Elephant Sanctuary + Waterfall + Bamboo Rafting
- Nov 25, 2025
- 2 min read
The most popular day tour in Chiang Mai for 5 consecutive years. Enjoy a full-day experience with ethical elephants feeding, walking, mud spa followed by a refreshing visit to a jungle waterfall and a relaxing bamboo rafting ride. Perfect for families, couples, and nature lovers.

Duration: 8–9 hours (08:00–17:00)
Price: 1,800–2,200 THB per person
The #1 Best-Selling Chiang Mai Tour — Ethical & Nature-Focused
This tour is the most popular Chiang Mai day trip among international travelers for 5 consecutive years. Spend your day at an ethical elephant sanctuary where you can feed, walk, and bathe rescued elephants in a natural jungle environment. No riding, no chains — only responsible animal care.Afterwards, cool down at a beautiful jungle waterfall and end the day with a peaceful bamboo rafting experience along a lush forest river.Perfect for families, couples, and anyone seeking authentic nature and wildlife experiences.
Keywords: Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary, ethical elephant tour, Chiang Mai bamboo rafting, waterfall tour Chiang Mai, best Chiang Mai day trips.
Highlights:
• Ethical elephant sanctuary
• Mud spa + bathing
• Waterfall visit
• Bamboo rafting through lush forest
Itinerary
• 08:00 – Hotel pick-up
• 09:00 – Arrive at ethical elephant sanctuary
• 09:15 – Feeding and learning about rescued elephants
• 10:00 – Walk with elephants in the forest
• 10:45 – Mud spa and river bathing
• 12:00 – Thai lunch at the sanctuary
• 13:00 – Transfer to jungle waterfall
• 13:30 – Swim and relax at the waterfall
• 14:30 – Bamboo rafting down Mae Wang River
• 16:15 – Depart back to Chiang Mai
• 17:00 – Drop-off at hotel
Included
• Round-trip transportation
• Lunch (Thai set menu)
• Drinking water
• Entrance fees
• Bamboo rafting
• Elephant sanctuary activities
• Insurance
• English-speaking guide
Not Included
• Personal expenses
• Tips (optional)


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