Two-day elephant experience

This is an unforgettable experience for all elephant lowers. Get up close and personal with these gentle giants!
From 150 USD per person to 300 USD per person

Quick facts

Tour type: Private
Operated by: Next Step Thailand
Location: Mae Wang, Chiang Mai
Tour duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Pickup: 9 AM in Chiang Mai
Drop off: Afternoon in Chiang Mai
  • Trekking difficulty
This special trip is perfect for elephant lovers! Get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures, learn about their life, feed and bathe them. You also learn how to cook northern Thai food, explore local villages, shower in a waterfall and float down the river in tubes and on handmade bamboo rafts.

Pickup and drop off

Baan Kart market

Spicy Villa Eco-Lodges

Elephant camp

Tour highlights

Elephant bathing
Feeding elephants
Bamboo rafting
River tubing

Itinerary

Day 1

Embark on an unforgettable two-day elephant adventure in Chiang Mai’s serene countryside. Immerse yourself in thrilling water activities, create cherished moments with majestic elephants, and embrace the vibrant culture of local villages.

We’ll pick you up at 9 AM from your chosen location in Chiang Mai city—your accommodation, the airport, or the train station. As we head towards the serene Mae Wang countryside, we’ll make a quick stop at a local market to gather supplies for your stay. You can grab cooking ingredients for the upcoming cooking class and some special treats for our majestic friends.

Next, get ready for some water adventures! We’ll drive to the river, where you’ll experience the joy of bamboo rafting, followed by an exciting river tubing experience that will get your heart racing.

River tubing is not possible during hot season or during drought when river level is too low for this activity. We will substitute river tubing for a visit to local waterfall when water levels are insufficient.

 After all the fun, we’ll take you to the peaceful Spicy Villa Eco-Loges, where you can drop off your luggage. Here, we’ll prepare herbal balls from scratch for the elephants, and you’ll also get to enjoy a delicious lunch.

Once we’ve fueled up, it’s time to spend quality time with our incredible friends. We’ll venture into the jungle, walking alongside the elephants along the riverbank. You’ll have the chance to bathe and feed them using the herbal balls we made earlier. We’ll also take a moment to relax and rejuvenate at a beautiful waterfall before returning to our cozy Spicy Villa for the evening.

At Spicy Villa, your guide teaches you to cook northern Thai dishes which you sample for a delicious dinner. After dinner, you spend the night in a wooden hillside bungalow.

 

 

Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Spicy Villa Eco-Lodges

Day 2

Rise and shine! We’ll start the day early at 7 am by venturing into the jungle to fetch the elephants from their natural habitat. You’ll have the unique opportunity to walk with them as they make their way to the river for their morning bath and a satisfying breakfast.

After our time with the elephants, we’ll head back to Spicy Villa for a delightful homecooked breakfast to fuel you up for the day’s adventures. Our next stop is a leisurely walk through picturesque rice fields, where you may even encounter local farmers. You’ll learn about traditional Thai farming practices and can lend a helping hand if you’re interested.

We’ll then visit a charming Karen village, where you can immerse yourself in the local culture and interact with the friendly residents. Your knowledgeable guide, who is a local, will be happy to answer any questions and share insights into their way of life. Depending on the school’s operating hours, we may also visit the village school, where you can contribute by helping the children learn some English.

Next, it’s time to embark on a jungle trek that lasts approximately three hours. The length and route of the trek can be tailored to your preferences, so feel free to discuss it with your guide beforehand. Along the way, we’ll make a stop at a beautiful local waterfall, where you can take a refreshing swim. We’ll also have lunch here, allowing you to savor a delicious meal amidst the tranquil surroundings.

Then we head back to Chiang Mai.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

More info

Pickup & drop off

Pick up and drop off in Chiang Mai city is included in the price for this trip. Pick up and drop off locations include accommodations in Chiang Mai city (15 km area around the old city centre), Chiang Mai airport, Chiang Mai train station and bus stations.

If you would like us to pick you up outside of Chiang Mai city, for instance in Mae Rim, Sankampaeng and similar, additional charges might apply, please enquire about options.

Meals
All meals are prepared with fresh ingredients by your guide or bought fresh at a local market or restaurant. Each meal consists of several northern Thai dishes. For breakfast, we also prepare some western dishes, such as toast or pancakes for instance. Let us know if you would prefer to eat only Thai dishes.

If you have any kind of dietary restrictions, let us know in advance, and we will make sure to provide suitable meals for you. We can cater to most dietary restrictions and prepare vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, milk free meals and more.

Guides
Your private guide will be with you at all times, from pick up to drop off. He is local and speaks good English and will be able to tell you a lot about local plants, animals, culture and traditions. He will also adjust trekking route and difficulty according to your wishes, but please let us know in advance how long and difficult you would like your trek to be, so we can prepare a suitable route. You will also have an assisting guide.
How to pack
We have prepared a packing guide with instructions on how to pack for our tours. We hope you find it useful. You can also have a look at our article that covers how to dress for activities.
Insurance
In accordance with Tourism Authority of Thailand regulations, we provide accident insurance for every traveller for the duration of the booked trip.

Tour pricing

One guest

Private tour for one guest

USD
300
Per person

Two guests

Private tour for two guests

USD
190
Per person

Three guests

Private tour for three guests

USD
170
Per person

Four+ guests

Private tour for four or more guests

USD
150
Per person
Included

Prices include:

  • Transportation – choice of JEEP (up to six passengers) or covered pickup with benches
  • Accommodation at Spicy Villa
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private guide
  • Guide’s assistant
  • Two visits to elephant camp
  • Bamboo rafting
  • River tubing (when available)
  • Thai cooking class
  • All entrance fees
  • Compulsory insurance
Excluded
Prices do not include:

  • Drinking water
  • Drinks
  • Snacks
  • Personal expenses

Questions and inquiries regarding Two-day elephant experience

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