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Chiang Mai 2–3 Day Adventure: Hill Tribes, Elephants & River
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Chiang Mai 2–3 Day Adventure: Hill Tribes, Elephants & River

By MY Phuket Holidays
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$138 per adult
Features
Overview
  • Stay with Karen Hill Tribe Families for an authentic cultural experience.
  • Hands-on Elephant Care: Feed, give a mud spa, and bathe elephants in the river.
  • Jungle Trekking: Explore lush rainforests and visit hidden waterfalls.
  • Bamboo Rafting: Glide peacefully along a jungle river.
  • Flexible Tour Length Choose between a 2-day,1-night or 3-day, 2-night experience

Activity location

    • Chiang Mai
    • Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Chiang Mai
    • Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand

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2 Days 1 Night: Local Life, Elephant Care & Bamboo Rafting
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Northern Thailand with this 3-day adventure. Experience local village life, care for elephants, hike through lush rainforests, and enjoy bamboo rafting on a peaceful river.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$138.26 x 1 AdultAU$138.26

Total
Price is AU$138.26
3 Days 2 Nights: Cultural Immersion with Elephants & Rafting
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Northern Thailand with this 2-day or 3-day adventure. Experience local village life, care for elephants, hike through lush rainforests, and enjoy bamboo rafting on a peaceful river.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$176.39 x 1 AdultAU$176.39

Total
Price is AU$176.39

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport to and from your hotel
  • What's includedWhat's included Admission to the elephant sanctuary
  • What's includedWhat's included Traditional Thai lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Additional food or souvenirs

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Food, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Children under 3 ft (90 cm), Pregnant women

What you can expect

Experience the Untouched Beauty and Authentic Culture of Northern Thailand on this immersive 2-day, 1-night or 3-day, 2-night adventure. This carefully designed journey combines thrilling outdoor activities with meaningful cultural experiences, offering travellers an opportunity to step off the beaten track and engage with local hill tribe communities, explore the natural wonders of Chiang Mai, and participate in ethical elephant care.

Day 1: Doi Inthanon & Karen Village Homestay

Begin with a hotel pickup and head to Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand’s highest peak. Stop at a local market and visit the stunning Vachirathan Waterfall.

Explore the King and Queen Pagodas and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Trek for 3 hours through lush forest to a White Karen Hill Tribe Village. Spend the evening with a local family, enjoying a home-cooked dinner and experiencing authentic village life.

Day 2: Jungle Trek, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

Start with a traditional breakfast before a 1-hour uphill trek and a 1-hour descent to a hidden waterfall for swimming and relaxation.

Continue trekking to a local restaurant for lunch, then enjoy a 1-hour bamboo rafting adventure on the Mae Wang River.

For the 2-day tour, return to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon. For the 3-day tour, continue deeper into the jungle for more trekking and a second night in a Karen village.

Day 3 (For the 3-Day, 2-Night Option): Jungle Trek & Ethical Elephant Care

Start with a hearty breakfast before trekking through Karen farmland and forest trails. Visit a Shan village for a traditional lunch and learn about local life.

The day’s highlight is an ethical elephant experience at a local sanctuary. Participate in feeding, mud spa treatments, and swimming elephants in a natural, stress-free setting.

End the adventure with a peaceful bamboo rafting trip along the Mae Wang River before returning to Chiang Mai in the evening, filled with lasting memories of this authentic journey.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chiang Mai
    • Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Chiang Mai
    • Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Thailand