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Highlights
- Embark on a scenic journey from Chiang Mai to a private elephant sanctuary for an immersive day of ethical elephant care.
- Learn about Asian elephants, prepare herbal treats, feed them by hand, and bathe with them in a refreshing river setting.
- Visit Long Neck Village and enjoy an authentic Thai lunch with local dishes, fresh fruit, snacks, and drinking water.
- Climb the limestone-rich Buatong Sticky Waterfall and enjoy convenient round-trip hotel transfers from Chiang Mai City Centre.
Your Experience
Spend a full day combining ethical elephant care, local culture, Thai cuisine, and the natural beauty of Buatong Sticky Waterfall on a Chiang Mai day tour.
Getting started
Begin with convenient round-trip hotel transfers from Chiang Mai City Centre. Travel through the scenic countryside to a private elephant sanctuary, where your English-speaking guide introduces you to the day's activities. At the sanctuary, change into the traditional mahout outfit provided by the Ethical Elephant Caretaker Team before meeting the elephants.
What to expect
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Learn about the history and care of Asian elephants at the Elephant sactuary, including how to prepare nutritious herbal treats. Feed the elephants by hand and walk alongside them through the lush forest for a closer look at their daily care.
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Enjoy a refreshing river experience with the elephant bathing, creating a memorable hands-on encounter in a natural setting.
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Continue your journey with a visit to Long Neck Village, offering an opportunity to experience a distinctive part of Northern Thailand's local culture.
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Take a break with an authentic Thai meal featuring local dishes, followed by fresh tropical fruit, snacks, and drinking water.
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Head to the unique limestone-rich Buatong Sticky Waterfall, known for its naturally grippy rock surface. Climb the falls and cool off in the clear water before beginning the return journey to Chiang Mai.
With elephant care, a Long Neck Village visit, local food, and an adventure at Buatong Sticky Waterfall, this tour brings together some of Chiang Mai's most memorable nature and cultural experiences in one day.
Inclusions
- Entry to Elephant Sanctuary
- Walk to Buatong Sticky waterfall
- Round-trip hotel transfers (from Chiang Mai City Centre)
- English-speaking guide
- Elephant feeding experience
- Food for elephants
- Thai lunch, snacks & fruits
- Drinking water
- Travel accident insurance
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
Frequently asked questions
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