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Ethical Elephant Visit and White Water Rafting in Chiang Mai
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This small-group tour offers a unique opportunity to feed, walk with, and learn about Thailand’s majestic elephants at an ethical elephant sanctuary — ensuring their well-being with no riding and no chains. Afterwards, gear up for an exhilarating white water rafting adventure on the scenic Mae Taeng River, perfect for both beginners and experienced rafters. Between adventures, enjoy a delicious Thai meal at a local family-run restaurant, supporting the community, with vegetarian options available. This day is the perfect blend of wildlife encounter, outdoor excitement, and sustainable tourism in Chiang Mai. Ethical elephant interaction: feed, walk, and learn — no riding, no chains Thrilling white water rafting on the Mae Taeng River Lunch at a local family-run restaurant — vegetarian options available Small-group experience with convenient round-trip transport from Chiang Mai
Inclusions
What's included
- Accident insurance provided for all guests during the tour.
- Complimentary bottled drinking water during the tour.
- Safety gear for white water rafting included.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Chiang Mai in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lunch for morning tour / Dinner for afternoon tour. Vegetarian option available.
- All fees, taxes, and elephant food included.
Itinerary
Mae Taeng is a beautiful rural district in Chiang Mai, surrounded by lush mountains, rivers, and traditional villages. Travelers will enjoy scenic views along the Mae Taeng River, pass through local farmland, and experience the tranquil atmosphere of northern Thailand. This area is also home to ethical elephant sanctuaries and thrilling white water rafting spots, making it perfect for nature and adventure lovers.
Visit E-Co Adventure Camp, a small, locally-run elephant sanctuary in Kuet Chang, Mae Taeng. Walk alongside gentle, rescued elephants, feed them their favorite treats, and watch them play in the river. Enjoy a peaceful setting away from the crowds, capture stunning photos, and connect with the elephants in a responsible, no-riding environment. Your visit supports the local community and helps fund elephant care.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- E-co Adventure Camp
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This eco-adventure tour in Chiang Mai includes walking on uneven jungle paths, interacting with elephants, and river activities such as white water rafting or tubing. It is not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, or service animals. Infants can join but must sit on a parent’s lap.
How it compares in Chiang Mai
- Its from-price is 31% below the median of the 385 day trips we list in Chiang Mai.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 385.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is northern Thailand's cultural capital, a moated old city of temples, markets and crafts surrounded by forested mountains.
The old city, ringed by a square moat and the remains of brick walls, holds dozens of temples, among them the elegant Wat Phra Singh and the ruined great chedi of Wat Chedi Luang. Above town, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep crowns a mountain, reached by a staircase lined with serpents, with views across the valley.
Top-ranked sights in Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Golden Triangle.
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