Elephant Care & River Rafting Adventure: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary • Mae Taeng White Water Rafting • Optional Tiger Kingdom

Tour Code: CMTP-025

Package Overview

Experience one of Chiang Mai’s most exciting full-day adventures combining ethical elephant care, hill tribe culture, and white water rafting.This private tour is designed for travelers who want meaningful wildlife interaction in the morning and adrenaline-filled river adventure in the afternoon — all in one unforgettable day.

A free transfer stop at Tiger Kingdom is available on the return journey (entrance ticket paid separately).

Tour Highlights

• Ethical elephant sanctuary experience (no shows, no riding)

• Feed, walk with, and bathe elephants naturally

• Visit the Long Neck hill tribe village

• White water rafting on the Mae Taeng River

• Stunning canyon, forest, and rice field scenery

• Private tour with professional guide & crew

Detailed Itinerary

Morning Pick-up

Pick-up from your hotel in Chiang Mai at 08:30 AM.Travel north to Mae Taeng, surrounded by mountains and forest.

Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience

Arrive at a responsible elephant sanctuary focused on welfare and education.

Activities include:

• Change into a provided elephant caretaker outfit

• Learn about elephant behavior and daily care

• Prepare food and hand-feed the elephants

• Walk alongside elephants through forest trails

• Bathe elephants in the river (expect to get wet!)

This experience allows you to connect closely and respectfully with these gentle giants.

Long Neck Village Visit

Visit a traditional Long Neck hill tribe village and learn about their unique culture and traditions.You may take photos and support local handicrafts if you wish.

Lunch Break

Enjoy a local Thai lunch before the adventure continues.

White Water Rafting – Mae Taeng River

Head to the rafting camp along the Mae Taeng River, one of Chiang Mai’s most popular rafting routes.

Before rafting:

• Safety briefing and paddling instruction

• Helmet and life jacket provided

Then enjoy an exciting rafting experience through:

• Forested canyons

• Flowing rapids and scenic river bends

• Rice terraces and lush greenery

This rafting section is suitable for beginners with guidance from professional instructors.

Optional Stop | Tiger Kingdom

On the way back to Chiang Mai, you may stop at:

• Tiger Kingdom

• Entrance fees are not included and paid directly on-site

• The guide and driver will wait for you during the visit

Tour Information

• Duration: 08:30 AM – 05:00 PM

• Tour Type: Private Day Tour

• Minimum: 2 persons

Price

4,800 THB per person(Private tour / minimum 2 persons)

Included

• Private air-conditioned transportation

• English-speaking guide

• Ethical elephant sanctuary program

• Elephant food & caretaker outfit

• Long Neck village visit

• White water rafting experience

• Professional rafting crew & safety equipment

• Thai lunch

• Accident insurance

Not Included

• Entrance fees for Tiger Kingdom or other optional attractions

• Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages

• Personal expenses & tips

• Flights & accommodation

What to Bring

• Swimwear / quick-dry clothes

• Towel & spare clothes

• Sandals or water shoes

• Sunscreen & insect repellent

• Hat / sunglasses

Dress Recommendation

• Light, comfortable clothing

• Clothes that can get wet

• Secure footwear for rafting activities

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