Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park & Elephant Sanctuary Group Tour with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG434730-O-787862
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore Thailand’s highest point at the Doi Inthanon National Park and interact with majestic elephants at an ethical elephant sanctuary located by a river. Savor a tasty lunch along the way.
Discover the beauty of the Doi Inthanon National Park, see the Wachirathan Waterfall, and feed elephants at an elephant sanctuary. Choose from a tour with a centrally-located meeting point in Chiang Mai or a tour with convenient pickup and drop-off directly at your accommodation in Chiang Mai.
Hop aboard a comfortable van or bus and relax the drive to the southwest of Chiang Mai. Stop at one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in the country, Wachirathan Waterfall. This waterfall is more than 80 meters high, creating a refreshing mist that nourishes the surrounding vegetation.
Continue your journey to admire the stunning Twin Royal Pagodas. Take in gorgeous panoramic views with a terraced flower garden and the summit of Doi Inthanon Mountain. Walk on an ancient fern forest trail and have a delicious lunch at at local restaurant.
Drive through the mountains and hill tribe village to the Elephant Village. Once you arrive, put on a traditional Karen tribe t-shirt and get ready for your jungle adventure. Pickup some fruits to feed the elephants. Learn about Asian elephants and the village's background.
Find out how to approach elephants and the correct ways to feed them. Go on a forest hike with the friendly elephants through the lush vegetation and breathtaking mountains. Observe elephants roaming and foraging for food freely in the wild.
Swim with the elephants at the hidden waterfall where you can take some amazing picture. Have free time for a cool shower, to dry off, and to change back into your own clothes. Leave the Elephant Village and travel about 1.5 hours back to Chiang Mai City.
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of feeding and bathing with elephants at a waterfall
- Stop at picturesque landscapes to snap photos of the waterfall and twin pagodas
- Sit down for lunch bursting with local flavors at a tasty local restaurant
- Uncover the beauty of Thailand’s highest point at Doi Inthanon National Park
- Interact with elephants in respectful way at an ethical elephant sanctuary
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The itinerary is subject to change due to bad weather or other force majeure events
• Opening hours are subject to change
• All activities mentioned are based on the cooperation of the elephants which are not forced to do any activities they do not want to do
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will be picked up directly from your accommodation in Chiang Mai City. Please wait in your hotel lobby 10-minutes before the confirmed pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
