Full Day Elephant Care & Bamboo Rafting

Elephant Fun Farm is a family run elephant camp in Nam Phrae, Hang Dong district, on the south-western edge of Chiang Mai. This full day program pairs the farm's elephant care activities with a bamboo raft ride, so you get the animals in the first part of the day and a slow float on the water in the second. It suits families and small groups who want a relaxed day rather than a hike; groups are capped at 12 people and there is a child rate for ages 4 to 6.

At the farm you learn about the life of Thai elephants from the family who keep them, feed the elephants by hand and walk with them around the camp. The farm's own packing list asks for a swimsuit, a towel and a change of clothes, so expect to get wet when the elephants are washed. The farm also keeps other small animals, including meerkats, that you can hold. A local meal is served during the day. The bamboo rafting is a gentle ride on a flat raft steered with a pole, not whitewater, so it is fine for people who cannot swim well as long as they wear the life jacket.

Practicalities: round trip transport from your accommodation in Chiang Mai, an English speaking guide, the meal, drinking water and the elephant food are included. Allow about eight hours in total. Our office confirms your pickup time when you book.