Elephant Observation & Doi Inthanon Hiking
About This Activity
Experience a Full Day adventure with our Elephant Observation & Doi Inthanon Hiking program. Enjoy scenic rural Chiang Mai as you’re picked up and journey through picturesque landscapes.
At the sanctuary, change into traditional Karen clothing for hands-on activities, preparing food for the elephants and feeding them while learning about their history and behavior. Take a refreshing break at the waterfall, then sip herbal tea and observe the elephants before crafting a Thai cultural souvenir.
Enjoy a local meal before heading to Doi Inthanon National Park. Experience the summit’s refreshing breeze, exploring The Twin Pagodas and Botanical Garden. Hike the Pha Dok Siew nature trail, visit a waterfall, and relax at an organic Karen Hill Tribe coffee farm before returning to the city.
Experience a Full Day, Elephant Observation & Doi Inthanon Hiking program
Your trip begins with a pick-up from your Chiang Mai accommodation, starting off on a scenic 1.5-hour journey through beautiful rural landscapes of flowing mountain rivers, green rice fields, golden cornfields, and lush banana plantations along the way.
Upon arrival at the sanctuary, you’ll be warmly welcomed and invited to immerse yourself in the local culture by changing into traditional Karen clothing. Our knowledgeable tour guides will provide fascinating insights into the sanctuary and its magnificent elephants.
Engage in hands-on activities as you join in preparing nourishing food and snacks for the elephants, building a deeper connection with these majestic creatures. Enjoy feeding the elephants while maintaining a safe distance. Learn about their history and behavior and develop a connection with these magnificent creatures.
Refresh your senses with freshly harvested herbal tea while observing the elephants in their natural habitat, witnessing their daily rituals and tender moments within the herd.
After a refreshing break at a waterfall, you’ll have the opportunity to craft your own Thai cultural souvenir to take back home.
Enjoy a delicious local meal as you say goodbye to the elephants before moving on the next leg of your journey to Doi Inthanon National Park.
Experience the nice breeze and mist atop Thailand’s highest peak, exploring The Twin Pagodas and Botanical Garden, which showcase the region’s rich cultural heritage and lively flora.
Then start on a scenic hike along the Pha Dok Siew nature trail, encountering rare wildlife, traversing lush rice terraces, and visiting a waterfall, and then relax at an organic Karen Hill Tribe coffee farm before heading back to the City.
Itinerary
Duration 11-12 hours
06.30 – 07.00
- Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai
- Drive approximately 1½ hours through a beautiful rural area where you can catch sight of flowing mountain rivers, rice fields, corn fields, and banana plantations
08.30
- Upon arrival at the sanctuary, you will be greeted and welcomed
- Change into traditional Karen clothing and receive a briefing about the sanctuary and the Elephants by our knowledgeable tour guides
- Participate in preparing food and snacks for the elephants, a hands-on experience
- Enjoy feeding the elephants while maintaining a safe distance, as you learn about their history and understand their behavior
- Drink freshly harvested herbal tea from the village while observing the elephants in their natural habitat
- Watch the elephants’ daily routine, which might involve observing them as they look for food in the jungle, bathe with the mahouts, or relax in the mud as they bond within the herd (subject to the natural behavior and preferences of the elephants on the day of the visit)
- Take a refreshing break at the WaterFall
- Craft your own Thai cultural handmade souvenir to take back home
11.30
- Enjoy a delicious local meal and say goodbye to the Elephants
12.00
- Drive approximately 45 minutes to Doi Inthanon National Park and explore the slopes and summit of Thailand’s highest mountain.
13.00
- Experience the refreshing breeze and mist atop Thailand’s highest peak
14.00
- Visit The Twin Pagodas which showcase the region’s rich cultural heritage and the Botanical Garden which has a variety of colorful flowering plants
15.00
- Begin your hike at the Pha Dok Siew nature trail, where you’ll encounter rare wildlife, traverse lush rice terraces, visit a waterfall, and explore an organic Karen Hill Tribe coffee farm
17.30
- Leave Doi Inthanon mountain and drive approximately 1½ hours back to Chiang Mai
19.00
- Arrive at your accommodation after enjoying your Elephant Observation & Doi Inthanon Hiking
***The timings are only approximate with the exception of designated pick-up times
Pick-Up Time
06.30 – 07.00
Include
TRANSFER
Round-Trip Transfer to/from your Accommodation in Chiang Mai
TOUR GUIDE
English – Thai
MEAL
Complimentary Local Meal
DRINKING WATER
Free refill drinking water
ELEPHANT’S FOOD & SNACK
INSURANCE
Accident insurance
TOWEL
TICKET
For Inthanon National Park & Twin Pagodas Ticket
Free Service
PHOTOGRAPHY
An additional photography service at no extra charge.
Need to know
WHAT TO BRING?
- Extra Clothes
- Swimming Suit
- Sandals
- Insect Spray
- Sunblock lotion
- Customer own allergy medication
NOTE
- A free transfer service to/from all places of accommodation within a 5 k.m. radius of Chiang Mai’s Old City.
- Transport from locations outside this area will incur a surcharge.
- Customers will travel in a 12-seater, air-conditioned van, switching to a roofed 4×4 truck for the last 10 minutes to reach the sanctuary.
- The Pha Dok Siew hike, taking approximately 1 hour, offers a medium difficulty level suitable for individuals with a basic fitness level. It is recommended for children above 5 years old.
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PRICE
ADULT
2,500 THB
CHILD (4-9)
INFANT (0-3)
FREE
Honoring Your Contribution
With every payment, you’re making a positive impact on the lives of our elephants and local community. We’re deeply grateful for your contribution and for being a vital part of their journey!
