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1 / 6Bamboo elephant family care - Half Day Morning
A morning with the elephants of a small no-riding family camp north of Chiang Mai: feed them by hand, learn about their herbal supplements and bathe and brush them in the river. Back by mid afternoon.
From฿1,300per person
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Mae Taeng
Highlights
- Hand-feed the elephants at a strictly no-riding family camp
- Change into traditional Karen clothing
- Learn about the herbal supplements the camp prepares for the elephants
- Bathe and brush your elephant in the river
- Lunch, fruit and drinking water included
- Back in Chiang Mai by mid afternoon
Duration
6 hours
Pickup
Included
Frequently asked questions
No. The camp describes itself as strictly no riding and says it uses no chains or hooks. You feed, bathe and brush the elephants instead.
Yes. Children aged 4 to 10 pay the child rate and children aged 1 to 3 join free. Small children should stay with a parent at all times around the elephants.
Clothes you do not mind getting muddy and wet, plus a swimsuit underneath for the river. A Karen-style shirt is provided at the camp and goes over your own clothes. Bring a towel and slippers or sandals.
In the hills north of Chiang Mai, about an hour and a half by road each way. Transport from the city is included.
Yes, lunch with fresh fruit and drinking water is included. Tell the office when booking if you are vegetarian or have an allergy.
Tours in this part of Thailand generally run in the rain. Bring a light rain jacket in the wet season and expect the river and paths to be muddy. Ask the office if the forecast worries you.
