is home to natural attractions including waterfalls, forested valleys, and rivers. This full-day tour lasts about eight hours and combines visits to the Bua Thong Waterfalls, an ethical elephant sanctuary, and a bamboo rafting trip. The day begins with a visit to Bua Thong Waterfalls, located about an 80-minute drive from Chiang Mai. Visitors have around one hour to walk barefoot up the waterfall, a rare experience, and enjoy the fresh mountain air and the sounds of the water. After this, the tour continues with a 40-minute drive to the elephant sanctuary. At the Elephant Sanctuary in Mae Tang Valley, guests observe a herd of 16 elephants living freely without riding or direct interaction. The sanctuary focuses on conservation, allowing the elephants to spend their time naturally eating and playing. This stop lasts about three hours. The final activity is a bamboo rafting trip lasting about 40 minutes. The raft floats down a river surrounded by mountains and trees, offering a peaceful setting and views of elephants nearby. The tour includes entrance fees and lunch but does not cover shopping or souvenirs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bua Thong Waterfalls (Nam Phu Chet Si)
The tour starts with an 80-minute drive to Bua Thong Waterfalls. Visitors spend around one hour at the site, where they can climb the waterfall barefoot. The area offers fresh mountain air and the natural sound of flowing water. After this stop, the journey continues with a 40-minute drive to the elephant sanctuary.
60 min
Elephant Sanctuary
After the waterfall, the group travels about 40 minutes to the Elephant Sanctuary, located in Mae Tang Valley approximately one hour from Chiang Mai. The sanctuary focuses on conservation and is home to 16 elephants living in a stress-free setting. The elephants spend their time eating, playing, and exhibiting natural behaviors without rides or shows. Visitors spend around three hours observing the elephants.
180 min
Bamboo Rafting
The last part of the tour is a 40-minute bamboo rafting trip. The raft moves down a river surrounded by mountains and trees. Visitors can relax and enjoy the natural scenery and may see elephants nearby during the ride.
40 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the Three Kings Monument at the address listed 10 minutes before the tour begins.
End point
Meet your guide at the Three Kings Monument at the address listed 10 minutes before the tour begins.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Bua Tong Waterfalls Tour
by NEW ELEPHANT HOME
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿3,600Overview
Chiang Mai is home to natural attractions including waterfalls, forested valleys, and rivers. This full-day tour lasts about eight hours and combines visits to the Bua Thong Waterfalls, an ethical elephant sanctuary, and a bamboo rafting trip. The day begins with a visit to Bua Thong Waterfalls, located about an 80-minute drive from Chiang Mai. Visitors have around one hour to walk barefoot up the waterfall, a rare experience, and enjoy the fresh mountain air and the sounds of the water. After this, the tour continues with a 40-minute drive to the elephant sanctuary. At the Elephant Sanctuary in Mae Tang Valley, guests observe a herd of 16 elephants living freely without riding or direct interaction. The sanctuary focuses on conservation, allowing the elephants to spend their time naturally eating and playing. This stop lasts about three hours. The final activity is a bamboo rafting trip lasting about 40 minutes. The raft floats down a river surrounded by mountains and trees, offering a peaceful setting and views of elephants nearby. The tour includes entrance fees and lunch but does not cover shopping or souvenirs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bua Thong Waterfalls (Nam Phu Chet Si)
The tour starts with an 80-minute drive to Bua Thong Waterfalls. Visitors spend around one hour at the site, where they can climb the waterfall barefoot. The area offers fresh mountain air and the natural sound of flowing water. After this stop, the journey continues with a 40-minute drive to the elephant sanctuary.
60 min
Elephant Sanctuary
After the waterfall, the group travels about 40 minutes to the Elephant Sanctuary, located in Mae Tang Valley approximately one hour from Chiang Mai. The sanctuary focuses on conservation and is home to 16 elephants living in a stress-free setting. The elephants spend their time eating, playing, and exhibiting natural behaviors without rides or shows. Visitors spend around three hours observing the elephants.
180 min
Bamboo Rafting
The last part of the tour is a 40-minute bamboo rafting trip. The raft moves down a river surrounded by mountains and trees. Visitors can relax and enjoy the natural scenery and may see elephants nearby during the ride.
40 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the Three Kings Monument at the address listed 10 minutes before the tour begins.
End point
Meet your guide at the Three Kings Monument at the address listed 10 minutes before the tour begins.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.