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1 / 6Full-Day Elephant Pride Sanctuary + Jungle Waterfall Trek
Meet Chiang Mai's rescued elephants, then trek through pristine jungle to a hidden waterfall. 8-9 hour ethical adventure with Karen Hilltribe lunch and hotel pickup included.
From฿3,000per person
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Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai
Highlights
- Hotel pickup from Chiang Mai
- Meet and feed the rescued elephants
- 1.5-hour jungle trek to a hidden waterfall
- Swim at the waterfall
- Traditional Karen Hilltribe lunch
- Scenic return hike through the forest
Duration
8 - 9 hours
Pickup
Included
Languages
English, Thai
Frequently asked questions
At your hotel in Chiang Mai city. Pickup is free within a few kilometres of the Old City and a surcharge applies further out. The office confirms the exact pickup time with your booking.
No. The sanctuary does not offer riding, shows or tricks, and the mahouts work without hooks. The elephants are guided with food and praise.
The herd is third-generation domesticated, born in human care, so they cannot be released into the wild. The sanctuary's aim is to give them the best possible daily life in a forest setting.
Children are welcome with an adult, but the trek is about 1.5 hours each way on hilly forest paths and is not ideal for young children. Message us before booking for a child's price.
It is about 1.5 hours each way on forest paths with some hills. You need a reasonable level of fitness.
Clothes that can get wet and muddy, plus a swimsuit underneath. Bring a towel and a full change of clothes for the drive home.



